TFK and JDR to Supply Cables for Baltic Power Wind Farm in Poland

TELE-FONIKA Kable (TFK) and JDR Cable Systems (JDR), both part of the TFK Group, have secured a major contract from the ORLEN Group and Northland Power to deliver extensive cable systems for the Baltic Power wind farm. The landmark project marks a significant milestone in Poland’s renewable energy development.

TFK JDR Baltic Power Wind Farm Project Overview

Located 23 km north of Poland’s coastline, between Choczewo and Łeba, the Baltic Power wind farm will cover approximately 130 sq km. The project will feature 76 turbines, each generating 15 MW, providing a total capacity of 1.2 GW—enough to power nearly one million homes when fully operational in 2026.

Together, TFK, JDR, NKT, and DEME Offshore will design, manufacture, and install 340 km of land and subsea cables for the project. Their combined expertise will ensure efficient and safe transmission of renewable electricity from sea to shore.

Cable Production and Installation

At its Bydgoszcz facility, TFK will produce 230 kV onshore power cables and the cores for inter-array cables. The company will also manage the transportation and installation of the land-based sections. Meanwhile, NKT will handle offshore export cables connecting the substations to the Polish mainland grid.

JDR, headquartered in Hartlepool, U.K., will design and manufacture 66 kV inter-array cables that connect the offshore turbines to substations. DEME Offshore will oversee the transport and installation of all subsea cables, ensuring they are completed on schedule by the end of 2025.

Supporting Poland’s Renewable Energy Transition

The TFK JDR Baltic Power wind farm project supports Poland’s national energy transition strategy. By 2030, Poland aims to develop 5.9 GW of offshore wind capacity, expanding further to 11 GW by 2040 in the Polish Exclusive Economic Zone of the Baltic Sea.

Proven Offshore Wind Experience

TFK and JDR have built a strong record of success in offshore wind energy. Since 2007, the companies have supplied more than 4,000 km of subsea cables, transmitting over 22 GW of offshore wind power to projects in the U.K., Europe, the U.S., and Taiwan. Their portfolio includes major developments such as the Greater Gabbard and London Array wind farms.

“By joining our strengths, we ensure the Baltic Power project benefits from top-tier cable technology and industry expertise,” the companies said in a joint statement.

Author: WJI staff and wire services