Poland has taken a decisive step towards a green transition and greater energy independence. By strengthening domestic production and supply chains, the country is reducing its dependence on other markets and at the same time accelerating the development of sustainable technologies that will be key to the future of the European energy area.
In this spirit, a new factory for the production of offshore wind-tower sections was officially opened, where the first manufactured tower section was presented at the opening ceremony. The event marks the beginning of the production phase and represents a turning point for the Polish industry and the development of offshore wind industry.
From steel to energy - size, power and capacity
This 200 million euros investment ranks among the largest in the sector. The new factory will produce towers for the latest generation of wind turbines with a capacity of 15 MW and above. The annual production capacity is 150 towers, which corresponds to approximately 2,250 MW of installed power. This is equivalent to two medium-sized nuclear power plants or enough energy to supply 1.2 million households. The company will also create 500 new jobs. It currently employs 200 people, and plans to increase this number to 500 by the end of 2026.
The dimensions of each tower section are impressive: 8 m in diameter, 35 m in length, and weighing between 300 and 500 tons. The production of one section takes 10 to 12 weeks, with shotblasting of the surface also playing an important role.
The largest machine in the history of Gostol TST in the service of the green transition
Gostol TST supplied a roller conveyor shot blasting machine for this project. It is the largest shot blasting machine of this type that we have ever produced at Gostol TST. The machine enables shotblasting of workpieces with a width of up to 4200 mm and a length of 4.8 to 31 m. It is equipped with an input roller conveyor of 32 m and an output roller conveyor of 40 m, with a load capacity of 3500 kg/m. The project was demanding for Gostol TST both in terms of technology and execution, but we managed to meet all the client's requirements with innovative solutions.
The new plant will consume over 100,000 tons of steel annually, and its towers will be located not only in Baltic Sea, but also in the North Sea. This further strengthens the strategic importance of the project, which represents a significant contribution to the energy transition in Poland and Europe.
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