Perspekt ywy rozwoju sekt ora offshore w Polsce na przykładzie morskiej energetyki wiatrowej – wybrane problemy sekt ora transportu
Prospects for development of the maritime sector in Poland on the example of offshore wind energy – selected problems of the transport sector

Summary/Abstract: Offshore Wind energy is one of the most dynamically developing sectors of renewable energy sources (RES). The investmentprocess related to the construction of a wind farm at sea is directly connected with the issue of many type of transport. Complicatedand demanding technology has a number of logistical problems. From the environmental survey of the location to the wind farmdecommissioning stage, the investment requires transportation. New ships are being built, port infrastructure and conditions forexisting maritime transport are changing. Conflicts arise with other forms of marine use, as well as new threats – including transport.The paper identifies the most important aspects of transportation problems for the offshore sector, as well as identifies opportunitiesfor Polish industry and Polish ports. Although Poland has no offshore wind farm, the sector is strong, and many companies realizescontracts for the construction, elements of turbines and ships for the installation of wind farms. Planned locations in the area of thePolish Exclusive Economic Zone of the Baltic are determined by logistic conditions, which on the one hand are a threat and on theother a chance for the development of maritime transport. Past research findings indicate that it may completely change the role ofthe ports of Pomerania. This article identifies ports whose development will depend on future investment.

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