Building the base not only supports renewable energy, but also provides a boost to the local economy, creating new jobs and strengthening cooperation with the regional supply chain.
The base will be built within the port and will include office space, a remote farm control center, a spare parts warehouse, and a 140-meter-long quay that will accommodate four service units. Preparatory work began at the turn of 2024 and 2025, and construction itself will begin in March 2025. The facility is scheduled for commissioning in mid-2026.
The new infrastructure was designed with ecology and energy efficiency in mind. The buildings will utilize renewable energy sources, including photovoltaic panels and heat pumps, as well as rainwater harvesting systems.
Łeba is not only gaining a strategic role in the offshore wind energy sector but is also developing as a center for the maritime economy. Construction of a new branch of the National Maritime Museum, located next to the Equinor base, is nearing completion. This new branch will promote knowledge of underwater archaeology and the history of Baltic fishing.
