Vestas Delays Polish Turbine Plant Amid Weak Demand in Europe – FT

According to a report by the Financial Times on Saturday, Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has postponed plans to open its largest factory in Poland, citing weak demand in its core European market.

Reuters was unable to immediately verify the report, and Vestas did not respond to a request for comment.

The company had announced plans last year to build its second offshore wind turbine plant in Poland. The facility was expected to create over 1,000 jobs, begin producing blades in 2026, and commence operations the same year.

However, Vestas told the FT that “investment in the facility has been paused due to lower-than-expected offshore wind demand in Europe.”

In August, Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a bill that would have eased regulations for building onshore wind farms. A week later, Prime Minister Donald Tusk told reporters that the country would “significantly increase its onshore wind capacity,” adding that the government was working on a proposal to allow more efficient turbines to be installed at existing wind farms.

While renewable energy production in Poland has been rising, coal remains the dominant source of power generation. In 2024, around 30% of the country’s electricity came from renewable sources.