About Curonian Nord
The project will harness the powerful and consistent wind at sea to generate clean and abundant renewable energy.
Project details
It is estimated that the 700-megawatt wind farm could generate around 3 terawatt-hours of green electricity per year, which would meet a quarter of Lithuania’s current electricity demand. It is the largest energy project in Lithuania, which will be the first country from the Baltic States to have an operating offshore wind farm.
37 km
Project details
- The capacity, location of the wind farm, the distance from the shore as well as the sea depth are all suitable for wind energy development and correspond to the scope and conditions of other offshore wind farm projects in Europe.
About our name
The story behind Curonian Nord
The name harks back to the Curonian people, who once inhabited the silver shores of the Baltic Sea, our wind farm’s future home. Their name is often associated with one of the most beautiful and unique places in Lithuania and the region – the Curonian Spit, where rough sea winds, lapping waves, and lush green forests converge.
Need of the project
Net-zero future
The offshore wind farm development is a crucial step towards Lithuania’s energy independence and progress towards a net zero future.
Lower dependence on electricity imports
Increase the local production of electricity from renewable energy sources and cover a quarter of Lithuania’s current electricity demand.
Opportunities for local businesses
Encourage the development of the coastal region’s communities and create new job opportunities.
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Why offshore wind
More efficient and stable
Generate electricity 90% of the time
Offshore wind turbines are capable of generating electricity for approximately 90% of the time. Wind energy at sea is stronger, more stable, while offshore wind farms are less intrusive on the communities. Learn more about the advantages of generating electricity using sea wind.
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Timeline
2024
- The environmental impact assessment program submitted for coordination
- Geophysical and geotechnical surveys completed
2025
- Environmental impact assessment completed
- Tailored design commenced and additional geophysical surveys conducted
2026
- Survey data analysis
- Permit and design development
2027
- Construction permit obtained
Career
Home of the first offshore wind farm in the Baltic States
We welcome professionals who are enthusiastic about leading the way towards a sustainable future.
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Partner with us
We are committed to developing projects with the right skills to supply chains and infrastructure needed to support the offshore wind park development projects in the Baltic Sea. Having built an optimum supply chain, we will be able to engage local and international resources throughout the lifetime of our projects.
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Anne-Marie Roikjær
Project Director
Green energy is closely related to nature and its conservation. The protection of the Baltic Sea’s ecosystem is one of the key objectives of our company’s sustainability strategy.
Compliance
Environmental impact assessment
By doing this, we are underlining our commitment to green energy and environmental care. We have carried out a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to ensure the project advances Lithuania’s energy goals while protecting the Baltic Sea life.
Best international practices
To ensure that the right balance between nature conservation and clean electricity is achieved, we will follow the best international practices.
Highly qualified specialists
We will consult with highly qualified specialists from Lithuania and abroad during all stages of the project’s implementation. We will implement all the necessary measures to minimise the impact of the wind farm on the environment.
Regulation
The offshore wind farm and its land connection infrastructure will be designed and developed according to all the legal requirements related to the environmental protection.
