Green energy is born in the heart of the sea. We invite to the exhibition

How does wind form, how have people used its potential over the centuries and what does the Baltic Sea have to do with it? These questions are answered by the interactive exhibition "Baltic Sea. The sea of ​​green energy", which can be viewed at the Maritime Culture Centre, a branch of the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk. The exhibition was conceived and curated by Equinor and Polenergia.

This exhibition is an unusual journey to the open waters of the Baltic Sea. The exhibition tells the story of how green energy is born in the Baltic Sea and what path it takes to reach our homes. The central point of the exhibition is an interactive model presenting the stages of construction of offshore wind farms – from planning through construction, operation and service. The narrator of this part of the installation is Krystyna Czubówna, one of the most famous lectors of documentaries in Poland.

This is the first exhibition in Poland dedicated to the secrets of the offshore and green energy sectors. So far, it has attracted the attention of over 14,000 visitors.

The narrative of the exhibition has been designed in such a way that it can be enjoyed by adults, young people and children alike. The latter will certainly be intrigued by, among other things, a model of a sustainable energy ecosystem built from LEGO bricks.

– Recently, the exhibition has been enriched with new models of ships, which will soon begin installation work. One of them is an underwater vehicle, moving on the seabed at a depth of up to 500 meters and weighing as much as a Boeing 737-800 passenger plane. In turn, the so-called cable-laying ship, "Isaak Newton", has two cable carousels, so-called turntables, which can hold over 10,000 tons of cables, which is equivalent to the weight of the Eiffel Tower! What other interesting facts does the world of offshore wind farms hide? It is worth finding out about it by visiting our exhibition – tells Andrzej Popadiuk, Stakeholder Manager, Equinor Polska.

Visitors can draw information not only from graphics, descriptions, photos or animations and films. They can also enjoy interactive stands and realistic exhibits, such as fragments of sea cables or a transformer substation fan. In turn, thanks to special simulators, they will feel the power of the wind. The exhibition is summed up by a quiz measuring the knowledge acquired. At the end of the tour, visitors can create an art piece and take it home as a souvenir.

Źródło/Source: Equinor i Polenergia

The authors of the exhibition have also created a space for an educational zone, where workshops and lectures on offshore and renewable energy are organized, led by educators from the National Maritime Museum and experts from Equinor and Polenergia.

– The exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk is the result of our social and educational activities. We regularly organize information meetings, as well as interactive classes with primary and secondary school students. We want to be present in the everyday life of the neighbors of our investments and the local community close to us – says Marta Porzuczek, Director of the Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Department, Polenergia Group. – We are glad that our exhibition attracts the attention of so many Tricity residents, tourists and guests. The aim of this initiative was to illustrate the idea of ​​symbiosis of man, nature and technology in the service of the environment. We hope that we have achieved this.

One of the ecological aspects promoted by the exhibition is taking care of the planet by optimizing energy consumption in everyday life. Visitors have at their disposal a multimedia screen that shows how to save energy at home, as well as an installation presenting a comparison of energy consumption by traditional light bulbs, halogen lamps, fluorescent lamps and LED lamps. The authors of the exhibition invite guests to reflect on our planet and write down wishes for the Earth on specially prepared cards.

The exhibition is located on the third floor of the Maritime Culture Center, a branch of the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, at 21/25 Tokarska Street, right next to the Crane on the Motława River. It can be visited independently or with a guide during museum opening hours. The Museum Education Team has prepared an interesting educational offer for every age group, school groups and families with children.