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The development stage, or preparation of an offshore wind farm project, includes the time between obtaining first administrative decision and the start of construction work. During this period, comprehensive studies are conducted, including environmental and geotechnical ones, necessary to obtain the required permits. The development stage ends with the final investment decision.

Areas of cooperation

• obtaining administrative permits
• environmental impact reports,
• expert opinions, FEED analyses
• building permit design
• obtaining connection conditions and connection agreement
• geological and geophysical surveys and analyses
• environmental monitoring

The construction phase of an offshore wind farm could take up to four years.

Selected service and product Tier 1 suppliers and their sub-suppliers implement phases of the investment needed for its commissioning, including component manufacturing, prefabrication, transportation and installation. During this time, there is a significant increase in demand for local services associated with the influx of new employees. The construction phase ends with the commissioning of the project.

Some of the supply areas

• prefabrication and assembly of turbines, foundations of offshore substation
• prefabrication and construction of onshore substation
• prefabrication and installation of cables
• preparation of investments for commissioning
• installation port development and offshore installation work
• operation and service of vessels at sea
• environmental monitoring

The operation stage is the longest part of a project's life cycle, lasting a minimum of 25 years. During this stage, the farm requires constant support, as well as service, repairs and periodic maintenance, generating demand for local labor, products and services.

Supply areas

• wind farm condition monitoring
• ongoing maintenance of wind turbines and their foundations
• ongoing operation and monitoring of the offshore and onshore substation and cables
• work at the operation and maintenance base in Leba as well as other services
• environmental monitoring

The stage involves safe removal of the wind farm infrastructure after the completion of its operation. At this stage, the technical condition of the turbines and other elements of the farm is assessed, and their disassembly is planned. The infrastructure is then dismantled and removed, which requires coordination of activities using specialized equipment at sea.

Areas of cooperation

• decommissioning strategy, risk analysis, cost assessment, project planning, assistance in meeting regulatory requirements
• safe removal of wind turbines, foundations, substations, subsea cables and other infrastructure elements
• transportation of removed elements to appropriate sites for recycling or disposal
• management of materials resulting from dismantling, in accordance with local and international regulations
• restoration of the seabed and other areas back to their original condition, in accordance with environmental and regulatory requirements
• analysis, studies, expertise
• environmental monitoring

Participation in international trade fairs and conferences dedicated to offshore wind energy is an opportunity to present products, services and new technologies. During such events you can establish direct contacts with potential customers and business partners.

Collaborating with industry organizations can help promote services, gain information on new trends and technologies, and increase a company's visibility in the energy sector. Suppliers can establish partnerships and business networks with other companies in the offshore wind sector. Joint projects and collaborations can expand a company's reach, enable knowledge and experience sharing, and provide new business opportunities.

Presenting successful projects through case studies is an effective way to demonstrate a company's competence. In describing activities, it is useful to focus on facts showing how the supplier helped the client complete the project.

Credibility of the supplier competencies is established based on industry certifications they obtained. They prove that the company has the required knowledge and experience, which increases its credibility on the market.

The implementation of R&D projects demonstrates a company's innovation and willingness to invest in development. R&D may focus on developing new technologies or improving existing ones. Collaborating with renowned universities and research institutes on R&D projects can enhance a company's reputation for being active in offshore wind farm technology.

Safety, protection and sustainability are of paramount importance to us. We expect our suppliers to share our commitment to zero harm. Ethical behavior is essential to sustainable business, and we treat ethics as an integral part of our operations.

Our main method of sourcing suppliers for materials and services is through competitive bidding. In the qualification process we verify whether potential suppliers meet our requirements. We identify them through regular analysis of the supplier market and various qualification systems. We pay attention to ensuring that bids submitted are technically and commercially competitive throughout the life cycle of projects. Our preferred project qualification system is Magnet JQS.

These are our standards in terms of ethics, anti-corruption, sustainability, health and safety. The declaration binds our suppliers to respect human rights and uphold these principles among their sub-suppliers.

We expect our suppliers to:

• ensure fair treatment and non-discrimination
• ensure safe, healthy and protected workplaces
• ensure fair wages and reasonable working hours
• respect freedom of assembly, association and the right to collective bargaining
• prevent modern slavery
• prevent child labor
• respect affected community members
• ensure access to remedies