Overview
FW Darłowo (Cisowo) is an 18 MW onshore wind farm in Poland, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
FW Darłowo (Cisowo) is an onshore wind farm located near Darłowo in Poland. With a capacity of 18 MW, it represents a medium-scale wind energy facility within the Polish renewable energy landscape. The plant is operational and feeds electricity into the national grid. The facility operates under Poland's implementation of the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. Onshore wind is a key technology for Poland's energy transition, supported by national feed-in tariffs and grid connection frameworks. The 18 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale band for Polish wind farms. Wind farms like FW Darłowo (Cisowo) play a role in diversifying Poland's energy mix away from coal. They contribute to local energy security and help meet EU climate goals. The facility's location in the West Pomeranian region benefits from favorable wind conditions, supporting consistent power generation.
Environmental context
Onshore wind farms in Poland, such as FW Darłowo (Cisowo), are typically sited in rural or coastal areas with strong wind resources. Environmental considerations include visual impact on landscapes, noise for nearby residents, and potential effects on bird and bat populations. Proper siting and mitigation measures are required under Polish and EU environmental regulations to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
FW Darłowo (Cisowo) is located near Darłowo in the West Pomeranian region of Poland.
The wind farm has a capacity of 18 MW, making it a medium-scale onshore wind facility.
The operator of FW Darłowo (Cisowo) is not publicly listed, but the facility is part of Poland's renewable energy infrastructure.
Poland follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, with national feed-in tariffs and grid connection support for wind farms.
By generating clean electricity, FW Darłowo (Cisowo) helps reduce Poland's reliance on coal and supports the country's transition to a low-carbon energy system.