This document is an information material from conference “Offshore wind energy – an opportunity for the development of maritime industry and coastal regions”, which took place on 21 of January 2013 in Slupsk. Conference was organized by the Foundation for Sustainable Energy, Slupsk Technological Incubator, Hanseatic Higher School of Management and the Pomeranian Regional Development Agency.

Material provides a summary of key information concerning offshore wind energy, including: the potential of offshore wind energy, opportunities for regional development, environmental and social impacts of the OWF, as well as provisions of the draft RES Act and support support system for offshore wind farms.