Poland centralized photovoltaic energy storage project

Will Poland become a hotbed of energy storage project development?

Poland, Europe’s tenth-largest economy, is set to become a hotbed of energy storage project development as the share of renewable energy on its grid soars. The country built out a record 1.2 GW of onshore wind power in 2023, according to industry body WindEurope, bringing its total installed capacity to around 9.4 GW.

How many GWh of energy storage capacity will Poland have by 2035?

In a bid to tackle the challenge of the growing electricity production from renewable energy sources, the Polish utility is looking to add more than 10 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2035. Its plans involve more than 80 projects, the value of which is estimated at around PLN 18 billion ($4.7 billion).

How many solar projects are there in Poland?

The country has ambitious plans to significantly expand its renewable energy, with a particular focus on photovoltaics (PV). According to the Institute for Renewable Energy (IEO), there are more than 19 gigawatts (GW) of solar projects in planning or development in Poland.

What is the most advanced energy storage project in Poland?

The most advanced energy storage project in the PGE Group’s portfolio is the Żarnowiec Energy Storage Facility. With a power output of 262 MW and a storage capacity of around 981 MWh, the facility will be by far the largest battery energy storage facility in Poland and one of the largest in Europe.

Who invests in solar projects in Poland?

Investors have already been identified for 1,496 projects with a total capacity of over 3.3 GW. The main players in this area include companies such as Qair Polska, R.Power and Lightsource Renewable Energy Poland. These investors bring not only financial resources but also expertise to the Polish solar market.

How much solar power does Poland have in 2023?

Poland installed approximately 4.6 GW of new solar capacity in 2023, bringing cumulative capacity to over 17 GW. This figure underlines the central role of solar energy in the country's energy mix. At peak times, photovoltaics even surpassed coal as the leading energy source. This is a clear indication of the ongoing energy transition in Poland.