How much does Polish energy storage power supply cost

Is Poland a key player in Europe's energy storage sector?

Poland is emerging as a significant player in Europe's energy storage sector. The recent capacity market auctions in December 2024 highlighted a substantial shift towards BESS, with approximately 2.5 GW secured by new generation capacity market units, predominantly Li-ion energy storage projects.

Should Bess invest in the Polish capacity market?

Moreover, preferential or market loans could finance up to 100% of eligible costs. This optimism is at the same time being overshadowed by the capacity market developments. Until recently, the Polish capacity market provided a very attractive source of stable revenues for BESS, offering 17-year contracts.

What does ENEX 2025 tell us about energy storage in Poland?

The insights from Enex 2025 reinforce that BESS is no longer an emerging trend—it’s a critical part of Poland’s energy transition. With favorable market reforms and growing investment interest, the country is well-positioned to capitalize on energy storage innovations.

What will Poland's energy landscape look like in 2025?

Jacek Zarzycki, Business Development Manager at Eaton, highlights five key areas shaping Poland’s energy landscape in 2025. 1. Energy Price Caps Extended For individual consumers, the energy price cap will remain in place until September 30, 2025, limiting electricity costs to a maximum of 500 PLN/MWh (plus excise tax and VAT).

Why is EV charging exclusion a problem in Poland?

This exclusion raises concerns about the program’s budget utilization and the broader development of electromobility in Poland. Another pressing issue is the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, which remains insufficient to meet the rising demand from an increasing number of electric vehicles entering the market.

Why have res produced more electricity than coal-fired power plants?

This has been recently marked by an unprecedented event – in June 2025, for the first time in the Polish history, RES have produced more electricity than coal-fired power plants. This is mainly due to the steady growth in PV installed capacity, which has exceeded 23 GW a month earlier.