Polish energy storage material factory is in operation

Will PGE supply ESS batteries in Poland?

SEOUL, March 25, 2025 – LG Energy Solution announced today that it has signed an agreement with PGE, Poland’s largest energy sector company, to supply 981MWh of grid-scale ESS batteries between 2026 and 2027. Both companies will collaborate to establish a battery energy storage facility in Żarnowiec, Poland.

Which companies are building a battery storage facility in Poland?

Polish utility PGE Group has launched a tender for the design and construction of a battery storage facility with a minimum capacity of at least 900 MWh. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s DTEK has completed the acqusition of a 532 MWh battery storage project in southern Poland.

Why is battery storage important in Poland & Europe?

Furthermore, this acquisition underscores the growing demand for advanced energy storage solutions across Poland and Europe. As countries accelerate their shift to renewables, battery storage plays a vital role in stabilising grids and enabling the large-scale integration of intermittent energy sources like wind and solar.

How many mw/800 MWh is a storage project in Poland?

The contract covers the design and operation of two storage projects, each with a capacity of 200 MW/800 MWh. The facilities will be located in Turośń Kościelna and Nowa Wieś Ełcka, connecting to Poland’s 110kV and 220kV transmission networks, respectively. Both projects have secured contracts in Poland’s capacity market.

Which country has completed a 532 MWh battery storage project?

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s DTEK has completed the acqusition of a 532 MWh battery storage project in southern Poland. Polish state-owned energy company PGE Group announced a tender for the construction of a battery energy storage facility in Żarnowiec, which is likely to become the nation’s largest once completed.

What is Poland's storage capacity market response?

The market response has been strong. Poland’s capacity market auction in January 2025 saw total awarded storage capacity reach 2.5 GW, a 47% increase from 1.7 GW in 2024.