Poland and seychelles wind power storage project bidding

How many offshore wind projects are there in Poland?

Although there is currently no operational offshore wind in Polish waters, the first project, Baltic Power (1.2 GW), is planned to have a commercial operation date in 2026, with a further +17 GW of fixed-bottom offshore wind projects in the pipeline.

When will Polish offshore wind projects be supported?

A series of support auctions is scheduled from 2025 and onwards, awarding offtake support for Polish offshore wind projects. The government ambition is to have a total capacity of 12 GW supported through several competitive auctions until 2031.

Should Poland invest in offshore wind?

Poland's looking towards renewables to support its energy independence and the green transition, and the Polish government is determined to invest in offshore wind.

What is Poland's energy storage subsidy program?

Following a public consultation launched in July 2024, the Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment has finalized its energy storage subsidy program which aims to support the deployment of more than 5 GWh of energy storage in the country. The new regulation was published in the Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland on March 7.

When will the new water subsidy scheme start in Poland?

The new regulation was published in the Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland on March 7. It paves the way for the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management to launch the much-awaited subsidy scheme at the end of Q1 or the beginning of Q2 2025.