Polish battery energy storage technology

Who owns 133mw battery storage project in Poland?

Credit: DTEK. DTEK’s renewable energy division DRI has concluded the purchase of a 133MW battery storage project in Trzebinia, Poland from Columbus Energy. The acquisition aligns with DRI’s strategic goal to develop up to 1GW of renewable energy and storage capacity in Poland by 2030.

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.

Is Poland moving towards battery energy storage systems (Bess)?

As expected, Poland’s latest capacity market auctions have highlighted a significant shift towards the battery energy storage systems (BESS) beside the fact that the de-rating factor has been significantly decreased.

Are energy storage systems a new technology in Poland?

Energy storage systems are a relatively new technology in the Polish capacity market. They have participated in two auctions so far: making their official debut in 2022 (with 2027 delivery year) and subsequently dominating the competition in the 2023 auction.

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.

Is a 50MW project a key market for energy storage in Poland?

The acquisition of two 50MW projects totalling 400MWh of capacity marks the developer’s first entry into Poland, which is fast becoming a key market for energy storage in the Central and Eastern Europe region.