Polish national development and reform commission energy storage policy

Will Polish energy storage facilities help a net-zero economy?

The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Polish scheme to support investments in electricity storage facilities to foster the transition to a net-zero economy.

Which storage facilities will be supported by Poland's energy policy?

The policy will support only newly installed storage facilities with a capacity of at least 4 MWh. Eligible projects will be connected to Poland’s electricity distribution or transmission networks at all voltage levels.

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.

Will Poland support new electricity storage facilities in 2024?

In an announcement released on October 3, 2024, the executive arm of the European Union said that the Polish scheme will support the installation of at least 5.4 GWh of new electricity storage facilities. The policy will support only newly installed storage facilities with a capacity of at least 4 MWh.

Does Poland need a state aid package for energy storage?

A panel discussion on the Polish market at the recent Energy Storage Summit CEE in Warsaw. Image: Solar Media The European Commission (EC) has approved a €1.2 billion (US$1.32 billion) state aid package for Poland to support the deployment of electricity storage facilities.

How will a new energy scheme affect Poland?

The scheme will add at least 5.4 GWh of new capacity to Poland’s electricity grid as the country adapts to the fluctuating outputs associated with renewable sources such as wind and solar. EU balances climate targets with minimising competition distortions