Polish technology and polish energy storage

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.

Will Poland get energy storage certification in 2029?

Expected to go live by 2029, the project is the first in Poland to receive energy storage certification, marking a milestone in battery storage technology development. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record €1.4 billion in Poland in 2024, up from €1.3 billion in 2023.

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.

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.

Is a 2023 capacity auction a big step forward for Polish energy storage?

It looks to be a big step forward for the Polish energy storage market, which is already advancing into a leading position among Central and Eastern European markets, driven forward by a 2023 capacity market auction in which 1.7GW was awarded to energy storage bids.