Summary of investment promotion work for the polish energy storage project

When will the energy storage scheme be launched in Poland?

Call for applications under the Scheme “Energy storage facilities and related infrastructure for improving the stability of the Polish electricity grid” will be launched already this year. Subsidy contracts are to be entered into by the end of 2025, while the period for spending the funds ends with 2028.

Will energy storage facilities improve the stability of Poland's electricity grid?

On 23 July 2024, the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management put under public consultation a new priority aid scheme entitled: “Energy storage facilities and related infrastructure for improving the stability of the Polish electricity grid”.

Why should Poland invest in energy storage facilities?

Investments in storage facilities enable better integration of RES, improve grid stability and enhance the country’s energy security. Energy storage subsidy programs in Poland are a key component of the country’s energy transition.

What is Poland's energy storage program?

The program , “Electricity storage facilities and infrastructure for improving the stability of the Polish power grid,” is aimed at companies planning to invest in energy storage facilities with a capacity of at least 2 MW and a minimum capacity of 4 MWh.

How will a storage facility be financed in Poland?

Only storage facilities with at least 4 MWh capacity will qualify for the funding, which will be allocated through tenders managed by the Polish government. Projects selected for support will be connected to the national grid and play a key role in balancing supply and demand as renewable energy increasingly feeds into the system.

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