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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.

How many mw/800 MWh is a storage project in Poland?

The contract covers the design and operation of two storage projects, each with a capacity of 200 MW/800 MWh. The facilities will be located in Turośń Kościelna and Nowa Wieś Ełcka, connecting to Poland’s 110kV and 220kV transmission networks, respectively. Both projects have secured contracts in Poland’s capacity market.

Where is ESS manufactured?

The ESS factory in Gdansk, Poland, which the company has now sold. Image: Northvolt. European lithium-ion OEM Northvolt has sold the division in which its ESS manufacturing plant in Poland sits, as it continues to divest non-core assets amidst its ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

What is Poland's storage capacity market response?

The market response has been strong. Poland’s capacity market auction in January 2025 saw total awarded storage capacity reach 2.5 GW, a 47% increase from 1.7 GW in 2024.

What is Europe's largest ESS factory?

The Sweden-headquartered firm announced the completion of construction on Linkedin over the weekend (20 May), saying it is Europe’s largest factory for ESS solutions. The facility will build its ‘Voltainer’ ESS product. “The facility is powered solely by electricity from renewable sources.

How is ESS leveraging its'made in Europe' manufacturing capabilities?

To nurture its ESS business, the company is leveraging its “Made in Europe” manufacturing capabilities to meet the demands of European customers and governments prioritizing locally produced solutions.