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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.

What are the new energy storage rules in Poland?

Poland's new rules state that energy storage facilities over 10MW require licensing to ensure they can provide services to Poland’s National Power System\. Facilities 10MW or smaller do not need licensing but do need to register with the transmission system operator or distribution system operator for their area.

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.

Will EDF renewables build a second battery energy storage facility in Poland?

EDF Renewables has completed the acquisition of a second battery energy storage project in Poland, with a capacity of 120 MW, increasing its total storage capacity in the country to 170 MW. Construction of the new facility will start in late 2025, with commissioning set for early 2028.

Are Poland's gas storage facilities full?

Poland's gas storage facilities are 81% full, gas company PGNiG said on Wednesday.

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.