Poland s energy storage development potential

How will Polish energy storage industry develop in 2024-2025?

Development of the Polish energy storage manufacturing industry. The development of energy storage subsidy programs in 2024-2025 has great potential. The planned activities will accelerate Poland’s energy transition, supporting the development of technologies and the creation of new jobs in the energy sector.

Why should Poland invest in energy storage facilities?

Investments in energy storage facilities are key to Poland’s energy transition. They increase the flexibility of the energy system and promote the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.

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 do energy storage projects work in Poland?

The operational stage of a storage project also typically involves a process of support agreements such as O&M contracts, technical consulting, and power distributor agreements. Projects concerning energy storage, as with other infrastructure projects in Poland, require the necessary administrative permits to be obtained.

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 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.