Will Poland become a hotbed of energy storage project development?

Poland, Europe’s tenth-largest economy, is set to become a hotbed of energy storage project development as the share of renewable energy on its grid soars. The country built out a record 1.2 GW of onshore wind power in 2023, according to industry body WindEurope, bringing its total installed capacity to around 9.4 GW.

Is Poland a key player in Europe's energy storage sector?

Poland is emerging as a significant player in Europe's energy storage sector. The recent capacity market auctions in December 2024 highlighted a substantial shift towards BESS, with approximately 2.5 GW secured by new generation capacity market units, predominantly Li-ion energy storage projects.

Are battery storage schemes a good idea in Poland?

While battery storage schemes also require grid connections, they can be an effective means of overcoming short-term constraints on the electricity network—and they are set to boom in Poland.

Is the short-term outlook for energy storage in Poland good?

Whatever happens, it seems the short-term outlook for storage in Poland is good—and will only get better as the country moves to address European and national climate goals. Poland, Europe’s tenth-largest economy, is set to become a hotbed of energy storage project development as the share of renewable energy on its grid soars.

Does Poland need a grid modernization plan?

Poland’s grid modernization efforts are guided by an out-of-date National Energy and Climate Plan and an under-ambitious energy strategy to 2040. Ember says these plans fail to account for recent and forecast growth in renewables, resulting in lack of grid investment and growing connection queues for wind and solar projects.

How much does a GW Project cost in Poland?

Poland’s December capacity market auction, for assets entering service in 2028, saw 7 GW across 111 Polish projects and 48 schemes from neighboring countries achieving a closing price of PLN 244.90/kW (US$61.73) per year, with contracts lasting from one to 17 years.