Rare energy storage system in Poland

Are energy storage systems a new technology in Poland?

Energy storage systems are a relatively new technology in the Polish capacity market. They have participated in two auctions so far: making their official debut in 2022 (with 2027 delivery year) and subsequently dominating the competition in the 2023 auction.

Is Poland moving towards battery energy storage systems (Bess)?

As expected, Poland’s latest capacity market auctions have highlighted a significant shift towards the battery energy storage systems (BESS) beside the fact that the de-rating factor has been significantly decreased.

Will Poland lead Eastern Europe's battery storage market?

Poland is set to lead Eastern Europe's battery storage market, with 9GW offered grid connections and 16GW in the capacity auctions.

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.

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.

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.