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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.

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.

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.

Why is Poland's energy sector undergoing a significant transformation?

Poland's energy sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with significant progress made in recent years despite ongoing challenges. The energy crisis, rampant energy and gas prices, and the rising cost of carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions have translated into an increase in inflation not seen in decades.

When will the capacity market auction in Poland start?

Hype for the upcoming capacity market auction in Poland in December is building with over 16 GWs of storage assets pre-registering for the auction. Total volume and price range will be announced this coming Thursday (14 December), with more detailed results most likely in Early January.

How does Europe support energy storage?

Over the last year or so, the European Union has approved state aid schemes to support energy storage deployments in countries. These include a €103 million package of direct grants in Romania in March 2023, €150 million for renewables and storage in Slovenia and €1.1 billion for Hungary a couple of months later.