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.

What is Polish Energy Storage Association?

Polish Energy Storage Association – together we are building a modern, solid and secure electric power system in Poland. We are integrating innovative companies and organisations involved in developing the power sector and environment protection, we are promoting and supporting energy storage facilities.

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.

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.

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.

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Poland’s grid modernization efforts are guided by an out-of-date National Energy and Climate Plan and an under-ambitious energy strategy to 2040.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.