Polish Smart Photovoltaic Energy Storage Container 10MWh vs Diesel Power Generation

How many GWh of energy storage capacity will Poland have by 2035?

In a bid to tackle the challenge of the growing electricity production from renewable energy sources, the Polish utility is looking to add more than 10 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2035. Its plans involve more than 80 projects, the value of which is estimated at around PLN 18 billion ($4.7 billion).

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 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.

Is energy storage a good investment in Poland?

In Poland, interest in energy storage investment has been evident for some time. Last year’s main auction of the power market, with capacity delivery for 2029, further bumped up the capacity of storage projects.