What happened to energy storage in Poland?

The Energy Regulatory Office said in a report last year on electricity storage in Poland that, as a result of the main power market auctions for 2021-2028 and the supplementary auctions for 2012-2025, contracts for energy storage with a total capacity of 9.5 GW were concluded.

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.

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.

Should US companies offer battery energy storage systems in Poland?

U.S. Commercial Service recommends that U.S. companies offering battery energy storage systems take a hard look at the Polish market because there will be opportunities for U.S. companies to propose their solutions for many years to come. For more information, please contact Commercial Service Poland at [email protected].

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.

How much storage capacity does Poland have in 2024?

The Polish Economic Institute reported that in the power market’s main auction, which was held in December 2024, storage capacity of around 2.5 GW was contracted, indicating that this was a 44 percent increase over 2023, in which the total contracted for batteries was 1.7 GW.