Polansa industrial energy storage

Can Poland create a broad energy storage industry?

The new rules create an opportunity for Poland to create a broad energy storage industry, PSME’s president said, from the development of technologies and products to the creation of jobs. In the main power market auction in 2022, battery energy storage was contracted for the first time - 165 MW to be exact.

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 to start an energy storage facility in Poland?

When considering starting an investment as an energy storage facility, it is necessary to apply the Energy Law, which contains regulations for this type of installation. The main regulatory obligations in Poland depend on the total installed capacity of a given storage facility .

Will Poland buy a floating storage regasification unit by 2026?

In addition, the Polish government is planning to purchase of a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) by 2026; it will be located in the bay of Gdansk with plans for possible expansion. This investment will allow Poland to accept delivery of 12 bcm of liquefied natural gas per year.

Why is Poland building a gas infrastructure?

As such, Poland is in the process of building gas infrastructure to become more energy independent and meet growing consumption. Poland began this process with its first LNG terminal in Swinoujscie in 2015. Since then, Poland has also increased its imports of LNG from Qatar and the United States.

Who owns offshore wind farms in Poland?

Companies controlled by the Polish State Treasury will have a dominant share in the development of offshore wind farms. Investments in offshore wind farms are carried out by companies such as the Polish Energy Group, PGE. By 2030, PGE and their Danish partner, Ørsted, intend to erect wind farms with 2.5 GW on the Baltic Sea.