Poland new energy storage cabinet

What is Poland's largest energy storage facility?

Poland’s state-owned power producer PGE is working on the largest energy storage facility in Europe with a capacity of 200 megawatts (MW). The project obtained a preliminary license from Poland’s energy regulator.

Will Poland have a power storage system?

The project has obtained the first license promise in Poland for electricity storage, PGE said in a press release. The storage system will be set up at the 716-MW Zarnowiec pumped-storage power plant with 3,600 MWh of storage capacity. The hybrid system will be capable of supplying power to about 200,000 households for at least five hours.

Is a 50MW project a key market for energy storage in Poland?

The acquisition of two 50MW projects totalling 400MWh of capacity marks the developer’s first entry into Poland, which is fast becoming a key market for energy storage in the Central and Eastern Europe region.

What are the new energy storage rules in Poland?

Poland's new rules state that energy storage facilities over 10MW require licensing to ensure they can provide services to Poland’s National Power System\. Facilities 10MW or smaller do not need licensing but do need to register with the transmission system operator or distribution system operator for their area.

Will PGE build Europe's largest energy storage facility?

PGE Group is set to construct Europe’s largest energy storage facility, with a capacity of up to 263 MW and a minimum of 900 MWh, near the Żarnowiec Pumped-Storage Power Plant. The project, expected to be tendered in mid-2024, aims to support the balancing of PGE's land and offshore wind farms on the Baltic Sea.

What is PGE Group doing in Poland?

PGE Group is working on the largest energy storage facility in Europe. The project obtained the first license promise in Poland for electricity storage. The strategic goal of the Group in the area of energy storage is to have 800 MW of new energy storage installed capacity in Poland by 2030.