Poland s energy storage situation

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.

What is Poland's energy policy?

Poland’s energy policy aims to decarbonise its electricity supply and increase electrification, while maintaining electricity security and affordability for consumers. The number of prosumers – those who both consume and produce power - is expected to increase rapidly to 1 million in 2025.

Does Poland have a battery storage system?

There is limited deployment of battery storage in Poland with total battery storage capacity reaching around 9 MW and 33 MWh in 2020. These battery storage systems are connected to the distribution system and used by DSOs mainly to stabilise the voltage.

What is Poland's energy policy until 2040?

The Energy Policy of Poland until 2040 (EPP2040) estimates that investments in the electricity network will total EUR 21 billion from 2021 to 2030 and EUR 19 billion from 2031 to 2040. Interconnections In 2020, Poland’s maximum technical interconnection capacity was 11.8 GW.

How does Poland deal with supply disruptions?

Poland relies first on market-based instruments to address supply disruptions. However, in the event of a threat to security of electricity supply, the TSO (in co-ordination with DSOs) may introduce limitations on electricity generation or demand (load shedding) for up to 72 hours.

Is PGE working on the largest energy storage facility in Europe?

I accept the Terms of use and the Privacy Policy Poland's state-owned power producer PGE is working on the largest energy storage facility in Europe with a capacity of 200 megawatts (MW).