Expected ROI of PV energy storage project in Poland 2026

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 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.

How much will Poland invest in energy by 2040?

Total required investments in Poland’s energy sector could reach USD 420 billion (PLN 1.6 trillion) by 2040. USD 84-89 billion (PLN 320-340 billion) is expected for electricity generation alone, with 80% of that allocated to emission-free sources (RES and nuclear power).

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.

How is solar potential determined in Poland?

To reach a target, the current solar potential in Poland, the photovoltaic (PV) productivity, the capacity of the energy storage in batteries as well as the size of the hydrogen production system were calculated. The solar potential was determined using archival meteorological data and the Krieg estimation method.

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].