Apr 7, 2025 · Poland has finalized a comprehensive subsidy program aimed at accelerating the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS), with a total budget of PLN 4 billion
Feb 25, 2025 · 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
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Poland has finalized a comprehensive subsidy program aimed at accelerating the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS), with a total budget of PLN 4 billion (approximately €1 billion).
As expected, Poland’s latest capacity market auctions have highlighted a significant shift towards the battery energy storage systems (BESS) beside the fact that the de-rating factor has been significantly decreased.
The capacity obligations for these projects ranged from 1.2 MW to 153 MW rated power, with an average capacity of around 30 MW. The decision to reduce the de-rating factor for energy storage systems in the last capacity market auction in Poland from 95 percent to 61 percent did not prove detrimental to the market.
The recent advances in battery technology and reductions in battery costs have brought battery energy storage systems (BESS) to the point of becoming increasingly cost-.
With the rising share of intermittent renewable power, large-scale battery storage systems are becoming critical to maintaining grid stability. By addressing challenges such as peak load balancing and frequency regulation, energy storage enhances the resilience and flexibility of Poland’s electricity system.
The introduction of this storage support program marks a key milestone in Poland’s energy transformation. By enabling the deployment of grid-scale battery systems, the country is strengthening its ability to integrate larger volumes of clean energy, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and enhance power system stability.
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