Is Poland moving towards battery energy storage systems (Bess)?

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.

How many GWh of Bess projects will be built in Poland?

March 6, 2025: Greenvolt Power and BYD Energy Storage have agreed plans to develop up to 1.6 GWh of BESS projects in Poland.

Are energy storage systems a new technology in Poland?

Energy storage systems are a relatively new technology in the Polish capacity market. They have participated in two auctions so far: making their official debut in 2022 (with 2027 delivery year) and subsequently dominating the competition in the 2023 auction.

Is Poland a key player in Europe's energy storage sector?

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 BESS, with approximately 2.5 GW secured by new generation capacity market units, predominantly Li-ion energy storage projects.

How much power does greenvolt have in Poland?

The group already has a total pipeline capacity of 2.6 GW. Greenvolt has a longstanding presence in Poland, with nearly 18 years in the utility-scale sector through what is now Greenvolt Power, overseeing the development of wind, solar and energy storage projects.

What is Poland's storage capacity market response?

The market response has been strong. Poland’s capacity market auction in January 2025 saw total awarded storage capacity reach 2.5 GW, a 47% increase from 1.7 GW in 2024.