Polish energy storage harness recommendation

How will a storage facility be financed in Poland?

Only storage facilities with at least 4 MWh capacity will qualify for the funding, which will be allocated through tenders managed by the Polish government. Projects selected for support will be connected to the national grid and play a key role in balancing supply and demand as renewable energy increasingly feeds into the system.

What is the electricity storage support scheme?

The electricity storage support scheme aims to facilitate the reduction of fossil fuel use and the increased penetration of renewable energy on the Polish grid. Systems with 4MWh capacity or higher will be eligible, connected to either transmission or distribution networks at all voltage levels.

What does the European Commission say about energy storage?

The Commission adopted in March 2023 a list of recommendations to ensure greater deployment of energy storage, accompanied by a staff working document, providing an outlook of the EU’s current regulatory, market, and financing framework for storage and identifies barriers, opportunities and best practices for its development and deployment.

How much flexibility is needed in the EU electricity system?

The need for flexibility in the electricity system will increase significantly in all EU countries, reaching 24% (288 TWh) of total EU electricity demand in 2030 and 30% (2 189 TWh) by 2050 across all timescales (from 11% in 2021).

How will a new energy scheme affect Poland?

The scheme will add at least 5.4 GWh of new capacity to Poland’s electricity grid as the country adapts to the fluctuating outputs associated with renewable sources such as wind and solar. EU balances climate targets with minimising competition distortions

Is a 2023 capacity auction a big step forward for Polish energy storage?

It looks to be a big step forward for the Polish energy storage market, which is already advancing into a leading position among Central and Eastern European markets, driven forward by a 2023 capacity market auction in which 1.7GW was awarded to energy storage bids.