What is the largest battery energy storage facility in Poland?

With a power output of 262 MW and a storage capacity of around 981 MWh, the facility will be by far the largest battery energy storage facility in Poland and one of the largest in Europe. The contractor on the project will be LG Energy Solution Wrocław.

How many energy storage facilities will PGE Group add in 2035?

Polish utility PGE Group is planning to add more than 80 energy storage facilities through to 2035 to the tune of PLN 18 billion ($4.7 billion). One of these will be the 981 MWh Zarnowiec battery energy storage project, which will be supplied with locally produced LG Energy Solution's grid-scale systems.

Where will LG Energy Solution supply lithium iron phosphate batteries?

It also noted that the project will be supplied with locally manufactured grid-scale lithium iron phosphate batteries at LG Energy Solution’s production facility in Poland. LG Energy Solution will also be in charge of the project design and construction on a turnkey basis. Completion of construction is scheduled for 2027.

Are subsidies available for energy storage facilities?

Subsidies are available for energy storage facilities, as long as they are integrated with the energy source being implemented as part of the investment. The program provides support covering up to 20% of eligible costs. The continuation of both programs is planned with a larger budget.

What are the benefits of energy storage facilities at prosumers?

Energy storage facilities at prosumers help relieve the burden on the grid and improve the efficiency of RES installations, also affecting the benefits of other market participants. The program provides for the installation of micro wind power plants with a capacity from 1 kW to 20 kW. The maximum subsidy is PLN 5,000 per 1 kW.