Energa Group plans to construct energy storage systems with a total capacity of up to 2 gigawatt-hours (GWh), as reported by Trojmiasto.pl. The installations will range from several megawatt-hours (MWh) to 1 GWh and will be located across various sites in Poland. Construction is set to begin in 2026.
These energy storage units will either operate independently or be integrated with renewable energy sources. Energa Storage, based in Gdańsk, will oversee the development of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), while hybrid facilities will be executed in collaboration with other subsidiaries within the Energa Group.
The shift in energy flow from south to north in Poland aligns with Energa’s strategic focus on investing in electrochemical energy storage technologies, particularly in conjunction with renewable energy production. The initial phase of the project will utilize lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) technology, which is recognized for its suitability in the energy sector.
The construction of these storage facilities is contingent on securing public funding—both for investment and operational costs. If financing is obtained, work on the first projects could commence as early as next year. The overall investment strategy includes a competitive bidding process to select contractors for the construction work.
Energa is not alone in its efforts to expand energy storage capabilities in Poland. The Polish Energy Group (PGE) is also significantly investing in this area, planning to build over 80 new energy storage units with a cumulative capacity exceeding 10,000 MWh by 2035. The estimated value of these projects is around 18 billion złoty.
Recently, PGE initiated the construction of a storage facility in Żarnowiec, which is expected to become the largest energy storage site in Europe. Currently, PGE operates energy storage systems with a total capacity of nearly 7,000 MWh. The upcoming developments will increase this capacity to over 17,000 MWh within the next decade. This includes six large-scale battery storage facilities, contributing more than 4,000 MWh to the grid.
Projects are also planned in various regions, including Gryfino, Rybnik, Rogowiec, and Kraków. Additionally, PGE is working on a project to deploy 75 distributed energy storage systems across Poland, aimed at adding over 6,000 MWh to the national grid.
These initiatives reflect a growing recognition of the importance of energy storage solutions in stabilizing electricity supply and integrating renewable energy sources into the energy grid.
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