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 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.

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.

Does Poland have an electric vehicle market?

As of June 2024, Poland's electric vehicle (EV) market is demonstrating robust growth and increased infrastructure development, according to the latest data from the Polish EV Outlook Index (PEVO Index).

Why is EV charging exclusion a problem in Poland?

This exclusion raises concerns about the program’s budget utilization and the broader development of electromobility in Poland. Another pressing issue is the expansion of EV charging infrastructure, which remains insufficient to meet the rising demand from an increasing number of electric vehicles entering the market.

How has Poland's public charging infrastructure changed in 2024?

Poland's public charging infrastructure has also seen significant growth. By the end of June 2024, there were 7,255 public charging points, a 41% increase from the previous year. This includes 5,154 AC charging points (up 32% year-over-year) and 2,101 DC charging points (up 66% year-over-year).