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How many MW rated energy storage systems are there in Poland?

The capacity obligations for these projects ranged from 1.2 MW to 153 MW rated power, with an average capacity of around 30 MW. The decision to reduce the de-rating factor for energy storage systems in the last capacity market auction in Poland from 95 percent to 61 percent did not prove detrimental to the market.

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.

Are corporate buyers looking for a reliable power supply in Poland?

Spooked by current power prices, corporate buyers in Poland are looking to secure long-term contracts of at least 10 years that can offer them reliable power supply at a fixed price, albeit a much higher one than they would have paid just a year ago.

How does a capacity market unit work in Poland?

The functioning of a unit in the capacity market in Poland can be generally divided into three main stages—cer-tification of the supplier and its capacity market unit, subsequent (main and supplementary) auction rounds and performance of the capacity obligation. BESS were awarded for the first time in a 2022 auction.

Are corporate buyers more interested in solar PPAs in Poland?

Corporate buyers are increasingly more interested in solar PPAs in Poland despite the price increases. Image: BayWa r.e.

Why are power purchase agreements in Poland gaining attention?

Image: BayWa r.e. Against the backdrop of Europe’s energy crisis and the war in Ukraine, power purchase agreements in Poland have been garnering increasing attention from utilities and corporates alike that are concerned with future price trends and are opting to lock in supply now at higher prices.