BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (Steve Stewart, Energy Analytics Institute, 20.Dec.2024) — EDP Renewables was awarded with 160MW of capacity contracts for its first storage projects in Poland. These BESS projects have been granted in the latest capacity market auction and will deliver over 640 MWh of energy.
The contracts are for 2 battery energy standalone storage projects in Poland. The contracts, that will last for a period of 17 years, were granted by the Polish Grid Operator (PSE) in the recent capacity market auction and will amount to a total installed capacity of 160MW, EDP said 20 Dec. 2024 in an official statement.
Located in Greater Poland and Masovian Voivodship, the projects are expected to start operations by 2026 and 2029, respectively. Together, they will contribute to the stability of the Polish grid, ensuring a more resilient and balanced energy system.
In Poland, where coal has historically dominated energy production, integrating battery systems is a critical step toward achieving decarbonization targets while ensuring a stable energy supply.
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By Steve Stewart reporting from Baton Rouge. © 2024 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
