Photovoltaics Breaks Records in Poland – Grid and Storage Are the Next Step

Poland's solar energy sector is setting new production records, confirming the significant potential of this sector in the national energy mix. At the same time, experts note that coal still plays a dominant role in the Polish power sector, and that fully exploiting the potential of renewable energy sources (RES) requires systemic change.

The grid under pressure

The growing share of renewable energy sources places new demands on the national power grid. Variable output from solar and wind farms requires greater system flexibility and investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure, so that energy from RES can be used efficiently and without curtailment.

• Photovoltaics is achieving new production records in Poland
• Coal still accounts for a significant part of the national energy mix
• The power grid needs modernisation to keep pace with the development of RES
• Experts point to the coming "era of mega energy storage" as the next stage of the transition

Storage as the answer

Energy market analysts stress that the second stage of RES development in Poland will be the growing role of energy storage. Large storage facilities can relieve the grid during peak production hours and supplement it when the sun or wind is lacking, making the energy system more stable and resilient.

Record photovoltaic output is good news for Poland's energy transition, although it requires parallel investment in grid infrastructure and energy storage in order to fully harness the potential of the sun.

By leasing land for photovoltaic farms and energy storage facilities, NRG+ is part of this direction of development of the Polish RES market.