EDF Renewables has officially launched the construction of the first high-capacity battery energy storage system (BESS) in Poland. With a capacity of 50 MW, this facility will be located in the southwest of the country in the Opole region. Its commissioning is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025.
This battery, directly connected to the power grid, will allow the storage and the release of electricity based on the needs of the grid. Therefore, this facility serves as a flexibility tool and ensures the performance of the electrical system.
As the first energy storage project of this scale in Poland, it paves the way for the development of such projects in the region. Batteries will become a pillar of the country’s energy security and transition by addressing the need to build a flexible, reliable, and sustainable electrical system in the context of diversifying electricity production sites.
This first storage project by EDF Renewables Poland will be followed by two others currently in development:
-The first is located near the town of Kobiernice, with a capacity of 120 MW
-The second is located near the city of Turzyn, with a capacity of 200 MW
Their commissioning is expected in mid-2027 and late 2028, respectively.
With a portfolio of production and storage projects totaling 1 GW and having been present in Poland for 14 years, EDF Renewables Poland develops renewable energy sources, including onshore wind, solar, battery storage, and is positioning itself for future offshore wind projects.