The project, located in Poland’s Wielkopolska region, is part of a broader push to enhance grid stability and integrate renewable energy. With a planned storage capacity of 241 MWh, the battery system will support a 60 MW solar plant and is expected to begin commercial operations in 2027.
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Under the agreement, Axpo will handle the commercial management and optimisation of the system, drawing on its experience in managing flexible energy assets across Europe. The financial structure includes a floor and revenue-sharing model.
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The deal is one of the first of its kind between private-sector entities in Poland’s energy storage sector, according to Axpo. The company expects the installation to serve as a benchmark for similar projects in Central and Eastern Europe.
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Poland’s grid challenges are well documented, and the project is intended as part of broader efforts to stabilise the national power system. The BESS concept aligns with the country’s push to modernise the grid and integrate renewable energy. (mg)
