EDF Power Solutions put into operation its first battery energy storage system (BESS) in Poland and at the same time the largest in the country, with an installed capacity of 50 MW and 120 MWh.
The facility is located in Stary Grodków, in southern Poland, and is part of the company’s strategy to expand energy storage infrastructure in Central Europe. The project secured a 17-year capacity contract with the Polish transmission system operator, guaranteeing its contribution to strengthening the country’s electricity stability.
A fundamental project for the Polish electricity grid
The Stary Grodków battery consists of 24 containerized storage modules. The complex also includes associated electrical infrastructure such as a transformer substation and a 110 kV grid connection.
The system will improve the flexibility of the electricity grid and facilitate a more efficient integration of new renewable energy sources. This type of installation is particularly relevant for compensating for the variability of technologies such as wind and solar power.
Furthermore, the project is integrated into the process of decarbonizing the Polish electricity system, which seeks to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the adoption of low-emission energy sources.
EDF expands its commitment to energy storage
EDF Power Solutions stated that it is currently developing several battery projects in Poland with a combined capacity of 370 MW. The company has been operating in the country for 14 years and manages five onshore wind farms in addition to its new energy storage facilities.
The company believes that BESS systems will be fundamental to modernizing European electricity networks and responding to the growing energy demand linked to industrial electrification and the increase in renewable generation.
Alicja Chilińska-Zawadzka, CEO of EDF Power Solutions Polska, noted that the plant’s commissioning represents a significant step forward for the company’s operations in the country. She explained that energy storage will play a crucial role in increasing the stability and flexibility of the Polish electricity grid.
Poland accelerates the expansion of large-scale batteries
For his part, Poland’s Energy Minister, Miłosz Motyka, emphasized that storage systems are one of the most important pieces for building a modern and resilient energy system.
The official added that Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) plans to develop more than 80 battery storage facilities with a total capacity exceeding 10,000 MWh alongside existing electrical substations across the country.
With this type of investment, Poland seeks to strengthen national energy security while increasing the share of renewable energy within its electricity mix.
Source: Edf-powersolutions.com
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