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Can Poland co-finance electricity storage facilities?

Credit: Phonlamai Photo/Shutterstock. Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) has initiated a call for applications for co-financing electricity storage facilities. The programme, funded by the country’s Modernisation Fund, has a budget of more than 4bn zlotys ($1.02bn).

Why should you invest in photovoltaic panels in Poland?

Photovoltaics, like heat pumps, have become one of the fastest-growing energy sectors in Poland. Investing in photovoltaic panels is not only a way to save money but also to increase independence from rising electricity prices. By generating electricity from renewable energy sources, you can protect the environment while reducing your bills.

Why is solar energy important in Poland?

Solar energy in Poland is a rapidly growing sector of the country's renewable energy industry, driven by falling technology costs, government incentives, and increasing public interest in sustainable energy. Solar power is key to the Polish government's plan to produce 75% of electricity from carbon-free sources (renewables and nuclear) by 2040.

How will the res Act affect the PV industry in Poland?

The future of the PV industry in Poland should be influenced by changes to the RES Act signed by the President of the Republic of Poland on 28 August 2023. Among other alterations, changes to the Act promote the development of energy clusters and exemptions from building permits for PV installations up to 150 kWp.

When can I use the photovoltaic discount system in Poland?

Owners of photovoltaic installations installed in Poland before March 31, 2022, can still benefit from the previous discount system. Those who installed panels after this date could use the old system until July 1, 2024.

How will the PV market change in Poland in 2023?

Following the market collapse and poor dynamics in the first half of 2023, experts forecast further stable, long-term PV development in Poland, which will be influenced by the modernisation and stabilisation of transmission networks and legal factors such as cable pooling, direct lines and increasing installation capacity without a building permit.