RWE has successfully secured 31 solar projects through the latest renewable energy auction held by the Polish regulator, Urząd Regulacji Energetyki (URE). These projects collectively represent a total capacity of 102 megawatts in direct current, which translates to 84 MW in alternating current. The awarded solar projects will become part of the company’s broader commitment to expanding its renewable energy footprint in Poland, a country that is undergoing a significant energy transition toward more sustainable sources of power. The 31 awarded projects are at various stages of development, with most having already obtained the necessary permits and set to begin construction in early 2025. The company is expected to continue its momentum in the Polish renewables market, contributing significantly to the nation’s renewable energy targets.
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Key driver of the energy transition
Poland’s energy transition is in full swing, driven by the country’s growing demand for clean, sustainable energy solutions and by the current government. As part of the European Union’s broader push to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, Poland is focusing heavily on renewable energy, including solar, wind, and offshore energy projects. Therefore, RWE has a track record in the Polish energy market in both onshore wind and solar power with a portfolio of wind farms with a total installed capacity of 541 Megawatts, alongside its solar parks, which currently provide 91 Megawatts of clean electricity to the grid. In addition to the ongoing construction of these solar projects, RWE is also ramping up efforts to diversify its renewables portfolio in Poland, with plans for further wind and solar developments in the coming years.
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Growing green
Poland appears to be a small but important piece of the puzzle in these plans. In the past, the country has relied on coal-fired power generation and, thanks to strict and increasing CO2 regulations, offers great potential for renewable energies. With the Polish government’s continued support for renewable energy, at least for the next few years, the prospects for investments, especially in large-scale systems connected to the public grid and commercial photovoltaics, should be very good. In the case of RWE, the company sees the 31 solar projects awarded to it in the latest auction as “just the beginning of what is set to be a transformative year for the company’s renewable energy operations in Poland”.
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