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Photovoltaics have transitioned from a niche technology to a crucial energy source in Central and Eastern Europe. Against a varying political and economic backdrop, rising energy prices, geopolitical risks and decarbonisation are all serving to drive interest.
With 58 MW of photovoltaic capacity, the automaker aims to decarbonise vehicle production in Poland. The project will combine open-space systems with the largest carport in Central Europe.
The Polish photovoltaic market is undergoing rapid growth. In recent years, private installations have expanded significantly, while large-scale projects are also gathering momentum. We spoke with Grzegorz Rabsztyn, Head of the EIB Group Warsaw Office, about the latest developments.
The PV industry's eastern expansion is taking effect. The latest company to expand eastward is the photovoltaic wholesaler SegenSolar, which focuses on Poland. Additional markets in Central and Eastern Europe, such as Lithuania, Romania and the Czech Republic will be served from there.
The wind farm specialists reported a successful 2024 fiscal year, driven in large part by strong developments in Poland and Central Europe. Total revenue came to a record €342.6 million with EBITDA rising to €69 million.
Cologne-based PV wholesaler SegenSolar marks its tenth anniversary in 2025. Caroline White, Managing Director of European Expansion, discusses the company’s move eastwards.
Poland’s electricity sector is in the midst of a profound shift, driven by accelerating investment in wind and solar power. Since 2020, the share of renewables has nearly doubled – from 15% to almost 30%. The challenge now lies in preparing the national grid for the next leap: integrating more than 90 gigawatts of clean energy by 2040.
Corab might be best known as a PV-component wholesaler based in Poland. The roots of the company lie in the production of mounting systems. Currently, the company is capable of an output of over four Gigawatt per year. One of the newest developments in mounting system techniques from Corab are agri-pv-systems. We talked about the role of this new development with Barbara Michalowska, Agri-PV Manager at CORAB S.A.
Founded in 1982, the German PV company was among the pioneers of the solar market. Today, it offers the full value chain of solar services, and has established a strong presence in Poland. Chief Sales Officer (CSO) Patrik Danz shares his insights on the business.
Founded in 2020 in Warsaw, Menlo Electric has maintained a strong international focus, with 75% of business taking place outside of Poland. Menlo Electric CEO Bartosz Majewski shares how the distributor navigates a turbulent global solar market and tackles falling prices, declining residential demand and fierce competition while maintaining capacity for growth.
This year’s annual European Energy Communities Forum will take place in Kraków, Poland, on 20–22 May 2025, during Poland’s six-month presidency of the European Council. The CID of the European Commission is expected to play a major role at the forum.
Every year, the Financial Times selects Europe's fastest growing companies. In 2025, a Polish solar wholesaler topped the list of 1000 companies.
2024 saw considerable growth phases as well as uncertainties around legislation and infrastructure readiness in several European markets. Wolf Dietrich, Senior Director Development, UK & Europe of Econergy, summarises the key challenges and provides an outlook on growth trends and success factors for 2025.
Poland - from the land of coal-fired power to the boom of renewables. In the year 2005 Poland embarked on the path of renewable energy. Now solar power is in the fast lane!
Norbert Garela, Business Development Manager at mounting system manufacturer Photonica/Poland, shares his insights on fires in PV systems. He debunks common myths, discussing real threats and presenting how modern product solutions can address the issue of improving the safety of PV systems.
Three European Commission institutions have joined forces to promote renewable energy in the private sector in Poland. A total of PLN 701 million, over EUR 160 million, has been made available to be passed on as loans to private individuals for the installation of photovoltaic systems and heat pumps.
The Polish solar farm developer and independent power producer has signed a long-term PPA with telecommunications operator Play.
The Danish project developer European Energy has sold half of the largest Latvian solar park to the Danish pension management company Sampension for sustainably secure Danish pensions.
Enex trade fair showcased energy solutions like heat pumps, photovoltaics, energy management, storage systems, and e-mobility. Held on February 18-19 at Targi Kielce, it featured cutting-edge technologies spanning over 15,000 square meters and seven halls.
The Growth of Photovoltaic Systems in Poland surpassed the 20 Gigawatts line in October 2024 hitting the 21-Gigawatt mark in December.
The two companies will implement two large-scale photovoltaic projects in Poland with a total capacity of 30 megawatts. Nomad Electric will provide EPC and O&M services to Energix Polska, the Polish subsidiary of Energix Group, a global renewable energy company headquartered in Israel.
European Energy is expanding its Polish PV portfolio and successfully connected a 54 MW solar park near Debnica in West Pomerania to the grid in December 2024.
Fashion is often criticized for its environmental impact, but H&M Group is committed to sustainability. The company has a history of investing in power purchase agreements (PPAs) and energy storage systems. In November 2024, H&M signed a long-term PPA with Polish developer R.Power to boost its global sustainability efforts.
Poland's electricity grid is set for transformative upgrades, paving the way for a more modern and resilient energy infrastructure. The Electricity Storage Conference, taking place in Warsaw on February 26–27, 2025, will spotlight these advancements and the opportunities they bring, with a special focus on grid-friendly storage solutions. Discover the full range of possibilities—read on for more details.
In recent years, Poland has become one of the most important European solar markets. In our main topic next week we present some interesting trends and project examples.
