Poland’s installed solar power in 2024 already reached 23.5 gigawatts, nine times faster than the EU average, with solar energy accounting for 20-22% of total electricity production in summer months this year.
Poland Leads Central Europe in Solar Energy Growth
Figures from the Ember Energy think tank show that Poland’s solar power production has increased at nine times the European Union average, “skakująco szybko” to 15 TWh in 2024 from just 0.7 TWh in 2019. The growth is also observed in neighbouring countries such as Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.
Huge Potential for Energy Storage
With 20-22% of summer electricity in Poland now derived from solar, infrastructure must be adapted to support this rapid growth. Experts suggest that battery energy storage could help, especially since solar energy production drops quickly as the sun sets. Short-term energy storage could help supply power in the evening when energy demand peaks.
Boom in Battery Production
Poland, along with Hungary and China, is a major exporter of battery energy storage systems, with nearly 7.3 gigawatts of current projects underway, according to the Ember report. This could not only develop the energy sector but also support local industry.
