Electrum and YADA Energy support the development of renewable energy sources and the decarbonization of industry in the Suwałki Special Economic Zone

A few weeks ago, a comprehensive agreement was signed between the Białystok-based company Electrum (part of the Electrum Group) and YADA Energy Krupa, Burkiet General Partnership. The result of this collaboration will be an energy optimization project at the PADMA facility, located in the Suwałki Special Economic Zone.

Several years ago, the Padma Group began its cooperation with IKEA – the global leader in home furnishings. Today, the Padma Group comprises a team of over one thousand people, consisting of committed specialists and production employees ready to meet ever-growing demands.

„Our primary goal is to deliver the highest quality products at the best prices. Optimizing energy consumption in the production process is a prerequisite for maintaining market competitiveness. A key element of our strategy in this area is the fact that this goal will be achieved through further expansion of renewable energy sources, already coming from our own assets – which is undoubtedly a step toward further decarbonization of Polish industry,” said the Management Board of the Padma Group.

Electrum Ventures, a company within the Electrum Group, will be responsible for the full development of the project up to the “ready to build” stage, while Electrum will be in charge of the turnkey construction of a 3.5 MWp PV farm and the implementation of the EMACS system, Electrum’s proprietary system for managing energy sources and power infrastructure. In this project, EMACS will manage three sources: a 1.6 MWp PV farm, a 2.95 MW cogeneration unit, and the newly built 3.5 MWp PV farm. Currently, the EMACS system already manages over 250 energy facilities in Poland, with a total installed capacity of nearly 700 MW.

„The introduction of innovative RES technologies such as EMACS is a key step toward decarbonizing industry in Poland. Modern energy solutions will not only reduce CO₂ emissions but also lower energy costs, supporting sustainable development and environmental protection. Our team’s experience in the construction and operation of large-scale energy facilities allows us to effectively manage complex processes and efficiently utilize resources. These skills are also invaluable in smaller energy optimization projects, where precision and innovation are of utmost importance,” said Michał Świerczyński, Commercial Director at Electrum.

According to the project’s assumptions, the cogeneration unit located at the PADMA facility will cover about 85% of the facility’s energy demand. The newly constructed photovoltaic installation will further significantly reduce energy consumption from the National Power System (KSE). Any surplus energy generated will be fed back into the KSE.

Construction is scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2025, with the EMACS system implementation set to conclude in the first quarter of 2026.

Further investment plans include expanding the installation with additional PV sources and energy storage systems.

About Electrum

Electrum Group is a leading Polish Climate Tech company based in Białystok, offering comprehensive solutions in the field of proprietary innovative systems for energy source and power infrastructure management. With experience in managing large-scale projects and a wide portfolio of completed investments in energy generation, power systems, and data management, our expert knowledge and technological capabilities allow us to deliver products and services that respond to the rapidly changing energy market, as well as the needs of industry and business amid ongoing energy transition. We develop and implement projects based on the concept of an individual energy mix, maintaining a balance between social and environmental responsibility and economic performance.

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