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PAD RES is a joint venture between Griffin Capital Partners and Kajima Europe.

AD RES, a leading Polish developer in the clean energy sector, will construct two photovoltaic farms in the Pomeranian Voivodeship with a total capacity of 117 megawatts (MW). These two new investments by PAD RES will be located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, specifically near Sztum and Mikołajki Pomorskie. The combined capacity of these projects will be 117 MW, covering an area of approximately 140 hectares, and they will have the capacity to power 65,000 households.

Electrum, a climate tech focused technological consulting group, has been appointed as the general contractor for both projects. PAD RES and Electrum previously collaborated on the solar farm construction of the 35 MW photovoltaic farm in Kleczew, central Poland.

In September 2021, Kajima Europe and Griffin Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in PAD RES. Since then, the company has consistently expanded its portfolio. Currently, PAD RES holds projects with a combined capacity exceeding 500 MW, all of which have received positive approvals for grid connection conditions.

With the addition of upcoming photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 140 MW, construction of which will begin this year, PAD RES is implementing a strategy focused on expanding its portfolio of renewable energy projects.

– The renewable energy market in Poland is growing, and upcoming changes in the energy mix will require the development of new renewable energy capacity. At Griffin Capital Partners, we see this sector as particularly attractive, and through the PAD RES platform, we can actively participate in Poland’s green transformation. Our two new investments, with a combined capacity of 117 MW, significantly enhance our portfolio – says Jędrzej Socha, Senior Vice President Investments at Griffin Capital Partners. 

– In Poland, intensive efforts are underway to diversify the national energy mix, with a strong emphasis on zero-emission sources that are expected to play a significant and dominant role in this process. The two new photovoltaic farms in Sztum and Mikołajki Pomorskie are part of our ambitious plans to develop renewable energy sources in Poland and contribute to the country’s transformation towards a green future – says explains Chris Gill, Investments Director & Head of Renewables at Kajima.

– We are pleased to announce the agreement with Electrum. This marks our second joint venture, as Electrum is also the general contractor for the 35 MW photovoltaic farm currently under construction. Our strategy focuses on further developing our renewable energy portfolio, which includes both photovoltaic and wind projects. We plan to commence the construction of new projects with a capacity of 140 MW later this year – says Wojciech Jasiński, Director of Construction at PAD RES.

– We are delighted to have the opportunity for another collaboration with PAD RES. Our previous relationship has reached a milestone, marking the beginning of a continued, long-term partnership that brings mutual benefits. We are currently in the final stages of constructing a 35 MW photovoltaic power plant in Kleczew, and we proudly announce new joint projects with a capacity more than three times larger. Investments in Pomerania are of great importance to our business, and I am convinced that there will be further opportunities for collaboration between our companies in the future – adds Jacek Popławski, Director of Strategy and Development at Electrum Holding.

About Griffin Capital Partners

Griffin Capital Partners is the largest private equity and real estate asset management company in Central and Eastern Europe. The company is a pioneer in many innovative concepts and formats it has introduced to the market. The company’s strategy is to create investment platforms from scratch or acquire and develop existing companies to become leaders in their respective markets. Griffin achieves this through the implementation of appropriate strategies and strong management teams, helping to build platform value through organic growth. Griffin invests on behalf of its owners as well as renowned international investors. The gross asset value managed by Griffin Capital Partners within sixteen actively and three passively managed platforms exceeds 8 billion euros, and the total invested capital is over 3.5 billion euros.

About Kajima Europe

Kajima Europe is a pan-European investor, general contractor, developer, and property manager with a portfolio of assets valued at around £10 billion (AUM). From homes to hospitals, from educational spaces to workplaces, from public utility buildings to care facilities, Kajima designs places with people in mind.

Kajima Europe, headquartered in London, seeks investment opportunities in individual projects using the substantial resources of the dominant company (Kajima Corporation), and collaborates with existing and new partners to develop, invest in, and increase equity in a diverse range of assets.

Kajima operates in six key sectors: office, logistics, residential, social infrastructure, revitalization, and renewable energy, providing solutions for both the public and private sectors. Recent achievements include the rapid expansion of Kajima’s logistics business with new facilities in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain.

In addition to its existing construction structures in Poland and the Czech Republic, Kajima opened a new office in Warsaw in 2022, where it also established a renewable energy developer company, PAD RES, in a joint venture with Griffin Capital Partners. In the residential sector, Kajima has recently expanded its portfolio of rental properties and purpose-built student accommodation, undertaking new projects in Dublin, Ireland, and Gdańsk, Poland.

About Electrum

Electrum Group is a leading Polish Climate Tech company based in Białystok, offering comprehensive solutions for the development, construction, and management of projects in the energy and information technology sectors. Thanks to the advanced technological knowledge of its experts, the company can deliver products and services that respond to the changing needs of the industry and business in the midst of the ongoing energy transformation.

Electrum Group creates and implements solutions and projects based on the concept of an individual energy mix, balancing the social and environmental responsibility of business with economic aspects.

About PAD RES

PAD RES is a Polish developer of clean energy specializing in projects related to renewable energy, infrastructure investments, and commercial real estate. Founded in 2010, the company successfully manages the development of its investments from inception to the “ready for construction” or “ready for operation” stage. In September 2021, the majority of PAD RES shares were acquired by Griffin Capital Partners and Kajima Europe. Shareholders plan to focus on further developing PAD RES’s portfolio, which includes investments in photovoltaic and wind projects at various stages of development, both in the development phase and ready for construction, with a total secured connection capacity exceeding 500 MW. This portfolio places the platform at the forefront of the growing national renewable energy sector.

Electrum Group, a Białystok-based Climate Tech company, has completed the construction of the PV Gryf photovoltaic farm, commissioned by Energa Generation from the ORLEN Group. Located in the Przykona municipality in Greater Poland, the installation has been energized and put into operation. The total installed capacity of the power plant is 25 MW.

Solar farm construction of the PV Gryf photovoltaic farm began in January 2021. In the spring of this year, the facility was connected to the power grid, and the owner obtained permission for its use. The total installed capacity of the facility is approximately 25 MW. The expected annual electricity production of the farm will meet the consumption needs of about 10,000 households.

– “The PV Gryf solar power system design presented us with numerous challenges. The construction of the power line for power export had to be established alongside an existing HV line. We conducted the work at the active RSN Przykona and RSN Żuki facilities, which required proper coordination between multiple entities involved in the investment. Additionally, the farm is located in demanding mining areas. However, the Electrum team handled it admirably, which clearly demonstrates our effectiveness, even in the face of technically challenging project conditions” says Tomasz Taff, Sales Director and Member of the Board of Electrum Concreo.

The scope of work

The scope of work by Electrum Concreo, a developer within the Electrum Group, for the PV Gryf investment included the comprehensive construction of the photovoltaic farm on an area of approximately 32 hectares. The company was also responsible for preparing project documentation, including an alternative construction project and executive designs.

Electrum Concreo provided the delivery and installation of over 46,000 solar panels, 107 inverters, and 12 transformer stations. The work also included the installation of CCTV and SSWiN systems, the construction of internal roads and maneuvering areas covering an area of 6,000 square meters, and the construction of a HV line over 11 kilometers long. Electrum also installed the proprietary EMACS system in the facility. This platform combines the advantages of a classic SCADA system with business analysis systems, allowing the integration, processing, and presentation of data from multiple information sources on a coherent platform.

The PV Gryf photovoltaic farm, belonging to Energa Generation from the ORLEN Group, was built on the site of a former brown coal mine in Adamów. This not only transformed an unused industrial area but, most importantly, utilized existing transmission infrastructure.

About Electrum

Electrum Group is a leading Polish Climate Tech business headquartered in Białystok, offering comprehensive solutions in the field of cutting-edge technology for the development, construction, and management of projects in the energy and information sectors. The technological maturity of its experts allows for the delivery of products and services that respond to the evolving needs of industry and business in the midst of the ongoing energy transformation. They create and implement solutions and build projects based on the concept of an individual energy mix, maintaining a balance between the social and environmental responsibility of business and economic aspects.

More information about the Electrum Group can be found on our social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebooku and Instagramie.

Electrum Group, a leading Polish Climate Tech business, is a proud strategic partner of the 14th edition of the Up To Date Festival, one of the most important events on the Polish electronic music scene. The festival will feature creators of synthetic sounds from around the world. Electrum will support the organizers in their efforts to minimize the event’s impact on the climate and the environment. During the festival, a conference titled “Do We Really Care? #balance #climatetech #responsibility” will be held, addressing the issue of reducing the music industry’s negative impact on the environment. The discussion will involve representatives from event and booking agencies associated with major European techno events, as well as representatives from Electrum Holding.  

This year’s edition of the Up To Date Festival will take place on June 23-24 in Białystok. The event consistently attracts the interest of electronic music fans and draws thousands of participants from Poland and other countries. Organizers, in collaboration with their strategic partner Electrum, plan to undertake several activities to neutralize the event’s impact on the natural environment. This approach aligns with Electrum’s mission, which revolves around creating a sustainable energy future that safely and eco-consciously provides energy from alternative sources.

Electrum, originating from Białystok, is a Climate Tech business offering comprehensive solutions in the latest technology for the development, construction, and project management in the fields of energy and information. The core areas of Electrum Group’s activity include developing technological solutions, building RES (Renewable Energy Sources) projects, maintaining energy assets, and optimizing the operation of wind and photovoltaic farms.

One of our key objectives is to raise awareness and educate about climate and environmental changes. We want to have a real, positive impact on the biosphere. We see this as our duty as leaders in the energy transformation. Therefore, we want the Up To Date Festival, supported by us, to become a platform for promoting best practices and raising social awareness about reducing the negative impact of mass events on the natural environment – says Gabriela Popławska, Head of Brand and IP, Electrum Holding.

As part of the Up To Date Festival, the conference “Do We Really Care? #balance #climatetech #responsibility” will focus on the operation of music entities in the context of taking care of the planet’s well-being. The first panel, addressing the direct impact of the music industry on the environment, will be led by Misia Furtak, a singer and representative of the Music Declares Emergency Poland organization. Participants in the discussion will include Grzegorz Stanisławski, a representative of Electrum Holding, Halvard Müller from the team organizing the Norwegian Monument City Festival, Paulina Żaczek from Granko Agency, and Bartłomiej Arendarski representing the Fraunhofer Institute. The second discussion will focus on analyzing inequalities in the music world, resulting from factors such as the geographical location of scenes. Cezary Chwicewski from Up To Date Festival will moderate the discussion. Representatives of prominent event and booking agencies associated with the European electronic music scene will participate, including Clubbing Heritage, Unrush, Setten Agency, Rhythm Buro, Monument, and Sfora, as well as Jacek Popławski, Strategy & Development Director at Electrum Holding. The meeting will take place on June 24 at 1:00 PM at NieTeatr in Białystok, a new cultural space in the city. The outcome of the meeting is expected to be the development of guidelines for music entities to help them strive for climate neutrality.

In collaboration with Electrum, the festival organizers also promise other initiatives during the festival aimed at reducing its impact on the biosphere.

Electrum Zone and Scenography Upcycling

One of the main elements of the festival’s infrastructure will be the Electrum Zone, which will be entirely created from waste or leftovers from RES (Renewable Energy Sources) projects. In addition to using furniture made from wind turbines or spools, a totem symbolizing energy transformation will be built, allowing festivalgoers to charge electronic devices. In the adjacent relaxation bar, “energy” drinks by Electrum will be served. It’s worth noting that both the stage scenography and resting places for festival attendees will be prepared using upcycled furniture that appeared in previous festival editions.

Abandoning New Merchandise

One of the pillars of the festival’s pro-environmental strategy is the complete abandonment of new promotional clothing production, focusing instead on the concept of circular fashion. At this year’s Up To Date Festival, an upcycled collection, UTDF De Luxe, will be presented. It has been an integral part of the event since 2016. The creative director behind this collection is Karolina Maksimowicz, co-founder of the festival. The basis for UTDF De Luxe is clothing sourced from Białystok’s second-hand shops. Every item in the collection undergoes repair, cleaning, and creative refreshing. The clothes are dyed, stitched, and printed with slogans that align with the festival’s ideas. UTDF De Luxe is not only a proposal for those concerned about the planet but also for lovers of originality. Furthermore, festival participants who want a keepsake from the event can leave their own clothing to have appropriate prints added.

Reducing Waste Generation

There will be no disposable plastic packaging in the festival’s food and bar areas. Drinks will be served in rented, reusable plastic cups, and water will be available at an affordable price in deposit glass bottles. Additionally, waste sorting will be conducted during the festival into categories: paper, metals and plastics, glass, and mixed waste.

For more information about the festival, you can visit the website: https://uptodate.pl/.

About Electrum

Electrum Group is a leading Polish Climate Tech business based in Białystok, offering comprehensive solutions in the latest technology for the development, construction, and project management in the fields of energy and information. The technological expertise of its professionals enables them to provide products and services that respond to the changing needs of the industry and businesses in the midst of the ongoing energy transformation. They create and implement solutions and build projects based on the concept of an individual energy mix, maintaining a balance between the social and environmental responsibility of business and economic aspects.

More information about the Electrum Group can be found on our social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebooku and Instagramie.

In early May, Electrum Holding, a Polish Climate Tech company, exceeded a total installed capacity of 2 GW in its project portfolio’s operation and maintenance. Currently, the company from Białystok oversees 169 facilities across Poland, including both wind and photovoltaic power plants, with the largest onshore wind farm in the country.

One of Electrum Group’s primary areas of operation, apart from creating technological solutions and building Renewable Energy Source (RES) projects, is managing energy assets and optimizing the operation of wind and photovoltaic farms. This responsibility falls under Electrum Solutions, which is one of the fastest-growing entities in Poland, specializing in Operation & Maintenance services (O&M).

Electrum Solutions is an organization that flexibly and professionally builds a value proposition under the banner of sustainable development while maintaining commercial competitiveness. The 2 GW of managed capacity is a symbolic but significant milestone for the company. Electrum Solutions boasts a growing group of investors and owners who have entrusted them with the care of their installations, often designed and built by the Group’s specialist development company, Electrum Concreo.

As of now, Electrum Solutions services 169 renewable energy installations, with 129 of them being photovoltaic farms with a total installed capacity of 546 MW and 32 wind parks exceeding 1.5 GW in combined capacity. With the addition of the Lubowidz-Zalesie wind farm’s operation and maintenance starting on May 1, located in Mazovia, in the Żuromin county, the total capacity of installations managed by Electrum Solutions has exceeded 2 GW. The company provides O&M services for RES installations in all Polish provinces, with a significant presence in Wielkopolska and the West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

“We feel that our vision is supported by the business community, and we are convincing an increasing number of market players to cooperate in creating a new, alternative energy system. This validation of Electrum Group’s future vision for energy indicates that the revolution is already happening and that our broad and innovative offerings effectively meet the needs of our customers. We are delighted that our ‘One-Stop-Shop’ approach finds real reflection in our customers’ needs, and we thank them for their trust”– says Jacek Popławski, Director of Strategy and Development at Electrum Holding.

Poland’s Largest Wind Farm

Among the renewable energy installations managed by Electrum Solutions is the largest wind farm in Poland and one of the largest in Europe, owned by MASHAV, known as the Potęgowo installation, situated in the West Pomeranian and Pomeranian voivodeships. It comprises 98 turbines with a combined installed capacity of 256.9 MW. Electrum Group not only manages this power plant but also had a hand in its construction, including building three power substations and routing nearly 100 km of power lines.

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Poland’s Longest Cable Line

Another facility managed by Electrum Solutions is the Banie-Kozienice Wind Farm located in the West Pomeranian voivodeship. This installation consists of 96 wind turbines, three power substations, and a connection to the 220 kV transmission grid in SE Krajnik. Similar to the Potęgowo power plant, Electrum Group was also involved in the construction of this facility. In 2015, the Group’s development company, Electrum Concreo, along with consortium partners Erbud and PBDI, designed, built, and commissioned the power plant in Banie. As part of the project, the company created, among other things, the longest power line with a capacity of 220 kV at that time.

Green Hybrid Installation

In the near future, Electrum Solutions will provide its O&M services to the first commercial solar-wind hybrid power plant in Poland and one of the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. This installation, owned by the Lewandopol Group, is located in the Kleczew municipality in Wielkopolska. Comprising photovoltaic and wind power facilities and an energy storage unit, the project is currently under construction.

Electrum Concreo is responsible for its implementation as the general contractor, and Electrum Solutions will apply its innovative proprietary solution – Renedium 1.0. This system regulates active and reactive power output, cooperating with various types of generating units. It simplifies energy production control in one place, regardless of the source type, capacity, location, and complexity, which is particularly important for hybrid power plants. The completion of the first phase of the project, involving the construction of the solar farm, is planned for the second half of 2023. The wind farm is expected to be completed in 2024, and the energy storage facility is planned for a later stage of the project.

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About Electrum

Electrum Group is a leading Polish Climate Tech business based in Białystok, offering comprehensive solutions in the latest technology for the development, construction, and project management in the fields of energy and information. The technological expertise of its professionals enables them to provide products and services that respond to the changing needs of the industry and businesses in the midst of the ongoing energy transformation. They create and implement solutions and build projects based on the concept of an individual energy mix, maintaining a balance between the social and environmental responsibility of business and economic aspects.

For more information about the Electrum Group, you can visit our social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebooku and Instagramie.

The PV Przykona photovoltaic farm, owned by EDP Renewables (EDPR), is another large-scale Renewable Energy Source (RES) investment executed by Electrum Group, a Climate Tech company originating from Białystok. The project will be established on 245 hectares of post-mining land in the Przykona municipality within the Wielkopolska province. This 200 MW connection capacity investment is being executed in record time, taking less than a year for completion, with engineering work expected to conclude in autumn 2023.

Electrum Group and EDP Renewables, the fourth-largest renewable energy producer globally, have been collaborating since 2015, with PV Przykona being one of their main joint projects. The selection of this investment site is not accidental. The areas near the former brown coal “Adamów” mine, where Electrum is implementing this project along with two other solar projects, are considered Poland’s future photovoltaic farm heartland.

Electrum will be responsible for the development of complete project documentation, construction, and the installation of over 307,675 photovoltaic panels, 712 inverters, and 27 transformer stations. The total length of cable lines used in the project exceeds 1,000 km (including DC lines – 620 km, LV lines – 430 km, and MV lines – approximately 79 km). The Przykona photovoltaic farm will utilize Sungrow photovoltaic inverters, enabling energy conversion on a versatile scale.

– We are systematically building an ecosystem for sustainable energy of the future and accelerating the green transformation process. We try to base our actions on delivering unconventional solutions that result in efficient resource utilization. We pay particular attention to the logistics of our investments, which is especially important at this moment when we are simultaneously working on two 200 MW projects – emphasizes Jacek Popławski, Director of Strategy and Development at Electrum Holding. – This level of activity is unique in the Polish market and presents a certain organizational challenge. However, with a great team, knowledge, and experience, we successfully complete each stage of work – Jacek Popławski adds.

Currently, Electrum Group is involved in the implementation of several large-scale photovoltaic farms, including the first solar-wind hybrid power plant in Poland – Kleczew Solar & Wind. This 205 MW connection capacity investment for the Lewandpol Group is being built in Kleczew (Wielkopolska province). The completion of the first phase of work, involving the solar farm construction, is planned for the second half of 2023.

– This is one of the largest projects of this kind in Poland, so we pay special attention to the involvement of experienced Polish companies in the supply chain and the selection of the latest technologies. Additionally, the Kleczew project utilizes our proprietary solution – the active and reactive power regulator Renedium 1.0, enabling cooperation with multiple generating sources (wind, solar, water, biogas, energy storage, nuclear power, and others) – notes Karol Łapiński, Technical Director at Electrum Solutions

The Renedium 1.0 regulator was developed by Electrum Solutions, a part of the Electrum Group responsible for automation, products, and solutions used in its projects.

About Electrum

Electrum Group is a leading Polish Climate Tech business based in Białystok, offering comprehensive solutions in the latest technology for the development, construction, and project management in the fields of energy and information. The technological expertise of its professionals enables them to provide products and services that respond to the changing needs of the industry and businesses in the midst of the ongoing energy transformation. They create and implement solutions and build projects based on the concept of an individual energy mix, maintaining a balance between the social and environmental responsibility of business and economic aspects.

For more information about the Electrum Group, you can visit our social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebooku and Instagramie.

About EDP Renewables

EDP Renewables Holdco S.A. is one of the leaders in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest producer worldwide. Operating in 28 countries, including China, the United States, Germany, and Brazil, the company is committed to building the most cost-competitive and efficient wind farms and solar power plants. It utilizes its experience in managing over 10 GW of installed capacity.

Electrum Group, a Climate Tech company from Białystok, is set to construct a 21 MW solar farm for R.Power. The installation will be located in Osów, Lubusz Voivodeship. This project is poised to become one of the largest photovoltaic undertakings in Poland, employing solar trackers provided by Solar Steel.

About project

The construction of the Osów solar farm represents the most significant joint project undertaken by Electrum Group, which operates in the energy sector in Central and Eastern Europe, and R.Power, an energy producer with a presence in Poland, Romania, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. Electrum has previously designed, executed, and launched solar installations with a combined capacity of over 150 MW for this company within Poland.

The latest venture of both companies will incorporate innovative technologies. The project will feature Electrum’s unique proprietary solution, Renedium 1.0, a system for active and reactive power regulation that collaborates with various types of power generation units. This regulator will facilitate centralized energy production control, irrespective of source type, capacity, location, and complexity. Furthermore, with the innovative technology provided by Solar Steel’s TracSmarT+ 1V solar trackers, the photovoltaic farm in Osów will optimize energy production compared to fixed structures.

– Our goal is to accelerate the transformation of the energy system, so we maximize the energy generated in RES facilities, thus increasing the investor’s profits. This is possible thanks to the latest technologies available on the market, authored by us and our collaborating manufacturers – emphasizes Rafał Wiszejko, Project Manager at Electrum Group. – The Osów photovoltaic farm is another investment that we have carried out for R.Power in recent years. Our collaboration is running smoothly and, we believe, inspiring for both parties – Rafał Wiszejko concludes.

It is estimated that the installation in Osów will generate energy annually equivalent to the energy consumed by around 7,000 households, thereby avoiding emissions of over 4,200 tons of carbon dioxide.

About Electrum

Electrum Group is a leading Polish Climate Tech business based in Białystok, offering comprehensive solutions in the latest technology for the development, construction, and project management in the fields of energy and information. The technological expertise of its professionals enables them to provide products and services that respond to the changing needs of the industry and businesses in the midst of the ongoing energy transformation. They create and implement solutions and build projects based on the concept of an individual energy mix, maintaining a balance between the social and environmental responsibility of business and economic aspects.

For more information about the Electrum Group, you can visit our social media channels on LinkedIn, Facebooku and Instagramie.

About R.Power

R.Power S.A. is a leading integrated, independent solar energy producer in Poland, with a growing presence in Italy, Portugal, Spain, Germany, and Romania. R.Power S.A. covers the entire value chain of the solar energy sector, including the development of photovoltaic power plant projects, photovoltaic power plant construction (Engineering Procurement & Construction), power plant servicing (Operations & Maintenance), and green energy production (Independent Power Producer). The company is currently developing a portfolio of over 8.3 GWp of photovoltaic assets and has a low-risk project portfolio (built, under construction, or ready for construction) with a capacity of around 0.9 GWp.

The hybrid solar-wind power plant with a total connected capacity of 205 MW, owned by Lewandpol Group, is the latest project undertaken by the Polish engineering and technology group, Electrum. Electrum’s compensation for the work is estimated at around PLN 500 million, and the project is being carried out on former mining land in the Kleczew municipality in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. In addition to the photovoltaic and wind farm, the investment will eventually include an energy storage facility.

About the Project

The scope of tasks for which the Białystok-based Electrum Group is responsible encompasses project planning, construction, installation, and system assembly. Three companies within the Electrum Group, namely Electrum Concreo, Electrum Solutions, and Electrum Ventures, are involved in the implementation of the Kleczew Solar & Wind farm. Key suppliers for this extraordinary project include Jinko Solar, Huawei, Budmat, and Tele-Fonika Kable. This unique project was prepared by E&G from Lewandpol Group as the investor and Ergy as the asset manager.

– This is a strategic project for us and a step towards decarbonizing the Polish economy. Together with the Ergy team, we paid particular attention to selecting the most advanced technological solutions and involving experienced Polish companies in the supply chain. That’s why we decided to collaborate with Electrum as the general contractor and engage Jinko Solar, Huawei, Budmat, and Tele-Fonika Kable as significant suppliers – said Andrzej Lewandowski, CEO of Lewandpol Holding.

– The realization of such a large and innovative project requires the cooperation of all stakeholders – banks, independent advisors, contractors, technology suppliers, public administration, and landowners. As the entity managing the Kleczew Solar & Wind investment, we have the pleasure of working with all stakeholders and ensuring the most efficient project implementation – noted Marcin Kuprel, CEO of Ergy.

General RES Contractor and Benefits for the Investor

The execution of such a complex project by a general contractor offers a range of benefits to the investor. They don’t have to deal with the fragmentation of tasks assigned to various subcontractors during different phases of the investment. Any concerns or issues are directed to a single entity responsible for the schedule and the quality of work as defined in the GW agreement.

– We are the first Polish contractor for this type of hybrid RES power plant. The project aligns with our philosophy of paving the way and delivering solutions that can revolutionize the green energy system and accelerate the energy transformation – said Tomasz Taff, Chief Commercial Officer and Member of the Board at Electrum Concreo. – The new installation will allow for energy source diversification by supplementing solar energy with wind energy and vice versa, depending on local weather conditions – Tomasz Taff summarized.

– This is a significant realization, not only for our group but also one of the largest of its kind in Poland – assessed Kamil Kozicki, Project Manager at Electrum Concreo. – In the project, we want to implement our unique solution, the active and reactive power regulation system cooperating with various types of power generation units – the Renedium regulator. It will facilitate energy production control in one place, regardless of source type, capacity, location, and complexity, which is of paramount importance for hybrid power plants – added Kamil Kozicki.

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The completion of the first phase of the investment, which is the solar farm construction, is scheduled for the second half of 2023, while the wind farm is set to be established in 2024. The construction of the energy storage facility is planned for a later stage of the project.

About Electrum

Electrum Group is a leading Polish Climate Tech business based in Białystok, offering comprehensive solutions in the latest technology for the development, construction, and project management in the fields of energy and information. The technological expertise of its professionals enables them to provide products and services that respond to the changing needs of the industry and businesses in the midst of the ongoing energy transformation. They create and implement solutions and build projects based on the concept of an individual energy mix, maintaining a balance between the social and environmental responsibility of business and economic aspects.

 About Lewandpol Group

Lewandpol Group is one of the leading private Polish investors in the Renewable Energy Sources (RES) sector. It is owned by Andrzej Lewandowski, an entrepreneur and racing driver. Historically, the group was involved in wind farm investments in the development stage. Since 2014, the group has been developing investment activity in the “family office” formula, focusing on mature RES investments in Poland (i.e., at the ready-to-build or later stage). In addition to the construction and planned expansion of Kleczew Solar & Wind, the group also manages the Łańcut Wind Farm, which was built in 2015, and actively seeks further similar investments.

About Ergy

Ergy is a company that provides comprehensive asset management services for RES investors in Poland. The company currently manages a portfolio of RES assets under construction and in operation with a total capacity exceeding 450 MW. As part of the services provided to investment funds, energy-intensive companies, and developers, Ergy daily takes care of RES assets in commercial, technical, and financial aspects, conducts M&A transactions, secures financing, and sells electric energy through PPA agreements.