Dynamic development of photovoltaics in Poland
Photovoltaics in Poland is one of the fastest-growing sectors of renewable energy, and also one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce electricity expenses for businesses.
Environmental and economic benefits of photovoltaic farms
The development of photovoltaics in Poland, from the perspective of companies and industry, is an investment that brings many benefits—both economic and environmental. Here are some of them:
- Reduction of electricity bills by up to 90%. On average, electricity costs account for around 20% of a company’s total expenses. Photovoltaics allows for self-production of energy, which is cheaper and more stable than energy from the grid.
- Increased energy independence and supply security. Photovoltaics ensures business continuity even in the event of grid failures. Thanks to energy storage, surplus energy can be stored for internal use.
- Improved company image and environmental awareness. Photovoltaics is one of the cleanest and most environmentally friendly ways to generate energy. By using photovoltaics, a company demonstrates its commitment to climate protection and CO2 emissions reduction.
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Photovoltaics for companies
The development of photovoltaics for companies in Poland operates similarly to installations for single-family homes, with a few differences. Depending on the capacity and type of installation, companies can benefit from one of the following solutions:
- RES micro-installations with capacity below 150 kWp – for smaller businesses. Surplus energy can be settled with the grid (net metering or net billing).
- Small RES installations from 150 kWp to 1 MWp – e.g., for hotels or sanatoriums. Energy can be sold to the grid based on a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement).
- RES installations over 1 MWp – for manufacturing plants. Energy can be sold under the RES auction support system.
Return on investment and forecasts
Photovoltaics for companies is an investment that pays off on average within 7 years, and in some cases even sooner. According to the report “Photovoltaics Market in Poland 2022,” depending on the scenario, the market could grow by as much as 343% compared to 2021, reaching 34.1 GWp of cumulative capacity by 2027. This growth is driven by rising electricity prices, the development of the prosumer market, government and EU support, and growing ecological awareness. Photovoltaics in Poland is becoming not just a beneficial, but a necessary solution for business.
Electrum photovoltaic farms – Our projects
We have currently commissioned PV installations with a total capacity of nearly 2 MWp and hold approximately 25% of the market share in the Polish photovoltaic farm sector. Feel free to explore our completed projects here:
