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Will PGE supply ESS batteries in Poland?
SEOUL, March 25, 2025 – LG Energy Solution announced today that it has signed an agreement with PGE, Poland’s largest energy sector company, to supply 981MWh of grid-scale ESS batteries between 2026 and 2027. Both companies will collaborate to establish a battery energy storage facility in Żarnowiec, Poland.
Who will supply ESS batteries in Poland?
The contractor on the project will be LG Energy Solution Wrocław. The Polish unit of the Korean battery maker won the project tender offering the price of PLN 1.555 billion ($384 million). On Monday, LG Energy Solution confirmed that it had signed an agreement with PGE to supply 981MWh of grid-scale ESS batteries between 2026 and 2027.
When will PGE start supplying ESS batteries?
State-owned energy firm PGE plans to start the project’s commercial operation in 2027. South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) has signed an agreement with PGE, Poland’s largest energy sector company, to supply 981MWh of grid-scale Energy Storage Systems (ESS) batteries between 2026 and 2027.
How big is Poland's photovoltaics market compared to 2022?
Polish photovoltaics reached an installed capacity of 17.08 GW at the end of 2023, and 17.73 GW at the end of the first quarter of 2024. Compared to 2022, the growth of new capacity in absolute terms was similar at around 4.6 GW, but the structure of the market has changed markedly.
How much is LG Energy Solution's ESS contract worth?
The contract is worth several trillion Korean won and marks the company's first supply of Europe-manufactured LFP batteries dedicated to ESS applications. To ensure maximum efficiency of the ESS system, LG Energy Solution is offering a turnkey solution, developed in partnership with European collaborators.
Why is ESS demand increasing in Europe?
Meanwhile, as energy security concerns continue to rise across Europe, demand for renewable energy infrastructure and ESS solutions is growing rapidly. Additionally, advancements in AI are accelerating the expansion of data centers, further driving ESS demand.