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Polish R.Power secures 20 MWp Solar auction win in Germany

May 1, 2025 ryansheehanrts

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Polish renewable energy developer R.Power has been awarded a 20 MWp ground-mounted photovoltaic project in the latest auction conducted by Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). The near Wolfsburg-based solar farm will benefit from a 20-year support agreement under the German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), guaranteeing a fixed remuneration structure.

The first successful bid won’t be the last

The project marks R.Power’s first successful bid in the German market and is scheduled to enter the construction phase in Q3 2025. The company also continues to develop additional PV and energy storage projects across Germany, signaling a broader strategic push into Western Europe. The Wolfsburg auction win builds on R.Power’s recent expansion activity in other European markets. In December 2024, the company secured power sale contracts for 85 MWp of PV capacity in Romania, and in Poland, it won capacity market contracts for 655 MW / 2.3 GWh of energy storage and over 220 MWp of PV in national tenders.

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Auction win a sign of a new trend

R.Power is one of Poland’s leading independent power producers in the solar sector and is actively expanding its portfolio across multiple EU countries. Meanwhile, Warsaw-based Nomad Electric has signed its first Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for a separate 20 MW PV power plant in Germany. The company entered the German market in 2024 and is offering a full suite of services, including EPC, operations and maintenance (O&M), and its proprietary SCADA system, Nomad NX, which provides advanced monitoring and management capabilities for power plants.

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Polish clean energy firms rise as key players

Both companies’ activities reflect a broader trend of Polish renewable energy firms extending their operations into high-growth European markets. In addition to its German win, R.Power recently secured 85 MWp of PV capacity in Romania and over 220 MWp of PV capacity, along with 655 MW / 2.3 GWh of energy storage, in Poland’s recent auctions. The progress of R.Power and Nomad Electric points to Poland’s growing role as a center for expertise and project execution in the renewable energy sector. The growing ambition to do business beyond the domestic market is meeting with great interest in the target markets. The expertise of Polish companies is highly valued and clearly readily utilized. (mg)

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URE announces 75.9 TWh RES auctions for July 2025

April 24, 2025 ryansheehanrts

The Energy Regulatory Office (URE) has announced the 2025 auction schedule for electricity from renewable energy sources (RES), presenting a significant investment opportunity. Between 1-9 July, seven auctions will offer 75.9 TWh of green energy with a total ceiling value exceeding PLN 31 billion just (€7.3 billion). Eligible technologies span biogas, biomass, hybrid systems, high-efficiency cogeneration, hydropower, bioliquids, geothermal, photovoltaics, and onshore wind segmented by installation power.

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Pre-qualification is open year-round.

While formal auction announcements will follow legal publication protocols, pre-qualification is open year-round. Investors are encouraged to initiate the application process promptly to secure project eligibility and ensure timely participation in Poland’s evolving RES support scheme.

Photovoltaics and onshore wind energy on the final two days

As in previous years, the final auction sessions will focus on photovoltaics and onshore wind. These will take place in two power-based baskets up to 1 MW and above 1 MW on 8 and 9 July.

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2025 auctions are open only to new installations

The 2025 RES auctions in Poland will be restricted to new installations only, in line with the Council of Ministers’ Ordinance from 27 September 2022, which governs auction volumes and values through 2027. For investors, this creates a focused opportunity to develop and finance qualifying projects under a transparent regulatory framework. To participate, economic operators must register on the online auction platform and submit an application for a certificate of admission. The required documentation and data are outlined in Article 75 of the RES-Act. Only applications that meet strict legal and procedural requirements, detailed in the announcement of 13 October 2023, will be accepted and processed.

Early action recommended

Investors are advised to act early: preparing a compliant application and securing admission is a critical milestone in accessing Poland’s auction-based RES support system. Early engagement reduces regulatory risk and ensures strategic positioning ahead of the July auction dates.

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Reapplying for auction admission

For investors managing previously qualified renewable energy projects, the Energy Regulatory Office allows for streamlined reapplication to obtain a new certificate of auction admission. This is essential when a prior certificate has expired or changes have occurred in the project’s legal or technical parameters. reapplications are submitted via the online auction platform using the reapply function, available within the application list or “my installations” tabs. The platform auto-fills current installation data, allowing for updates as needed.

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30-day decision window

Once a complete application is submitted, the President of the Energy Regulatory Office is legally obligated to issue – or formally deny – a certificate of auction admission within 30 days. For investors, this statutory timeframe provides a clear expectation for planning auction participation and aligning project timelines with administrative milestones. Timely submission of a fully compliant application is essential to ensure eligibility and avoid last-minute barriers to entry. (mg)

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RWE has scored big in the tender for PV systems in Poland.

January 28, 2025 ryansheehanrts

RWE has successfully secured 31 solar projects through the latest renewable energy auction held by the Polish regulator, Urząd Regulacji Energetyki (URE). These projects collectively represent a total capacity of 102 megawatts in direct current, which translates to 84 MW in alternating current. The awarded solar projects will become part of the company’s broader commitment to expanding its renewable energy footprint in Poland, a country that is undergoing a significant energy transition toward more sustainable sources of power. The 31 awarded projects are at various stages of development, with most having already obtained the necessary permits and set to begin construction in early 2025. The company is expected to continue its momentum in the Polish renewables market, contributing significantly to the nation’s renewable energy targets.

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Key driver of the energy transition

Poland’s energy transition is in full swing, driven by the country’s growing demand for clean, sustainable energy solutions and by the current government. As part of the European Union’s broader push to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, Poland is focusing heavily on renewable energy, including solar, wind, and offshore energy projects. Therefore, RWE has a track record in the Polish energy market in both onshore wind and solar power with a portfolio of wind farms with a total installed capacity of 541 Megawatts, alongside its solar parks, which currently provide 91 Megawatts of clean electricity to the grid. In addition to the ongoing construction of these solar projects, RWE is also ramping up efforts to diversify its renewables portfolio in Poland, with plans for further wind and solar developments in the coming years.

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Growing green

Poland appears to be a small but important piece of the puzzle in these plans. In the past, the country has relied on coal-fired power generation and, thanks to strict and increasing CO2 regulations, offers great potential for renewable energies. With the Polish government’s continued support for renewable energy, at least for the next few years, the prospects for investments, especially in large-scale systems connected to the public grid and commercial photovoltaics, should be very good. In the case of RWE, the company sees the 31 solar projects awarded to it in the latest auction as “just the beginning of what is set to be a transformative year for the company’s renewable energy operations in Poland”.

(mg)

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EBRD supports launch of renewable energy auctions

December 16, 2024 ryansheehanrts

This is the next step in the country’s ambitious plans to scale up the share of renewables in its energy mix. EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) support for the design and implementation of the scheme is funded by Spain and the European Union Technical Support Instrument, managed by DG REFORM.

“Romania’s ambition to develop its renewable energy sector is fully aligned with the EBRD’s strategy in the country. We are looking forward to support further the Ministry of Energy and contribute to scaling-up private sector investments in the sector,” said EBRD Head of Romania Victoria Zinchuk.

First wave of 5 GW projects

The two-way CfD scheme incentivises investments in renewable energy by providing revenue stability to developers and strengthening the market integration of renewables.
The financing of the CfD mechanism is ensured by funds secured from the European Union Modernisation Fund. This covers a first wave of projects for a total of 5 GW, split into this year’s 1.5 GW auction and a second one for 3.5 GW in 2025.

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The CfD mechanism brings Romania closer to its ambitious long-term decarbonisation targets. Investment in renewable energy is critical for reaching the climate commitments outlined in the country’s National Energy and Climate Plan, under which a target of 34 per cent of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption by 2030 is set up. Romania’s new draft energy strategy aims for 44 per cent of gross final energy consumption from low-carbon sources by 2035.

Strong support from EBRD for cleaner energy

The EBRD, a leader in climate finance, has supported the implementation of renewable energy auctions across its countries of operations.

The EBRD’s strategic priority on the energy sector is to helps its countries scale up renewable energy through financing instruments and technical assistance to develop supportive policy frameworks that, together with well-designed competitive auctions, are conducive to private sector investment.

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In Romania, the Bank is fully supporting the country’s move towards cleaner energy. Since the beginning of this year, the EBRD has financed nearly 1GW of renewable capacity across six projects. These investments, amounting to over €180 million from EBRD funds, have further mobilised almost €1 billion of private and public finance. 
Overall, the EBRD has invested more than €11.3 billion in 549 projects in Romania to date. (hcn)

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Eastern Europe – Moldova pushes investment in renewables – first tender launched

November 21, 2024 ryansheehanrts

The country, which covers an area of 33,843 square kilometers, is about the same size as Belgium and has a population of less than three million. It used to be heavily dependent on Russian energy imports, especially gas and electricity from the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria.

In order to make itself less dependent on Russia, the country is focusing on making its energy supply as renewable as possible and promoting the efficient use of energy, emphasized Carolina Novak, Secretary of State in the Moldovan Ministry of Energy recently at CISOLAR 2024 in Bucharest. The government is trying to encourage appropriate investments through targeted incentives.

The first renewable auction for PV and wind was recently launched. Successful investors receive fixed price guarantees for the electricity generated for a period of 15 years. The tendering phase runs until March 31, 2025.

First tender for 60 MW PV and 105 MW wind

The first tranche includes 60 MW of photovoltaics and 105 MW of wind power. The capacity limit for solar parks is 1 MW and for wind parks 4 MW. The ceiling prices for wind power is 77.88 €/MWh and for solar 86.7 €/MWh. The guaranteed fixed price will be determined through the auction procedure, but cannot exceed the ceiling price. Operational power plants can participate in tender, if the equipment is not older than 36 months from the commissioning date of the power plant. Also, large producers of renewable energy that win the auction will receive prioritized grid connection permits. The National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) is the competent authority for the tenders.

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“Through this auction, we aim to offer local and international companies the opportunity to invest in the Republic of Moldova,” said Minister of Energy Victor Parlicov. Private investment of €190 million is expected, along with an increase of almost 8% in the share of renewables in the national electricity mix, one year after the plants that have been awarded contracts go into operation. At the end of 2023, renewables accounted for 10.5% of national electricity consumption. In 2030, renewables are expected to contribute 30% to the national electricity mix and 27% to final energy consumption.

Solar potential of over 4.5 GW – promotion of energy efficiency

According to the International Renewable Agency (IRENA), Moldova had 87 MW of cumulative installed solar capacity by the end of 2023, up from 60 MW in 2022. Moldova has significant renewable energy potential, with estimates of 20,868 MW for wind energy, 4,648 MW for solar energy, 840 MW for hydro energy, and 850 MW for biomass.

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Moldova aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 68.6 percent (compared to 1990 levels) by 2030 according to the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). To achieve this, the government is focusing not only on investment incentives for renewable energies but also on energy efficiency. Primary energy consumption is to be limited to under 3,000 kilotons of oil equivalent (ktoe) and final energy consumption to under 2,800 ktoe.

Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova

The State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy, Carolina Novac, talking at the scientific conference “Energy, Efficiency, Ecology and Education”, organized by the Association of Installation Engineers of the Republic of Moldova (AIIRM) in October 2024.

Secretary of State Novac, also stresses on the importance of the Energy Efficiency Fund in the residential sector, which foresees that in the next three years, about 507 thousand square meters of housing, of which about 75% residential buildings and 25% individual houses, will undergo renovations that will bring energy savings of up to 40%.

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“It is very important for us as a country, not having fossil energy sources, to reduce energy consumption as much as possible, and residential consumption accounts for 49 percent of the total energy consumed in Moldova. Energy efficiency measures are aimed at reducing our dependence on these resources that we import, we are committed to launching some programs and to give a boost to the national economy, to attract as many people as possible in this sector,” State Secrectry of the Moldovan Ministry of Energy, Novac says.

Whole package of measures for the energy transition

Further measures to establish a climate-neutral and secure energy supply in Moldova include incentives for battery storage, pumped storage, biogas and energy generation from waste to stabilize the grid and for dark, cloudy days, the promotion of energy sharing and energy communities, and grid expansion and digitization.

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The country is counting on closer integration with the EU, which was recently enshrined in the constitution by popular vote. Moldova also intends to join the International Solar Energy Alliance (ISA), which brings together 98 countries committed to expanding solar energy projects. (hcn)

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Eastern Europe – Romania: EBRD supports launch of renewable energy auctions

September 13, 2024 ryansheehanrts

First wave of 5 GW projects

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Strong support from EBRD for cleaner energy

The EBRD, a leader in climate finance, has supported the implementation of renewable energy auctions across its countries of operations.

Also see: EBRD funds EV charging infrastructure in eastern Europe and Baltics

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