As part of the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction works carried out under this contract, Nomad Electric will also be responsible for modernizing the existing connection point. Construction work on the site is underway, and its completion is planned for the third quarter of 2025. The investments are located in the West Pomeranian voivodeship which is located on the north-east corner of the Polish map with a direct coastline to the Baltic Sea.

Central inverters for more efficiency

Both solar power plants will be equipped with central inverters, which not only convert with great efficiency direct to alternating current, but also enable advanced monitoring and optimization of the entire system’s operation. This is expected to translate into even higher energy efficiency and therefore more power-output. “We are implementing central inverters, a solution that is not typical for our market, and this requires us to adopt an unconventional approach as well. But this is how we operate, each of our solutions is tailored to the individual needs of the investor”, says Paweł Muszyński, Chief Commercial Officer and Member of the Management Board of Nomad Electric.

Energix Group takes two big leaps into the Polish PV market

For Energix Polska, it will be its second and third photovoltaic power plant in Poland. The construction of these plants adds another 30 MWp to the existing operational portfolio of 314 MW and is seen as an important step in the development of its operations in Poland. “We believe Nomad Electric to be a trusted business partner that guarantees professionalism at every stage of the investment and supports us in achieving our ambitious goals related to the expansion of our portfolio of renewable energy sources”, said Artur Violante, CEO of Energix Polska. Nomad Electric operates in several countries of the European Union and has concluded contracts for the technical service of PV installations with a total capacity of over 1.8 GWp; the EPC company’s project portfolio includes over 700 MWp.

Optimizing Solar Farms with Proprietary SCADA Nomad NX Software

Nomad Electric specializes in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) for large-scale solar farms and provides turnkey EPC construction services, with a project portfolio exceeding 700 MWp. Active in Poland and across the EU, the company has secured agreements for the technical servicing of over 1.8 GWp of photovoltaic projects. Nomad Electric manages PV plants through its modern Monitoring Center and proprietary SCADA Nomad NX software. (mg)

 





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The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG) signed its first synthetic securitization transaction with Inbank, an Estonian financial technology company, to back solar panel loans for private individuals in Poland. This transaction, Inbank’s first securitization, will enable the bank to provide up to PLN 701 million (160 million Euros) in new lending over three years to individuals installing solar panels and heat pumps.

European initiative for more green energy in private homes in Poland

EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska highlighted that this agreement supports the energy transition in Poland, helping private individuals with green investments. It is the EIB-Groups first fully green InvestEU securitization in Poland, which demonstrates the EIB and EIF’s (European Investment Fund) initiative to maximizing the impact of green energy investments.

Shared risk burden

Under the agreement EIF offers protection on the senior tranche, valued over PLN 549 million, half of which is counter-guaranteed by the EIB. EIF also protects over PLN 76 million of the riskier mezzanine tranche, which is counter-guaranteed by the European Commission’s InvestEU program. Finally, the junior tranche of around PLN 10 million is retained by Inbank. The structure features synthetic excess spread and pro-rata amortization of the senior and mezzanine tranches, subject to performance triggers. EIF Chief Executive Marjut Falkstedt said, “We’re pleased to partner with Inbank on their first securitization. This agreement will inject new funding into Poland’s economy for sustainable investment and has a direct impact on individuals.” A securitization is a capital relief instrument that transfers part of the credit risk from a loan portfolio to the protection seller, allowing the buyer to lend more. In a synthetic securitization, the buyer retains the portfolio on their balance sheet.

Empowering private households for the energy transition

Inbank’s new offering targets the purchase of solar panels and heat pumps for private households in Poland, projects that reduce CO2 emissions, improve air quality, support climate mitigation, and contribute to REPowerEU goals for energy autonomy and a green transition.

Background Information on the mentioned organisations:

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the EU’s financial institution, owned by its 27 member states. It provides long-term financing for projects that boost competitiveness, innovation, sustainability, cohesion, and a fair transition to climate neutrality. In 2023, the EIB Group granted a total of €88 billion in new financing to more than 900 projects, of which €49 billion was earmarked for green investments.

The European Investment Fund (EIF) is part of the EIB Group and supports Europe’s Small and Medium Enetrprises (SMEs) by improving access to finance through selected intermediaries like banks, leasing firms, and equity funds.

The InvestEU programme boosts EU funding by leveraging private and public investment for sustainable growth. It supports key priorities like the Green Deal and digital transition, streamlining EU financial instruments. Backed by a €26.2 billion guarantee, it aims to mobilize at least €372 billion in investment.

Inbank is an EU-licensed fintech connecting merchants, consumers, and financial institutions through its embedded finance platform. Partnering with 6,200 merchants, it manages 881,000+ contracts and operates in seven European markets. Its bonds are listed on Nasdaq Tallinn. (mg)





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According to its own statements, the fashion company has been investing in power-purchase-agreements from photovoltaic and wind farms for years. In 2021, H&M announced a partnership with solar farm developer Lightsource bp. In October 2024, Ulrika Leverenz, Head of Green Investment at H&M Group, explained: “Considering fashion’s environmental impact, we see great value in moving away from just using certificates to contributing to more clean energy. By partnering with solar and wind farm developers, we can more actively help build renewable electricity capacity in power grids around the world”.

Fashion invests in storage

In June last year, the fashion platform “fashionunited.de” reported that the Swedish H&M Group would not only cooperate with the battery manufacturer Rondo Energy but would also invest in the company. As stated in the article dated June 2024, H&M is joining the strategic advisory board for investors to “further support the manufacturer Rondo in providing clean, affordable heat for textile factories around the world” (quote fashionunited.de). The fashion industry is considered “difficult to decarbonize.” 10 percent of global CO2 emissions are attributed to the fashion industry. In addition, the industry has a tarnished image due to inhumane working conditions and low wages, including child labour. The investment in Rondo is said to be the first of its kind at H&M.

Poland in focus

Against this background, the power purchase agreement between R.Power and the H&M Group seems logical. It is interesting that the contract was concluded with a Polish company, which indicates growing attention to the Polish PV industry and the increasing importance of Polish companies in this area. After all, Poland ranks fifth in Europe in terms of PV installations, and this number is rising. For the H&M Group, it is the first power-purchase-agreement in Poland, explains Ulrika Leverenz, Head of Green Investments at the H&M Group: “For several years, the H&M Group has been exploring opportunities worldwide to contribute to decarbonization through power purchase agreements from renewable electricity generation. We are pleased to sign our first agreement in Poland with R.Power. Given the environmental impact of the fashion industry, it is very important to us to contribute to the production of clean energy.”

The Polish companion to more sustainable fashion

R.Power is a Polish solar energy producer based in Warsaw with operations in Romania, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Germany. The company covers the entire value chain of the solar energy sector, from Engineering, Procurement & Construction, Operations & Maintenance and Independent Power Production.

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Poland is undergoing an ambitious transformation of its energy infrastructure. More renewable energy plants are being integrated into the public grid, which was not designed for decentralized supply and has reached its limits. On December 20, 2024, the President of the Polish Energy Regulatory Authority (URE) approved a development plan for modernizing the transmission grid from 2025 to 2034. The plan includes the construction of 4,700 km of new 400 kV lines, 28 new substations, and the modernization of 110 existing ones. This initiative will reshape Poland’s energy landscape and create a wide range of opportunities for companies in the sector. Grid-friendly electricity storage is one key focus of this modernization.

What to expect from the conference

As part of this transformation, the Energy Storage event in Warsaw on February 26-27 will be a key gathering. It will bring together over 120 executives and 40+ industry leaders to discuss the evolving energy landscape. Topics will include regulatory changes, new business models emerging from the power grid transformation, and the increasing demand for energy storage solutions.

The Conference tailored for Energy Experts

This event is an unmissable opportunity for energy professionals to engage directly with industry leaders and gain invaluable insights. Attendees will hear from experts shaping the future of energy storage in Poland, including Tomasz Guzowski, President of OX2 Polska; Michal Mackowiak, Managing Director of Harmony Energy Polska; Jan Kloczko, Deputy Commercial Director at Greenvolt Power; and Patryk Pietrzak, Project Manager at CIC Europe.

In the business models and strategy space, speakers include Konrad Kamieniecki, Chief Data Analysis Specialist at Hynfra Energy Storage; Kamil Talar, Regional Sales Director – Eastern Europe at Linyan; Jakub Kupcu, Country Director for Poland at Claritas Investment; and Adam Koscielniak, Managing Partner at A-RES.

Get All the Details About the Event

Information about the event such as the event brochure, full agenda and detailed information on the speaker list can be found at: https://bit.ly/40Q1zq9

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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.

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.

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”.

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Kielce is located in southeastern Poland, about 120 km northeast of Krakow and 170 km south of Warsaw. For many years, it has been the home of the Enex Trade Fair, which has become one of the most important renewable energy trade fairs in the country.

Enex attracts leading companies from around the world, with past events featuring exhibitors from three continents. The growing importance of renewable energy in Poland is reflected in the increasing number of product launches and innovations showcased at the trade fair in Kielce. Previous expos have featured a wide range of renewable energy technologies, including photovoltaic systems, heat pumps, air conditioning units, energy storage solutions, electric vehicle charging stations, and small-scale wind turbines.

The hub for exchange between experts

The Expo serves as a hub for knowledge exchange and networking between installers, industry experts, and manufacturers. Special attention is given to photovoltaics and heat pumps, as well as to various forums discussing current industry topics, such as energy storage and energy efficiency. One of the highlights of Enex is the annual Installer of the Year competition, where a jury of experts from Poland’s leading photovoltaic installers selects the winners.

In addition to the professional events, the expo offers engaging activities for visitors, such as competitions and opportunities to meet prominent figures from the world of renewable energy. Attendees can also participate in a virtual competition, using VR glasses to test their PV installation skills. Electric vehicle owners can charge their cars for free at designated charging stations, and the Electromobility Zone will showcase the latest models of electric, hybrid, and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Strong growth in recent years

The Enex Expo has experienced strong growth in recent years. The 26th edition attracted over 350 exhibitors from 15 countries and drew more than 20,000 visitors. The event occupied all seven halls of the Targi Kielce venue, featuring numerous product premieres and a comprehensive supporting program. The organizer refers to Enex as one of the leading trade fairs for the energy and renewable energy sectors in Poland.

The 27th Enex Expo will take place on February 18-19, 2025, at the Targi Kielce Exhibition Centre. For more information, visit

https://www.targikielce.pl/en/enex

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Recent tests for the new generation of modules with halved cells have produced important innovations in Solitek´s product prtfolio. Hail class 5 certification for the bifacial PV modules SoliTek modules SOLID Bifacial framed B.108 and SOLID Solrif D B.108 have successfully passed the tests with hailstones with a diameter of 50 mm and thus received hail class 5 certification. This is the highest hail resistance class, ranging from 1 to 5. The number represents the diameter of the hailstones used: 1 is 10 mm, 5 is 50 mm. The bombardment occurs perpendicularly to the module.

High resistance through design

The high hail resistance of SoliTek PV modules is achieved, according to the manufacturer, through their design:

– Fully tempered glass, which has significantly higher strength compared to heat-tempered glass.

– Thicker glass layer, which also improves resistance to pressure and impact.

The SoliTek company speaks of robust solutions that can withstand real conditions while guaranteeing a long module life.

Well prepared for growing climate challenges

Given the increasing frequency and intensity of hailstorms, as reported of hailstones with a diameter of up to 190 mm in Europe, SoliTek’s advances in hail resistance are particularly timely. The improved resilience of SoliTek’s modules makes them ideal for regions that are at high risk of extreme weather events and gives end users more security.

According to SoliTek, the hail class 5 certification is intended especially for installations in regions particularly prone to hail, such as Switzerland, where higher hail resistance classes are crucial for insuring a system.

The company also says that it will continue to innovate and improve the longevity of its products in order to meet the changing needs of the global solar industry.

What is tempered glass?

Tempered glass is also called thermally toughened glass. In contrast to normal registered safety glass, it is more robust and can bear higher loads. Like normal single-pane safety glass, tempered glass is also scratch-resistant but can withstand significantly more in comparison. The most important properties include, a higher temperature-resistant and a 4-5 times higher mechanical strength of fully tempered glass in comparison to heat-strengthened glass.

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How did you get into photovoltaics?

By a roundabout route. I studied mechanical engineering in Poland and obtained an engineering degree there. I then studied business administration in Germany and graduated with a business degree. After managing business with Poland for a German commercial vehicle manufacturer for years, I decided to switch to the photovoltaics industry in 2011.

What motivated you to change?

A mixture of desire to build something new and enthusiasm for the technology. I was especially excited about photovoltaics because of its possibility to generate clean electricity for decades with comparatively small investments.

How would you describe your role in the Polish PV industry?

I come from the sales of commercial vehicles. These are technical products that require explanation. I have taken my experience into the PV industry and describe my first years in the industry as ambassador work for German photovoltaic technology in Poland where I succeeded in establishing partnerships for German companies in Poland. Some of the companies I worked for have received awards for their solutions and technologies in Poland.

If you could enter the industry again, would you do everything the same?

In 2011, the PV industry in Poland was just beginning. I am a B2B salesperson and have continued this work in the PV industry. If I could turn back time, I would personally invest in the production of PV components with German quality standards in Poland. 

How can you best describe your current tasks in the market?

While I previously worked practically only for German companies in the Polish market, my job today is communication in both directions: selling products and services from Polish companies to the European market and products from European companies to the Polish PV market.

What products and services do you offer?

Our focus is on complete PV solutions, from small roof systems to system providers for large PV projects, roof systems and open space systems for customers in Poland and German-speaking Europe, i.e. Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

2023 seems to have been a difficult year for many Polish wholesalers. Was it also for your company?

A clear no. Our warehouse, marketing and logistics is based in Poland. Our German branch is located near Munich. From there we primarily serve customers in the DACH region and other Western European countries. Throughout Europe we deliver within 24 hours if the components are in stock. Our team is lean and all employees have experience in the photovoltaics industry. We work with flat hierarchies, which makes us fast and flexible. We think from the customer’s perspective and talk to the customer. The market seems to appreciate that.

How does the Polish PV market differ from other markets?

In my experience, price plays a bigger role in Poland than in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. We can offer reasonable prices, but as a young company we have to convince in all areas: fast and reliable delivery, good advice, attractive prices and flexibility when the customer is asking for changes in the order.

What developments do you see in the Polish PV industry for the next 6 months to 2 years?

The PV industry in Poland has developed into a stable market in recent years. Following the change of government, the PV industry will now receive billions in EU funds. This is one of many subsidies that Poland is expected to receive. This will lead to a further increase in PV installations in the country. Due to the outdated Polish power grid and its time-consuming upgrading, electricity storage will be an increasingly interesting investment in the next 12 to 24 months. 

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In September 2024 alone, PV systems with a total capacity of 363.53 megawatts were installed in Poland. At the end of September 2024, the total installed photovoltaic capacity in Poland was 19.9 gigawatts. It is therefore considered certain that the Polish photovoltaic industry will exceed the 20-gigawatt mark by December 31, 2024.

Excellent prospects for the commercial sector

The prospects for photovoltaics are very positive, especially in the commercial sector, which is largely due to the electricity pricing policy. While private households in Poland pay 0.22 euros per kilowatt hour, the electricity price for commercial enterprises is 0.39 euros per kilowatt hour. These price differences make photovoltaic systems particularly attractive for companies. Sales are therefore likely to focus more on the commercial systems sector, as investments in PV systems there are generally not dependent on state subsidies and are easy to justify economically. Commercial customers are also experienced in dealing with economic decisions, which makes the sales argument easier. Commercial enterprises can also retrofit their photovoltaic systems with electricity storage, which increases their independence and strengthens their resilience to power outages. This is particularly interesting for the manufacturing industry, as having your own, off-grid power supply with electricity storage and grid backup power can reliably prevent production downtime and the associated effort and costs. According to the AHK (Foreign Chamber of Commerce), the manufacturing industry accounts for 22.9 percent of Poland’s gross value added.

Solution-oriented sales with good long-term prospects

Given the mix of the still high proportion of coal-fired power in the Polish electricity mix, the high energy requirements of Polish industry, a power grid in need of renovation and EU framework conditions with demands for less energy generation from fossil fuels and rising CO2 taxes, it can be assumed that sales in the commercial sector will struggle more with personnel problems than with sales problems in the long term. Suppliers who can place concept solutions consisting of photovoltaic power generation and parallel storage on the market and intelligently bring these closer to the target group will find attractive market conditions in Poland in the long term.

Agri-PV: niche with opportunities

Agri-PV is not only a niche market in Poland (yet), but it has great potential there. With an area of ​​311,925 square kilometers, the country is only slightly smaller than its neighbor Germany with 357,113 square kilometers. However, Poland has a significantly lower population density with 37.6 million inhabitants. This should make it easier to use the numerous agricultural areas for agri-PV systems, if the problem of the outdated power grid were not there. One type of AGRI-PV in particular takes this into account, namely the vertically installed agri-PV system. These are characterized by their special performance curve: they generate a lot of energy in the early morning and late afternoon hours, when classic PV systems only deliver low output and therefore do not put a strain on the grid. At lunchtime, when classic PV systems deliver peak output, vertical AGRI-PV systems only have low output, which is due to their design. Agriculture and forestry contribute 2.9 percent to Poland’s gross value added. The double use of agricultural land – for example through agri-PV systems – offers attractive opportunities for Polish agriculture.

Land of opportunities

Since the parliamentary elections in 2023, the current policy has been considered EU-friendly, which is having a positive impact on the expansion and promotion of photovoltaics. Poland is self-sufficient when it comes to electricity. The attitude towards renewable energies is positive, without discriminating against other forms of energy. up to nuclear energy. The expansion of renewable energies is set – also due to the CO2 relief in conformity with the EU’s direction. With current electricity prices, photovoltaics is particularly economical in the commercial sector, which also promises greater performance in installations than the small-scale market for private systems. Poland can be seen as a long-term reliable growth market with excellent prospects.

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It may sound crazy, but the loss of Chinese tax breaks that will lead to higher solar panel prices is good news for the solar energy sector. One of the reasons that the demand for solar panels has declined worldwide is the ever-decreasing price. After all, this makes it interesting to postpone the purchase.

That is now changing, because since December 1, the Chinese government has reduced the export tax refund by 4 percent. Chinese manufacturers of solar panels can now only get 9 percent of this tax back. “The remaining 9 percent will also be lost in the first half of 2025,” says Scheper.

Also see: November 2024 pv.index – Steady market confidence as prices drop across categories

“The Chinese government is done with it. The Chinese economy has been doing less well than desired for some time and this tax benefit for solar panels is seen as unnecessary. The prices of solar panels, wafers and cells can hardly be lower, so why do you need a tax break any longer? These can be the first signs of a curve bend towards price increases. Then postponing the purchase becomes less and less interesting.“

„Storage really seen as the new gold“

This does not mean that the problems are over, as consumer demand worldwide is lower than expected and lower than supply. This has created production overcapacity worldwide that Scheper estimates to be potentially around “50 to 100 percent”. According to SolarPower Europe’s EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2024-2028, the number of installed solar panels in half of the top 10 countries was lower than last year. In addition to the Netherlands, these are Spain, Poland, Austria and Hungary.

Also see: SolarPower Europe report: EU solar market with only weak growth

The other top 10 countries (Germany, Italy, France, Greece and Portugal) did see their installation figures grow, but much less strong than in 2023. While the number of installed solar panels in 2023 was 40 percent higher than in 2022, the number of installed solar panels is expected to increase by only 4 percent in 2024.

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“During and after the COVID 19 pandemic, many investers stepped into the solar energy sector because huge growth figures were being achieved. They now think: ‘What a crazy market this is.’ It has only cost them money. Partly because of this, solar panels are not popular with investors, but also because the manufacturers’ products are fairly interchangeable. Inverters are already a bit more complex, so there is a little more margin on them. But storage is really seen as the new gold,” says Scheper.

„Best for companies to work together as much as possible“

“What many people thought is that the solar energy sector would step aside and start doing storage now, but that turns out not to be so easy. Both home batteries and large-scale battery installations are not plug-and-play modules. You have to be able to install them, provide associated software and maintenance service, and to be able to act you have to work with local parties. This creates a new playing field and it is not at all certain who the winners of battery sales will be.“

Also see: Central & Eastern Europe – Utility-scale storage market set to increase fivefold by 2030

According to Scheper, this has created another situation in which many technicians are without financial resources and many investors without the right technical knowledge. “That offers an opportunity for companies, but that is easier said than done, because where is the added value of your company? The technical knowledge of batteries is not necessarily in the solar energy sector and the financial resources are not widely available at the moment. It is therefore best for companies to work together as much as possible, for example with logistics and purchasing, and thus offer added value to technicians and investors.“ (GS/hcn)





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