PLN 12 million in subsidies for energy storage in Warsaw

Warsaw is going to benefit from the construction of ten electricity storage facilities, thanks to a funding boost of over PLN 12 million from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW).

The project, managed by Stoen Operator (part of E.ON utility), aims to stabilize energy quality parameters and enhance the security of the city’s power grid. Each storage unit will have a capacity of approx. 150 kW and 200 kWh. The funding is part of the Zero-Emission Energy System program, which supports the use of storage systems and other devices for grid stabilization.

The energy storage facilities will operate in three modes: stabilization and phase voltage symmetry, emergency power supply, and reactive power compensation. The project, titled “Construction of a Distributed Storage System in the Stoen Operator Network for the Stabilization of Distribution Network Parameters”, is expected to be completed by 2027, with a total CAPEX exceeding PLN 20 million.

The initiative also includes actions to adapt the distribution network to the dynamic development of renewable energy sources (RES) and vehicle charging points. This modernization effort aims to make the power grid more efficient, stable, and safe, while improving the quality of electricity supply to consumers.

Deputy Chairman of the NFOŚiGW, emphasized the importance of modernizing power grids to work efficiently with renewable energy sources. The development of storage systems is crucial for enhancing the quality parameters of the electricity network, thereby increasing the security of its supply to consumers.

In summary, the construction of energy storage facilities in Warsaw is a significant step towards enhancing the city’s energy infrastructure, supporting the integration of RES, and ensuring a stable and secure power supply for its residents.

This article was prepared by Institute of Fluid-Flow Machinery Polish Academy of Sciences.

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