Solar energy projects accounted for the vast majority of capacity awarded in Poland’s most recent renewable energy auctions, significantly outpacing onshore wind, according to data from the country’s Energy Regulatory Office (URE).
In total, 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of capacity were awarded, with solar photovoltaic (PV) installations securing over 1.6GW. Onshore wind projects received just 83 megawatts (MW), highlighting a continued trend toward solar dominance in Poland’s renewable energy landscape.
Of the 129 winning bids, 126 were for PV projects, while only three were for wind, URE said in a statement.
In this year’s round, 75.9 terawatt-hours (TWh) of renewable electricity with a maximum value of over 31 billion zlotys (€7.3 billion) were made available for sale. However, just over 16TWh, or around 21% of the total, was contracted, representing a value of less than 5 billion zlotys, or about 16% of the available budget.
As a result of the auction, Poland is expected to see the development of PV projects totalling approximately 1,623MW and onshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 82.7MW.
The auction results reflect ongoing market and regulatory challenges facing Poland’s wind energy sector, including land-use restrictions and permitting delays, while the solar sector continues to grow rapidly due to its smaller footprint and simpler deployment process.
URE did not comment on future adjustments to auction frameworks but continues to oversee the implementation of Poland’s renewable energy targets under EU climate commitments.
