DRI, the renewables arm of Ukraine’s DTEK Group operating in the European Union, has selected Fluence Energy to deliver a 133MW battery energy storage system in southern Poland, in what is set to become the country’s largest project of its kind when completed in 2027.
The 622 megawatt-hour (MWh) facility, to be located in Trzebinia, will participate in Poland’s capacity market and is designed to provide fast-response reserves that enhance electricity grid stability.
U.S.-German energy storage specialist Fluence will deploy its modular Smartstack technology platform for the project. The system incorporates components sourced from allied countries and includes advanced cybersecurity features, the company said.
“This project will contribute to Poland’s energy transition and enhance the grid’s ability to integrate renewable energy sources, while strengthening energy independence for Poland and the EU,” said Murat Cinar, chief executive of DRI.
The development comes as DTEK Group expands its battery storage capabilities, following the recent commissioning of 200MW of storage capacity in Ukraine, also using Fluence systems. That project was part of efforts to reinforce Ukraine’s energy infrastructure following a series of attacks.
Fluence managing director for growing markets, Julian Jansen, said the company views Poland as a key emerging market in Europe.
“Poland has the potential to be one of the five largest European markets by 2030,” Jansen said. “We look forward to increasing our investment into our Polish operations and our local team.”
According to research firm S&P Global, Poland’s installed energy storage capacity is projected to rise significantly from 25MWh at the end of 2024 to more than 20GWh by 2030, driven by growing renewable integration and grid modernization efforts.
