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A new life for a German mine: RWE is building a giant 236 MW energy storage facility
German energy company RWE has begun installing a large-scale energy storage facility at the Hambach open-cast lignite mine in North Rhine-Westphalia. With a capacity of 236 MW and storage capacity of 470 MWh, the installation marks another step in transforming…
CATL financial results for the first half of 2026. Energy storage revenue surges and record share buyback announced
Chinese technology giant CATL has published its financial report for the first half of 2026. Revenue from energy storage systems rose by 87.5%, while net profit reached RMB 43.28 billion. The company’s total revenue in the first half of the…
EU limits electricity consumption by fans. New standards expected to save 31 TWh annually
From 24 July, manufacturers may place on the EU market only industrial fans that comply with the new ecodesign requirements. The European Commission estimates that the regulations will reduce their energy consumption by 31 TWh per year by 2030. This…
Over PLN 60 billion for nuclear power. The government updates the nuclear program and outlines what will happen by 2040
Poland’s nuclear program is entering a decisive phase. The first power plant already has secured financing, the procedure for obtaining a construction permit is underway, and preparations for the second investment are progressing in parallel. The updated Polish Nuclear Power…
German Automotive Industry in Retreat — China Chooses Its Own Brands
Volkswagen recorded a drop of more than 36% in sales in China in Q2 2026. BMW and Mercedes are also facing difficulties. German automotive manufacturers are increasingly losing the competition to rapidly expanding producers from China. Can German Automakers Compete…
The Government Is Reviewing Legal Changes for Renewable Energy. Support for Biomethane Plants and New Facilitation Measures for Investors on the Agenda
Up to 50 New Biomethane Plants and Simplified Procedures for Onshore Wind Companies — These solutions have been included in the draft amendment to the RES Act. On 14 July 2026, the Council of Ministers began analyzing the proposed legal…
Expert Insights
These are no longer ordinary battery systems. Grid‑forming is changing the rules of the game
A few years ago, energy‑storage systems were viewed primarily as devices used to store surplus electricity…
Interviews
Marcin Hołub (MPOWER Technologie): We have proven that a Polish company can create a complete hydrogen system, one that will be used by a floating unit.
Is hydrogen the future of maritime transport? The creators of the first Polish hydrogen boat, “Cicha Moc,” share their insights on designing hydrogen systems and making the sale of hydrogen solutions financially viable. Marcin, who has 19 years of research…
Artur Racicki (SEEDiA): Cities are increasingly looking for partners who will help them achieve ambitious climate goals
SEEDiA is a Polish startup that creates solar-powered furniture for cities and businesses. They design benches, shelters, and other outdoor structures with built-in solar panels. These panels harness energy from the sun while providing people with convenient amenities like seating…
Mateusz Sołtysiak (SES Hydrogen Energy): Without implementing hydrogen, we will not be able to achieve decarbonization goals
SES Hydrogen Energy is a company dedicated to hydrogen technologies, aligning its efforts with current environmental requirements and global climate objectives, both in Poland and on a global scale. In August of this year, the company conducted functional trials of…
RES Rentier: Gravitational energy storage will allow us to stabilize the National Power System for 50 years
OZE Rentier SA is a company aiming to transform the renewable energy industry by employing gravity-based electricity storage facilities. Tomasz Zieliński, the President of the Management Board at OZE Rentier SA, and Andrzej Tersa, the Vice-President of the Management Board…
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Energy storage
A new life for a German mine: RWE is building a giant 236 MW energy storage facility
German energy company RWE has begun installing a large-scale energy storage facility at the Hambach open-cast lignite mine in North Rhine-Westphalia. With a capacity of 236 MW and storage capacity of 470 MWh, the installation marks another step in transforming…
CATL financial results for the first half of 2026. Energy storage revenue surges and record share buyback announced
Chinese technology giant CATL has published its financial report for the first half of 2026. Revenue from energy storage systems rose by 87.5%, while net profit reached RMB 43.28 billion. The company’s total revenue in the first half of the…
Negative Electricity Prices Are Appearing More Frequently Across Europe. Poland Ranks High
The number of hours with negative electricity prices in Europe continues to rise. According to analyses by Montel, the phenomenon intensified clearly across many markets in the first half of 2026 — including in Poland, which ranked close to the…
Scientists Have Found a Cheaper Way to Stabilize Green Energy in Agriculture
Use of Renewable Energy Sources to Power Irrigation Systems in Agriculture Is a Proven Step Toward Cost Reduction However, the sun does not shine when the soil most needs moisture, which creates the need for energy storage. A new study…
Renewable energy
The Government Is Reviewing Legal Changes for Renewable Energy. Support for Biomethane Plants and New Facilitation Measures for Investors on the Agenda
Up to 50 New Biomethane Plants and Simplified Procedures for Onshore Wind Companies — These solutions…
Historic June on the European Energy Market: Solar Power Breaks Records as Poland Catches Up with the Leaders
June 2026 will go down in the history of European energy as an unprecedented moment. For…
Green energy in an uneven race against time. Renewable‑energy investors may end up with nothing
If you’re planning to build a photovoltaic farm above 1 MW, your project may currently be…
Technology isn’t everything. A new report reveals what really stands in the way of effective energy management
Rising energy prices, increasing regulatory pressure and the rapid development of new technologies are making energy‑related…
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Energy of sea currents, tides and waves
The waters of the seas and oceans are an endless source of energy. This is due to the fact that they are in constant motion due to currents, tides and waves. Since these phenomena are self-repeating natural processes, we can…
How does a home photovoltaic installation work?
Ever wondered about the journey of the sun’s rays that power the electrical devices in our homes? In this article, we’ll explore the workings of a home photovoltaic installation and delve into the additional advantages offered by batteries for storing…
Energy storage for the farmer and renewable energy on the farm
Modern agriculture is advancing rapidly, leveraging technological innovations to enhance the efficiency of agricultural practices. Sustainable energy management has become a key focus in this evolution, prompting an increasing number of farmers to adopt energy storage solutions. Energy storage for…
Energy storage: prosumer, in a transformer station or large-scale?
The importance of energy storage for the power system The impact of renewable energy sources on the power grid The existing power grid system is designed to distribute energy from large power plants. However, the shift towards renewable energy sources,…
Electromobility
German Automotive Industry in Retreat — China Chooses Its Own Brands
Volkswagen recorded a drop of more than 36% in sales in China in Q2 2026. BMW and Mercedes are also facing difficulties. German automotive manufacturers are increasingly losing the competition to rapidly expanding producers from China. Can German Automakers Compete…
The first subscription program of its kind in Poland for electric‑vehicle drivers
MOYA energia, a brand owned by the Anwim Group and responsible for developing its e‑mobility segment, is launching Poland’s first subscription solution for electric‑vehicle drivers that goes beyond standard charging discounts. The new EV Packages combine reductions on electricity, traditional…
Corporate fleets are increasingly turning to electric vehicles — driven not only by environmental concerns but also by fuel prices
Rising uncertainty in the fuel market and the need for greater cost control are making electric vehicles increasingly visible in corporate fleets. The latest EFL study shows that more than one quarter of companies plan to introduce electric cars, and…
Used electric vehicle batteries could meet most of China’s energy storage demand
Used electric vehicle batteries could become one of the pillars of China’s energy transition in the future. According to recent research, up to 67% of China’s energy storage demand in 2050 could potentially be met by so-called second-life batteries. Second-life…
U.S. lawmakers want to extend incentives for EV drivers
Two Members of the House of Representatives: Mark DeSaulnier (Democrat from California) and Greg Stanton (Democrat from Arizona), introduced last week the HOV Lane Exemption Reauthorization Act, which would extend the High Occupancy Vehicle Lane Exemption program until 2031. Current…
Hydrogen
The world’s first large‑scale engine powered exclusively by hydrogen has begun supplying electricity to the national grid
At Wärtsilä’s laboratory in Bermeo, Spain, a technology test is underway that may play an important role in stabilizing power systems based on renewable energy. The company has launched the world’s first large‑scale engine powered 100% by hydrogen, supplying electricity…
CHN Energy launches the largest solar-hydrogen project with energy storage in China.
China Energy Investment Corp., a state-owned enterprise, has completed construction of the integrated Guohua Rudong complex in Jiangsu Province. The project combines an offshore photovoltaic plant, a battery energy storage system, and a green hydrogen production facility within a single…
Germany invests in hydrogen storage in formate salts
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Allocates €2.8 Million for FormaPort Project on Hydrogen Storage Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has allocated €2.8 million for the FormaPort project, which aims to develop a system for storing and transporting hydrogen in the form of safe formate salts. Research…
Germany explores hydrogen production from seawater at wind farms.
Hydrogen from Waves and Wind In July 2025, the SalYsAse project was launched. Its goal is to develop technology for producing hydrogen directly from seawater, near offshore wind farms in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The project is led…
Green energy and hydrogen from Saudi Arabia will flow to Europe
Saudi Energy Company ACWA Power Strengthens Ties with Europe on Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Saudi energy firm ACWA Power is deepening its collaboration with European partners by signing a series of strategic agreements focused on exporting renewable energy and…
Conventional energy
Kozienice Power Plant Not Harming the Vistula After All? Enea Presents Research Findings
In recent weeks, public opinion has been stirred by the Kozienice Power Plant and its impact…
Nuclear power
Over PLN 60 billion for nuclear power. The government updates the nuclear program and outlines what will happen by 2040
Poland’s nuclear program is entering a decisive phase. The first power plant already has secured financing, the procedure for obtaining a construction permit is underway, and preparations for the second investment are progressing in parallel. The updated Polish Nuclear Power…
Nuclear power in Poland. Donald Tusk has revealed a potential location for the second nuclear power plant.
During a meeting in Piotrków Trybunalski, Prime Minister Donald Tusk indicated Bełchatów as the frontrunner for hosting Poland’s second nuclear power plant. If, according to the analyses we are finalizing, a decision is made on the second location, Bełchatów is…
Nuclear power as a symbol of change. The Prime Minister announces that electricity from the nuclear power plant will be sufficient for 12 million households.
During a visit to the Choczewo municipality, at the construction site of Poland’s first nuclear power plant “Lubiatowo–Kopalino”, Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized that the state is moving from years of announcements to the actual implementation of the project: “First…