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NPA Skawina secures a long‑term contract with PSE. The agreement may be worth around 250 million PLN
NPA Skawina, a company within the Boryszew Group, has signed a framework agreement with Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) for the supply of aluminium conductors. The contract covers the years 2026–2031, and the estimated value of orders that may be executed…
The world’s largest “second‑life” battery factory launched in just six weeks
Moment Energy has launched Megafactory 1 in Vancouver, which the company describes as the world’s largest facility using retired electric‑vehicle batteries to produce stationary energy‑storage systems. Importantly, the investment was completed just six weeks after its official announcement, demonstrating the…
Poland’s largest energy storage facility is entering the final stretch
Polska Grupa Energetyczna is approaching the grand finale of constructing a gigantic energy storage facility in Żarnowiec, Pomerania. The project, boasting an impressive power rating of 262 MW and a capacity of 981 MWh, has entered a critical phase of…
Ofgem tightens the rules for British energy storage operators. Strict penalties are coming in system services
The British energy market regulator, Ofgem, has approved a series of deep reforms to the rules governing the provision of frequency‑stabilisation services. The new regulations introduce a strict linkage between the balancing market and system services, and impose severe penalties…
Sheep, Solar Power and Science — A Model Agrivoltaic Project Emerges in Września
A photovoltaic farm at the Volkswagen Poznań plant in Września is becoming a showcase of how modern energy systems can coexist with agriculture and environmental protection.A flock of 100 Wielkopolska sheep has been introduced to the 18.3 MW installation, taking…
A New Benchmark Will Reveal the Revenue Potential of Energy Storage Systems in Poland
Poland’s energy‑storage market is expanding rapidlyAccording to grid‑connection application data, nearly 400 BESS projects are currently in the queue, representing a combined capacity of roughly 82 GW. At the same time, the number of commercially operating installations remains small —…
Expert Insights
June — a month of two extremes. What does the market actually pay energy‑storage units for?
In a single month, the Polish power system showed energy‑storage operators both faces of the future.…
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…
Partners
Energy storage
June — a month of two extremes. What does the market actually pay energy‑storage units for?
In a single month, the Polish power system showed energy‑storage operators both faces of the future. At midday, surplus solar generation pushed prices below zero, while in the evening of 30 June – on a capacity‑call day – day‑ahead (DA)…
The world’s largest “second‑life” battery factory launched in just six weeks
Moment Energy has launched Megafactory 1 in Vancouver, which the company describes as the world’s largest facility using retired electric‑vehicle batteries to produce stationary energy‑storage systems. Importantly, the investment was completed just six weeks after its official announcement, demonstrating the…
Poland’s largest energy storage facility is entering the final stretch
Polska Grupa Energetyczna is approaching the grand finale of constructing a gigantic energy storage facility in Żarnowiec, Pomerania. The project, boasting an impressive power rating of 262 MW and a capacity of 981 MWh, has entered a critical phase of…
Ofgem tightens the rules for British energy storage operators. Strict penalties are coming in system services
The British energy market regulator, Ofgem, has approved a series of deep reforms to the rules governing the provision of frequency‑stabilisation services. The new regulations introduce a strict linkage between the balancing market and system services, and impose severe penalties…
Renewable energy
Sheep, Solar Power and Science — A Model Agrivoltaic Project Emerges in Września
A photovoltaic farm at the Volkswagen Poznań plant in Września is becoming a showcase of how…
Why local energy systems may become Poland’s most important investment?
The issue of energy self‑sufficiency is inevitably linked to security in multiple dimensions. On the one…
PSE launches ESOP. The new system is designed to streamline the grid‑connection process
The process of applying for grid‑connection conditions in the transmission network is entering a new stage…
Trump pushes Chinese companies out of the U.S. Americans take over billion‑dollar factories
Chinese corporations are withdrawing from the American green‑technology market. Behind the shift is Donald Trump’s increasingly…
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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
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…
A New Player on the Waves: E-Dolphin Unveils the S300 Electric Jet Ski with a 160-Horsepower Motor
French Company E-Dolphin Launches Electric Jet Ski That Could Redefine Personal Water Mobility French company E-Dolphin is launching an electric jet ski that could set a new course for personal water mobility. The model, named S300, combines futuristic design, impressive…
British Liquid Nitrogen Engine 700 Times More Powerful Than Electric Counterparts
In the world of automotive technology, we’ve grown accustomed to rapid developments: electric drives, fuel cells, hybrids. But now, something entirely different is emerging – an internal combustion engine that runs without gasoline, diesel, or even electricity. Instead, its fuel…
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
NPA Skawina secures a long‑term contract with PSE. The agreement may be worth around 250 million PLN
NPA Skawina, a company within the Boryszew Group, has signed a framework agreement with Polskie Sieci…
Nuclear power
The AP1000 reactor design for Poland is complete — Scotland chooses renewables instead of nuclear: an outline of the country’s energy dispute
As the UK government announces multibillion‑pound investments in new nuclear projects in England, Scotland continues to follow its own course: it sees the future of energy exclusively in renewable sources. This position was confirmed by acting Scottish Energy Secretary Gillian…
The AP1000 reactor design for Poland is complete
Westinghouse has completed the design of the AP1000 reactor for Poland’s first nuclear power plant, confirmed Lou Martinez Sancho, the company’s Vice President for Technology Development. This means that the technical documentation, including all safety‑related systems, is now “frozen” and…
Russia and Iran have signed a massive agreement to build eight nuclear reactors.
On June 9, 2025, Russia and Iran finalized a key agreement to build eight nuclear reactors in Iran, announced Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s National Security Commission. This strategic move deepens energy cooperation between Moscow and Tehran and supports the…