Poland Krakow Photovoltaic Module Project

How does PV development work in Poland?

So far, PV development in Poland has been based mainly on micro-systems that Poles increasingly often install on their rooftops, as well as and systems up to 1 MW, which have received a guarantee of support in auctions. The auctions planned for December 2020 could contribute an additional 750 MW of smaller PV systems, i.e., ones below 1 MW.

What is the current condition of the photovoltaics sector in Poland?

The following article explains the current condition of the photovoltaics sector both in Poland and worldwide. Recently, a rapid development of solar energy has been observed in Poland and is estimated that the country now has about 700,000 photovoltaics prosumers. In October 2021, the total photovoltaics power in Poland amounted to nearly 5.7 GW.

How many PV systems are there in Poland?

As such, the National Renewable Energy Action Plan adopted in 2009 assumed reaching as little as 3 MW of PV energy generation by 2020—a level that has already been exceeded by more than 1,900 times. As of September 30, 2013, Poland had only 14 small PV systems with a total capacity of 1.75 MW (Igliński et al. 2016a).

How much does PV cost in Poland?

According to a report by the Association of the Photovoltaic Industry Poland PV (Association of the Photovoltaic Industry 2020), in 2019, the estimated cost of building 1 kWp of PV micro-systems was PLN 4,125 net, i.e., about 5% less than a year before.

How much energy does a solar PV system produce in Poland?

The average yearly energy yield from a 1 kWp solar PV system in Poland is around 1,000 kWh per year. The average kWh/kWp for different orientations (30-degree tilt) are: East: 972.57 kWh/kWp, South: 1214.39 kWh/kWp, West: 947.13 kWh/kWp. 4 The average cost of electricity in Poland, as of December 2023, is $0.23 per kilowatt-hour.

Will PV farm capacity increase in Poland in 2025?

In Poland, the total installed PV capacity may reach 8–10 GW by 2025; this means that PV farm capacity could exceed that assumed in the National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 (IRE 2020) as early as in 2025. The new production capacity installed in Poland in 2020 is entirely focused on silicon technology.