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PGE Commences Construction of 400 MW Battery Storage Project in Poland, Fluence Supplies Smartstack BESS
PGE has commenced construction of the Gryfino battery energy storage project in Poland, featuring a 400 MW and 800 MWh capacity. Fluence is supplying 94 Smartstack units for the facility, which is anticipated to be commercially operational by 2028. This project contributes to Fluence's total 1.5 GWh of contracted storage in Poland, enhancing the flexibility and resilience of the Polish power grid.
Polish utility PGE has announced the commencement of work on its Gryfino battery energy storage project. This facility, boasting an 800 MWh capacity, is situated near the German border, close to the town of Gryfino and south of Szczecin. Commercial operations for the project are slated to begin in 2028.
Fluence will supply 94 Smartstack units for this endeavor. Each unit is configured at its highest density of 10 MWh, resulting in a total installed capacity of 940 MWh. The project may include an overbuild to ensure supply reliability. The turnkey engineering and construction for the site will be managed by SPEC BAU Polska and El Professional.
With this project, Fluence further expands its Smartstack portfolio in Poland. The company's total contracted capacity in Poland now stands at approximately 1.5 GWh, encompassing additional projects in Trzebinia in the south and Osiek in the southeast of the country. This development highlights the increasing importance of battery storage in the Polish energy market.
Dawid Kliś, President of the Management Board at SPEC BAU Polska, emphasized that the Gryfino project demonstrates the achievements possible when Polish engineering and construction expertise is combined with proven global storage technology. He expressed pride in collaborating with El Professional and Fluence to deliver a strategically important asset that will enhance the flexibility and resilience of Poland's power system.
Łukasz Stelmach, Vice President of the Executive Board at El Professional, added that the battery storage facility is underpinned by a joint and long-term focus on safe, reliable operation. Aric Zurek, Chief of Sales, Future Markets at Fluence, referred to Gryfino as another landmark project for storage in Poland. He highlighted the close cooperation with Spec Bau and El Professional to deliver critical energy infrastructure that will support renewable integration, provide greater system flexibility, and improve energy security for years to come. Source: ESS News
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