# Renewable energy expansion in Poland and Germany > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/renewable-energy-expansion-in-poland-and-germany > Updated: 2026-10-25T21:58:02.000Z. Sources: 32. Developments: 10. Renewable energy initiatives in Poland and Germany have focused on expanding solar capacity and energy storage systems. In Poland, the railway operator PKM Gdańsk is increasing its photovoltaic capacity from 50 kWp to 500 kWp, including installations at the Kiełpinek and Matarnia stops and a 2000 kWh storage system, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 239 tons annually. In Germany, the market saw the introduction of solar-powered awnings by the startup Solar Markise, designed for building facades to provide both sun protection and energy generation. Polish municipalities continue to expand renewable infrastructure. In Katowice, PKM Katowice completed a 499 kWp photovoltaic installation with a 1 MWh storage system. In Suwałki, EU-funded projects include installing photovoltaics and storage at 18 public buildings and a separate photovoltaic farm and 2 MWh storage facility to support electric bus charging. Local governments are utilizing subsidy programs to drive transitions. Warsaw has launched a call for 2027 RES investment subsidies, covering heat pumps, solar collectors, photovoltaics, wind turbines, and energy storage. Other regional programs, such as OZE 2.0, continue to offer significant funding for green technologies. By late 2026, municipal support expanded with the Teresin Municipality opening grants for heat source replacements and the OZE 2.0 project launching a third supplementary call for applications in Tarnowskie Góry, Bobrowniki, and Świerklaniec, offering up to 85 percent funding for technologies like heat pumps and biomass boilers. Regulatory and large-scale storage developments are also accelerating. Amendments to the Polish Construction Law, effective from early 2026, simplified procedures for standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) between 300 kWh and 2,000 kWh via a notification process. Projects exceeding the 2,000 kWh threshold must still obtain a formal building permit and comply with strict fire protection requirements. ## Claims - The Teresin Municipality is opening an application period for heat source replacement subsidies in 2026. (single source) - The application window for Teresin heat source subsidies runs from October 16 to October 31, 2026. (single source) - Teresin's subsidy program is co-financed by the municipality and the Mazowieckie Voivodeship budget. (single source) - A third supplementary call for renewable energy investment subsidies will run from October 30 to November 18, 2026. (single source) - The OZE 2.0 project offers up to 85 percent funding for eligible renewable energy investments. (single source) - The total value of the OZE 2.0 project exceeds 128 million PLN. (single source) - Vestas will present procurement needs and partnership rules in Szczecin on November 25, 2026. (single source) - PGE Baltica is moving its headquarters to Gdańsk. (single source) - PGE launched Project MOC to acquire renewable energy, energy storage, and grid infrastructure projects. (single source) - Project MOC seeks onshore wind projects with at least 20 MW capacity. (single source) - Project MOC seeks photovoltaic projects with at least 20 MW capacity. (single source) - Project MOC seeks battery energy storage (BESS) projects with at least 50 MW capacity. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Poland updates energy storage regulations and advances large-scale BESS projects Poland has introduced new construction law thresholds for energy storage, allowing BESS up to 2 MWh to bypass full building permits, while the 300 MWh Jedwabno project nears completion. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-updates-energy-storage-regulations-and-advances-large-scale-bess-projects ### 2026-10-25: Gaj Oławski to host a 447 million PLN renewable energy project A 447 million PLN renewable energy project in Gaj Oławski, Poland, will combine wind, solar, and green hydrogen production with 212-meter towers and gravitational energy storage by 2027. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gaj-oawski-to-host-a-447-million-pln-renewable-energy-project ### 2026-10-24: Energy initiatives and supplier events announced in Poland Poland sees new energy-focused developments, including Gdynia's heating subsidy programs and PGE Group's upcoming Supplier Day in Warsaw to boost domestic energy sector investment. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/energy-initiatives-and-supplier-events-announced-in-poland ### 2026-10-22: Polish energy companies expand large-scale energy storage capacity Polish energy giants TAURON and PGE are advancing large-scale energy storage projects, including a 120 MWh facility in Jawor and 372 MWh of storage at wind farms, to support grid stability. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-energy-companies-expand-large-scale-energy-storage-capacity ### 2026-10-21: Poland expands renewable energy and offshore wind initiatives Polish energy leaders are advancing renewable goals: Vestas is seeking new local offshore suppliers, PGE Baltica is moving its headquarters to Gdańsk, and PGE has launched a major renewable project acquisition' 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-expands-renewable-energy-and-offshore-wind-initiatives ### 2026-10-18: Energy infrastructure developments expand in Poland Energy developments in Poland include Frigo Logistics expanding its Radomsko solar capacity and Respect Energy optimizing energy storage operations in Stary Grodków. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/energy-infrastructure-developments-expand-in-poland ### 2026-10-15: Polish municipalities announce renewable energy subsidy programs Polish municipalities in Teresin and the Tarnowskie Góry region are launching subsidy programs in late 2026 for renewable energy and heat source replacements. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-municipalities-announce-renewable-energy-subsidy-programs ### 2026-09-28: Warsaw launches renewable energy investment subsidies Warsaw has opened applications for 2027 renewable energy subsidies, offering funding for heat pumps, solar, wind, and energy storage for individuals and businesses. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warsaw-launches-renewable-energy-investment-subsidies ### 2026-09-28: Polish cities invest in solar energy and storage for public utilities Polish cities Katowice and Suwałki are investing in large-scale photovoltaic installations and energy storage to power public transport and utility buildings using renewable energy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-cities-invest-in-solar-energy-and-storage-for-public-utilities ### 2026-09-25: Renewable energy expansions in Poland and Germany Renewable energy developments include PKM Gdańsk expanding its railway solar capacity to 500 kWp in Poland, and a German startup launching solar-powered retractable awnings for balconies. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/renewable-energy-expansions-in-poland-and-germany --- Cite as: Renewable energy expansion in Poland and Germany. 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