Photovoltaic solar power generation system in Krakow Poland

How many photovoltaics are there in Poland?

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. The calculated technical potential of photovoltaics in Poland is 153.484 PJ (42.634 TWh).

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.

Is photovoltaics a good investment in Poland?

With current electricity prices, photovoltaics is particularly economical in the commercial sector, which also promises greater performance in installations than the small-scale market for private systems. Poland can be seen as a long-term reliable growth market with excellent prospects. (MG)

What is the potential of solar power in Poland?

For example, the Polish Energy Group—Poland’s largest energy company—intends to build systems with a capacity of up to 2.5 GW within a decade. The previously calculated potential of PV was 153.484 PJ (42.634 TWh) and would cover 26.04% of Poland’s electricity needs (Table 3).

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 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.