How much solar power does Poland have?

Poland's cumulative installed PV capacity hit 17.05 GW at the end of 2023, according to a new report from Instytut Energetyki Odnawialnej (IEO). At the end of 2022, the country's installed solar capacity had reached 12.4 GW, which means new PV additions hit 4.6 GW last year.

How big is Poland's solar market?

Poland’s installed solar capacity surged to over 17 GW in 2023, making it the fourth-largest solar market in the European Union with over 1.3 million micro solar installations contributing to the energy mix.

How many solar communities are in Poland?

As a result, although Poland’s solar capacity has more than doubled in the last three years, only 30 of the EU’s 9,000 energy communities are located in Poland .

Who are the largest solar companies in Europe?

Four companies operating in Poland in the solar electricity sector were included in the Solarplaza ranking – the 50 largest holders of photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing portfolios in Europe. The largest European production portfolio has the German Enerparc – almost 2 GW. The company operates in 17 countries in Europe, Asia and Australia.

Is Poland a good place to start a solar energy cooperative?

But the Energising Communities: Transforming Poland’s Power Sector with Locally-owned Renewables report finds that despite the immense public appetite for solar, communities that seek to combine their resources and launch an energy cooperative face a needlessly tough operating environment.

How much PV capacity did Poland add in 2023?

Poland added around 4.6 GW of new PV capacity in 2023, according to new data from research institute IEO. Poland's cumulative installed PV capacity hit 17.05 GW at the end of 2023, according to a new report from Instytut Energetyki Odnawialnej (IEO).