Poland is preparing for a significant shift in its energy sector in 2025, according to Michal Prazynski, CEO and owner of Horizons Sp. z o.o., as he told Energía Estratégica España. While 2024 has not seen major regulatory advancements, next year is expected to define the future of renewable energy and storage infrastructure in the country. «This year has not been very fruitful in terms of final regulatory changes, but everyone in the industry is expecting many conclusions and the adoption of new regulations within the next year,» says Prazynski.

Michal Prazynski, CEO and owner of Horizons Sp. z o.o.
According to the CEO, this is because 2024 is the first year of activity for the new government following the parliamentary elections at the end of 2023. He adds that «many things that are being prepared have not yet been finalised, but we are observing developments in all aspects of the energy sector.»
The regulations awaited by the RES industry in Poland include the adoption of an amendment to the Wind Investment Location Act, which will allow for an increase in potential investment in onshore wind energy in the coming years. 2025 will be a critical year not only for regulatory clarification but also for the expansion of energy storage. «Among the expected changes for 2025, we anticipate more clarity on future usage and incentives for storage in the Polish system,» Prazynski explains. This development is essential to meet the growing energy demand and to provide flexibility to the transmission grid, allowing for more renewable energy integration.
Despite some progress in storage projects, Prazynski warns of a lack of coordination in the sector: «Many projects that have received grid connection conditions will likely not be executed because the strategy on the size and role of storage is not clearly defined.»
Prazynski anticipates that by the end of this year or early 2025, the government could launch new funding initiatives: «We are likely to have a final decision on programmes that subsidise investments in storage through grants or soft loans,» he notes.
In addition to regulatory challenges, Poland’s energy transition is closely linked to the development of transmission and distribution networks, areas that also require urgent updates. «Many investments are needed, not just in storage, but also in grid expansion to integrate more renewables,» says Prazynski.
Like many other companies in the sector, Horizons sp. o.o. is closely watching the role that new European regulations will play in Poland’s energy transition.
The recent allocation of €1.2 billion by the European Union for storage systems has raised high expectations in the market. However, Prazynski remains cautious about the direct impacts of this financial support: «For us, directly no, but some investors could benefit from these investments, as long as the regulations are clarified.»
Horizons sp. z o.o. has established itself as a key player in supporting energy transformation projects in Poland. The company provides services across the entire value chain, from developers to operators and investors. «Our core activities revolve around preparing and executing investments in renewable energy,» explains Prazynski, emphasising the importance of their work in technical advisory and obtaining permits.
Poland’s reliance on fossil fuels is also a point of concern. Although clear policies to reduce this dependency have not yet been defined, the energy industry is awaiting the confirmation of a national strategy in the coming months. «Everyone is waiting for Poland to confirm the initial strategy for the energy sector, which requires a formal procedure for its approval,» Prazynski points out.
The year 2023 brought significant changes to the Polish generation mix. For the first time ever, coal’s share of electricity generation fell to 60.5% – down 9.9 p.p. compared to the previous year, but still Poland is one of the most coal-dependent in Europe, according to Forum Energii.
«A reduction in the dependence on fossil fuels must happen in the short term, and this requires rapid investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure,” says Prazynski.
Regarding the evolution of energy storage, Prazynski notes that although there has been progress, many of the proposed projects may not go ahead due to a lack of coordination. «The strategy on the role of storage is still not fully defined, so we don’t know what percentage this technology will account for in the future,» explains the CEO of Horizons sp. z o.o.. However, he anticipates that the first storage installations that won capacity auctions in the past two years will be connected in 2025/2026, providing more clarity on the viability of this technology.
The future of renewable energy and energy storage in Poland has potential but is filled with regulatory uncertainties. As the Polish government and the European Union align their policies, companies like Horizons sp. z o.o. play a crucial role in ensuring that these transitions are carried out efficiently and for the benefit of sustainable growth.
About Horizons Group
Horizons is a platform connecting large international investment capital with the development of locally rooted projects.
Initially, the company focused on consulting projects for selected clients, mainly from the industrial sector. Since 2018, it has become involved in the fast-growing photovoltaic and onshore wind markets, establishing development, consultancy, and engineering structures to support its clients’ investment processes.
Horizons is also active in Hydrogen, storage, and other energy creation and conversion projects for the energy market.
The Horizons team has extensive experience in developing and implementing renewable energy projects in Poland and has also been active in other European markets for several years. They currently have offices in Poland, Germany, and Spain.
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