EDP launches its first distributed plant paired with storage in Poland for Group PBI
EDP, a European leader in distributed energy generation, through EDP Energia Polska, has partnered with Group PBI, a multiutility company focused on green energy (hydro, wind, solar), to develop a photovoltaic plant paired with a battery energy storage system (BESS), marking an important milestone in the Holy Cross Voivodeship’s energy transition. Group PBI will receive EDP’s first solar installation with integrated storage in Poland, installed at a company’s site, and one of the largest systems of its kind developed by the company in Europe.
Located on a former mining site, the project will transform an industrial area into a clean energy hub, demonstrating how innovation can drive sustainable redevelopment. The plants will have an installed capacity of 5.7 MWp, generating approximately 6 GWh of renewable electricity each year. It will also include 10 MWh battery storage systems designed to optimize energy use and provide flexibility during periods of high demand.
Introducing storage systems in solar projects is becoming essential for businesses looking to increase efficiency and manage energy more strategically. By storing surplus energy produced during low-demand hours and utilizing it when consumption rises, companies such as Group PBI can maximize their use of renewable power. This helps reduce reliance on the grid, limit exposure to energy price volatility, and lower costs by avoiding peak tariffs.
Beyond financial benefits, storage also enhances operational reliability and flexibility, ensuring a stable power supply even when solar energy production fluctuates. It also accelerates decarbonization by enabling higher penetration of clean energy, helping companies meet sustainability targets and strengthen their ESG commitments.
“Launching our first distributed solar with storage project in Poland is a significant step in our commitment to accelerating the energy transition across Europe. We are giving businesses greater control over their energy use while revitalizing a former industrial site with sustainable infrastructure. This project reflects our ambition to deliver reliable, flexible, and affordable renewable solutions that help our clients prepare for the future of energy”, highlights Bruno Sá Cunha, head of Client Solutions business in Poland at EDP.
Investing in storage systems is critical to accelerate energy independence and the transition to cleaner sources, and it is one of EDP’s avenues of growth. In 2025, the company announced several energy storage contracts across Europe with industrial groups, including Bondalti in Portugal and IGAT in Italy, and unveiled its first project using Rondo’s thermal battery, developed for Heineken, with a 100 MWh storage capacity. Together, these initiatives highlight EDP’s ability to deploy complex energy solutions across multiple geographies, tailoring both technology and delivery models to the specific needs of each client.
EDP began operations in Poland in 2007 through EDP Renewables, which builds and develops utility-scale projects, later expanding its activities in 2020 with EDP Energia Polska, focused on installing distributed solar projects for corporate clients. Today, EDP Renewables has installed over 1 GW of utility-scale energy projects, while EDP Energia Polska has contracted nearly 270 MWp of clean energy, reinforcing EDP’s commitment to supporting Poland’s energy transition through a multi-technology approach.