We would like to inform you that on October 1, 2025, the name of the company PST sp. z o.o. has been changed to:
PST spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością
The KRS number, NIP, and REGON remain unchanged.
Current headquarters details:
PST sp. z o.o.
al. W. Roździeńskiego 1B
40-202 Katowice
KRS: 0001186800
Please update your PST details.
Current details can also be found in the contact tab.
In recent weeks, we have participated in Harvest Festival 2025 and meetings with residents of municipalities where PST is conducting or planning renewable energy projects. The harvest festival provided a natural opportunity to discuss the directions of energy transition and the practical functioning of solutions such as wind energy, photovoltaics and energy storage.
In cooperation with local communities, we focus on:
🔹 reliable education – explaining the mechanisms of new technologies based on research and facts
🔹 transparent communication – responding to questions and concerns in dialogue with communities
🔹 building trust – through openness to different perspectives and taking local voices into account
Thank you for all the meetings and conversations.
As many as eight PST teams took part in this year’s Poland Business Run. Forty people from #oneTeamPST covered a distance of over 160 kilometres! This run reminded us that strength lies in diversity: in the courage to take on a challenge, in the determination to fight for results, and in the perseverance that allowed us to cover the distance. We were able to combine our passion for sport with real support for people with amputations and disabilities.
See you at the next run next year!
We hereby announce the signing of a merger plan between PST sp. z o.o. with its registered office in Katowice (the Acquiring Company) and PST 3 Sp. z o.o., PST 5 Sp. z o.o., PST 6 Sp. z o.o., PST 7 Sp. z o.o., PST 8 Sp. z o.o., PST 10 Sp. z o.o., PST 11 Sp. z o.o., PST 12 Sp. z o.o., PST 13 Sp. z o.o., PST 14 Sp. z o.o., PST 15 SP. z o.o., PST 16 Sp. z o.o., PST 18 Sp. z o.o., PST 19 Sp. z o.o., PST 20 Sp. z o.o., PST 21 Sp. z o.o., PST 22 Sp. z o.o., PST 24 Sp. z o.o., PST 25 Sp. z o.o., PST 27 Sp. z o.o., PST 30 Sp. z o.o., PST 32 Sp. z o.o., PST 33 Sp. z o.o., PST 36 Sp. z o.o., PST 37 Sp. z o.o., PST 38 Sp. z o.o., PST 41 Sp. z o.o., PST 42 Sp. z o.o., PST 43 Sp. z o.o., PST 48 Sp. z o.o., PST 50 Sp. z o.o., PST 52 Sp. z o.o., PST 54 Sp. z o.o. and Invest PV 87 Sp. z o.o. (the Acquired Companies).
Plan połączenia PST sp. z o.o. ze spółkami zależnymi
We hereby announce that on 1 August 2025, the transformation of Projekt Solartechnik Spółka Akcyjna into: Projekt Solartechnik spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością was entered into the National Court Register.
The company’s NIP and REGON numbers remain unchanged.
Current headquarters details:
Projekt Solartechnik sp. z o.o.
al. W. Roździeńskiego 1B
40-202 Katowice
KRS: 0001186800
Please update your details regarding Projekt Solartechnik. Current details can also be found in the contact tab.
Poland on the road to transformation and a strong position in Europe, the need for regulatory support and cross-sectoral cooperation, simplification of procedures and the creation of a coherent legal framework for the development of wind energy – both onshore and offshore – were just some of the topics discussed during the three-day conference PWEA 2025. As PST, we held a series of business meetings, presenting PST wind projects being prepared for implementation and the potential for cooperation in terms of land acquisition, connection conditions and green energy trade. Discussions with representatives of public and government administration focused on the proposed regulations for wind power investments, the provision of environmental information and environmental impact assessments. Their aim is not only to simplify procedures, but also to speed up project implementation.
The year 2024 saw the threshold of 10 GW of onshore wind power capacity exceeded, and the first offshore investments are already underway. Swinoujscie is emerging as a key service and logistics hub for the entire Baltic region. The future of the sector also lies in strengthening local supply chains, modernising transmission infrastructure and developing energy generation and storage technologies.
More than 2,500 participants attended this year’s Polish Wind Energy Association (PWEA) Conference. Thank you for inspiring discussions, new contacts and a shared view of the future.
Energy security in the era of transition, challenges for the Polish energy sector, the issue of quality in PV installations, PV development and trends, barriers and challenges – these were just some of the topics discussed at this year’s PV Congress. The event provided an excellent opportunity for factual discussions about the future of the market and to present PST’s portfolio of RES projects to investors and operators active in the field of photovoltaics in Poland. As PST, we presented our pre-RtB, RtB and operational projects, highlighting our distinctive flexibility in cooperation with new and existing partners.
The two-day event also highlighted:
🔹 the need to adapt the auction system to new market conditions
🔹 the high demand for storage projects and the range of services that can be provided through them from balancing services through price arbitrage or the power market
🔹 the need for urgent legislative changes to enable the development of hybrid projects (source + storage), today there is a lack of appropriate forms for applications for connection conditions, as well as legal and systemic solutions – regulations, support schemes or auction procedures still remain strongly technology-oriented.
During the panel “Redispatching of photovoltaics in Poland – a systemic problem and solutions” Marcin Ludwicki, CEO of PST Trade, shared his knowledge of non-market redispatching of generation units – a practice that many market participants believe disproportionately affects the RES sector.
Challenges of the energy sector in the years to come, the tasks and role of RES and storage facilities in the new energy market, key changes for the functioning of the energy market in Poland and the competitiveness of the Polish industry – these were just some of the topics discussed at the New Energy Market Conference. There were also regulatory accents, current industry topics resounded strongly, as well as questions about the future and the right direction of the European Union’s energy transition.
The two-day event was an ideal opportunity to exchange opinions with the entire energy industry, from power plants to distribution companies – to energy trading and sales, as well as the perspective of the energy-intensive consumer. The NRE event was organized by a coalition of major chambers and industry associations: IEPiOE, PTEC, PTPIREE, TGPE and TOE.
The largest energy industry trade fair in Europe and one of the largest events of its kind in the world, Intersolar Europe 2025, once again brought together leading technology manufacturers and integrators, experts, investors and companies from the broader energy sector in Munich.
The key themes of this year’s event were digitalization, flexibility and sector integration – the most important issues for a stable and green energy system of the future. The trend of interest in energy storage technology was evident, and many discussions focused on the selection of appropriate design solutions.
What caught our attention?
Photovoltaics – a noticeable increase in interest:
Energy management – the growing role of intelligent control:
- software systems that integrate generation assets, consumers and the grid
- simulations and layouts for PV, storage and hybrid projects as early as the initial planning stage
- the growing number of solutions to optimize the development process.Nearly 3,000 exhibitors and more than 100,000 visitors from around the world attended Intersolar Europe in Munich from May 7-9. As PST, we return with new knowledge, contacts and concrete ideas for the next steps.
Nuclear power development, RES integration, grid modernization, industrial competitiveness and energy security were the main themes of the 4th Future Energy Congress, which was held under the theme “Synergy of Innovations.” The common denominator of the debates was the need for systemic changes that will enable efficient decarbonization and ensure Poland’s stable energy supply in the long term.
During the panel “Energy-intensive industry in the era of decarbonization,” Marcin Ludwicki, CEO of PST Trade, shared his experience. In the expert debate, he noted that in the transformation of the energy-intensive sector, not only the diversification of energy sources, but also deeper cross-sectoral cooperation – both at the level of investment and legislation – will be key.
The Future Energy Congress is a cyclical event where participants discuss current challenges of the energy market. The event brought together representatives of the energy industry from across Poland and energy sector experts, creating a space to discuss the future of the industry in the context of global trends. KEP showed that Poland stands at the threshold of a profound energy transition, but significant legislative changes and a new approach by energy companies to investment and innovation are needed.
During the 3rd Wind Conference – Wind Energy and Birds in Gdansk we found many interesting issues concerning the impact of onshore and offshore wind farms on birds, regulatory changes shaping the future of onshore wind energy in Poland, challenges faced by developers today, or issues concerning optimal coordination of wind farms with nature.
The most important conclusions we returned from the 3rd Wind Conference with:
🔹 Wind power and natural conditions – guidance on conducting as-built monitoring and the need to develop consistent guidelines for environmental impact assessments.
🔹 Regulatory changes – amendments to laws, new support mechanisms for virtual prosumers, and work on designation of OPROs (RES Development Areas) to speed up investment processes.
🔹 Practical challenges in the development of onshore wind farm projects.
The conference provided a great opportunity to share knowledge and exchange experiences between PST experts and industry leaders, enabling them to discuss the impact of renewable energy on biodiversity and look for ways to better use technology to support a sustainable and environmentally sensitive energy transition.
Renewable energy sources, energy sector transformation, onshore wind, sustainable economy, investment in renewables and nuclear power – these were just a selection of the topics discussed at the 17th European Economic Congress in Katowice. The three-day event was an ideal opportunity to discuss effective measures for successful transformation.
During the panel “Energy and Transformation. Industry for Security” knowledge was shared by Artur Kalicki, CEO of PST. In an expert debate, he pointed out that the RES market has a huge opportunity for development and assumptions, which also show the increments of power in each technology. At PST, we make a real contribution to these goals by developing and offering for sale photovoltaic projects, energy storage and wind farms.
“RES is today the cheapest, safest form of energy generation. The transformation has been going on for many years, and it is worthwhile for us to talk about its dynamization and acceleration. This will guarantee our security in the broadest sense. The entire economy will electrify, it will need a stable, good supply of electricity. The market also needs investment security, the basis of which is good legislation” Artur Kalicki said, sharing his expert experience in a panel discussion.
During the numerous debates at the three-day congress on key challenges facing the RES sector and the energy industry, they also talked about:
🔹 the stability of the electricity system under conditions of increasing RES share
🔹 the importance of investments in transmission infrastructure and energy storage facilities
🔹 the role of regulatory policy in accelerating the transition
🔹 industry as an active participant and beneficiary of changes in the energy sector
The European Economic Congress is Central Europe’s largest business conference. This year’s edition attracted a record 18,000 attendees, with more than 200 discussion sessions attended by more than 1,200 panelists. Participation in EEC 2025 is another step for us to strengthen the construction of a modern, safe and low-carbon energy industry.
At this year’s edition of the Wind Farm Operators Forum 2025 in Sopot, the current economic and political situation and challenges facing the RES sector were analysed. The event was also a very good opportunity to exchange experiences and build business relations.
Discussions during the event coincided with the adoption by the Standing Committee of the Council of Ministers of a draft amendment to the Distance Law, which opens up new prospects for the development of onshore wind energy in Poland. This decision could be crucial for the industry, affecting both investment and long-term energy transition strategy.
As PST we had many inspiring meetings and the opportunity to exchange experiences with leading authorities in the sector.
FOFW is one of the most important wind industry meetings in Poland. This year was the eighth edition of the event.
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Head office:
Projekt Solartechnik S.A.
al. W. Roździeńskiego 1B
40-202 Katowice, Poland
NIP 5252819771
Please address all correspondence to the above address.
Due to completion of the merger process between Projekt-Solartechnik Development sp. z o.o. with its registered office in Tomaszów Mazowiecki (Acquired Company) and PST sp. z o.o. with its registered office in Katowice (Acquiring Company), PST sp. z o.o. with its registered office in Katowice is now the part of to all previous agreements.
Al. W. Roździeńskiego 1B is also the correct address for Invest PV companies.
Current details can also be found in the contact tab.
Artur Kalicki, CEO of PST, has been involved in the energy and renewable energy market for more than a dozen years. An expert in innovation implementation, business development, planning and strategic management. He gained industry experience managing and supervising investment projects in the area of biogas installations and solar energy. In recent years, at the TAURON Group, he developed areas related to photovoltaics and electromobility. Served as an evaluation expert in acceleration programmes aimed at Start-Ups in cooperation with CVC. Board member of related companies such as Polenergia eMobility and TAURON Zielona Energia.
He is a graduate of the Silesian University of Technology, International Managerial and Financial Studies at the University of Economics in Katowice and at the Brno University of Technology, as well as MBA studies at the Cracow University of Economics. Privately a lover of sport, tourism and motorbikes.
Błażej Brasse and Adam Goj also joined the company’s management board as vice-presidents.
Błażej Brasse has been involved in the photovoltaic industry since the beginning of his career and has gained extensive experience in project management and RES technology development. He co-founded Projekt Solartechnik Development, a company responsible for acquiring land for the construction of wind and photovoltaic farms, buying and developing RES projects, and processing the agreements necessary for the construction of farms, which he developed from 2019. He was Project Manager, then took on the position of Technical Director, and from 2023 was Vice President of PST Development, responsible for the technical side of the development process and the management of the project portfolio. He has now been promoted to Vice President of PST.
He is a graduate of the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow and of the Postgraduate Management Studies based on the structure of the MBA programme of the Warsaw School of Economics.
Adam Goj has been consistently developing his professional path within the Projekt Solartechnik group since 2015. Co-founder of the company Projekt Solartechnik Development, from 2019 to 2023 proxy. He started his professional career as a technical and commercial advisor, then served as manager and later as commercial director. At the beginning of 2023, he took up the position of vice-president commercial of PST Development. He will now focus on processes related to investment site acquisition and project turnover at Projekt Solartechnik.
He is a graduate of the Opole University of Technology.
Current composition of the management board of Projekt Solartechnik:
- Artur Kalicki, president / CEO
- Lucjan Augustyn, financial vice-president / CFO
- Michał Bernhard, vice-president, operations / COO
- Błażej Brasse, vice-president
- Adam Goj, vice-president
At the end of January, the merger process has been completed – concerns Projekt Solartechnik S.A. (acquiring company) and Projekt Solartechnik Development sp. z o.o. (the acquired company).
Optimising the operation of wind turbines, new technologies and sustainable life-cycle management were some of the themes of the 5th Global Wind Turbine Onshore Operations, Maintenance & Life-Cycle Management in Barcelona.
The conference was an opportunity to hear inspiring speeches, participate in discussions full of valuable knowledge and network with experts who are shaping the future of wind energy.
Such events are an opportunity to forge partnerships and share experiences that can accelerate project development. The meeting of experts from the wind energy sector took place on 16-17 January 2025.
As part of the cPPA, PST Trade provides energy from, among other things, photovoltaic farms from Projekt Solartechnik’s investment portfolio for Katowice’s .KTW high-rise buildings, starting January 1, 2025. This is definitely more than just concern for the environment, it’s also about cost predictability and strengthening the region’s green transformation.
Our goal at PST Trade is to provide solutions that reduce costs and support sustainable development. We would like to thank you for your trust and we are happy to help implement .KTW’s green strategy, says Piotr Raszeja, origination manager of PST Trade.
Among the main topics of the 40th Anniversary EuroPower & RES Power Conference were: the development of energy storage technologies, as a key aspect for ensuring the stability of the future energy industry and the effective management of renewable energy sources in the power system; the integration of PV systems into the grid, along with the challenges of synchronizing photovoltaics with infrastructure and optimizing energy flows; and cyber security – in the era of digitization of energy infrastructure, the priority is to ensure data protection and reliability of operations through rapid response to threats and the development of security standards.
The two-day event was an ideal opportunity for key industry leaders to talk about the challenges and opportunities associated with the energy transition.
We appreciate the trust of such important partners as Budimex, who, like us, bet on renewable energy sources and strive for sustainable development, says Piotr Raszeja – Origination Manager of PST Trade.
According to the signed PPA, by the end of 2025. PST Trade will purchase green energy from a renewable energy installation owned by Budimex in Miroslawiec. This is another step in building strong partnerships that support sustainable development and carbon footprint reduction.
We look forward to implementing further projects that continue our commitment to green transformation.
Organized by the Stanislaw Staszic University of Science and Technology in Krakow, the 2nd Distributed Energy Congress was an important reference point for the RES sector in Poland. The discussions, held on October 28-30, 2024, focused on the challenges of local energy development, investments in energy storage and flexibility services, which play a key role in improving the balance of the National Power System.
One of the most important conclusions of the congress is the need to proactively adjust energy consumption to changing market prices. Such an approach promotes the stability of the power grid, and also enables the efficient use of renewable energy sources.
We would like to thank all participants for inspiring debates and valuable discussions, which allow us to jointly set directions for the development of distributed energy. See you at the third edition!
On October 28, 2024, we entered into a loan agreement with the Polish Development Fund (PFR) in the amount of PLN 82.5 million to finance and refinance the construction costs of photovoltaic farms with a total capacity of about 40 MW.
The PV projects implemented by Projekt Solartechnik are located in 12 provinces of Poland, more than half of them are already in the construction process.
Rymarz Zdort Maruta Law Firm is the advisor and legal partner in the transaction.
This is another successful cooperation between Projekt Solartechnik and PFR. We began our business relationship in June 2023 by signing a loan agreement to finance and refinance the construction costs of 26 photovoltaic farms with a total capacity of 43.09 MW.
The agreement between PST Trade and Amiblu Poland is an agreement based on a shared concern for the planet. The cooperation will be based on providing the company with 100% green energy, sourced, among other things, from photovoltaic farms owned by Projekt Solartechnik.
– The corporate power purchase agreement will combine solar and water. The photovoltaic power plants of Projekt Solartechnik generate energy, which we offer to our customers under PST Trade. This time our business partner is a company that wants to address the water crisis with modern and smart solutions and inspire people around the world to appreciate water,” says Tomasz Bodetko, vice president of PST Trade. – We are pleased with this cooperation,” he adds.
Amiblu designs and supplies long-life GRP pipes and fittings for wastewater, rainwater, drinking water, irrigation, hydropower and industrial applications.
PST Trade will supply Amiblu with contracted energy from early 2025. EIDOS, which serves more than 200 companies across Poland in optimizing their power purchase strategies, advised on the transaction.
We believe in building a better tomorrow together. This is why we are participating for the second time in a unique project, the Academy of Energy Leaders, which is organized by the Leslaw A. Paga Foundation. This is a development and educational program aimed at talented students and graduates interested in professional development in this sector.
As part of this year’s edition, Bartosz Klasa, senior trader at PST Trade, shared his knowledge of curtailment – the non-market curtailment of PV power by transmission system operators – with program participants.
We are pleased that our experience can help support future industry leaders.
Energy Days 2024 was filled with a huge dose of knowledge and inspiration about the future of the RES sector. The event clearly resonated with the challenges of the deep transformation of the energy sector, accompanied, and often enabled, by the rapid development of technology.
On the first day of the conference, Michal Bernhard, COO of Projekt Solartechnik, shared his expert experience in a panel discussion “Photovoltaics in Poland – investments”, where he and other industry leaders discussed the challenges and future of solar power in Poland. The debate summarized the achievements of recent years and the direction of development towards large-scale solar power, as well as the importance of the O&M area and the profitability of investments.
In the face of changes related to the energy transition, it is of great importance to learn from industry leaders. We are proud that as Project Solartechnik we are an important link in this change.
The beginning of autumn has been an intense period full of interesting events for the energy sector and #TeamProjektSolartechnik. One of them was the Jachranka Jubilee Energy Fair, which showed that the need to implement the Central Energy Market Information System (CSiRE) is crucial for transparency and streamlining market processes, and the growing role of energy storage in grid stabilization is important for the efficiency of RES projects.
Effective #networking 🤝 during the event was taken care of by our representatives Marcin Ludwicki, Zbigniew Prondzinski and Boguslaw Kaminski.
The 10th anniversary edition of the DISE Energy Congress was held in Wroclaw on September 25-26 under the theme “The energy of freedom as a foundation for effective transformation.” Industry experts, energy market leaders and decision makers discussed the future of the energy sector, key challenges and transformation in the context of sustainable development and the role of women in this process.
The congress provided a great opportunity to discuss the importance for the energy transition of the possibility of obtaining EU funds and the bankability of renewable energy sources, as well as issues of supply stability, service flexibility and energy storage technologies.
There was also a lot of talk about specifics – the offerings of Projekt Solartechnik and PST Trade, investing in our own generation sources and solutions for covering energy needs.
This year’s PIMEO meeting allowed us to focus on the challenges for green energy generators affecting the profitability of wind and photovoltaic projects. During the event, representatives of #PSTTrade, Tomasz Bodetko and Piotr Raszeja, presented our offerings and opportunities for power purchase and development of decentralized RES projects, which attracted a lot of interest from the industry.
We thank everyone for the inspiring exchange of experiences and business meetings. We look forward to further cooperation, contributing to the development of a sustainable energy future.
Among the benefits we offer as Project Solartechnik are valuable educational programs for the families of our employees. One of them is “Vacation with Passion” – a proprietary summer program in the form of camps and semi-camps for children aged 7 to 15, implemented by the Campus Bemke Foundation.
Participants in this year’s program immersed themselves in a world full of adventure and creativity – from exciting outdoor games and climbing, to art workshops and surprising science experiments. The entire event took place in a picturesque natural setting that fostered relationship building, the discovery of passions and the development of personal talents.
Vacations with Passion allows people to gain experiences, discover passions and develop practical skills. Our children are already looking forward to future summers!
We are driven by good energy! This year, three Project Solartechnik teams took part in the largest charity run for companies – the Poland Business Run. Together we covered a distance of more than 60 km. Commitment and cooperation in working towards a goal are elements that we, as #TeamProjektSolartechnik, use every day 😊 However, the 13th edition of the PBR is first and foremost about helping people in need. Funds raised will support the purchase of prostheses, wheelchairs and support rehabilitation for people with mobility disabilities.
See you on the running trail next year!
Harvest Festival is an expression of respect for tradition. We are all the more pleased that, as a forward-thinking company, we were once again able to support local communities and have many important conversations with municipalities, partners and residents during the annual harvest festival events.
This season, as Project Solartechnik, we had the pleasure of participating in harvest festivals throughout Poland. With our stand full of good energy we visited the municipalities: Bałtów and Ćmielów (Świętokrzyskie), Lniano (Kujawsko-Pomorskie), Pakosławice (Opolskie), Szydłowo (Wielkopolskie), Krotoszyce, Zagrodno and Złotoryja (Lower Silesia).
On July 25 2024, we signed a preliminary agreement with a company that is part of the NEXTPOWER fund for the sale of our photovoltaic farms located in the provinces of Lower Silesia, Kuyavia-Pomerania, Lubuskie, Lodz, Lesser Poland, Pomerania, Podlasie, Subcarpathia, Greater Poland and West Pomerania.
As Projekt Solartechnik, we provide the projects covered by the transaction with comprehensive O&M services.
The conclusion of this agreement is an important step in the further development of the company; at the same time, it is the first sale transaction fully carried out by Projekt Solartechnik’s internal M&A department. We were also supported in the transaction by GNZ Legal and PwC company.
From 1 July this year PST Trade has been providing Famur with electricity from the photovoltaic farms owned by Projekt Solartechnik. The contract also provides for 100% of the volume of energy supplied to be covered by guarantees of origin. This is the first agreement for the sale of green energy to a supplier of technology and products for the mining and wind energy sector, a business segment of the Grenevia Group. The electricity purchased from PST Trade will cover 100 per cent of Famur’s energy needs.
– Soon other companies belonging to the Grenevia Group will also benefit from the green energy supplied by us,’ says Tomasz Bodetko, Vice-President of PST Trade. – We are united by common values and effective action for the future. PST Trade’s mission is to use the potential of the Group’s green energy and external RES to offer green energy to business customers in different pricing models and for different contract periods. We are one of the few in the market to give the customer the opportunity to own a PV power plant and be a self-producer of energy, which is in line with current ESG trends,” he adds.
More than 1500 exhibitors and 115,000 visitors on more than 110 square metres – these are the figures for this year’s Intersolar Europe in Munich – the world’s leading trade fair for the photovoltaic industry. During the event, the SolarPower Europe association presented a report on the global outlook for solar power from 2024 to 2028, with particular resounding words about the need to take action to develop infrastructure to support the electrification of renewable energy sources. Attention was also drawn to the dynamic development of the energy storage market, which could be a key component of the energy system in the future.
The fair provided an excellent opportunity for experts and industry leaders to learn about new solutions for photovoltaics, discuss the future of RES and discuss new projects. We would like to thank you for an efficient time and business meetings with product and service providers, investors and business partners.
The National Energy Summit in Gdańsk this year was held under the motto “Energy security of Europe – revision of the European energy policy.” Among other things, we discussed the need to increase investment in renewable energy sources, which is essential for Poland’s future and energy security. The experts also drew attention to the need to adapt the transmission networks to the growing number of prosumer RES installations and the constraints on grid development. They stressed that offshore wind farms represent a huge opportunity not only for energy diversification, but also for the development of Polish industry. The development of energy storage and green hydrogen was identified as a key element in the stabilisation of surpluses from RES, which can contribute to a more efficient energy system.
Talks about market trends, broad investing, new technologies and the transformation of the energy sector – at the 28th edition of the XTB Wall Street Conference, organized under the aegis of the Association of Individual Investors, the representation of Projekt Solartechnik was not to be missed. During the event, many important statements were made about the energy market, including the EU’s green energy transition, which is an ambitious but feasible plan thanks to further integration of countries. The panelists also touched on the lack of expansion of distribution networks, which is the biggest barrier to the development of electrification for renewable energy sources, and talked about the structure of energy production in Poland – observations show that the RES trend is clearly progressing.
At the conference, nearly 130 experts from various industries gave nearly 90 talks, while offering opportunities for networking and creating new ideas.
According to estimates by the Polish Wind Energy Association, by 2030, if the full potential is used, the power generated from wind energy could reach about 18 GW.
We discussed the plans and development of onshore wind energy in Poland at the PWEA conference in Swinoujscie. Among experts in the RES segment, we exchanged knowledge and opinions on the energy transition, changes in the energy market, current challenges of cable pooling and energy storage. We discussed the possibilities of connecting renewable energy sources to the grid and infrastructure sharing.
The Polish Wind Energy Association Conference is the largest industry event in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to wind energy. The meeting enables the exchange of experience and discussion of the use of renewable energy sources in the economy and the environmental benefits of the transition towards decarbonization and low-carbon.
Challenges of the photovoltaic industry, Poland’s energy policy, the role of PV and energy storage in the energy transition of the industry, the PV supply chain in Poland and sustainable development were the topics we discussed at this year’s PV Congress. At our booth we also presented PST Trade’s offerings centered around the sale of large-scale PV farms, energy trading and cPPA/PPA energy sales.
From a number of interesting presentations and panel discussions, the integration of large-scale photovoltaics with energy storage to better manage energy supply and demand is key to grid stability. Public acceptance of RES projects, on the other hand, according to panelists, is a complex process that requires an integrated approach, including education, stakeholder engagement, transparent communication, outlining economic benefits, and political and regulatory support.
By integrating representatives of the photovoltaic industry in Poland, the PV Congress provides an opportunity to meet leaders and experts who are shaping the face of the Polish PV market, make new business contacts and participate in inspiring discussions.
Changes in RES regulations and their impact on the activities of grid operators, safety of power grid operation, regulations on connecting energy storage facilities to the grid, the status of RES connections, as well as technical, operational and traffic aspects of grid operation with RES generation – these aspects were discussed during the conference Connection and Cooperation of RES with the Power System organized by the Polish Electricity Transmission and Distribution Society in Warsaw. The event was full of interesting discussions and was a great opportunity for effective networking.
At the top of Katowice’s .KTW II office building, employees of Projekt Solartechnik took part in a meeting with an exceptional guest – Piotr Pustelnik, mountaineer, conqueror of the Crown of the Himalayas and Karakorum. Our guest shared his experiences from numerous high-mountain expeditions, telling us about the challenges that accompany climbing the highest peaks in the world. He also showed us the importance of perseverance, determination and teamwork, without which achieving goals would be very difficult. His passion, courage and steadfastness were an excellent inspiration, showing that through hard work even the greatest adversity can be overcome.
The event will certainly remain in our memory for a long time, motivating us to take on new challenges in both our professional and personal lives.
Piotr Pustelnik was the third Polish Himalayan climber (after Jerzy Kukuczka and Krzysztof Wielicki) to conquer all 14 peaks above 8000 meters above sea level. The crown was closed by an ascent of Annapurna (8091m) in 2010. He is the creator of the “Three Crowns” project, that is, the idea of climbing the Crown of the Earth, the Crown of the Earth (the second-highest peaks of the continents) and the Crown of the Himalayas and Karakorum.
Team Projekt Solartechnik is known for its efficiency – this is shown not only by more megawatts of green energy from our PV farms but also by… efficiency on the football field. Two extremely fierce competitions are behind us: the XIV Polish Championship of Companies and Workplaces in Volleyball in Zakopane and the tournament for the PGO S.A. Cup. From the first event we return with the title of quarter-finalist (among 32 teams from all over Poland), and from the second with a silver medal. On the field we showed fighting spirit, great cooperation and commitment. Congratulations to the whole team!
Sporting events were a great opportunity for joint activity, integration and sharing the good energy of PST.
During the 16th European Economic Congress in Katowice, among the topics of debates and panel discussions we found many issues of interest: renewable energy sources, trends and technologies, trends in Poland, Europe, the world, regulations, PPAs, industry with its own green energy, energy storage, green strategies, hydrogen and hydrogen economy or ESG regulations. During numerous meetings and behind-the-scenes talks, we also introduced PST Trade’s offer for business – the sale of ready-made photovoltaic farms, as well as the sale of green energy through cPPA/PPA agreements.
The 16th edition of the European Economic Congress was attended by 17,000 participants and 1,200 panelists. The event not only provides a platform to discuss current economic challenges, but is also an excellent place to exchange knowledge and experience about the energy market.
During the “Green energy for business RE-Source Poland Hub” conference in Katowice, we shared our knowledge about the renewable energy market – we took part in the panel discussion “Guarantees of origin market – perspectives”. During the presentation of PST Trade representatives “Challenges and benefits of purchasing green energy for business”, we talked about solutions for green energy-oriented business. At our booth, the PST Trade team was happy to provide details of our cPPA/PPA energy sales offer.
The “Green Energy for Business RE-Source Poland Hub” conference in Katowice focused on imparting substantive knowledge on green energy purchase agreements and topics related to the RES market: ESG, direct line, supply chain greening, EU law, project financing, and industry decarbonization.
The 39th edition of the EuroPOWER & RES POWER conference was full of discussions on energy transition in the context of Polish economic development, wind energy, distribution networks and infrastructure construction. Our attention was also focused on the panel: “Sustainable development and renewable energy sources in Poland: strategies and innovations.” The discussion included PPAs and the development of large-scale PV farms in the CEE region. Among the speakers was Mirosław Bendzera, CEO, Famur – a company of the Grenevia group, of which we are a part.
At the event, we introduced our PST Trade offer for business – the possibility of purchasing ready-made PV farms and concluding cPPA/PPA contracts.
The Future Energy Congress is one of the most important events of the energy industry and, at the same time, a great space for initiating model solutions shaping the future of the Polish energy sector.
“If we want to make the transition from centralised to decentralised energy, extensive modernisation of the power grids and considerable resources are needed for this purpose,” – stated Marta Rzepecka, M&A director of PST Trade, during the panel ‘Green Industry Transformation’ at the Future Energy Congress in Toruń. Our representative also drew attention to the need for financial incentives for investments in energy storage, which will allow entrepreneurs to take a long-term view of RES and increase competitiveness in the market.
The expert discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities of green transformation for energy-intensive enterprises. We support this with PST Trade’s offer for business – the sale of ready-made photovoltaic farms throughout Poland and the sale of green energy under the PPA/cPAA formula and guarantees of origin. We presented the offer at our stand.
Obtaining decisions and permits for PV projects, greenfield photovoltaic projects and BESS (energy storage) capacity market auctions were the topics discussed at the Solarplaza Connect Poland meeting of RES industry experts in Warsaw.
The event provided an opportunity to exchange ideas and insights and to discuss challenges and trends in the renewable energy and energy sector on the Polish market. We exchanged experiences and provided details on the large-scale PV projects offered by Projekt Solartechnik across Poland, as well as the products of PST Trade, our trading company.
Green revolution and accelerating the energy transition – these were the themes of this year’s edition of the Polish Climate Congress. The event was packed with interesting panel discussions focusing on the RES sector. The attention of our experts was drawn to those related to PPAs and cPPAs, decarbonisation and ESG in business – each of these aspects is covered by PST Trade’s offer. The business day of the congress also provided an opportunity for valuable discussions about green energy trading at our stand.
The Polish Climate Congress in Warsaw is a meeting of experts and professionals involved in climate and environmental protection, covering a range of topics including almost all sectors of the energy industry. The aim of the Congress is to create a platform for establishing cooperation and business partnerships to accelerate the green transition.
At this year’s edition of the Wind Farm Operators’ Forum in Sopot, we discussed, among other things, cable pooling and direct line, ways to optimise the sale of energy from wind farms through cPPAs and the future of the Polish energy mix. As PST Trade, we presented an offer for the sale and purchase of green energy, including from wind farms. For investors interested in acquiring RES projects, we brought our offer closer to them as well. At the event, we accompanied FAMUR, our partner in the Grenevia Group, which focuses on wind energy and industrial gear manufacturing through FAMUR Gearo.
The Wind Farm Operators’ Forum is one of the most important meetings of wind industry representatives in Poland and the CEE region. This year saw the seventh edition of the event, which brought together leading experts in the energy market.
We have finalised the sale of eight photovoltaic farms to KGHM Polska Miedź. The installations, with a total capacity of approximately 50 MW, which already belong to one of the largest electricity consumers in Poland, are located in Głogów (Lower Silesia Province), Gniewino (Pomerania Province), and Koryty (Łódź Province), with the Żuki installation (Wielkopolska Province) already belonging to the copper company as of October 2023. The photovoltaic farms purchased by KGHM will provide approximately two per cent of KGHM’s electricity needs.
As part of the after-sales service, O&M Projekt Solartechnik will be responsible for the maintenance of the large-scale projects.
The success of the transaction is also the fruit of the involvement of representatives of TDJ, PwC and GNZ LEGAL Gorzelnik Nentwig Ziębiński sp.kom.
We started our cooperation with KGHM Polska Miedź in 2022 with a pioneering PPA for the sale of energy produced at one of our PV farms. Thank you for your trust and cooperation.
fot. KGHM
At this year’s ENEX International Trade Fair for Power and Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Sources, we presented the offer of the trading company PST Trade. At our stand, we discussed, among other things, the possibility of purchasing ready-made photovoltaic farms throughout Poland, reducing energy costs through cPPA/PPA contracts, selling electricity, guarantees of origin and ESG reporting. The latest trends in the RES industry, innovative solutions and product models were reviewed by representatives from the purchasing department of Projekt Solartechnik. The event was a great opportunity to exchange experiences and network effectively.
The ENEX trade fair in Kielce is one of the largest events of the energy industry. The presence of representatives of companies from all over Europe makes it possible to compare product and service offers. It is also an opportunity to ask questions and confront ideas with the expectations of the RES market.
Technical innovations, presentations of components and innovative solutions supporting the development of the RES industry, as well as panel discussions devoted, among other things, to legal solutions supporting efficient energy management, including cable pooling – we returned from this year’s Solar Energy Expo richer in knowledge and new experiences.
The event also featured the PIME Storage Energy Summit, of particular interest to us because of the topics of energy storage regulation and effective strategies in the face of changing market and political conditions.
The Solar Energy Expo in Nadarzyn is one of the leading events bringing together RES industry professionals. This year’s edition attracted more than 15,000 visitors.
We believe that sharing good energy is important, so on the occasion of Santa Claus we gave ourselves time and attentiveness. In our offices, we organized a pre-Christmas breakfast of snacks prepared by us, and a charity fair where you could buy gingerbread and Christmas decorations made by the wonderful children of the House of the Guardian Angels. Together we also got involved in the Noble Parcel and made a family from Katowice feel the true magic of Christmas. It was a great time where together we showed the true power of helping.
The amount of PLN 71 million will be used to finance the construction costs of 28 photovoltaic farms located in 13 provinces: Lower Silesia, Kuyavian-Pomeranian, Lublin, Lubuskie, Lodz, Lesser Poland, Mazovia, Opole, Podkarpackie, Podlasie, Warmia and Mazury, Greater Poland and West Pomerania. Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. is the lender.
Twenty-six of the 28 farms included in the financing were submitted to the auction system. The total capacity of PV installations is about 27. MW. All projects are implemented by Projekt Solartechnik and should be energized by the end of 2024.
– We are acting in accordance with the business strategy adopted in May this year and are pursuing more and more external project financing. Another project finance agreement brings us closer to achieving the goals outlined for 2023-2027,” says Łukasz Paśnik, finance manager of Projekt Solartechnik.
Our portfolio of RES projects at various stages of development in Poland and abroad reached an estimated total capacity of about 5 GW at the end of Q3 this year. In the Polish market, we recorded an increase of about 1.05 GW relative to the end of 2022. We currently have connection conditions for 1.3 GW of solar power plants, wind farms and energy storage.
The ESG Congress – Polish Power of Business was an event full of good energy, promoting the responsibility of business towards society, the environment and the economy. In discussions on a variety of topics, the voice of the RES industry, which has the idea of ESG written into its DNA, through its activities for sustainable energy, was important. The meeting resulted in valuable discussions and exchange of perspectives between experts from the business community, academia, NGOs and government bodies.
Since December, the Katowice office of Projekt Solartechnik has been located in a new, prestigious location in the city center – in the .KTW II office building on the 28th floor. The Spodek, the International Congress Center, the NOSPR and the new headquarters of the Silesian Museum, among others, are in the vicinity. The current address of the office is. Al. Roździeńskiego 1B, 40-202 Katowice. Medusagroup, a recognized architectural studio from Silesia, is responsible for the design of the office buildings as well as our office space.
Business intelligence tools help us effectively manage large-scale RES projects. Combined with artificial intelligence, process optimization and data analysis can go to an even higher level. These very issues were dealt with by experts at the 17th Business Intelligence Congress organized by Puls Biznesu. The Congress was an opportunity for inspiring talks and effective networking.
What does the PPA market look like, and how will demand for such contracts shape up to 2030 in Italy? Consideration of this topic was the subject of the meeting “The Role of PPAs in the Italian Energy Market” organized in Rome by Aurora Energy Research – a company that performs comprehensive analysis and forecasts for the energy sector. During the session, we discussed the role of PPAs in the Italian energy system, taking into account the latest market trends. The current situation in the energy market in Europe has reinforced the importance of this type of agreement as a hedge for consumers against volatile energy prices, and policymakers and legislators are introducing solutions to facilitate their implementation. These factors have influenced the dynamic development of the PPA/cPPA market.
The event provided an opportunity for inspiring meetings and exchange of experiences with representatives of the Italian energy industry.
We have established PST Trade SA, a company responsible for green energy trading on the local and wholesale market. The company’s offering includes the sale of energy under the PPA /cPPA contract formula, the sale of turnkey PV farms from the Projekt Solartechnik portfolio and the purchase of energy from other generators together with commercial balancing services and energy consulting in the area of optimising the purchase of energy utilities. We support companies in the green transition, ESG reporting and advise on how to invest in RES.
The company’s board of directors includes Marcin Ludwicki, CEO, and Tomasz Bodetko, VP.
So far in 2023, as much as 7.8 GW of renewable energy has been signed with corporate buyers. This means that this year will be a record year for the European PPA market. The development of the industry was discussed at the RE-Source 2023 conference in Amsterdam, which brings together suppliers and buyers of renewable energy from around the world. This year’s edition is largely about identifying future trends and discussing long-term strategies for the procurement of renewable energy and legal changes that will facilitate corporate contracts.
The RE-Source conference is one of the largest events addressing the topic of PPAs/cPPAs in Europe. This year it was attended by more than 1,400 participants.
Projekt Solartechnik team took part in the Relay Marathon of Cities and Municipalities in Radzionków – each competitor covered a distance of more than 8 km to reach the goal of 42 km together. There was no shortage of real sports emotions. Running together was an opportunity for physical activity, building strong team spirit and mutual motivation. The good energy of PST was also shared by representatives of the investment land acquisition department, who on a daily basis look for land to lease for Projekt Solartechnik photovoltaic farms. In Silesia, as in the rest of Poland, our green investments are being built on acquired land.
Less than a month after Projekt Solartechnik signed a preliminary agreement with KGHM Polska Miedź for the sale of completed photovoltaic farms, the first of eight contracted solar power plants changes hands. The 5.2 MW photovoltaic farm in Zuki already belongs to the copper company.
– Less than a year ago, already during the construction of the solar power plant in Zhuki, we signed a Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (cPPA) with KGHM for the supply of green energy. Today, the finished and operating PV farm becomes the property of one of Poland’s largest state-owned companies,” says Marta Rzepecka, Project Transaction Manager at Projekt Solartechnik.
The power of the Żuki farm in the Turek municipality (Wielkopolska voivodeship) is 5.2 MW. Experts from Projekt Solartechnik were responsible for its design, construction and energization. The installation is formed by nearly 10,000 photovoltaic modules of the JinkoSolar brand, inverters and transformer stations were provided by the largest global manufacturer of this type of equipment, Huawei, the cable connector for connecting the station to the power supply was provided by Elgór + Hansen.
The tenth edition of the Foro Solar conference in Madrid enjoyed a record number of participants, thus confirming the growing potential of the photovoltaic market in Spain. Participants at the event discussed challenges and issues in the PV industry, energy storage, the supply chain and new technological solutions.
The event was a great opportunity to meet renewable energy companies, experts in sustainability, regulation and project financing, as well as representatives from national and international reference institutions.
We have launched photovoltaic farms with a total capacity of 40 MZ in Lubuskie province. The Górzyca and Zabice projects were built on plots of land with a total area of 46 hectares and were implemented in stages. Energization of the first 8 MW took place in 2022, with another 32 MW in August this year. The PV farms were built on plots of land with a total area of 46 hectares.
– At Projekt Solartechnik, we implement farms of varying sizes and capacities. We have the knowledge, experience and, most importantly, the best team, whom I thank at this point for their work, commitment and inclusion of more megawatts of good energy,” says Michal Bernhard, CEO of Projekt Solartechnik Group. – We were responsible for the design, construction and energization, and now our experts are overseeing the proper operation of the installations and their service, he adds.
PPAs – the demand and supply of green energy for companies, ESG criteria and reporting, investments in the company’s energy transformation and reducing carbon footprint production were the main topics discussed during the Renewable Energy for Business panel held during the New Industry 4.0 conference in Katowice, Poland. Krzysztof Czajka, CSO Projekt Solartechnik took part in the discussion.
New Industry 4.0 is an event aimed at a wide audience interested in the future of industrial production in Poland and the technological and energy changes that determine its development prospects.
Developers of renewable energy projects in Poland are currently facing the challenge of limited connection capacity and changing zoning regulations. These, and other topical issues, were raised during the discussion “Cycling in Tandem: the economics of battery co-location in Poland.” It resounded with the conclusion that if we want to smoothly carry out the energy transition, the possibility of building photovoltaic farms, wind power plants and energy storage must be expanded. The industry hopes that recent legislative changes regarding direct lines, cable pooling and guarantees of origin will create conditions for optimizing the use of limited connection capacities.
We attended the meeting at the invitation of our business partner Aurora Energy Research. The event provided an excellent platform for discussions with representatives of the banking sector, developers and commercial companies in Warsaw.
We have signed a preliminary agreement to sell a portfolio of photovoltaic installations with a total capacity of nearly 50 MW to the KGHM Polska Miedź Group. We will also provide after-sales maintenance services for the PV farms that are the subject of the transaction.
– Projekt Solartechnik has been present on the European market for more than a dozen years, in Poland we have been supporting the development of the RES sector for more than a decade. We are very pleased when large companies striving for climate neutrality decide to cooperate with us. We achieve a synergy effect in actively working for our future,” says Maciej Marcjanik, CEO of Projekt Solartechnik. – I thank the entire team that worked on this project. We are united by good energy,” he adds.
The solar power plants purchased by KGHM are located in the Lower Silesian, Łódźkie, Pomeranian and Greater Poland provinces. The installations will provide about 2 percent of KGHM’s electricity needs.
We began our cooperation with KGHM with a pioneering physical PPA contract in a Pay-As-Produced structure for the supply of green energy from one of Projekt Solartechnik’s owned photovoltaic farms. Now our partner will become the owner of this and seven other solar power plants,” says Krzysztof Czajka, our CSO. Thank you for your trust. We are happy to support the copper company in its green transformation,” he adds.
In the transaction process for the sale of the photovoltaic farm portfolio, Projekt Solartechnik was supported by: TDJ in the M&A area, PwC as lead transaction advisor and GNZ Legal as legal advisor.
Interesting discussions on the RES industry in France, working together in working groups and exchanging knowledge on the development of PV projects, cPPAs, photovoltaic farms, energy storage and agrophotovoltaics – the workshop and conference of the association La Plateforme Verte in Paris, enabled us to expand our knowledge of the French renewable energy market.
We believe that joining this French association will help us support innovative RES initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.
We are one of the four pillars of the Grenevia Group, which recorded revenue growth in all segments in the first half of 2023.
The result conference at the Warsaw Stock Exchange is behind us – Krzysztof Czajka, our CSO, spoke, among other things, about the development of the RES project portfolio in Poland and foreign markets. Grid-connected photovoltaic farms reached a total capacity of 133 MW, and the increase in the capacity of projects in Poland at various stages of development amounted to +380 MW in the first six months of this year. At the end of the first half of the year, we have 0.2 GW of energy storage projects and 15 MW of wind projects with connection conditions. In the German market, we have around 580 MW of projects in the preliminary development stage. We have registered companies in Romania, France and Spain.
We are successively implementing the assumptions of the adopted business strategy of Projekt Solartechnik for 2023-2027, which includes product diversification and development in Poland and abroad.
The RES market, including the sale of green energy and PV farms, cPPAs, industrial PV, is constantly evolving. Deepening our knowledge of more foreign markets is in line with our 2023-2027 growth strategy, and one of the best ways to gain insights into the development of large-scale PV projects is to draw from industry events such as the Solarplaza Summit in Rome. The Italian PV market is aiming for ambitious targets of 52 GW of PV capacity by 2030 and an overall 55% share of renewables in national energy production.
The conference was packed with a number of inspiring speakers and brought together the best in the industry, allowing for an effective exchange of experiences and the establishment of new business relationships. The event was attended by more than 250 participants and nearly 30 panellists from the PV sector.
We are expanding into another foreign market – PST Spain SL has been established in Madrid. In Spain, we will focus on buying and developing RES projects, building our own IPP portfolio and selling PV farms. Currently, in cooperation with local partners, we are looking for PV projects at different stages of development. On the ground, our Country Manager Spain Marcin Ostrzonsek takes care of the growth and proper functioning of the company.
By intensifying our activities on the Spanish market, we are implementing the assumptions of the new business strategy of Projekt Solartechnik for 2023-2027. In addition to Spain, we are also developing our activities in Germany, France and Romania.
With more than 17 GW of installed solar power capacity, Spain is emerging as a powerhouse in Europe. This year’s Solarplaza Summit in Madrid was dedicated to the topic of solar asset management. As the Spanish market matures, so does the need to keep it strong. The event also covered topics such as ESG, supply chain sustainability and investment opportunities and new technologies in the PV industry. We listened with interest to interesting lectures and discussions on the prospects of the Spanish RES market, where we are developing PST Spain’s business.
Solarplaza Summit Spain is the leading photovoltaic market event combining local knowledge with international PV industry experience. This year’s edition attracted more than 200 participants and 40 panellists.
The development of PV projects, new financing opportunities and the increasing popularity of cPPAs were the main themes of the recent Solarplaza Summit conference in Paris. The event was attended by more than 120 industry leaders, investors, grid operators, as well as experts from the French RES market. France is currently trying to close the gap on its Multi-Annual Energy Plan target of 40 GW of installed photovoltaic capacity by 2028 and 100 GW by 2050. The activities of the Solartechnik France Project fit perfectly into this plan.
Solarplaza Summit France is one of the most popular events of the photovoltaic sector in France. Every year, experts, decision-makers and investors come together to discuss the most important topics in the RES industry.
Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A. joins the group of business partners of Projekt Solartechnik. The PLN 128 million loan from PFR will be used to finance or refinance the construction costs of 26 photovoltaic farms located in the following provinces: Dolnośląskie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, Lubelskie, Łódzkie, Mazowieckie, Opolskie, Pomorskie, Śląskie, Wielkopolskie and Zachodniopomorskie. The total capacity of the PV installations is 43.09 MW.
– The agreement with PFR opens a promising chapter in the history of Projekt Solartechnik written together with a new valuable partner, says Łukasz Paśnik, finance manager of Projekt Solartechnik. – ‘This is another major financing, which is in line with the assumptions of our company’s business strategy adopted in May this year,’ he adds.
At this year’s Intersolar Europe, the SolarPower Europe association presented the ‘Global Market Outlook Solar Power 2023-2027’ report, which shows that investment costs in PV are falling, making solar power generation even more competitive with other methods of green energy generation. Photovoltaics, along with other renewable energy sources such as wind power, among others, are gaining in popularity, as evidenced by the attendance and scale of this year’s conference. So in Munich, we discussed the development and future of RES in Europe and innovative solutions in the PV industry. We also took part in many fruitful meetings with product and service providers, investors and business partners.
Intersolar Europe is the world’s leading trade fair for the solar industry. More than 100,000 m2 of exhibition space, 85,000 visitors and almost 1,500 exhibitors – this is how this year’s event looks in numbers. Under the motto ‘Connecting solar business’, manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, service providers as well as project planners and developers from all over the world meet every year in Munich to discuss industry developments, prevailing trends and to meet new potential customers.
He has been managing the finances of manufacturing companies for more than a dozen years and is now strengthening the Projekt Solartechnik team! We welcome Lucjan Augustyn to the position of Vice President Finance.
Lucjan Augustyn joined the TDJ team 11 years ago. He has been with the PGO Group since 2013, where he oversaw the financial and economic activities in the companies, and has served as Vice President Finance of PGO S.A. since 2016. Lucjan has a wealth of experience; before joining TDJ, he developed his career in the petrochemical industry working for Glimar Oil Refinery S.A. and LOTOS Parafiny, and then at DrukPak S.A..
Lucjan’s knowledge and experience are reflected in strategic management, process optimisations, building controlling systems and effective financial management.
During this year’s Kongres PV, we discussed the most important challenges of the PV sector. Among them were: renewable energy sources as a path to Poland’s energy independence, grid transformation in the face of the challenge of green electrification, PV project development, innovations and prospects for PV industry development, as well as O&M and solar power plant management, grid stability, energy storage and solutions such as cable pooling. ESG reporting, which will soon become mandatory for many companies, was also an important topic.
The conference was an opportunity to exchange views on the needs and resources related to the profitability of the industry and to make valuable business contacts.
Nearly 900 people attended the event this year.
In the first quarter of 2023, the value of projects at various stages of development managed by Projekt Solartechnik at home and abroad increased by 1 GW, reaching 4.1 GW.
As of the end of March this year, the total capacity of PV projects with connection conditions was about 1.1 GW; connection conditions for energy storage and wind power plants amounted to 200 MW and 10 MW, respectively. The total capacity of connection conditions held, for all types of projects is about ~1.3 MW.
Energy efficiency, energy storage, sustainability – these are just a few of the issues that were addressed at this year’s E-world energy&water in Essen. During the event, we listened to many valuable presentations and panel discussions touching on renewable energy sources.
Exhibitors from the energy sector presented the latest solutions, technologies, as well as opportunities for the development of energy production, distribution and management. Among the visitors there was no shortage of experts and decision-makers from the RES industry. The event was an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and establish valuable business contacts.
The E-world energy&water fair in Essen is one of the leading international events in the energy industry, attended by experts from all over the world.
Exchange of knowledge and experience, valuable discussions about photovoltaic solutions and new business contacts – this is how we can summarise SNEC 2023 or the International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference in Shanghai in a nutshell. This prestigious event covers the key issues of the global PV industry.
The conference in China brought together leading scientists and experts from around the world. In an exhibition area of 260,000 m2, one of the zones was the Huawei FusionSolar Hall. There we were introduced to innovative solutions from Huawei, a proven technology partner of Projekt Solartechnik, whose inverters are at work on our PV farms.
Romania is one of the foreign markets where we are expanding our business. One of the best ways to expand our knowledge and make business contacts is to participate in industry events.
During the fourth edition of the Romanian Solar Summit, we analyzed the opportunities and potential of the market in Romania. We also exchanged experiences from across the PV industry supply chain.
The Romanian Solar Summit organized by GOVNET is the largest conference bringing together PV industry experts in the country.
The year 2024 will be a record year in terms of concluded PPAs in Germany – this is the main conclusion of the Aurora Renewables Summit conference in Berlin, which we attended. The event discussed pricing mechanisms and the role of PPAs in the development of renewable energy in the German market. The conference brought together stakeholders, industrial consumers and financial players of the international energy industry, who also discussed issues related to Europe’s energy security and the achievement of energy neutrality.
We are expanding our business in the German market – the knowledge gained and the exchange of experience and business contacts made at the event are extremely valuable to us.
Aurora Energy Research is one of the largest providers of energy analysis in Europe. It advises on long-term strategic energy decisions and organises events bringing together RES industry experts from across the region.
Changes in the renewable energy market, project development, PPAs, new technologies and financing of large-scale photovoltaic installations – these were discussed at the Solarplaza Summit Poland conference in Warsaw. The event also discussed opportunities for international developers, asset owners and financiers to cooperate with local partners. At Projekt Solartechnik, we are developing our activities in foreign markets, focusing, among other things, on the development of RES projects and the acquisition of land for the construction of photovoltaic farms.
Solarplaza organises conferences on the RES industry all over the world. This year’s Polish edition of the event was a great opportunity to network with renewable energy market experts and discuss new business opportunities.
Important steps in the international expansion of Projekt Solartechnik: new local entities have been opened. Projekt Solartechnik Romania S.R.L. based in Bucharest and Projekt Solartechnik France SAS based in Rouen are now supporting our international development. They both focus their activities on the acquisition of land for the construction of large-scale photovoltaic farms and the development of RES projects in the Romanian and French markets. As we grow, we plan to expand our offering to include EPC and O&M services for greenfield and brownfield projects. Delia Raucescu, Country Manager in Romania and Didier Fillatre, Country Manager in France coordinate the companies’ activities on site and take care of their development. We have also been operating successfully on the German market – our company office is located in Dresden.
During the XV European Economic Congress in Katowice, we listened to many interesting debates on energy transition, the RES sector, environmental protection, and ESG policy-related activities. In the panel “Towards a Green Economy,” Mirosław Bendzera, CEO of Grenevia, shared his knowledge and experience. In turn, Bartek Kras, CEO of Impact Clean Power Technology took part in the panel discussion “Polish hydrogen: strategy and practice”. The congress was a great opportunity to make new business contacts, exchange knowledge and insights into the future of the renewable energy market.
Prospects for the development of RES in Poland, the preparation of energy infrastructure for renewable energy sources, the financing of the energy transition, cPPAs and the impact of the ESG concept on Poland’s sustainable energy mix were just some of the topics discussed at this year’s spring edition of the EuroPOWER & RES POWER conference, in which we had the opportunity to participate.
For the first time, we took part in the event as part of the Grenevia Group – the link between investors and green transformation. We are happy to be creating a new force together. Grenevia was the winner of the ‘Leaders of the Energy World’ competition in the ESG Leader category, and its president, Mirosław Bendzera was a speaker at the debate ‘Secure and clean energy for Poland – a macro perspective’.
The EuroPOWER & RES POWER energy conference is one of the most important events of its kind in the country. Since its inception, it has aimed to discuss the most current challenges and problems concerning the energy sector in Poland and the CEE region.
A well-known French investment fund, Eiffel Investment Group, is joining the ranks of Projekt Solartechnik’s business partners. Project Solartechnik will use the funds raised from the bond issue to implement specific photovoltaic projects, the energy from which is contracted by PPAs (Power Purchase Agreement).
– We are very pleased to be able to support the Solartechnik Project with our bridge financing programme. The Northeast European market is a strategic region for accelerating the European energy transition, which Eiffel Investment Group is proud to support,” says Pierre-Antoine Machelon, head of the Infrastructure team, Eiffel Investment Group.
The transaction with Eiffel Investment Group will be completed in a single tranche. This financing will enable the accelerated commissioning of three more Project Solartechnik solar power plants in Poland.
– On a daily basis, we are committed to working for the energy transition. Flowing from our shared values, we are strongly convinced that the concluded agreement is the beginning of a long-term cooperation,” says Roman Pluszczew, vice-president of the management board for finance at Projekt Solartechnik.
This is the first time Project Solartechnik is implementing a bridging financing tool from a foreign partner. Previously, in 2022, the company concluded a project finance loan agreement with a consortium of banks ING Bank Śląski SA, Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA and BNP Paribas Bank Polska SA to finance and refinance the construction costs of 140 photovoltaic farms with a total capacity of approximately 134 MW.
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About Eiffel Investment Group
Eiffel Investment Group is an asset management company with more than €5 billion in assets under management (figures as of the end of 2022, including undrawn commitments). Eiffel Investment Group’s clients include both large institutional investors (insurers, investment funds, pension funds, banks, large family offices, public investors) and individuals, through indirect distribution. Eiffel Investment Group cultivates strong industrial expertise, particularly in the energy transition, but also in health, agri-food and digital. It finances companies and their assets through four main strategies: private debt, energy transformation infrastructure, private equity and listed equities and loans. Eiffel Investment Group’s mission is to invest for a sustainable world. Its investment strategies aim to generate not only strong financial performance, but also a positive environmental and social impact. The Eiffel Investment Group team has around 85 talented employees, mainly in Paris, but also in Amsterdam and New York.
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Under the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), we will supply Respect Energy from March 2023 until the end of 2028 with electricity produced by photovoltaic farms with a total capacity of 22 MW. The declared sales volume over the entire period contract is 130 GWh. Green energy for Respect Energy’s customers will come from our solar power plants located in Żabice and Gniewino.
– The Solartechnik project and Respect Energy are growing dynamically. We share values and a conviction that renewable energy is the future. This makes us all the more pleased to combine our potentials and establish cooperation based on a PPA agreement,” says Krzysztof Czajka, vice president of sales at Projekt Solartechnik.
Respect Energy is one of the largest independent players in the electricity market in Poland. It manages electricity from renewable energy sources only.
