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New rules for Poland’s grid

Poland’s amended Energy Act – sometimes known as the Grid Act – came into force on April 30, 2026, introducing significant changes for grid connections to generation and storage. Poland’s Ministry of Energy estimates that the new regulations could unlock the potential to connect around 150 GW of new renewables and storage capacity. New possibilities for cable pooling have been welcomed, but asset owners also face a greater financial commitment when connections are issued and implemented. Energy law expert Piotr Mrowiec outlines the new rules and provisions.
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Piotri Mrowiec
V-Ridium and its parent company Greenvolt Power developed the Oborniki PV plant in Wielkopolska, western Poland. Developers in the country now face new grid connection rules that include a changed fee structure and progress milestones. | Image: V-Ridium/Greenvolt Power

Poland’s amended Energy Act – sometimes known as the Grid Act – came into force on April 30, 2026, introducing significant changes for grid connections to generation and storage. Poland’s Ministry of Energy estimates that the new regulations could unlock the potential to connect around 150 GW of new renewables and storage capacity. New possibilities …

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