Lightsource bp to launch 290 MW solar farm in 2026 near Polkowice in Lower Silesia

Lightsource bp, following the successful launch of its recent 50 MW photovoltaic (PV) project, is set to develop a 290 MW solar farm near Polkowice in Lower Silesia, Poland, with operations expected to begin in 2026. The farm’s capacity is projected to increase to 380 MW by 2027, according to Michał Głowacki, the company’s national director.

“The project is currently in the ‘ready-to-build’ phase, and will be developed in stages,” Głowacki told reporters.

Additionally, Lightsource bp plans to integrate wind farms into its solar projects using a method known as cable pooling. However, the company acknowledges that the process will take longer due to the need for local community engagement and regulatory procedures. Głowacki noted that around 30% of their current projects, or about 400 MW, have the potential for wind energy integration.

Lightsource bp has a total project pipeline of 3.2 GW in Poland, with 1.2 GW already approved for solar and storage projects.

While the energy market saw a 15-20% year-on-year decline in profitability, Głowacki mentioned that the company completed its first large storage project this year in the UK, boasting 25 MW capacity and 50 MWh storage.

Lightsource bp, a global leader in solar energy, manages 9.5 GW of solar assets and operates in 19 regions. In late 2023, bp announced plans to acquire full ownership of Lightsource bp, solidifying its position in the renewable energy sector.

bp has been active in Poland since 1991, with 575 petrol stations as of 2023, making it the second-largest player in the Polish market.

Source: Lightsource bp and ISBnews