Poland is set to become home to Europe’s largest solar energy complex following the announcement of a massive 722 MW project in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska has secured the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the Sidłowo-Kikowo-Dobrowo facility. This ambitious development, supported by significant international investment and state initiatives, marks a major milestone in Poland’s transition toward renewable energy. Once completed, the multi-site installation will surpass current operational records, significantly boosting the region’s solar capacity and contributing to a lower-carbon future.
The project, strategically located in northwestern Poland, consists of three major large-scale installations: the 290 MW Sidłowo plant, the 235 MW Kikowo facility, and the 197 MW Dobrowo site. GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska will manage the entire EPC process, including the development of high-voltage and medium-voltage substations, extensive cable routing, and the essential grid connection infrastructure. The complex will feed electricity into the national grid via the Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) through a specialized 400/110 kV intermediate substation.
This development arrives as competition for Europe’s largest solar installation intensifies. While a 605 MW plant was recently commissioned in Germany, and a 753 MW agrivoltaic project is currently under construction there, the 722 MW Polish complex represents a massive leap for the country’s domestic energy sector. Steffen Emmerich, Managing Director of GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska, emphasized that the project aims to set new industry benchmarks for scale and environmental impact.
Financial backing for the initiative has been bolstered by Virya Renewables Poland, which recently secured an €85 million equity investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This funding was instrumental in acquiring the project rights for the Sidłowo and Kikowo II sites from Optima Wind. The project aligns with Poland’s broader strategy to modernize its energy landscape, supported by a PLN 264 million state fund dedicated to developing renewable energy clusters and storage solutions across the nation.