Sun-chasing solar power generation system in Krakow Poland

What is the current condition of the photovoltaics sector in Poland?

The following article explains the current condition of the photovoltaics sector both in Poland and worldwide. Recently, a rapid development of solar energy has been observed in Poland and is estimated that the country now has about 700,000 photovoltaics prosumers. In October 2021, the total photovoltaics power in Poland amounted to nearly 5.7 GW.

How much sun does Poland get a year?

The average annual sunshine hours in Poland range from 1,750 to 1,850 hours. 1 Warsaw, the capital city, receives an average of 1,595 sun hours per year. 2 Krakow, another major city, receives an average of 1,489 sun hours per year. 3 The average yearly energy yield from a 1 kWp solar PV system in Poland is around 1,000 kWh per year.

What is the potential of solar power in Poland?

For example, the Polish Energy Group—Poland’s largest energy company—intends to build systems with a capacity of up to 2.5 GW within a decade. The previously calculated potential of PV was 153.484 PJ (42.634 TWh) and would cover 26.04% of Poland’s electricity needs (Table 3).

How much energy does a solar PV system produce in Poland?

The average yearly energy yield from a 1 kWp solar PV system in Poland is around 1,000 kWh per year. The average kWh/kWp for different orientations (30-degree tilt) are: East: 972.57 kWh/kWp, South: 1214.39 kWh/kWp, West: 947.13 kWh/kWp. 4 The average cost of electricity in Poland, as of December 2023, is $0.23 per kilowatt-hour.

What are the weaknesses of solar energy in Poland?

On the other hand, weaknesses include the high costs of photovoltaics systems and the disparities in the amount of solar energy reaching the market during the year, whereas climate change and the coronavirus pandemic are threats. In 2020, PV became an invest-ment hit in the energy sector and an economic driver in Poland.

Is Poland a good place to install solar panels?

Poland’s solar conditions are “optimal,” as despite appearances, too much heat and sunshine can damage solar systems due to overheating (Klepacka et al. 2018). While the COVID-19 pandemic did not stop PV develop-ment in Poland, the industry’s concerns due to more than 70% of PV panels being manufactured in China proved justi-fied.