Wedoany.com Report-Oct. 2, DRI, the EU renewables arm of Ukraine’s DTEK Group, has selected Fluence to deliver its 133 MW Trzebinia battery storage project in southern Poland. Scheduled for completion in 2027, the 622 MWh facility will be the largest battery storage project in Poland’s capacity market, providing rapid-response reserve services to enhance grid stability.

Fluence will supply its Smartstack platform, featuring a modular design and advanced cybersecurity protections. All components for the project will be sourced from allied countries, supporting secure and reliable operations.

The Trzebinia project follows DTEK’s recent commissioning of 200 MW of battery capacity in Ukraine, also utilizing Fluence technology. These initiatives are part of efforts to bolster energy resilience after attacks on energy infrastructure.

“This project will contribute to Poland’s energy transition and enhance the grid’s ability to integrate renewable energy sources, while strengthening energy independence for Poland and the EU,” said Murat Cinar, CEO of DRI.

Julian Jansen, Fluence managing director for growing markets, added: “Poland has the potential to be one of the five largest European markets by 2030. We look forward to increasing our investment into our Polish operations and our local team.”

Poland’s installed energy storage capacity is projected to grow from 25 MWh at the end of 2024 to more than 20 GWh by 2030, according to S&P Global. The Trzebinia facility will play a key role in this expansion, offering fast-response services to balance intermittent renewable generation and support grid reliability.

The project demonstrates the strategic role of battery storage in modern energy systems, enabling efficient integration of solar and wind power, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and providing flexible capacity to meet peak demand.

With its modular Smartstack platform, the Trzebinia battery can be expanded or upgraded in the future to accommodate increasing grid requirements, while maintaining high standards of safety and cybersecurity.

DRI and Fluence’s collaboration also reflects a growing trend in Europe to strengthen energy infrastructure through large-scale storage, enhancing both local grid security and broader regional energy resilience.

In summary, the Trzebinia 133 MW/622 MWh battery project represents a major step in Poland’s energy transition, supporting renewable integration, grid stability, and regional energy security. The project highlights how strategic investments in battery technology can accelerate the shift to clean energy while providing rapid-response solutions for a reliable electricity system.