ORLEN Wind 3, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, has finalized a preliminary agreement to acquire two solar PV farms and a wind farm in Poland, significantly enhancing its renewable energy portfolio. The transaction, valued at approximately €250 million (PLN 1.15 billion), includes two solar PV farms with a combined capacity of 280 MWp and a 26 MW wind farm.
The acquisition will increase the ORLEN Group’s renewable generation capacity by nearly 30%. The newly acquired assets, which collectively generate around 400 GWh of electricity annually, are among the most advanced in Poland and can power nearly 182,000 households.
Ireneusz Fąfara, CEO and President of the Management Board of ORLEN, commented on the deal, “This agreement will add over 300 MW to our renewable energy portfolio, nearly a third of our recent developments in renewables. It not only scales our efforts but also enhances the ORLEN Group’s value. We are committed to being a key player in Central and Eastern Europe’s energy transition.”
The agreement includes:
- Chotków Solar Farm in Zielona-Góra Province, with a capacity of 40 MWp, featuring over 61,000 solar panels. The site is designed to minimize environmental impact, allowing small animals to migrate freely.
- Przykona Solar Farm in Poznań Province, which has a current capacity of 200 MWp with an expansion project adding 40 MWp by year-end, making it Poland’s largest solar PV farm.
- Warta Wind Farm in Łódź Province, consisting of 13 turbines with a total capacity of 26 MW, benefiting from high wind intensity for optimal performance.
Duarte Bello, Head of Europe at EDP Renewables, noted, “This transaction highlights the quality of our assets and our commitment to delivering clean energy. We continue to see Poland as a key market for EDP.”
Looking ahead, the ORLEN Group aims to achieve 9 GW of installed renewable generation capacity by 2030. This includes ongoing developments in offshore wind energy, with key infrastructure for the Baltic Power project already under construction. By 2026, their joint venture with Northland Power is expected to add nearly 1.2 GW to Poland's power grid, enough to power over 1.5 million households.
Source: www.orlen.pl