Milosz Motyka, Minister of Energy, Grzegorz Lot, CEO of TAURON Polska Energia, and Michal Orlowski, Vice President of the Management Board for Asset Management and Development, signed a Letter of Intent regarding cooperation to support the construction of a pumped-storage power plant in Roznów, thereby advancing the development of large-scale energy storage in Poland. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz attended the ceremony. The document expresses the will to jointly develop solutions supporting the development of this area and implement strategic investments that strengthen the country's energy security.
'Defense, however, is not just an army, good equipment, trained soldiers, or excellent services ready to defend every inch of the Republic of Poland, and the best alliances. Security also means access to energy. Security is distributed energy. It is renewable energy, independent of its source, independent of the supply chain from either the East or the West. Poland cannot be dependent on the supply of energy to its homes, businesses, or institutions. It is extremely important for us to build the Polish state's security strategy based on many, many vectors. This vector, focused on energy, is one of the most important. The experience of the war in Ukraine shows that the first strategic objective of an enemy attack is to attack critical infrastructure. And imagine how easy it is to attack a few large coal-fired power plants. But it is impossible to attack and destroy thousands, tens of thousands, or hundreds of thousands of domestic power plants,' says Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense.
'There can be no safe energy transformation without modern energy storage. Poland's energy security today requires not only new sources of energy generation but also the ability to store it effectively. Therefore, we consider the development of large-scale energy storage facilities to be one of the priorities in building a modern, flexible, and resilient power system,' says Milosz Motyka, Minister of Energy.
'We view the development of the Roznów II Pumped Storage Power Plant project as a strategic investment for TAURON, strengthening the operation and transformation of the entire national power system. This nearly PLN 7 billion project will not only increase energy balancing capabilities and integrate renewable sources, but will also provide a strong development stimulus for the Polish economy and the region. We assume that approximately 80% of the investment value will remain domestically, thanks to the involvement of Polish companies, contractors, and engineering resources (local content). This is precisely how we understand responsible transformation – by strengthening energy security, we simultaneously build national competencies and local content in strategic sectors of the economy. We also remember that all of this is being done for customers for whom energy prices are key, both in the context of home maintenance costs, running businesses, and building a competitive advantage,' says Grzegorz Lot, CEO of TAURON Polska Energia.
The development of energy storage facilities, including pumped-storage power plants, is one of the priorities of the national energy policy and a prerequisite for a successful energy transformation. Pumped-storage power plants constitute the largest and most proven technology for large-scale energy storage, remaining a key element of modern power systems. They enable the efficient use of surplus energy, including that derived from renewable energy sources, increase the flexibility of the National Power System, and support the security and continuity of electricity supply.
TAURON Project - Roznów II Pumped-Storage Power Plant
The planned investment – the Roznów II Pumped Storage Power Plant – aligns with this trend. It is one of the most important large-scale energy storage projects currently underway in Poland. The planned installation capacity will be 767 MW , with storage capacity of approximately 3.1 GWh. The project leverages the existing infrastructure of Lake Roznów and the region's natural conditions, which is one of its greatest strengths.
A key advantage of the project will also be the strengthening of the region's flood protection by being able to absorb up to 10% of the Dunajec flood wave flow into Lake Roznowskie.
The investment will significantly increase the balancing capacity of the National Power System, support the integration of renewable energy sources, and enhance the security of energy supplies. According to the assumptions, approximately 80% of the investment value may remain in the domestic economy thanks to the involvement of Polish companies, engineering teams, and contractors.
The project is currently in the preparatory phase. A conceptual design has been developed, key environmental and hydrological analyses have been completed, and connection conditions to the National Power System have been obtained. Geological analyses are also currently being prepared. TAURON has secured most of the land required for the project and has initiated the environmental permit process. The planned implementation period covers 2028–2033.
The Letter of Intent outlines the direction of cooperation between public administration and the energy sector to build a modern power system that addresses the challenges of energy transformation and strengthens Poland's energy security. The collaboration will focus on developing regulatory, organizational, and systemic solutions supporting the development of large-scale energy storage and the implementation of strategic investments in this area.
Source: TAURON
