Are photovoltaic panels available in Poland?

Marta Walendzewicz, Board Member of Menlo Electric, explores the availability of photovoltaic panels, trends, and challenges in the Polish photovoltaic market and the importance of choosing the right inverter. As we move further into 2023, the photovoltaics market in Europe and Poland has seen a range of fluctuations in prices.

How big is the photovoltaic market in Poland?

The Polish photovoltaic market is one of the biggest in Europe. Out of 41.4 GW of total photovoltaic capacity installed in 2022 almost 5 GW was installed in Poland. This demonstrates the unwavering growth of investment in solar energy in Poland. Only Germany and Spain report a faster photovoltaic industry growth rate.

What will Poland's solar market look like in 2022?

Poland was Europe’s third-biggest solar market in 2022, with 4.9 GW installed. What can we expect this year? It will be different. Last year, around 80% of new PV installs came from the residential market segment. This year, there will be two factors limiting its growth.

What's happening in the PV market in Poland in 2023?

The PV market in Poland continues to evolve. The PV market in Europe and Poland has experienced significant fluctuations in prices in 2023. Marta Walendzewicz, Board Member of Menlo Electric, explores the availability of photovoltaic panels, trends, and challenges in the Polish photovoltaic market and the importance of choosing the right inverter.

Is there a demand for photovoltaic inverters in Poland?

As the photovoltaic market in Poland continues to evolve, the demand for inverters in the 20-150 kW range for commercial installations has largely been met with improved availability. However, as mentioned earlier, the market still experiences shortages of inverters above 200 kW, which can result in waiting times of over a year.

How much power do PV installations produce in Poland?

At the end of the first quarter of this year, the total power of PV installations exceeded 13 GW, with the share of prosumers being 74%, the share of small installations (50–1000 kW) 21%, and large PV farms 5%. The importance of energy from PV installations in energy production in Poland increased significantly.