EVENTS

For the second time, the Polish Energy Storage Association is partnering with the Polish-German Chamber of Industry and Commerce in organizing a study visit to North Rhine-Westphalia.

Last year’s two-day visit gave representatives of member companies the opportunity to visit key institutions shaping the battery sector (including the Fraunhofer Institute), explore the economic potential of the region and establish contacts with prospective business partners. It was an intensive and highly inspiring experience.

On 19 February 2026, we are pleased to invite you to Essen for the 4th edition of the Polish-German Entrepreneurs’ Talks in North Rhine-Westphalia.

This event is an excellent opportunity to:

• identify business opportunities in one of Europe’s strongest economic regions,
• establish first business and technology partnerships,
• exchange experience between Polish and German companies.

Key topics of this year’s edition:

• energy security,
• defence and security.

Agenda:

11:15–12:45 Briefing for Polish companies on cooperation opportunities with the German market, North Rhine-Westphalia as a place to do business, legal and tax aspects, and financing business activities in Germany.

12:30–13:00 Participant registration

13:00 – 13:15 Opening / Welcome (AHK Poland, IHK zu Essen Kerstin Groß, SIHK zu Hagen Dr. Ralf Geruschkat)

13:15 – 13:35 Presentation: Poland as a Growth Market – Updated Potential

13:35 – 14:20 Panel Discussion: Energy Cooperation Between Poland and Germany – Leveraging Business Potential, Supporting Technological Collaboration, Achieving Energy Security
Moderator: Marc Meckle, IHK zu Essen
Speakers:

• Andreas Klesse – Management Board member, CTO – E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions

• Silvio Konrad – COO – TÜV NORD-Business Unit Energy & Resources / CEO – TÜV NORD EnSys

• Barbara Adamska – President of the Management Board, Polish Energy Storage Association

• Ireneusz Sawicki – President of the Management Board, Tauron Zielona Energia Sp. z o.o.

Panel Description:
The focus will be on concrete business opportunities in network and industrial projects, as well as models of successful technological cooperation in Poland. Best practice examples, (intercultural) market barriers and potentials, as well as areas of technological opportunity will be discussed—whether in traditional energy, renewables, or the future-oriented topic of hydrogen. The panel will conclude by addressing whether and how Polish‑German business partnerships strengthen supply security and resilience, thereby contributing to Europe’s energy independence.

14:20 – 15:00 Lunch & Networking

15:00 – 15:15 Fireside Talk: Arndt G. Kirchhoff – Chairman of the Supervisory Board, KIRCHHOFF Automotive SE; Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland; former member of the AHK Poland Board
Moderator: Dr. Lars Gutheil, AHK Poland

15:15 – 16:00 Panel Discussion: Security and Defense as an Economic Factor – Polish‑German Cooperation and Opportunities for Medium‑Sized Companies and Suppliers
Moderator: Julian Pflichtenhöfer, SIHK zu Hagen
Speakers:
• Arndt G. Kirchhoff – KIRCHHOFF Automotive SE
• Robert Czajkowski – WB Group

Panel Description:
Cooperation between Germany and Poland in the field of security and defense policy is becoming an increasingly important economic factor. Investments in security, defense, infrastructure, and resilience create new markets, innovation impulses, and cooperation opportunities—especially for medium-sized companies in both countries. The discussion will focus on how Polish‑German cooperation in security and defense can be shaped from an economic perspective, and what role medium-sized enterprises play in this process. Topics will include cross-border value chains, industrial partnerships, dual-use technologies, and opportunities for suppliers, service providers, and technology‑oriented businesses. Regulatory frameworks, support instruments at national and EU level, as well as existing market and cooperation barriers will also be addressed.

The aim of the discussion is to highlight concrete perspectives for small and medium-sized enterprises, strengthen dialogue between business, politics, and security-related stakeholders, and provide an impulse for sustainable economic cooperation between Germany and Poland in the field of security and defense. Security is understood not only as a state responsibility but also as a driving force for innovation, competitiveness, and economic stability in Europe.

All those interested in participating are welcome to contact:

Magdalena Statucka
e-mail: magdalena.statucka@psme.org.pl
mobile: +48 516 792 529

We also invite you to take part on 20 February 2026 in a study visit to companies and institutions from the energy sector located in the region.

Visit Programme for 20 February 2026:

07:00 – 07:45 Breakfast (individually)
08:00 Departure by bus from the MOXY ESSEN CITY hotel, Gildehofstrasse 10, Essen
09:00 – 15:00 2–3 company visits, including:
• E.ON / E.ON Infrastructure Solutions in Essen – tbc
• Verallia Deutschland AG in Essen
• Everllence SE in Oberhausen
(lunch in the meantime)

15:00 Transfer towards the airports in Düsseldorf and Dortmund (in two buses)
17:05 Flight from Dortmund to Katowice
17:45 Flight from Düsseldorf to Warsaw

The organisers reserve the right to make minor changes to the event programme.

Cost of participation in the visit on 20 February 2026: €500 net per person

The price includes:
• participation in the Polish-German Business Talks and in the company visits on the second day
• interpretation services
• transfers between the visited sites and transfers by two vehicles separately to the airports in Düsseldorf (for the 17:45 flight to Warsaw) and Dortmund (for the 17:05 flight to Katowice)
• meals – dinner on the first day and lunch on the second day

The price does not include:
• the cost of flights and accommodation
• transport from the airport to Essen on 19 February 2026

Partners:

Polish Energy Storage Asociation as a Partner, is very happy to invite you to join Solarplaza Summit Poland 2026 PV&Storage

On 12th May this event returns to Warsaw with 6th edition, bringing together a curated group of 180+ senior stakeholders for an exclusive gathering focused on the future of solar PV and energy storage in Poland. 

With PV capacity projected to reach 38 GW by 2028 and several gigawatts of energy storage in the pipeline, Poland is entering a new and decisive phase in its energy transformation. 

This summit offers a unique opportunity to gain strategic insights and connect with high-level decision-makers who are actively shaping the market. Through a carefully structured program, participants will explore: 

• Bankable BESS offtake structures and return metrics; 
• Strategies to mitigate curtailment and navigate negative pricing; 
• Development, financing, and acquisition of utility-scale assets; 
• Long-term asset optimisation and value creation. 

This is not a mass-market event — it’s a focused platform designed to foster meaningful conversations, share real-world project strategies, and cultivate lasting partnerships. Attendees can expect an intimate setting tailored for quality networking with leading Polish and international investors, developers, and IPPs driving forward the country’s clean energy goals.

Event Venue: InterContinental Warsaw  Emilii Plater 49, 00-125 Warszawa, Poland

You can find more details on the event website.
For PSME member companies, we offer a special code granting a 10% discount on ticket purchases.
If you are interested, please contact us at: konferencje@psme.org.pl 

We kindly invite you to the online training “Building Law and Fire Safety of Energy Storage Facilities – 2026 Requirements.”

Date: 6 February 2026, 12:00–15:00

Format: online via Teams

Registration required

Language: Polish

Cost:

For representatives of PSME member companies – participation is free of charge, with a limit of attendees:

Basic membership – 1 person (each additional person: 50% of the fee applicable to external companies)

Premium membership – 2 persons (each additional person: 50% of the fee applicable to external companies)

Gold and Platinum membership – unlimited number of participants

Regular price: 275 euro net per person

Contact person: Ewa Kłos-Jankowska (e-mail: ewa.jankowska@psme.org.pl; mobile: +48 789 079 390)

Agenda

12:00–12:05 Welcome speech

12:05–13:00 How the 2026 amendments to the Building Law will affect energy storage investments in practice

Speaker: Magdalena Szczecińska, M.Sc. Eng., Architect

Topics:

· Technical conditions – basic principles for locating energy storage facilities

· Impact area of energy storage facilities

13:00–13:15 Q&A

13:15–14:45 Fire safety of electrical energy storage systems in the context of amendments to the Building Law

Speaker: Kamil Wleciał, M.Sc. Eng.

Topics:

· Amendments to the Building Law regarding electrical energy storage systems relevant from the perspective of fire protection

· Formal requirements for fire safety approval of PZT, PAB, and technical documentation for energy storage facilities, as well as notification to the State Fire Service of the completion of construction or installation

· Fire protection regulations and technical knowledge principles applicable to the construction and installation of electrical energy storage facilities

14:45–15:00 Q&A

Join us!

The Polish Energy Storage Association (PSME), in cooperation with Osborne Clarke law firm, invites you to a seminar of the PSME Working Group on Financing and Support Programs: “Financing BESS in Poland 2026: Market Overview and Outlook, Public Support, Bankability.” 

The meeting will take place on-site on 5 February 2026, from 10:00 to 13:30, at the Osborne Clarke office, ul. Senatorska 18a, 1st floor. 

The starting point for the discussion and for our guests’ presentations will be the current market situation, in particular the completion of the NFOŚ call for applications for energy storage project funding totalling PLN 4.15 billion, and the recent main capacity market auction in its current form, with a low derating factor (KWD) of 13.39%, which raises questions about the durability and scale of available support mechanisms for energy storage projects. 

During the seminar, the following topics will be discussed, among others: 

• possibilities for building long-term, predictable revenue streams for energy storage projects; 

• opportunities for financing energy storage projects from EU funds (current and future financial perspective); 

• key market challenges and expectations regarding financing structures and risk allocation in energy storage projects. 

The seminar will be attended by representatives of financial institutions, investors, and owners of energy storage projects, as well as energy traders, enabling a direct exchange of perspectives between the financial sector, the energy trading market, and key market participants. 

The detailed seminar agenda will soon be available on the event website. 

The seminar will be conducted in polish.  

Due to a limited number of places, registration is required at: szkolenia@psme.org.pl  

Registration itself does not guarantee participation. A separate confirmation email will be sent to selected participants. 

📢 Dear PSME Members,

We are pleased to invite you to the second meeting of the
Working Group on Technical Requirements, Modeling, and Testing of Energy Storage Systems.

📌 Meeting Agenda:
✔️ Presentation of the work schedule
✔️ Task allocation among Group members

👤 Coordinator: PhD Łukasz Topolski

🗓 Date: January 20, 2026 (Tueasday)
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💻 Format: Online (Microsoft Teams) – registration required
🗣 Language: Polish

✅ We invite all interested parties to register and join the activities of the Working Group.
For any additional questions, please feel free to contact us:

📇 Magdalena Statucka
Collaboration Manager
📧 Email: magdalena.statucka@psme.org.pl
📱 Mobile: +48 516 792 529

See you Soon!

Dear PSME Members

We are pleased to invite you to the second meeting of the PESA Working Group on Grid Forming and Inertia

📌 Meeting Agenda:
✔️ Presentation of the work schedule
✔️ Task allocation among Group members

👤 Coordinator: PhD Piotr Szczeciński

🗓 Date: January 15, 2026 (Thursday)
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
💻 Format: Online (Microsoft Teams) – registration required
🗣 Language: Polish

✅ We invite all interested parties to register and join the activities of the Working Group.
For any additional questions, please feel free to contact us:

📇 Magdalena Statucka
Collaboration Manager
📧 Email: magdalena.statucka@psme.org.pl
📱 Mobile: +48 516 792 529

See you Soon!

We warmly invite you to visit us at the upcoming Solar Energy Expo!

If you want to book a slot for a meeting with our our team, please contact Marzena Zajkowska (e-mail: marzena.zajkowska@psme.org.pl; mobile: +48 572 420 435)

Join us and take part in the 5th edition of Large Scale Solar CEE, which will take place at the Presidential Hotel on November 25–26 this year.

As an event partner, we warmly invite you to participate in discussions led by distinguished experts from Central and Eastern Europe.

The event will be opened by a keynote speech from Barbara Adamska, President of our Association. On-site, the PSME team will be available to talk about how our member services can help your company gain a stronger position in the energy storage market.

We invite you to explore the full event agenda: https://lsscee.solarenergyevents.com/

When registering for the event, use the code PESA20 to receive a 20% discount on your ticket.

We cordially invite all PSME Members to join the Meeting, during which we will discuss the details of various initiatives carried out by our Association in the coming year.
We warmly encourage you to participate.

 Date: 24 November 2025 r., 1.00 p.m.
 Place: on-line (Platforma Microsoft Teams) – Registration required

Language: the meeting will be held in Polish. If you need English version, please contact us directly and we will organise individual meeting.