Poland Gets Largest Solar Farm, Powering 200K Homes Yearly

Poland just took a giant leap toward a cleaner energy future with a deal that will create the country's largest solar power project and one of Europe's biggest renewable energy sites.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development invested €85 million in Virya Renewables Poland to build two massive solar parks in Sidłowo and Kikowo. The investment partners the bank with Belgium-based Virya Energy, a company specializing in green energy projects across their entire lifecycle.

The funding will help acquire, construct, and operate solar parks originally developed by local company Optima Wind. These aren't just proposals on paper—both projects already have full permits and grid connections, meaning construction can begin immediately.

Once operational, the two parks will generate 666 gigawatt-hours of clean electricity every single year. That's enough to power roughly 200,000 Polish homes annually while eliminating 477,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.

The project took six years of careful planning to reach this stage. Optima Wind transformed greenfield sites into fully permitted, grid-connected projects ready for construction, demonstrating the patience required for large-scale renewable development.

The Ripple Effect

This investment does more than just add solar panels to Poland's landscape. It strengthens the entire country's energy security at a critical time when Europe is working to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

The project will create jobs during construction and operation while proving that Poland remains an attractive destination for long-term renewable energy investment. The EBRD will also help Virya Renewables Poland develop stronger corporate governance and supply chain management systems, building organizational capacity that benefits the entire sector.

Poland's renewable energy infrastructure gets a major boost from an institution that has already invested more than €16.6 billion in the country's development. This latest partnership brings together international funding expertise with local development knowledge.

Virya Energy operates across Europe and Southeast Asia, managing everything from green power production to hydrogen project development. The company is owned by Colruyt Group and Korys, giving it the financial stability for long-term commitments.

Optima Wind brings 17 years of experience developing renewable projects in Poland's private market, making them ideal partners for navigating local regulations and conditions.

The solar parks represent a tangible step toward both Polish and European Union climate goals, turning policy commitments into actual clean electricity flowing through the grid.