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Grant for an energy storage facility from PLGR: up to 95 per cent funding and 60,000 zł

Information as at 12 November 2026 · Applications have not yet opened

Do you own a house in northern Kashubia and are planning to install an energy storage system? PLGR has announced a call for applications, under which funding may cover up to 95 per cent of eligible costs. Applications may be submitted from 23 November to 7 December 2026.

The SOLLAB team has turned the programme’s guidelines into a practical guide: who is eligible, what expenses the grant covers, and how to choose equipment based on the scoring system. The budget is limited, so it’s worth preparing your documents now and checking the suitability of your installation.

Who is eligible to apply for a grant from the PLGR?

This recruitment drive is aimed at individuals carrying out a project for the purposes of their own household. The project must be located within the area covered by the PLGR Local Development Strategy, i.e. within the municipalities of Puck County.

Before preparing your application, check the basic requirements:

• The investment will benefit your household within the area covered by the call for applications.
• If you already have a photovoltaic system, you have the status of a prosumer as at the date of submitting your application, as confirmed by a contract or other document from the network operator.
• If you do not have a photovoltaic system, you must include its installation in your project and cover the cost from your own funds. Under this option, the criterion of holding prosumer status on the date of the application does not apply.
• The warehouse will work in conjunction with the renewable energy installation and increase the use of the energy generated for its own needs.
• The project is not complete until the application has been submitted; the start date for the work and the rules on the eligibility of expenditure must be checked before ordering the equipment.

What will you receive funding for, and what will you have to pay for yourself?

The scheme does not fund the purchase of photovoltaic panels. The support relates to energy storage and the essential components required for the storage facility to operate.

Eligible costs may include the purchase and installation of a storage system, the configuration of an energy management system (EMS), security measures, any necessary modernisation of the internal installation, and connection to the grid. The purchase of a hybrid inverter is also possible if it is required to work in conjunction with the storage facility. Any adaptation of the existing renewable energy installation must not result in an increase in its capacity within the scope of eligible expenditure.

In practice, you have two options:

• You already have a solar panel system: You select the storage unit and the necessary equipment for your existing installation.
• You don’t have a solar panel system yet: You are planning to build it, along with a warehouse. You should classify the costs of the photovoltaic system as ineligible and finance them yourself.

Each item in the tender must be assigned to the correct expenditure category. The mere fact that a piece of equipment is included in the tender does not mean that its cost will be covered by the grant.

How much will the energy storage subsidy be in 2026?

The support amounts to up to 95 per cent of eligible costs, with a minimum own contribution of 5 per cent of these costs. The maximum grant per project is 60,000 PLN. Funds may be paid out as an advance or a reimbursement, in accordance with the terms of the agreement.

You can choose a storage unit with a capacity greater than 25 kWh or one that costs more than the unit limit. However, any excess capacity or cost must be allocated to ineligible costs and cover the full cost yourself. That is why 5 per cent does not always represent your entire outlay.

What are the benefits of energy storage for prosumers?

Energy storage for photovoltaics It allows you to store some of the surplus energy generated during the day and use it in the evening or at night. This increases self-consumption – that is, the use of your own energy at home – and can reduce the amount of electricity purchased from the grid.

The benefits depend on energy consumption, the operating hours of the appliances, the size of the system and the billing method. That is why we begin the selection process by assessing the household’s needs and the specifications of the existing system. It is also worth ensuring that the capacity is tailored to both the consumption profile and the supply terms.

How do you earn points and choose your storage capacity?

The budget for the recruitment exercise is 1,483,635.55 PLN. The minimum mark is 10 points, with a maximum of 22. Meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee funding: what matters is the position on the ranking list and the available budget.

Project feasibility: storage capacity versus PV capacity

This criterion assesses the ratio storage capacity in kWh versus photovoltaic capacity in kWp. You can earn up to 3 points:

For example: installation 8 kWp and a 12 kWh storage system This gives a ratio of 1.50, which is 3 points for this criterion. It is also necessary to check the compatibility of the appliances, their power ratings and the home’s actual energy requirements. The ratio alone does not determine whether the entire design is correct.

Other selection criteria

• Requirements relating to the applicant: 5 points. This applies, amongst others, to people aged 60 and over, single parents, people with disabilities, parents of large families, and people living in the same household as a person with a disability.
• Higher personal contribution: up to 5 points. The criteria provide for two thresholds for increasing the contribution: more than 5 per cent above the minimum yields 2 points, and more than 10 per cent above the minimum yields 5 points. It is advisable to confirm the method of calculating these thresholds with PLGR before finalising the budget.
• Training or consultation at PLGR: 2 points. What counts is personal participation in a meeting, training session or one-to-one consultation relating to this project, as documented by PLGR.
• Income-based support: 2 points. This applies to the use, within the last 12 months, of, amongst other things, an energy voucher or housing benefit, as confirmed by the relevant documentation.
• Compliance with the local authority’s energy supply guidelines: 2 points. This requires justification and a reference to the local authority’s current document.
• Providing information about the project and PLGR support: 2 points. Promotional activities featuring the PLGR logo must be described and included under a separate budget heading, e.g. as an information board.
• The New European Bauhaus: 1 point. The assessment focuses on the combination of sustainable development, aesthetics and social inclusion.

In the event of a tie, additional rules from the regulations concerning the applicant’s eligibility, personal contribution and financial means apply. Only then does the date of submission of the application come into play.

A step-by-step guide to applying to the PLGR

1. Take advantage of the consultation and prepare your signature

   Arrange a consultation with PLGR to confirm the conditions of participation and how points are recorded. Prepare a qualified electronic signature: as stated in the notice, documents drawn up or completed by the applicant must bear such a signature.

2. Choose your devices and gather your documents

   Prepare your data on the photovoltaic system, energy consumption and your current inverter. SOLLAB will help you choose a storage solution and will draw up a quotation and technical data sheets for the proposed equipment. Please also check the documents relating to the property, your prosumer status and any other required attachments.

3. Complete the application form in WOD2021

   The application, together with its annexes, must be submitted exclusively electronically via the WOD2021 system. Set up your account and familiarise yourself with the form in advance, so that you have time to check that all the documents are in order.

4. Submit your application by the deadline

   Recruitment will begin 23 November 2026 at 9.00 am and will end 7 December 2026 at 11.59 pm. Once you have sent it, keep the confirmation of submission.

The assessment and selection of projects by PLGR should be completed within 60 days from the day following the close of the call for applications. The documentation is then verified by the Marshal’s Office. The regulations stipulate that the contract must be secured by a blank bill of exchange with a declaration of acceptance and that the sustainability of the project must be ensured by 5 years from the final payment for the benefit of the beneficiary.

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