Priority programme My wind power plant
The National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management has announced the start of a new programme for prosumers. The aim of the programme is to develop prosumer energy in the area of micro wind power plants or to support the purchase and installation of a backyard wind power plant with electricity storage.
Programme details
The programme is aimed at owners and co-owners of single-family houses who generate electricity for their own needs. A prosumer can receive a subsidy of up to PLN 30 000 for a wind micro-installation and up to PLN 17 000 for an electricity storage facility. In total, it is possible to receive as much as PLN 47 000 in funding.
The first call for applications will last from 17 June 2024 to 16 June 2025. or until the allocation of funds is exhausted. Investments made from 30 June 2023 onwards will be refinanced.
The first call has a pool of PLN 50 million and the total budget of the programme for 2024-2029 is PLN 400 million.
The height of a small wind turbine structure may not exceed 30 metres according to the 2019 Council of Ministers Regulation, which specifies that installations of this height are not among the projects that may potentially have a significant impact on the environment.
The micro power plant for which the grant will be paid must be in operation for at least five years from the date of payment of the grant. During this period, the use of the building cannot be changed from residential to another use. The installation cannot be dismantled or moved to another site.
Types of projects
- Purchase and installation of a wind micro-installation for residential buildings to meet the Applicant's own energy needs - a wind turbine with an installed electrical power of not less than 1 kW and not more than 20 kW, together with the accessories necessary for the proper operation of the micro-installation.
- Purchase and installation of associated energy storage with a capacity of at least 2 kWh for a micro wind installation.
Form of grant
Subsidies for wind power plants in the form of grants of up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 30,000 per wind micro-installation with an installed electrical power of not less than 1 kW and not more than 20 kW - not more than PLN 5,000/1 kW.
In the case of energy storage facilities, subsidy in the form of a grant of up to 50% of eligible costs, but no more than PLN 17,000. For one energy store - a battery with a minimum capacity of 2 kWh, but no more than PLN 6,000/1 kWh.
Annexes required to submit an application
The application for funding will need to be accompanied by:
- Final acceptance protocol
- A statement by the applicant that they have the consent of the co-owner of the building/apartment - if applicable.
- Statement relating to the invoice purchaser - if applicable
- Generator data sheet
- Invoice documenting the purchase and installation of a micro wind power installation together with the necessary accessories.
- Confirmation of payment
- Power of attorney to submit a grant application - if applicable.
- Certificate of the Distribution Network Operator - if applicable.
Beneficiaries
- The beneficiary is an individual who is the owner or co-owner of a residential building/apartment in a residential building:
- generating electricity for own consumption, which has a concluded a comprehensive agreement or an energy sales contract regulating the injection of electricity generated in a micro-installation, located on residential buildings or on the land on which the residential building is located in the case of an on-grid micro-installation.
- Producing electricity for own consumption, in a micro-installation located on residential buildings or on the plot of land on which the residential building is located, in the case of an off-grid micro-installation.
- The applicant must be identified as the purchaser/receiver on the invoice - if there is a difference in the applicant and the purchaser/receiver, a statement to this effect must be included.
Deadline and form for submitting applications
The call for applications shall run continuously from 17.06.2024r. until 31.12.2028 or until the dedicated pool of funds is exhausted. The first call will run from 17.06.2024r. to 16.06.2025. Applications are only accepted electronically via the Grant Application Generator on the website: https://mojaelektrowniawiatrowa.gov.pl/ or https://www.gov.pl/web/nfosigw/.
Where is the best place to invest in wind energy?
The efficiency of wind energy production depends on the location of the turbines, and the exact location of the installation is key to its efficiency and profitability. The best conditions for the installation of wind turbines are found in the northern belt of Poland, where the wind is strongest and most constant. These regions are characterised by large open spaces and minimal obstacles inhibiting air flow. The coastal areas are particularly favourable, where stable offshore winds provide optimal conditions.
In addition to northern Poland, high wind potential is found in the Kujawsko-Pomorskie and Łódzkie provinces, where regular winds and favourable topographic conditions are conducive to efficient energy production. Exceptionally favourable conditions also prevail in northern Mazovia, central Lublin and the Sudeten Foreland. However, the profitability of investments in other parts of Poland depends mainly on the individual conditions of the plot.
When planning an investment in a domestic wind turbine, the following factors affecting the efficiency of the installation should be taken into account:
1. location of the plot - it should be open, without tall buildings, trees or other obstacles restricting wind flow. Hills and open spaces are particularly beneficial.
2. terrain - flat or slightly undulating areas are most suitable as they allow the wind to flow freely. Mountains, hills and other formations can affect the variability and strength of the wind, so their influence must be analysed individually.
3. height and compactness of development - tall buildings in the vicinity of the proposed installation or dense development may reduce the efficiency of the turbine.
4. surrounding woodland - trees and other tall vegetation can act as a barrier to wind. If woodland or groups of trees are present close to the plot, their effect on wind flow should be considered and felling considered if necessary.
An analysis of these factors and the local wind conditions are key to selecting a suitable site for a wind turbine. It is also worth consulting experts and carrying out a detailed analysis that provides data on average wind speed, wind direction and frequency.
For more information visit:
https://www.gov.pl/web/funduszmodernizacyjny/moja-elektrownia-wiatrowa-nabor-wnioskow
