PNE Sells 40 MW Behind-the-Meter PV Project in Płock, Poland, to ORLEN
PNE Group has sold a 40 MW ready-to-build photovoltaic project near Płock to ORLEN S.A. The behind-the-meter solar park will directly supply renewable electricity to ORLEN’s main refinery, supporting industrial decarbonisation in Poland.
Transaction date: · Source: pnegroup.com
Key facts
- Transaction date
- Technology
- Solar PV
- Capacity
- 40 MW
- Transaction price
- Not disclosed
- Buyer
- ORLEN S.A.
- Seller
- PNE
- Country
- Poland
- Region
- Masovian Voivodeship
- Location
- Płock, adjacent to ORLEN refinery
- Continent
- Europe
- Development status
- Ready-to-Build
- PPA
- Yes
Technology details
Ground-mounted photovoltaic power plant with an installed capacity of approximately 40 MW. The project has been developed to a Ready-to-Build-plus stage, including completed permitting, technical design and prepared EPC documentation. The solar park will be directly connected to ORLEN’s internal refinery power network using a behind-the-meter configuration.
Power purchase agreement (PPA)
Behind-the-meter power supply arrangement delivering solar electricity directly to ORLEN’s refinery in Płock.
Additional information
The transaction includes the sale of 100% of the shares in the project company RES Project 5. The PV plant will directly supply renewable electricity to ORLEN’s main refinery in Płock, supporting the decarbonisation of a major industrial cluster. ORLEN plans to select an EPC contractor in 2026, with commissioning expected in 2028. The behind-the-meter structure avoids use of the public grid, reducing regulatory complexity and risk.
Source
Original announcement: https://www.pnegroup.com/newsroom/einzelansicht/pne-verkauft-pv-projekt-an-polens-fuehrenden-energieversorger-orlen/