Axpo and Energix win top prize for energy storage project in Poland

19.11.2025 - Axpo Polska and partner Energix Polska have won Polish Energy Storage Association (PSME) Project of the Year for their joint delivery of a large‑scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in Nowe Czarnowo, West Pomerania. The 24 MW/56 MWh project is one of the most complex and pioneering undertakings to date in Poland, setting new standards for future BESS installations.

The prestigious PSME Energy Storage Laurel was awarded in recognition of the Nowe Czarnowo project’s exemplary partnership, covering the full value chain from preparation and construction to commercialisation and risk management. The project was also praised as an important step towards a more flexible and modern power system in Poland which supports the integration of renewable energies.

Within the award-winning partnership, Axpo is responsible for commercial optimisation of the storage asset, its risk management strategy and integration with energy markets, while Energix oversaw preparation, construction and operational management of the installation. A clear division of roles, transparent settlement processes and the project’s technical‑operational maturity make it a benchmark for future investments of this kind in Poland.

Axpo Polska Managing Director Mateusz Marczewski emphasized: “Nowe Czarnowo demonstrates that even the most complex projects can be delivered successfully when we share a common vision and trust. Its pioneering nature sets new standards for future investments in Poland, showing the direction of development for the entire sector. We’re especially proud that our partnership with Energix is setting new standards, helping strengthen Poland’s energy security and paving the way for further innovative projects.”

Energix Polska Chief Energy Storage & Flexibility Officer Dariusz Perkowski said: “This distinction is the result of a truly collaborative partnership and consistent delivery of the project from beginning to end. Working closely with Axpo, we’ve created a project that strengthens Poland’s power system and sets benchmarks for sustainable development. It confirms that a partnership built on shared values can benefit the entire energy market. Nowe Czarnowo is just the beginning – our next projects will be even larger and even more innovative.”

The PSME Energy Storage Laurel is a prestigious distinction that honours companies, projects and individuals making a particular contribution to the development of the energy storage market in Poland. Awards are presented in five categories, reflecting the sector’s diversity and dynamism: Industry Leader, Project of the Year, Local Content Hero, Rising Star, and Lifetime Achievement.