Balancing the Grid: Poland’s Power Market in 2026 and Beyond

What has shaped Poland’s power market so far in 2026, and what changes should participants watch for next?

Hubert Put, Senior Energy Consultant and Poland Market Expert at Montel, reviews the year to date and looks ahead to key developments expected before the end of the year, including CfD auctions, the first offshore wind projects, planned power plants commissioning and decommissioning, and Poland’s accession to MARI.

Webinar overview

The session examines how Poland’s changing power system is affecting balancing, market liquidity and asset strategies. Hubert will discuss the TSO’s plans for restoring balance, the role of Allocation Constraints, and whether the intraday market and exchange obligation can meet market expectations.

The discussion will also test whether battery energy storage systems can help manage volatility, comparing current plans with what is being delivered in practice. To close, Hubert will look at tools and forecasts that can help asset owners navigate changing conditions, including NRV forecasts, the BESS Index and FlexInsight.

What we’ll cover

• 2026 so far and the outlook: CfD auctions, first offshore wind, planned power plant commissioning and decommissioning, and MARI accession

• Balancing the system: The TSO’s plans for restoring balance and the role of Allocation Constraints

• Market liquidity: Whether the intraday market can grow to meet expectations, and whether the return of the exchange obligation will succeed

• BESS and volatility: How current battery plans compare with deployment and market realities

• Managing asset exposure: Using NRV forecasts, the BESS Index and FlexInsight to navigate volatility