ORLEN acquires 216 MW hybrid solar‑wind project in Greater Poland
- ORLEN acquired a 216 MW hybrid renewable project in Kazimierz Biskupi, Greater Poland.
- The complex combines 180 MW of solar PV and 36 MW of wind and is expected to generate ~315 GWh/year, enough for about 143,000 households.
- ONDE and Neo Energy Group sold the special‑purpose vehicles and will remain involved (ONDE as general contractor; Neo Energy Group managing construction); Energa Green Development will oversee construction for ORLEN.
- Construction starts in Q3 2026, first energisation is expected early 2028 and full commercial operations in Q2 2028; the wind scheme uses nine Vestas V136 turbines (4 MW each) and the site will use cable pooling to share grid connection.
Deal and project scope
ORLEN New Power completed the acquisition of a 216 MW hybrid renewable energy project in the municipality of Kazimierz Biskupi, Greater Poland. The complex comprises a 180 MW solar PV farm and a 36 MW wind farm and is expected to produce approximately 315 GWh of electricity annually, enough for nearly 143,000 households.
Partners and execution
The assets were acquired from Polish developers ONDE and Neo Energy Group, which retain involvement: ONDE will act as general contractor and Neo Energy Group will manage construction. Energa Green Development will oversee construction on behalf of the ORLEN Group.
Technical approach and synergies
The wind farm will use nine Vestas V136 turbines (4 MW each). The project will employ cable pooling so the solar and wind installations share grid connection infrastructure, improving utilisation of available capacity and reducing weather‑related variability.
Timeline and cluster strategy
Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026, with first energisation expected in early 2028 and full commercial operations in the second quarter of 2028. Located about 8 km from the Kleczew Solar & Wind facility, Kazimierz Biskupi will form, with Kleczew, one of Poland’s largest onshore renewable clusters at a combined 485 MW, enabling operational and maintenance synergies.
Source: ORLEN
