DRI (renewable energy developer and operator) has selected Entrix (technology and energy trading company) as the optimization and trading partner for its 133 MW battery energy storage system in Trzebinia, southern Poland, following a rigorous multi-stage tender process that included backtesting, live testing, and a review of resilience and cybersecurity.

Poland's Largest Capacity Market-Contracted BESS Gets an Optimization Partner

The Trzebinia project is described as currently the largest battery energy storage system in Poland with a Capacity Market obligation commencing in 2027. It is also among the first large-scale battery assets in the country to secure a 17-year Capacity Market contract.

The project represents DRI's first battery storage asset in Poland and must be fully operational before 2027 to meet its contractual obligations under the Capacity Market agreement.

Under the terms of the partnership, Entrix will provide what the company describes as full-stack optimization and trading services for the asset. This includes AI-based multi-market optimization across all relevant energy markets in Poland, with the stated aim of maximizing revenue through revenue stacking strategies while ensuring compliance with the project's long-term Capacity Market obligations.

What the Partnership Covers

Beyond trading and optimization, the agreement includes bespoke support in the certification process for ancillary services, along with the technical preparation required for market participation. Entrix and DRI will work together on system integration and operational readiness, with the goal of completing onboarding well ahead of the 2027 delivery period.

Murat Cinar, CEO of DRI, said the company conducted a rigorous process before selecting Entrix. "Given the strategic importance of our first battery storage project in Poland and its long-term Capacity Market obligations, we conducted a rigorous, multi-stage tender process," Cinar said.

"This included backtesting, live testing, and a robust review of resilience and cybersecurity. Entrix demonstrated strong multi-market optimisation capabilities, together with the reliability and end-to-end support we expect."

Aleksandra Radwanska, Country Lead Poland at Entrix, said the outcome of the tender reflects the company's technological approach. "For assets with long-term Capacity Market obligations, optimization must go hand in hand with reliability and compliance," Radwanska said. "Our solution ensures that the Trzebinia project can maximize revenues across all markets while securely fulfilling its contractual commitments."

Project Financing Already in Place

The Trzebinia BESS project has already secured financing. DRI recently closed approximately PLN 470 million in KUKE-backed financing from Erste Bank Polska, PKO Bank Polski, and UniCredit for the construction of the project. The transaction was described as one of the first and largest standalone battery energy storage project financings in Poland.

The combination of long-term contracted revenue through the Capacity Market and merchant multi-market strategies is being cited as a model for how large-scale battery storage can operate in the Polish market. The Trzebinia asset is described as setting an early benchmark for this kind of hybrid revenue approach.

Poland's Battery Storage Market Is Expanding Rapidly

The Entrix mandate arrives at a moment of significant growth in Poland's battery storage sector. In the latest Capacity Market auction, approximately 2.5 GW of new battery storage capacity was contracted, representing a roughly 44 percent increase year-on-year, according to information provided alongside the announcement.

Poland currently has nearly 9 GW of battery storage projects already permitted, and public support programs are targeting the deployment of approximately 5.4 GWh of energy storage capacity by 2028.

Entrix already manages 1.5 GW of battery storage assets in Poland. The addition of the Trzebinia project further extends the company's presence in what it describes as one of Europe's most dynamic battery storage markets.

Advanced optimization and strict operational standards are being highlighted as key differentiators for asset owners and investors as the market matures and multi-market participation becomes increasingly important to project economics.

Revenue Stacking in a Contracted Market

One of the central challenges the partnership is designed to address is balancing merchant market participation with the obligations tied to a 17-year Capacity Market contract.

The Capacity Market framework requires the asset to be available during defined delivery periods, which constrains how the battery can be deployed across other markets. Entrix's optimization platform is intended to navigate those constraints while still capturing revenue from ancillary services and other trading opportunities.

The certification process for ancillary services is identified as a specific area where Entrix will provide targeted support. Qualifying for these markets requires meeting technical criteria set by the grid operator, and the preparation work is expected to begin well in advance of the 2027 operational start date.

The Trzebinia project is located in southern Poland, in the Małopolska region. As a standalone battery storage facility, meaning it is not co-located with a generation asset, it represents an emerging category of infrastructure in the Polish electricity system, one that is increasingly central to integrating renewable energy and maintaining grid stability.

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