Poland may develop its own wind turbine. 5 MW project seeks investors

State-owned companies are stepping up efforts to increase the participation of Polish firms in domestic investment projects. The National Center for Energy Analysis (NCAE) has now joined this push. The center is a science-and-industry hub established by three operators of critical infrastructure: Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE), Gaz-System, and PERN. NCAE is currently developing a Polish wind turbine project with a capacity of approximately 5 MW.

Technology for the Polish wind turbine already exists

The National Center for Energy Analysis (NCAE) is not developing technology from scratch but is instead building on solutions already available on the Polish market.

“As domestic entities already possess the necessary technologies, NCAE proposes integrating them into a single, joint project. Such a turbine would be based roughly three-quarters on domestic components. This would support the development of Polish companies and reduce risks associated with, for example, long supply chains, thereby improving security,” said Maciej Wapiński, spokesperson for PSE.

Work on the Polish wind turbine has already begun.

“Preliminary technical and design assumptions have already been developed. Discussions with potential investors are now under way,” Wapiński added.

The Polish turbines are ultimately intended for onshore wind farms.

“Implementation of the project would support the development of onshore wind energy. Under Polish climatic conditions, this is the cheapest renewable energy source in terms of operating profile. At the same time, it would provide a stimulus for technological development in the country and the creation of jobs,” the PSE spokesperson said.

Others are also trying

The idea of building a Polish wind turbine was promoted significantly earlier by Katowice-based Grenevia. As early as the beginning of 2024, company representatives described the initiative as a “strategic, and even civilizational, necessity.” The construction of a Polish turbine based on domestic human and technical resources was expected to ensure security of supply for key components used in wind power plants.

What has happened since then? In July 2025, Grenevia decided to purchase a license for the production of a complete wind turbine from the German company Enovation, a licensing partner of German turbine manufacturer Eno Energy. The agreement covers a license for the production and sale of 4 MW and 4.8 MW turbines. According to the company, this step significantly shortens the time needed to bring a new product to market. At the same time, it argued that this does not undermine the “Polish wind turbine” project.

“Our goal is to maximize the use of domestic resources, both in production and services. We already have some experience in this area. Our subsidiary Total Wind PL previously cooperated with Eno Energy in the installation and servicing of turbines. This provides us with a solid competence base,” said Paweł Majcherkiewicz, vice-president of Famur, which within the Grenevia group is responsible for the development of wind energy, a year ago.

Wind capacity continues to grow

Despite legal restrictions on the construction of onshore wind farms, the number of such installations in Poland continues to increase. Investors are primarily implementing projects based on permits obtained before the introduction of the so-called “10H rule.”

The rule, in force since 2016, prohibits the construction of wind turbines at a distance from residential buildings shorter than ten times the height of the turbine. According to estimates by the Instrat Foundation, this effectively excluded as much as 99.7% of Poland’s territory from wind energy development.

The 10H rule was only relaxed in 2023, when it became possible to site turbines at a minimum distance of 700 meters from homes, provided that a municipality agrees through local zoning procedures. The current government sought to ease the regulations further, but the changes were blocked after President Karol Nawrocki vetoed the wind energy bill.

As a result, the government decided to unlock wind potential through alternative measures. At the end of May 2026, it adopted a regulation introducing into Polish law the possibility of rapidly modernizing existing onshore wind farms. Operating plants will be allowed to increase capacity by up to 30% without the need for an environmental impact decision.

“This pathway will be available to owners of existing installations that comply with current spatial planning requirements. Wind turbine technology has changed significantly over the years. New turbines operate more efficiently, can generate more electricity from the same nominal capacity, and run more quietly,” said Paulina Hennig-Kloska, Minister of Climate and Environment.

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Opportunity for Polish industry

The onshore wind energy market in Poland could be worth PLN 214 billion (approx. EUR 49 billion) in the 2026–2040 period, according to a report prepared by the Wind Industry Hub foundation in cooperation with the Polish Wind Energy Association and CEE Energy Group.

Annual investment and operating expenditure could reach as much as PLN 17 billion (approx. EUR 3.9 billion), provided that Poland maintains a pace of new capacity additions at 1.5–2 GW per year. According to the report’s authors, as much of this capital as possible should remain within the domestic economy. They argue that Poland has the potential not only to expand installed wind capacity, but also to develop a manufacturing base and services capable of competing in international markets.

“Onshore wind energy is not only energy infrastructure. It is a sector that should serve as a foundation for building a modern industrial strategy and strengthening the Polish economy. We should try to transform more than PLN 100 billion (approx. EUR 23 billion) in annual fossil fuel import spending into investment in Polish engineering, domestic manufacturing, and the development of local companies. If this moment is used well, onshore wind energy could become one of the most important growth drivers for Poland,” said Dominika Taranko, vice president and managing director of Wind Industry Hub.

The industry also points out that in times of geopolitical tension, access to domestic suppliers is of key importance. To fully develop its potential, the sector requires administrative support, an active role of the state, and predictability in investment planning.

Key Takeaways

1. The National Center for Energy Analysis (Narodowe Centrum Analiz Energetycznych, NCAE) is working on a Polish-designed 5 MW wind turbine. NCAE is a science-and-industry hub established by operators of critical infrastructure. The initiative aims to integrate technologies developed by Polish entities and build a joint turbine design on that basis. Roughly three-quarters of the installation is expected to rely on domestic components. NCAE has already prepared preliminary technical and design assumptions and is now in discussions with potential investors.
2. The concept of building a Polish wind turbine was previously promoted by the Katowice-based company Grenevia. Last year, the company decided to acquire a license for wind turbine production from a German partner. According to Grenevia, the project still fits within the broader idea of a “Polish wind turbine.” The company aims to maximize the use of domestic resources in both production and services.
3. According to a report prepared by the Wind Industry Hub foundation, Poland’s onshore wind energy market could be worth PLN 214 billion (approx. EUR 49 billion) in the 2026–2040 period. Annual investment and operating expenditure could reach as much as PLN 17 billion (approx. EUR 3.9 billion), provided that Poland maintains a pace of new capacity additions at 1.5–2 GW per year. The report’s authors argue that as much of this funding as possible should remain within the domestic economy.