Low Carbon reaches financial close on 8 MW Przeworsk battery energy storage project in Poland
8 MW
Capacity
Low Carbon, through its majority-owned Polish entity LC Energia in partnership with Evercon and InCommodities, reached financial close on its first 8 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Poland, the Przeworsk project.
Counterparts (4)
Developer
Low Carbon
Low Carbon is a renewable energy company that builds, owns, and operates large-scale renewable energy projects. Their ambition is to have a world powered entirely by renewable energy, targeting net zero operations and a significant renewable energy pipeline.
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LC Energia
LC Energia is an Italian company specializing in the development, construction, and management of photovoltaic (solar PV) plants. They focus on renewable energy projects, primarily in Italy, with a significant pipeline of projects under development.
Partner
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Evercon
Evercon Group is a multi-disciplinary construction and infrastructure development company based in South Africa. They specialize in civil engineering, building construction, plant hire, and property development, delivering high-quality projects across various sectors primarily within South Africa.
InCommodities
InCommodities is a leading data-driven energy trading company specializing in algorithmic trading of power, gas, and environmental certificates across European markets. They leverage advanced analytics and technology to optimize energy assets, including renewables and battery storage, playing a crucial role in the energy transition.
Deal Analysis
Low Carbon, through its majority-owned Polish entity LC Energia, has reached financial close on the 8 MW Przeworsk battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Poland. This financing milestone, achieved in partnership with Evercon and InCommodities, represents Low Carbon's inaugural BESS project in the Polish market. The deal underscores Low Carbon's strategic ambition to build, own, and operate large-scale renewable energy projects, expanding its footprint into new geographies and technologies within the energy transition.
The financial close of the Przeworsk project is notable for several reasons. It signifies Low Carbon's direct entry into Poland's burgeoning energy storage market, establishing a crucial foothold for future growth. While the 8 MW capacity is a starting point, it highlights the increasing importance of BESS in supporting grid stability and integrating intermittent renewable energy sources. The collaborative partnership model involving LC Energia, Evercon, and InCommodities further demonstrates a strategic approach to market entry and project development in a dynamic sector. This project contributes to the broader trend of infrastructure development aimed at enhancing energy security and flexibility in European markets.
- Low Carbon's first BESS project in Poland.
- 8 MW capacity battery energy storage system.
- Financial close achieved for the Przeworsk project.
- Partnership involving LC Energia, Evercon, and InCommodities.
Timeline
Announced
Mar 4, 2026
Signed
Closed
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