How to get funding to build energy storage facilities?

The growing demand for electricity storage is making investment in this industry increasingly viable. And it will be going fully online. In 2025, entrepreneurs and investors can apply for funding to build electricity storage facilities. What are the conditions of the programme and what should you look out for when applying? Here is the most important information!

When can applications be submitted?

The National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management has announced that the application process will begin on 4 April 2025 and will last until 30 May 2025. However, it is advisable not to delay and prepare your documentation earlier, as the order of applications may affect the allocation of funds.

What can you get funding for?

The programme includes financial support for three key areas:

Construction of electricity storage facilities (at least 2 MW capacity and 4 MWh capacity), including technical infrastructure and testing (mandatory element).
Construction of a connection to the network and associated infrastructure (optional element).
Configuration and adaptation of the warehouse, including management and remote monitoring systems (optional element).

What are the financial requirements?

If the investment is carried out under the ‘Project Finance’ model, the investor must provide at least 15 per cent of its own funds (excluding credits, bonds and loans). Documentary evidence of these funds must be provided prior to submission of the application

How are applications assessed?

The following criteria will be assessed:

Analysis of the investor’s financial position – the company must not be in poor financial health.
Projected financial sustainability – the investor must demonstrate the ability to ensure the sustainability of the project.
Financial assembly – sources of funding for both eligible costs and VAT and other expenses must be documented.
Project cost-effectiveness – scoring dependent on the level of input per MW, MWh and Mg CO2.
Readiness of the investment for implementation – additional points for having key administrative approvals and infrastructure.

What documents do I need to submit?

To successfully apply for funding, the applicant must submit a number of documents, including:

A decision on environmental conditions for the project or a decision that this decision is not necessary.
Decision authorising the development.
Conditions for connection of the warehouse to the electricity grid (issued until 30.05.2025)
Documents confirming the right to dispose of the real estate on which the investment project will be implemented and a map showing the location of the task.
Documents confirming the applicant’s legal status (e.g. articles of association, articles of association).
Timetable for obtaining the necessary decisions and permits.
Project implementation schedule.
Methodology for calculating the environmental effect.
Powers of attorney/authorisation to sign the grant agreement.
Agreement between the applicant and the entity incurring the eligible expenditure.
Feasibility Study and Financial Model.
Financial statements for the last three years.
Statistical reports and auditor’s reports.
Copies of documents confirming the balancing of the project’s funding sources.
Simplified technology diagram and list of documents proving compliance with the DNSH principle throughout the project life cycle.

How to increase the chances of obtaining funding?

To increase your chances, it is worthwhile:

Prepare complete technical and financial documentation. (the application must be duly signed)
Obtain the required administrative approvals (e.g. planning permission, environmental decisions).
Document full readiness for investment.
Apply as soon as possible, as the date of application is decisive in the event of equal scores.

The 2025 funding programme for the construction of energy storage facilities is an excellent opportunity for investors interested in modern energy technologies. Being properly prepared and meeting all criteria increases the chance of receiving financial support.

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