Grants

Photovoltaic subsidy programs
Program name	For whom	Support	Scope	Application deadline
My Current 5.0	individuals, prosumers with a 2 kW to 10 kW net-billing micro-installation who have not yet benefited from subsidies	Subsidy of up to 50% of the investment cost, not more than: – pLN 6,000 – for PV micro-installations – pLN 7,000 – for PV micro-installation with additional elements – pLN 5, 000 – for heat storage – pLN 16,000 – for energy storage – pLN 3,000 – for the HEMS/EMS energy management system – pLN 4,400 – PLN 28,500 – for heat pumps (depending on the type) – pLN 3, 500 – for the purchase and installation of solar hot water collectors. The total maximum amount of subsidy is PLN 58,000.00 for one Point of Energy Consumption (PPE)	– purchase and installation of PV 2-10 kW – purchase and installation of heat storage with a capacity of at least 20 dm3 – purchase and installation of energy storage with a capacity of at least 2 kWh – purchase and installation of heat pumps – purchase and installation of solar collectors	From April 22 to December 22, 2023 or until funds are exhausted
Clean Air	Private individuals	Subsidy dependent on applicant’s income. Subsidy from 40% to even 100% of investment costs, amounts from PLN 6,000 to PLN 15,000.	– purchase and installation of PV systems 2-10 kW	Call until the end of 2029.
Stop smog	Private individuals (residents of municipalities covered by the anti-smog resolution)	Subsidy of up to 70% of investment costs. The average cost of the project in one building/location may not exceed PLN 53,000.	– installation, connection and commissioning of PV micro-installation	Call until funds are exhausted
Agroenergy	Farmers	Subsidy: – up to 20% of the investment cost for a PV installation of 10-30 kW, not more than PLN 15,000 – up to 13% of the investment cost for a PV installation of 30-50 kW, not more than PLN 25,000 – pLN 10,000 in addition, when the PV installation will be accompanied by the installation of a heat pump	– purchase and installation of PV up to 50 kW	Call until 30.09.2025 or until funds are exhausted
Green energy on a farm	Farmers engaged in commercial farming activities	Percentage grant from 30% to 60% of investment costs, not to exceed PLN 150,000.	– purchase and installation of systems up to 50 kW	Call until 15/03/2023.
Energy Plus	Entrepreneurs	Support in the form of a loan from PLN 0.5 million to PLN 500 million. Support in the form of grants for projects using ORC technology up to 50% of the investment cost.	– construction, expansion and connection of PV installations	Call until the end of 2027
Prosument Lokatorski	housing communities and cooperatives and TBSs	Subsidy of up to 50% of investment costs	– purchase, installation, construction of a new RES installation or modernization of an existing installation, resulting in an increase in the installed capacity of the installation by at least 25%. – supporting installations: energy storage, heat pumps, etc.	Recruitment from February 1, 2023. more information…

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MY PROGRESS 5.0

About the program:

The goal of the My Current program is to provide financial support for projects involving the purchase and installation of:

photovoltaic micro-installations with installed electrical power from 2 kW to 10 kW, intended for use in existing residential buildings…;
electric energy storage facilities with a capacity of at least 2 kWh. The price per 1kWh may not exceed PLN 6,000;
heat storage facilities. The minimum capacity of heat storage is 20 dm3 (20 liters);
hEMS/EMS energy management systems;
heat pumps;
solar hot water collectors.

Deadline:

April 22 to December 22, 2023 or until funds are exhausted.

For whom

The My Current program is aimed at:

Applicants who account for the electricity they produce under the net-billing system, and for net-metering Applicants who have not taken advantage of the subsidy for the photovoltaic micro-installation, provided that they switch to the net-billing system. The subsidy in the form of a grant is up to 50% of eligible costs (all expenses incurred for the purchase and installation of subsidized elements):

Applicants who account for the electricity produced through net-metering and have not benefited from subsidies for photovoltaic micro-installations from, among others, the My Current program (in previous editions), provided that they switch to a net-billing system. The subsidy in the form of grants is:

Applicants billing for electricity produced under the net-metering discount system, who have benefited from subsidies for photovoltaic micro-installation from the My Current program, among others, provided that:

(a) the photovoltaic micro-installation for which the subsidy has already been received has been connected and paid for within the cost eligibility period, i.e. from 01/02/2020;

b) the billing system for the electricity produced has been changed to the so-called net-billing system – effective from 01.04.2022, in accordance with the Law of October 29, 2021 amending the Law on Renewable Energy Sources;

Funding amount:

for PV micro-installations – the subsidy will be up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 6 thousand;
for PV micro-installations with additional equipment:

– for PV micro-installation up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 7 thousand (group 1 and 2 Applicants) or than PLN 3 thousand (group 3 Applicants)

– for energy storage up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 16 thousand;

– for heat storage up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 5 thousand;

– for an EMS/HEMS system up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 3 thousand;

– for ground source heat pumps – ground-to-water, water-to-water heat pumps with improved energy efficiency class up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 28.5 thousand;

– for air/water heat pumps with improved energy efficiency class up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 19.4 thousand;

– for air/water heat pumps up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 12.6 thousand;

– for air-to-air heat pumps up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 4.4 thousand;

– for solar hot-water collectors up to 50% of eligible costs, not more than PLN 3.5 thousand;

In the case of the installation of a heat pump, the beneficiary declares that after the payment of the My Current Program subsidy, the subsidized residential building:

(a) no solid fuel heat source will be installed and used, with the exception of ecodesign-compliant wood biomass boilers with reduced
particulate emissions of 20 mg/m3 and ecodesign-compliant fireplaces used for recreational purposes.

(b) all equipment installed and in use for heating or hot water preparation purposes (including fireplaces used for recreational purposes)
will meet the target requirements of local acts in force in the area of the location of the subsidized residential building, including anti-smog resolutions, also when these acts provide for more stringent restrictions on the purchase and installation of the heat source.

The total maximum amount of the subsidy is PLN 58,000.00 for one Point of Energy Consumption (PPE)

Form of subsidy:

Funding is in the form of grants. The waiting time to receive the grant is about 90 days.

Links:

mojprad.gov.pl

CLEAN AIR

About the program:

The government’s Clean Air Program provides subsidies for photovoltaic installations. The program is designed for private individuals and aims to reduce emissions produced by domestic coal- or wood-fired stoves.

Deadline:

The program started in September 2018 and will run until the end of 2029.

For whom

Subsidies can be received by individuals who are the owner or co-owner of a single-family residential building or a separate dwelling in a single-family building with a separate land and mortgage book, when:

the Applicant’s annual income does not exceed the amount of PLN 135,000 – under Part 1) of the Program (basic level of funding);
the average monthly income per household member indicated in the certificate issued by the mayor, mayor or village head does not exceed the amount of PLN 1894 in a multi-person household, PLN 2651 in a single-person household – under Part 2) of the Program (increased level of subsidization);

If one is engaged in business activity, the annual income earned from it in a given calendar year does not exceed 40 times the minimum wage established by the Council of Ministers’ decree in effect in December of the year preceding the year of application for subsidy.

the average monthly income per household member as indicated in the certificate issued by the mayor, mayor or village head does not exceed the amount of PLN 1090 in a multi-person household, PLN 1526 in a single-person household

or has an established entitlement to receive: permanent allowance, periodic allowance, family allowance or special care allowance in a certificate issued, at the request of the Beneficiary, by the president, mayor or village head, indicating the period and type of allowance for which it has been granted – under Part 3) of the Program (highest level of subsidy).

If someone is self-employed and has provided a certificate on the average monthly income per member of her household, her annual income from this (non-agricultural) activity in a given calendar year will not exceed 20 times the minimum wage established by the Council of Ministers’ regulation in effect in December of the year preceding the year in which the application for subsidy is submitted.

Form of subsidy:

The program stipulates that the subsidy can be paid in full upon completion of the entire project or in installments upon completion of individual stages. According to the plan, disbursements should be made within 3 months of application.

Links:

https://wfosigw.pl/czyste-powietrze/ogloszenie-o-naborze/

https://rankomat.pl/nieruchomosci/dofinansowanie-fotowoltaika

STOP SMOG

About the program:

“Stop Smog” is a project aimed at providing financial support for investments to thermo-modernize homes to help improve the country’s air quality in the long term. The program is particularly important for cities in Poland, where pollution levels are highest.

Deadline:

The program started in October 2018 and will continue until funds are exhausted.

For whom

The Stop Smog program focuses on helping less affluent property owners affected by energy poverty. The term refers to a situation where the cost of heating a home accounts for a large share of a household’s budget.

The “Stop Smog” program offers subsidies to beneficiaries who want to carry out work to optimize thermal energy consumption and thus save on heating costs. However, as with any funded project, the program has certain requirements for potential beneficiaries, such as:

in the 3 months prior to joining the program, the income per person in a single-person household must not exceed 175% of the amount of the lowest pension, and in the case of a multi-person household – 125% of this amount;
the total value of the beneficiary’s property, including the property to be thermomodernized, must not exceed PLN 424,000;
some municipalities require an own contribution (usually about 10% of the investment value), which must be made by the program beneficiary;
if the program rules are violated, the participant must voluntarily return the subsidy and make an appropriate statement;
the beneficiary of the Stop Smog program must reside in the property that will be subjected to the subsidized projects and make it available for inspection by officials for a period of 5 years after receiving financial support.

Municipalities covered by the program:

Mazowieckie Province: Warsaw, Brzesko, Dąbrówka, Lesznowola, Opinogóra Górna, Raszyn

Silesian province: Upper Silesian-Zagłębiowska Metropolis, Pszczyna, Rybnik, Sosnowiec

Małopolskie Voivodeship: Kraków, Czarny Dunajec, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Limanowa, Niepołomice, Skawina, Spytkowice, Sucha Beskidzka, Tuchów

Subcarpathian voivodeship: Rzeszów

Pomeranian province: Gdansk

Form of funding:

Each local government establishes its own rules under which applicants receiving benefits can join the program. In particular, what is important is the amount of the required contribution. Some local government units (usually those in the least affluent municipalities) waive their own collection altogether, or offer the option of paying in installments or working in exchange for this amount.

Links:

https://czystepowietrze.gov.pl/stop-smog/

https://czystepowietrze.gov.pl/stop-smog/porozumienia/

AGROENERGIA

About the program:

Agroenergia is a program that targets people who own farmland, whether as owners or renters. The program allows them to install equipment such as photovoltaic panels, wind turbines and heat pumps on these lands.

Deadline:

The call for applications for subsidies for PV micro-installations, heat pumps and accompanying energy storage facilities runs until September 30, 2025.

For whom

To qualify for the Agroenergy program, potential beneficiaries must meet several conditions related to investments in renewable energy sources. Prospective participants:

they cannot start their investment before joining the program. They must wait to sign a contract with a photovoltaic company for the design and construction of the installation, and to purchase components until they qualify for funding. All components of the installation, such as photovoltaic panels, must be new, no older than 24 months;
must use the subsidized installation for a minimum of 3 years from the date of completion of the project. The beginning of operation of the installation is the date of its connection to the grid or the date of obtaining an acceptance protocol in the case of an off-grid, heat pump or energy storage installation;
are not eligible for other subsidies, such as grants under the My Current program. The subsidy from the Agroenergy project can be combined with the thermal rehabilitation tax credit, but the tax deduction will be reduced by the value of the subsidy received. It is also possible to combine the subsidy with repayable funds from WFOŚiGW;
they must plan to install a new installation, rather than upgrade or expand an existing one. Another requirement is that the micro-installation covered by the program serves the beneficiary’s own energy needs.

Form of subsidy:

Upon completion of the investment, the subsidy will be paid to the investor in the form of reimbursement for the costs incurred. This means that the person benefiting from the subsidy must first incur the costs associated with the investment, and only later will he be reimbursed in part or in full.

Links:

https://www.gov.pl/web/nfosigw/agroenergia-2021

GREEN ENERGY ON THE FARM

About the program:

The “Green Energy on Farm” program is aimed at farmers. The purpose of the program is to financially support individual investments in the installation of PV and elements that enable the use of this energy, such as energy storage, intelligent energy management systems, heat pumps.

Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2023.

For whom

In order to be eligible for the “Green energy on the farm” grant, it is necessary for the farmer to meet certain requirements:

the applicant must have a farm with an area of 1 to 300 hectares, with a value between PLN 10,000 and 200,000;
the farmer must be engaged in commercial farming (excluding fish farming) for at least 12 months and have a documented income of at least PLN 5 thousand;
the farmer must have an identification number;
for natural persons: the farmer must be of legal age, manage the farm and be a citizen of an EU country.

Form of subsidy:

Financial support under the program consists of reimbursement of costs already incurred by the beneficiary. In practice, this means that the person benefiting from the program will first have to finance the entire expenditure with his own funds or borrowed money, without the benefit of preferential terms. Only after presenting invoices confirming that the costs have been incurred will it be possible to pay the subsidy.

Links:

https://www.gov.pl/web/arimr/poddzialanie-413-modernizacja-gospodarstw-rolnych–w-obszarze-zielona-energia-w-gospodarstwie

ENERGY PLUS

About the program:

The “Energy Plus” program was introduced in 2019 as a priority program. Its main objective is to reduce the negative impact of businesses on the environment, in particular to improve air quality. The program aims to support investment projects that have a positive impact on the environment, while improving the quality of life.

Deadline:

Applications are due by the end of 2027.

For whom

The Energy Plus subsidy program is intended for entrepreneurs who are engaged in business activities, as defined in the Law on Entrepreneurs of March 6, 2018. Therefore, they can apply for financing:

natural persons;
legal entities;
partners in a civil partnership engaged in business activities;
organizational units that are not legal persons, to which a separate law grants legal capacity.

Form of funding:

Support can be in the form of grants and loans.

Entities may run for a grant of 50% of eligible costs, provided that:

their project uses ORC technology;
they take out a loan from the National Environmental Protection and Water Management Fund to cover at least 35% of eligible costs;
if the project is financed under the “project finance” formula, they must have a minimum of 15% of their own funds in eligible costs.

The Energy Plus program offers companies loans for photovoltaic installations, which can be granted on market or preferential terms. Up to 85% of eligible costs can be covered by program funds.

A loan granted on market terms does not constitute state aid and is based on a reference rate, which is set in accordance with the European Commission’s recommendations. However, for start-up or special purpose companies, additional loan collateral may be required.

For a concessional loan, the interest rate is WIBOR 3M + 50 bps, but not less than 1.5% per year. In addition, there is an option to write off up to 10% of the total loan amount disbursed, but no more than PLN 1 million.

Links:

https://www.gov.pl/web/nfosigw/nabor-energia-plus