Wento, a Polish renewable energy developer owned by Equinor, has started construction of the Grabin solar farm in the Opole region. The initial 123 MWp installation will be expanded by an additional 68 MW, bringing the total capacity to 191 MW and making it the company’s largest photovoltaic project in the country.
The project, carried out by the special purpose vehicle Grand Solar 8, is located in the village of Grabin in the Niemodlin municipality. The entire investment will cover low-quality agricultural land classified as class IV to VI. Construction work is being handled by Wento’s partners, Onde and P&Q, with supervision provided by Eko-Witr Bis Krzysztof Statuch Spółka Komandytowa and health and safety oversight by Human-BHP.
Phased approach tailored to local conditions
Wojciech Cetnarski, President of Wento, explained that the investment is being carried out in stages, adapted to local circumstances. – The Grabin solar farm, together with its expansion project, is one of the key projects in the development of large-scale renewable sources implemented by Wento in Poland – said Cetnarski. He added that the focus is on safety, environmental compliance and predictability of cooperation with contractors, the local community and partners.
– The entire investment, an installation with a total capacity of 191 MW, will provide real support for the national power system and meet the growing demand for energy from renewable sources – added Wojciech Cetnarski. The project is expected to help Poland diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Wento’s growing portfolio in Poland
Wento has been active on the Polish market since 2011. In addition to wind projects, since 2015 the company has also been developing solar farms and energy storage facilities. Currently, Wento owns four solar farms and one wind farm with a combined installed capacity of around 200 MW. The company has been part of the Norwegian energy giant Equinor since 2021.
The Grabin expansion reflects the broader trend of accelerating solar power development in Poland, driven by falling costs of photovoltaic technology and the need to meet EU renewable energy targets. Poland’s solar capacity has been growing rapidly in recent years, and large-scale projects like Grabin are crucial for the country’s energy transition.
Źródło: wnp.pl, Fot. Wento / materiały prasowe
