Enea Group Bets Big on Poland’s Wind Energy Future with €174M Pelplin Acquisition
Poland’s energy transition just got a major boost. Enea Nowa Energia, a subsidiary of state-owned Enea Group, has snapped up the fully operational Pelplin wind farm from Greenvolt Power for €174.4 million—a deal that underscores the country’s accelerating shift toward renewables.
Powering Up in Pomerania
Located in north-central Poland, the Pelplin wind farm packs 16 Siemens Gamesa SG145 turbines, each with a 5.2 MW capacity, for a total output of 83.2 MW. The facility is already feeding clean energy into the grid, making it a turnkey asset for Enea as it races to meet Poland’s growing demand for low-carbon electricity.
“This acquisition isn’t just about megawatts—it’s a strategic move to secure Poland’s energy independence while cutting emissions,” said an Enea Group spokesperson.
Enea’s €25 Billion Green Gambit
The purchase aligns with Enea Group’s ambitious plan to invest PLN 107.5 billion (€25 billion) by 2035, with renewables, grid modernization, and energy storage at the core. As one of Poland’s “big four” energy firms, Enea is under pressure to diversify beyond coal, which still dominates the country’s energy mix.
For Greenvolt, the sale—alongside its earlier Sompolno hybrid project divestment—netted nearly €250 million, validating its “develop-and-flip” model for utility-scale renewables. “Pelplin proves we can build assets the market wants,” noted Greenvolt’s CEO.
Poland’s Energy Crossroads
With wind and solar accounting for just 15% of Poland’s electricity generation in 2022, acquisitions like Pelplin signal a pivotal shift. Enea’s leadership framed the deal as critical for both decarbonization and energy security—a dual priority as Poland seeks to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Analysts suggest the transaction could trigger further consolidation in Central Europe’s renewables sector, where mature assets are increasingly attractive to utilities chasing ESG targets. For now, all eyes are on whether Poland’s energy giants can turn ambitious investment plans into turbines on the ground.