Energy Innovation Ecosystem

Safety, Fire Protection and Insurance

• Identification of thermal runaway and fire propagation risks;
• Assessment of early detection, ventilation, fire suppression and incident mitigation systems;
  consequences of the failure
• Verification of test reports and certifications required by the project and technology provider,
  insurer or relevant authorities;
• Coordination of requirements specified by fire safety experts, the Polish
  State Fire Service and insurers;
• Support in defining insurance requirements for the construction, installation and
  operational phases, including Contractors’ All Risks (CAR), Erection All Risks (EAR), and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) coverage.

Legal and Regulatory Advisory

• Energy law and regulation, including licensing, registration requirements, reporting obligations and compliance with energy market rules;
• Grid connection procedures and coordination with the relevant Transmission System Operator (TSO) or Distribution System Operator (DSO);
• Environmental approvals, spatial planning, zoning decisions, building permits and other administrative authorisations;
• Legal title to real estate, lease agreements, easements and security interests recorded in land and mortgage registers;
• Drafting and negotiation of EPC, O&M, supply, service, warranty, grid connection and investment agreements;
• Regulatory compliance, regulatory risk management and oversight of investment processes;
• Intellectual property, technology licensing, know-how, and rights to project documentation and research and development (R&D) results;
• Public procurement, State aid, and the legal aspects of accessing funding programmes and grants.
• For energy storage facilities with a total installed electrical capacity exceeding 10 MW, our scope includes the process of obtaining a licence from the President of the Polish Energy Regulatory Office (URE). For each project, the applicable formal and technical requirements are assessed individually in accordance with current legislation, grid connection conditions, and the requirements of the relevant Transmission System Operator (TSO) or Distribution System Operator (DSO).
  

Research, Innovation and Technology Transferi

• Connecting businesses with universities, research teams and technology developers;
• Development of pilot and demonstration projects, as well as research and development (R&D) initiatives;
• Commercialisation of research results and development of technology partnerships;
• Development of solutions in automation, industrial IT, data analytics and artificial intelligence for the energy sector;
• Support for start-ups and entrepreneurs in gaining access to experts, partners, investors and funding opportunities.

Financial Analysis, Financing and Transactions

• Financial models, cash flow forecasts and a comprehensive project business case;
• Analysis of CAPEX, OPEX, financing costs, degradation, servicing and system augmentation;
• Revenue modelling for energy arbitrage, the balancing market, ancillary services, the capacity market and other available revenue mechanisms;
• Scenario and sensitivity analyses, bankability assessments, and evaluation of technical, market and regulatory risks;
• Financial and investment due diligence, asset valuation and economic viability assessments;
• Structuring debt, equity and hybrid financing;
• Identification of EU funding programmes, grants, and national and international support instruments;
• Preparation of materials for banks and investors, organisation of the data room, and support throughout the capital-raising process;
• Buy-side and sell-side M&A advisory—from strategy and asset identification through negotiations to transaction closing.

Commercialisation and Operations

• Analysis of EPC and O&M contract terms, availability guarantees, liquidated damages and service response times;
• Development of budgets for maintenance, battery cell replacement and future system augmentation;
• Development of the operating model and integration with an aggregator, energy trader or energy-market service provider;
• Assessment of EMS/BMS and SCADA readiness for system control, reporting and integration with grid operator systems;
• Support in optimising system operation and monitoring key technical and financial performance indicators.
  
  
  

How We Work

• Project Assessment – We assess the investor’s objectives, project development stage, available documentation, key constraints and intended business model.
• A Team Tailored to the Project – We assemble a team of technical, legal, financial, transaction and project delivery specialists.
• Integrated Analysis – We assess project feasibility, risks, schedule, budget, bankability and potential revenue streams.
• Project Delivery Plan – We define the decisions, approvals, responsibilities and milestones required to achieve Ready-to-Build (RtB) status, secure financing or complete a transaction.
• Implementation Coordination – We support project design, contracting, construction, testing, acceptance procedures and commissioning.
• Operations or Transaction – We support the optimisation of asset operations, the securing of financing, the entry of a new investor or the sale of the project.
  
  

Technologiczny Park Tomaszów – A Hub for Collaboration

Technologiczny Park Tomaszów fosters an environment in which business, research and technology can work together to develop and implement innovative solutions. Firmly rooted in the Polish energy sector, the initiative builds relationships with companies, universities, institutions, investment funds, and domestic and international partners.

The Energy Innovation Ecosystem develops the energy-focused dimension of this activity. It connects energy storage and renewable energy projects with expertise in engineering, automation, IT, analytics, financing and technology transfer.

What Investors and Developers Gain

• A single point of coordination across multiple disciplines;
• Decisions informed by technical, legal and financial considerations;
• Early identification of risks that could delay the project or reduce its value;
• High-quality documentation prepared for banks, investors, insurers and grid operators;
• Access to proven technical, project delivery, research and commercial expertise;
• A flexible team structured around the specific requirements of each project;
• Support throughout the entire project lifecycle—from development to operation or sale.
  
  
  

Partners and Experts

The Ecosystem operates under an open collaboration model. Organisations planning to participate in the initiative include, among others:

1. PSMSolar Polska Sp. z o.o. – psmsolar.pl;
2. Elektro Art Grupa Sp. z o.o. – elektroart.net.
3. Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna
4. Instytut Elektroenergetyki Politechniki Warszawskiej
5. Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A. (PSE)
6. Urząd Regulacji Energetyki (URE)
7. Ministerstwo Klimatu i Środowiska (MKiŚ)
8. Politechnika Warszawska (PW)
9. Wojskowa Akademia Techniczna im. Jarosława Dąbrowskiego (WAT)
10. Instytut Energetyki – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (IEN-PIB)
11. Instytut Energetyki Odnawialnej (IEO)
12. Polska Izba Gospodarcza Energetyki Odnawialnej i Rozproszonej (PIGEOR)
13. Polska Izba Magazynowania Energii i Elektromobilności (PIME)
14. Polskie Towarzystwo Przesyłu i Rozdziału Energii Elektrycznej (PTPiREE)
15. Europejski Bank Inwestycyjny / European Investment Bank (EIB)
16. Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)
17. Polski Fundusz Rozwoju S.A. (PFR)
18. PORR S.A.
19. VINCI Construction Polska
20. VINCI Energies Polska,
21. Hill International, Inc.
22. TÜV SÜD Polska Sp. z o.o.

We are expanding our partner network to include law firms and experts specialising in energy, regulatory and contract law, compliance, intellectual property and public procurement, as well as financial analysts, transaction advisers, financing institutions, EU funding specialists, insurers, universities, technology providers, and EPC and O&M contractors.