National Contact Point for Renewable Energy Sources

The investment process for small ground-mounted photovoltaic systems with a capacity of up to 150 kW includes, among others, spatial planning procedures.

In the Polish legal framework, the most important role is played by: Local Spatial Development Plans (MPZP), and in areas not covered by these plans, during the transitional period following the entry into force of the spatial planning reform (Act of 7 July 2023 amending the Act on Spatial Planning and Development and certain other acts (Journal of Laws 2023, item 1688)) – Decisions on Land Development Conditions. An additional solution introduced by the reform is the Integrated Investment Plan (ZPI).

Grid connection conditions are a type of document issued by the distribution or transmission system operator specifying the technical details related to connecting the photovoltaic power plant and constituting the operator’s commitment to sign a grid connection agreement with the investor, under which the project will be connected to the grid.
Connection conditions, therefore, enable a “temporary reservation of capacity in the grid” for the given project.

If the generator does not conclude a grid connection agreement within 24 months from the date of receipt of the connection conditions, the conditions expire and no longer constitute an obligation to conclude the agreement.

Detailed description of this procedure can be found in the link below:
Application for Issuance of Conditions for Connection to the Electricity Grid

For photovoltaic devices with an installed electrical capacity not exceeding 150 kW, it is mandatory to consult a fire protection expert to ensure that the design complies with fire safety requirements.

For small photovoltaic systems with a capacity not exceeding 150 kW, it is also required to notify the State Fire Service upon completion of construction and intention to commence use. The authorities issue a position on the compliance of the completed building with the design. If the authority does not take a position within 14 days from the date of receipt of the notification, it is considered as no objection or comments.

Detailed description of this procedure can be found in the link below:
Consultation of the Installation Design with a Fire Protection Expert Regarding Compliance with Fire Safety Regulations

For photovoltaic systems with a capacity greater than 6.5 kW, it is also required to notify the State Fire Service upon completion of construction and intention to commence use. The authorities issue a position on the compliance of the completed building with the design. If the authority does not take a position within 14 days from the date of receipt of the notification, it is considered as no objection or comments.

Detailed description of this procedure can be found in the link below:
Notification to the State Fire Service (PSP) upon Completion of Construction

Entry in the register of small RES electricity generators replaces the requirement to obtain a concession decision for photovoltaic power plants with a total installed electrical capacity greater than 50 kW and not exceeding 1 MW.

Detailed description of this procedure can be found in the link below:
Entry in the Register of Small RES Electricity Generators