Europe’s Largest Solar Farm: Goldbeck Solar Secures Massive 722MWp Deal in Poland
Meta Description: Goldbeck Solar Polska signs a historic EPC contract to construct the 722MWp Sidłowo-Kikowo-Dobrowo solar project, setting a new benchmark for European clean energy.
In a historic move for the European renewable energy market, Goldbeck Solar’s Polish subsidiary, Goldbeck Solar Polska, has officially signed a contract to build one of the continent’s largest photovoltaic developments. The massive 722MWp Sidłowo–Kikowo–Dobrowo solar farm, located in northwestern Poland’s West Pomeranian Voivodeship, represents a major leap forward for the region’s green transition.
As the general contractor, Goldbeck Solar Polska will manage all stages of development from design to commissioning. For ongoing coverage of record-breaking European utilities and utility-scale solar projects, visit Modern Construction News.
The Breakdown: Three Mega Photovoltaic Power Plants
This massive clean energy infrastructure project is divided across three distinct solar site installations:
- Sidłowo Solar Plant – 290 MWp
- Kikowo Solar Plant – 235 MWp
- Dobrowo Solar Plant – 197 MWp
Combined, their 722 MWp output places the cluster at the absolute forefront of European solar installations. Once operational, the clean electricity generated here will power the equivalent of approximately 400,000 Polish households annually while avoiding close to 500,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) emissions each year.
Pioneering High-Voltage Grid Infrastructure
A key technological highlight of the project is its connection to the state electricity grid. The solar farm will be the first large-scale PV plant in Poland to connect directly to the 400 kV high-voltage transmission network operated by Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE).
This direct integration is made possible through the STR LKO 400/110 kV intermediate substation. Under the full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) scope, Goldbeck Solar Polska will handle:
- Turnkey construction of all three standalone solar facilities.
- The development of all necessary medium and high-voltage associated substations.
- The installation of extensive high-voltage underground cable routes.
- The complete technical integration into the state power grid infrastructure.
Backed by a €85M Transnational Green Investment Platform
This record-setting deployment is part of a broader strategic master plan spearheaded by Optima Wind and Virya Energy. The two firms have partnered with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to launch Virya Renewables Poland.
The EBRD has backed this new clean energy platform with a milestone €85 million equity investment. The platform aims to aggressively expand Poland’s domestic energy security, boasting a total future development pipeline exceeding 2 GW of potential renewable capacity.
With heavy engineering set to advance quickly, the Sidłowo–Kikowo–Dobrowo installation proves that utility-scale solar is no longer just a supplemental power source, but a cornerstone of Europe’s industrial energy future.
