The WiseEuropa report, developed within the framework of the EUKI COMMENCE project, analyses the role of energy communities in Poland’s energy transition and in the wider Central European context. The document highlights that, despite their growing relevance, these initiatives continue to develop mainly as isolated projects, without effective integration into the national power system. This fragmentation is partly the result of a regulatory framework focused on individual cases, which is insufficient to address the increasing decentralisation of the energy system.

The analysis emphasises that energy communities can play a strategic role by facilitating the integration of renewable energy, enabling the use of storage, and optimising local energy consumption, while also providing flexibility services to the system. However, barriers remain, including regulatory complexity, limited technical capacity, and restricted access to finance.

The report concludes that Poland needs a shared, long-term vision to guide regulatory reforms and investment decisions. Only through a coordinated approach will it be possible to fully integrate these initiatives into the energy system and unlock their potential in the transition.