Amazon has entered into an agreement with Vortex Energy Polska/Vitol to acquire 53MW of clean energy capacity from two wind farms located in Jastrowie and Okonek, Wielkopolskie Voivodeship, Poland. This marks Amazon’s initial venture into wind energy in Poland, complementing its existing investments in renewable energy which include a photovoltaic (PV) farm in Miłkowice and solar panels on its logistics center in Świebodzin.
This initiative aligns with the Polish government’s goal to reduce carbon emissions in the energy sector. According to the Ember European Electricity Review 2024, Poland’s reliance on fossil fuels for electricity stood at 61% in 2023, significantly higher than the EU’s average of 12% for coal. Poland’s National Energy and Climate Plan targets a 29.8% share of renewable energy in its total energy mix by 2030.
Sławomir Płonka, Director Regional Operations CEE at Amazon, commented on the investment, stating, “As the world’s largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy, we’re proud that by enabling these two wind farms, we are closer to achieving our goals and also supporting the Polish government’s ambitious plans to green its grid.”
Justine Ryan, Head of Renewables EMEA at Vitol and CEO of Vortex Energy, emphasized the importance of renewable energy in Europe’s decarbonisation strategy and expressed enthusiasm about the partnership’s potential to reduce emissions and enhance energy security in Poland.
Over the past decade, Amazon has invested more than PLN 20 billion (€4.5 million) in Poland, creating over 70,000 jobs. The company’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its operations, such as the 2021 launch of a robotics fulfillment center in Świebodzin equipped with 3,900 PV panels, and the large-scale solar energy deal in Miłkowice.
Amazon’s global renewable energy projects are estimated to have spurred $12 billion in community investments and supported 39,000 jobs in 2022 alone. In Europe, these projects have generated approximately €2.4 billion in investment, contributing €723 million to the region’s GDP and supporting 3,900 jobs in 2022.