Photovoltaic solar farm in Kaczory, Poland. © Iliad
Since acquiring the Polish mobile brand Play in 2020, iliad has been steadily expanding its green power strategy. Now, another solar power PPA follows — part of a clear commitment to the energy transition. Read here why the French group relies on PPAs in Poland.
Munich, 27 June 2025
The new power purchase agreement (PPA) was signed with the Polish solar developer and operator R.Power. Starting January 1, 2026, R.Power will deliver 20 GWh of solar power annually to Play over a period of twelve years. The telecommunications company aims to save around 144,000 tons of CO₂ over the entire contract term.
The second PPA for Play
This is Play’s second solar PPA. The first agreement was signed in February 2024. With the new contract, the annually contractually secured volume of renewable electricity in Poland rises to 54.7 GWh.
Long-term stable prices
Besides the CO₂ component, long-term price stability is a key reason for concluding PPAs. Prices fixed for periods of 10 to 15 years significantly improve planning security in a market with highly volatile electricity prices. For this reason, PPAs are also a central element of the climate plan initiated by the Iliad Group in 2021.
Target: 50% Renewables in Poland by 2035
Poland traditionally has a high share of coal in its energy mix, leading to a correspondingly high CO₂ content in electricity. The CO₂ tax results in steadily rising costs for companies. PPAs therefore offer businesses tangible economic benefits, especially in Poland. Clean electricity from clearly defined sources enables secure long-term cost planning over decades. From January, Play will cover 13% of its electricity demand in Poland through PPAs. This is expected to rise to 50% by 2035. Technological and environmental progress.
Key Facts:
• 12-year contract term
• Delivery start: 1 January 2026
• 18 MW installed
• 20 GWh annual production
• 144,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided over the contract term
• 13.3 million mobile and 2.1 million fixed-line customers in Poland (as of end 2024)
Manfred Gorgus