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The Polish Sejm and Senate have passed the Grid Act (UC84), which reforms the connection rules for renewable energy sources (RES) and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The act aims to simplify access to the grid by addressing issues like excessive formal requirements and limited capacity.

Key provisions include financial security for connection agreements, deadlines for obtaining building permits, and transitional rules for ongoing projects. Additionally, the act allows for location modifications of projects and expands cable pooling. The legislation is intended to unlock grid capacity, improve investment predictability, and streamline administrative processes, thus facilitating Poland's energy transition.