16:51 25 April 2025
Windmill Law Reform Could Reshape Poland’s Commercial Property Market
As Poland prepares to amend the Windmill Act – reducing the minimum distance between wind farms and residential buildings from 700 to 500 metres – experts anticipate both risks and opportunities for the commercial real estate sector.
“The presence of wind farms in the vicinity of commercial properties can affect their value in several ways. On the one hand, investment in renewable energy sources attracts companies that care about the environment and pursue ESG strategies. For such companies, the possibility to use green energy at preferential rates can be an important argument when choosing a location,” Szymon Mojzesowicz MRICS ASA of Lege Advisors pointed to a dual effect:
While some industries, especially tourism or high-end retail, may be discouraged by noise and visual disruption, improved infrastructure in wind farm zones could attract logistics and warehouse investments. The increased availability of development land may also raise land values and fuel market activity.
With wind energy projects bringing jobs and boosting local revenues, demand for office and service space could rise. Whether this shift proves advantageous will depend on investor priorities, local market dynamics, and the broader push toward sustainability.
(WBJ)
