Solaris Wins Zero Emission Bus Tenders in Poland
Key Ideas
  • Solaris has secured tenders to supply 5 articulated hydrogen buses to Konin by 2026 and 10 battery-electric Urbino buses to Gliwice starting November 2025.
  • The 18-meter Solaris hydrogen buses in Konin feature a 100 kW fuel cell, 8 composite tanks storing 50 kg of hydrogen, and Solaris High Power batteries to support peak electricity demand.
  • In Gliwice, the Urbino electric buses will have capacities of 400 kWh and 700 kWh, with infrastructure for fast charging via an inverted pantograph and advanced safety features.
  • The projects, part of larger regional initiatives for low-emission public transport, are funded by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) in Poland.
Solaris, a bus manufacturer, has recently been awarded two zero emission bus tenders in Poland. In Konin, 5 articulated hydrogen buses will be supplied by 2026, featuring advanced hydrogen systems and Solaris High Power batteries. This marks the debut of articulated hydrogen buses in Poland. The purchase by MZK Konin is part of a regional project for low-emission public transport, funded by NFOŚiGW. Additionally, 10 battery-electric Urbino buses will be deployed in Gliwice, starting November 2025. These buses will have High Energy batteries for fast charging and advanced safety features. The projects aim to contribute to sustainable urban mobility and reduce emissions in Poland.
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