The government hopes to produce a fifth of Poland’s electricity from offshore wind by 2040 as it moves away from coal towards renewables and nuclear.
Energy & Climate
Warsaw’s clean transport zone shows early signs of improving air quality
NO2 concentrations fell by 18% inside the zone over two years, compared with a 5% decline outside.
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Poland to extend electricity price freeze until end of year
Under current legislation, the cap is set to expire at the end of September 2025.
Orlen secures 1.7bn zloty for hydrogen projects from EU recovery funds
The company is aiming to have enough facilities to produce 0.9 gigawatts of hydrogen by 2035.
Poland’s constitutional court rules EU energy policies breach national sovereignty
The ruling, however, is likely to be ignored by the government, which does not recognise the court’s legitimacy.
Plans to create Poland’s first new national park in 24 years move ahead after regional approval
The climate ministry wants to create the Lower Oder Valley National Park by the end of this year.
Climate activists convicted in Poland for disrupting National Philharmonic concert
The protest was organised by the Last Generation climate movement.
Poland confirms state support for construction of world’s largest offshore wind turbine tower plant
“The Baltic Sea will be an example of how clean, efficient and inexpensive green energy can be generated for Poland and the whole of Europe.”
Polish steelworkers protest against EU climate policies
They accuse the Polish government of failing to stand up for their interests.
Poland’s largest private energy firm to build country’s third offshore wind project
Its capacity is expected to reach reach 1440 MW, generating enough power for 2 million households.
US firm to build $1.3 billion battery materials plant in Poland
“Our investment will make Europe independent of Asian suppliers and enable battery production without the need to import key materials,” said Ascend Elements.
Coal produces less than half of Poland’s power for first time
Electricity produced from coal in April amounted to 6.5 terawatt-hours (TWh), almost 10% lower than last year.
Poland and France sign “groundbreaking” treaty, including mutual security guarantees
“Today we talk to the French as an equal partner,” declared Donald Tusk.
Seven months after Poland’s floods, residents and businesses continue to struggle
Olivier Sorgho
Locals claim insurers are not paying out and the government has not done enough to help.
