However, Poland’s results are better than three years ago, with Polish cities showing a reduction in air pollution.
Energy & Climate
Heavy storm in Warsaw leads to record rainfall
Across 24 hours, around 120 litres of rain per square metre fell in the Bielany district, twice the previous record.
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Polish cities most congested for their size in the world
Wrocław, Łódź, and Kraków have the worst city-centre congestion in the world among cities classified as “small” in the TomTom Traffic Index.
Poland still getting 10% of oil from Russia, admits minister, blaming lack of EU embargo
State energy firm Orlen says it can only reduce imports further if the EU introduces a full embargo on Russian oil.
Polish parliament approves law to unblock building of onshore wind farms
The final version was watered down from the original proposal, leading to criticism from the wind industry and opposition.
“Extreme conditions” in Polish mountains, rescuers warn against disregarding risks
Avalanche dangers have been declared in many mountain regions, while the Tatra National Park has even banned tourists for the first time ever.
Poland’s second largest wind farm launched by firm belonging to country’s richest woman
The new 121 MW wind farm features Europe’s longest underground power line.
Warm winter “saved” Poland from gas shortage but more investment needed, says energy official
Poland must boost its gas storage facilities but also upgrade its electricity grid to allow for more supplies from renewable sources.
Poland and Ukraine to open “energy bridge” linking electricity grids
The electricity interconnection between Ukraine and Poland is set to open in the first quarter of this year.
Poland produced record 40% of electricity from wind on 31 December
Across 2022 as a whole, wind generated 11.5% of Poland’s electricity.
Poland imported record amount of liquefied natural gas in 2022
Poland’s LNG terminal received 58 shipments carrying 4.4 million tonnes, figures that were 66% and 57% higher than a year earlier respectively.
Polish oil giant Orlen accused of inflating fuel prices
Wrocław’s public transport authority and opposition parties have called for an investigation into the “thieving monopoly” of Orlen.
Poland freezes gas prices in 2023 for households, schools, hospitals and churches
Maximum gas prices will remain the same in 2023 as they were in 2022, preventing a threefold increase.
Poland has installed third most solar capacity in EU this year
“Poland’s solar performance has been remarkable,” writes industry body SolarPower Europe.
