“Poland’s solar performance has been remarkable,” writes industry body SolarPower Europe.
“Poland’s solar performance has been remarkable,” writes industry body SolarPower Europe.
“We want to convince the EU that Polish coal does not have to be a terrible thing for Europe.”
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But the country is slowly starting to embrace cleaner forms of energy.
Jakub Wiech
What makes Poland’s mining lobby so strong?
Belchatów power station is the EU’s biggest single source of CO2 emissions.
The consequence is higher energy costs, with Poland generating 80% of power from coal.
Polish Mining Group (PGG) – the EU’s largest producer of hard coal – has revamped its online presence
New 6% pay rises will cost the loss-making state-run Polish Mining Group 270 million zloty annually.
Poland is sluggish in reducing coal generation, as it relies heavily on Russian imports.
Karolina Baca-Pogorzelska
Ostrołęka C has already cost state-controlled firms almost 1 billion zloty – yet it may never be built.
Karolina Baca-Pogorzelska and Michał Potocki
Poland is freeing itself from Russia’s gas, but becoming more dependent on its coal