“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.”
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Polish steelworkers protest against EU climate policies
They accuse the Polish government of failing to stand up for their interests.
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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.
Polish government approves bill to ease building of onshore wind farms
The climate minister says the bill will help reduce electricity prices but the conservative opposition has criticised the plans.
Poland celebrates “historic moment” as Baltic states cut links to Russian power grid
“This is the final step towards emancipation from the post-Soviet sphere of dependence,” declared President Duda.
US agency signs letter of intent to provide $1bn financing for Poland’s first nuclear plant
“The US is fully committed to supporting Poland’s energy transformation.”
Orlen secures €800m EIB loan to modernise Poland’s electricity network as part of green transition
The financing will be used to expand renewable energy connections and introduce smart grid technology.
Poland to extend energy price freeze next year following Trump’s election victory
“The change [of president] may also mean that the competitiveness of the US economy will still increase,” says Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Poland signs nuclear cooperation memorandum with Japan
Poland, which is seeking to develop its first nuclear power stations, hopes Japan can help it “build nuclear skills and competences”.
Poland outlines financing plans for construction of first nuclear power plant
The government intends to spend over 60 billion zloty (€14 billion) on the nuclear plant, covering 30% of its total costs.
Poland seeks exemption from EU emission fees to supply Ukraine with electricity
“We are currently working on being able to burn Polish coal and send the electricity to Ukraine,” says Donald Tusk.
Poland’s biggest gas supplier to increase bills by around 50%
The opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party has called on the government to pass a law extending the gas price freeze.
Poland has EU’s second highest emissions in relation to size of economy
In terms of emissions per capita, Poland is fifth highest in the bloc.
