Power prices for businesses would also fall by 20%, says President Karol Nawrocki.
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Polish government approves bill facilitating coal mine closures and compensation for miners
The proposed law will “pave the way for a just transition in mining regions”, says the energy minister.
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Poland sees the EU’s third-fastest rise in electricity prices
The country now also has the bloc’s second-most-expensive electricity, when taking cost of living into account.
Polish battery metals firm awarded €240m for battery recycling plant
The planned plant is among 47 raw materials projects the EU has recognised as strategically important.
Poland calls for EU to stop all Russian crude oil imports by end of 2026
The EU needs to take “decisive action to cease financing Russia’s war machine”, says Poland’s energy minister.
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.
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.
