The technology is believed to be more efficient and cheaper than traditional silicon-based photovoltaics.
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Experts concerned by new government’s decision to review nuclear plant location
Officials have emphasised that no decision on changing the location has been made.
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Poland unveils “most radical plan in Europe” for ending Russian energy imports
The prime minister criticised countries “not doing anything” to reduce reliance on Russia and the EU for not taking more decisive action.
Poland moves to end rule banning onshore wind construction
Poland was among Europe’s leaders in installing wind capacity, but new restrictions saw investment dry up after 2016.
How Europe can become independent from Russian energy
Michał Wojtyło
Ending reliance on Russia will be challenging and expensive for Europe, but is achievable.
Poland’s first self-sufficient electricity microgrid launched at former coal mine
The microgrid is supplied by solar and wind generators, as well as gas, and currently provides electricity to 54 households.
Poland “will be independent from Russian gas in six months”, says PM
“We need to cut the oxygen from this war – money from the oligarchs, from oil, gas and other commodities,” says Mateusz Morawiecki.
Poland to separate state coal assets to boost investment in lower emission energy
But some analysts have raised concern over how it will be financed, the lack of scrutiny, and the market power of the new entity.
Coal drops from 87% to 71% of Poland’s energy mix in a decade, with renewables up to 17%
Wind accounts for the largest source of renewable energy.
Germany to use “legal instruments” in response to Poland’s nuclear power plans
Nuclear is “neither good nor safe”, said Germany’s environment minister on a visit to meet her Polish counterpart in Warsaw.
Two wind turbine tower factories to open in Poland
The development comes as Polish state-owned energy firms are looking to develop the country’s first offshore wind farms.
Poland better prepared for Russia cutting off gas than others in Europe, says deputy PM
Poland will soon be “almost entirely independent from Russia gas”.
Polish state firm signs deal to start work on nuclear reactors with US firm
Poland’s mining giant KGHM wants to repurpose its existing coal plants.
Poland generated record amount of electricity from wind in January
Wind turbines met around a third of the country’s electricity needs at times.
