However, coal continues to generate almost two thirds of power in Poland.
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Poland produced record wind energy at Christmas but grid struggled to cope
The grid operator had to order operators to turn off some wind turbines and transfer power to other countries under an emergency procedure.
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Westinghouse signs agreements to supply nuclear technology to Poland
The agreements include the possible construction of six AP1000 nuclear reactors.
Poland set to resume work on largest hydroelectric plant after 33 years
Construction of the 750 MW plant first started in 1972 but was abandoned in the 1980s.
Opposition and trade unions call for round table talks on Polish energy policy
The Solidarity trade union blames soaring energy prices on the EU and the opposition, which in turns blames the government.
Polish state oil giant sells assets to Saudi Aramco and Hungary’s MOL ahead of merger
The sales include hundreds of petrol stations and a share in an oil refinery.
EU climate goals to cost Poland €530 billion by 2030: report
“The numbers are terrifying” and “confirm our worst fears”, says a deputy prime minister.
Polish PM and opposition leader clash over rising energy costs
Electricity bills are rising by 24% and gas bills by 54%.
Dark clouds gather over Poland’s booming solar sector
Jakub Wiech
A new law will place major curbs on the development of the sector.
“Rising energy prices are cost of EU membership,” says Polish deputy PM
Jacek Sasin pointed to the high costs of EU carbon permits, which are particularly heavy for coal-reliant Poland.
Poland’s inflation jumps again to highest level since 2000, exceeding forecasts
Annual inflation reached 7.7% in November, the fifth consecutive monthly rise.
Polish government announces tax cuts to soften blow of inflation
The package – worth an estimated 10 billion zloty – is a response to the highest inflation in two decades.
Polish energy firms worry about coal shortages ahead of winter
Reserves of coal have shrunk and global demand has increased amid economic rebound from the pandemic.
Poland to offer vouchers to “energy poor” households amid surging inflation
Up to three billion zloty (€650 million) will be earmarked for the scheme.
