The grid operator had to order operators to turn off some wind turbines and transfer power to other countries under an emergency procedure.
The grid operator had to order operators to turn off some wind turbines and transfer power to other countries under an emergency procedure.
The outgoing ruling Law and Justice party argued that the price freeze should be extended for the whole of 2024.
We are an independent, nonprofit media outlet, funded through the support of our readers.
If you appreciate the work we do, please consider helping us to continue and expand it.
Wind accounted for 22% of Poland’s net electricity generation on Monday, behind only hard coal and ahead of brown coal.
Coal will account for over 55% of Poland’s energy mix by 2030, the highest of any member state.
Jakub Wiech
Program odniósł tak wielki sukces, że kończą się w nim środki.
Jakub Wiech
The scheme has been so successful that it is running out of money
In a joint declaration, the two countries’ presidents also sought to ease tensions over World War Two history.
The company behind the project – Poland’s largest brown coal power generator – hopes it can become a symbol of green energy transformation.
The government has sent a delegation to meet union leaders.
The share of energy produced from coal would drop to 37% by 2030 and 11% by 2040 if the price of EU carbon permits is high.
Poland’s antitrust regulation recently issued its largest possible fine against Gazprom.
We must meet requirements “imposed on us by European policy”, says the deputy prime minister.
It is the highest fine that can issued by the Polish anti-trust authority.
Jakub Wiech
What are the chances of success for Orlen’s ambitious plans?