It aims to end the use of coal – which is still Poland’s main source of power – for electricity and heat generation by 2030.
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Poland adopts dynamic electricity pricing amid growing share of renewables in energy mix
Electricity prices will be adjusted every 15 minutes based on supply and demand.
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