The country now also has the bloc’s second-most-expensive electricity, when taking cost of living into account.
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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.
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Poland signs nuclear cooperation memorandum with Japan
Poland, which is seeking to develop its first nuclear power stations, hopes Japan can help it “build nuclear skills and competences”.
Poland outlines financing plans for construction of first nuclear power plant
The government intends to spend over 60 billion zloty (€14 billion) on the nuclear plant, covering 30% of its total costs.
Poland seeks exemption from EU emission fees to supply Ukraine with electricity
“We are currently working on being able to burn Polish coal and send the electricity to Ukraine,” says Donald Tusk.
Poland’s biggest gas supplier to increase bills by around 50%
The opposition Law and Justice (PiS) party has called on the government to pass a law extending the gas price freeze.
Poland has EU’s second highest emissions in relation to size of economy
In terms of emissions per capita, Poland is fifth highest in the bloc.
Court revokes environmental permit for Poland’s Turów coal mine
The permit was issued in violation of an agreement with the Czech Republic, on whose border the mine is located, found the court.
Polish wind farms break three output records in one day
So far this month, renewables have generated almost 43% of Poland’s electricity.
Polish firm receives licence for new solar technology that works indoors under artificial light
The technology is believed to be more efficient and cheaper than traditional silicon-based photovoltaics.
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.
Polish climate minister distances government from deputy’s comments on more ambitious emissions plans
The deputy climate minister’s remarks in Brussels are “not an official position of the Polish government”, says her boss.
Poland’s biggest chocolate maker Mondelez to invest $1m in solar power at factories
One of the firm’s solar installations will be its largest in Europe.
Poland produced record 26% of electricity from renewables in 2023
However, coal continues to generate almost two thirds of power in Poland.
