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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Gas interconnector to soon link Poland and Slovakia, says Polish President
The two neighbours also agreed to lobby for Ukraine’s EU membership.
Polish state energy firm pledges to ensure oil supplies to region in case of Russian oil embargo
The announcement comes as the European Commission yesterday unveiled plans to ban the import of Russian oil.
Gas cut to a dozen municipalities in Poland after Russian supplier put on sanctions list
The government has assured that it is undertaking actions to resume supplies to those affected.
Russia halts gas supplies to Poland after Warsaw refuses to pay in rubles
The government has assured the public that Poland has sufficient alternative supplies and gas stores to ensure energy security.
The impact of the war on Poland’s energy transformation
Urszula Schwarzenberg-Czerny
Economic, military and climate scenarios reveal the complexities of Poland’s situation.
Polish wind sector warns of construction delays due to Ukrainian workers returning home to fight
“Construction sites are deserted,” says the Polish Wind Energy Association, which also notes that fuel and materials are more expensive.
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.
