Coal generated 52.2% of power, by far the highest figure in the EU.
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Construction of Poland’s largest energy storage facility begins
The site is intended to become a key part of Poland’s energy transition, storing surplus power produced by renewables.
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Polish parliament approves bill to ease wind turbine construction and extend electricity price freeze
The distance that wind turbines could be build from residential buildings would be reduced to 500 metres.
Polish government approves bill to ease building of onshore wind farms
The climate minister says the bill will help reduce electricity prices but the conservative opposition has criticised the plans.
PGE and Ørsted set to build Poland’s second offshore wind farm for €7.11 billion
It is expected to provide electricity to around 2.5 million households, starting in 2027.
After year in power, Polish government is failing to fulfill its energy transition promises
Alicja Ptak
The coalition has not enacted a single law that would significantly advance the transition.
Poland produced record 29% of power from renewables in 2024
Coal continues to be the main source of electricity, accounting for almost 57% of Poland’s energy mix, the highest proportion in the EU.
EU approves €194m offshore wind farm terminal in Poland
The terminal will facilitate the installation and servicing of wind turbines in the Baltic Sea.
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.
Polish government outlines offer to buy coal assets from state energy firms
The move is part of a plan to wind down the use of coal and allow energy firms to focus on developing lower-emission sources.
Poland declares threat to electricity supply due to too much renewable energy
Poland’s grid operator ordered solar and wind facilities to be disconnected temporarily from the system.
Polish parliament approves law to unblock building of onshore wind farms
The final version was watered down from the original proposal, leading to criticism from the wind industry and opposition.
Poland’s second largest wind farm launched by firm belonging to country’s richest woman
The new 121 MW wind farm features Europe’s longest underground power line.
Poland produced record 40% of electricity from wind on 31 December
Across 2022 as a whole, wind generated 11.5% of Poland’s electricity.
