Coal continues to be the main source of electricity, accounting for almost 57% of Poland’s energy mix, the highest proportion in the EU.
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EU approves €194m offshore wind farm terminal in Poland
The terminal will facilitate the installation and servicing of wind turbines in the Baltic Sea.
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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.
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.
Poland has installed third most solar capacity in EU this year
“Poland’s solar performance has been remarkable,” writes industry body SolarPower Europe.
Poland ranks last in EU green index
The EU-funded report takes into account the state of the environment, its effect on quality of life, and efforts by countries to address climate issues.
Danish firm to build wind turbine plant on Poland’s Baltic coast
Turbines from the plant will supply Poland’s first offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea.
Polish startup’s “wind panel” wins clean energy award
The installation can generate power from the wind either as a free-standing structure or while serving an enclosure.
Polish government moves to undo its own rules blocking onshore wind farms
The “10H” rule currently forbids the construction of wind farms where there are buildings within a distance of ten times the height of the turbine.
Renewables met record 67% of Poland’s power demand on Sunday
Renewables helped avoid the burning of 1,000 wagons of coal on Sunday.
