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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Poland 2016 Review
Poland
Coal dominates the power sector of Poland, where it is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions and a major employer. While the country has strongly expanded renewable energy over the past decade, its future role in the energy supply mix needs to be clarified.
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According to the draft Energy Policy of Poland to 2040, the share of coal and lignite in electricity generation will be reduced from just under 80% in 2017 to 60% by 2030. The draft policy also places priority on long-term energy security, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, increasing energy efficiency and decarbonising the transport system. Nuclear power could play a significant role in the country’s energy supply and the country is making plans to deploy its first nuclear generation plant.
The implementation of the new Energy Policy will require significant investments to reduce the share of carbon-intensive power plants and increase the share of low-carbon energy. While the Polish energy infrastructure has been modernised, further investments are needed to strengthen integration with neighbouring markets. The latest IEA review of the energy policies of Poland from 2016 examines the existing infrastructure and makes recommendations for further improvements that are intended to guide the country towards a more secure and sustainable energy future.
The implementation of the new Energy Policy will require significant investments to reduce the share of carbon-intensive power plants and increase the share of low-carbon energy. While the Polish energy infrastructure has been modernised, further investments are needed to strengthen integration with neighbouring markets. The latest IEA review of the energy policies of Poland from 2016 examines the existing infrastructure and makes recommendations for further improvements that are intended to guide the country towards a more secure and sustainable energy future.
Last updated Mar 30, 2021
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Poland 2019 In force National
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Poland 2019 In force National