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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Poland 2016 Review
Coal dominates the power sector of Poland, where it is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions as well as a major employer. Whether coal continues to fuel the economy over the longer term will be one of the central issues addressed in an update to Poland’s long-term energy strategy, which is expected in 2017. The country’s new energy plan will prioritise long-term energy security, placing a strong emphasis on 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…
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Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2019
…but a number of power systems in the region are facing significant financial strains.Since 2000, overall energy demand has grown by more than 80% and the lion’s share of this growth has been met by a doubling in fossil fuel use. Oil is the largest element in the regional energy mix and coal – largely for power generation – has been the fastest growing. This has underpinned the region’s development and industrial growth, but has also made air pollution a major risk to public health and driven up energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.Southeast Asia has considerable potential…
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Poland 2022
…transitions.Poland’s energy policy aims to decarbonise its energy supply through expanding renewable energy, introducing nuclear energy, powering transportation through electricity, and increasing energy efficiency across the economy. A central aspect of Poland’s energy policy is reducing the reliance on coal, especially for electricity generation and building heating. There is a strong policy focus on energy security and ensuring a just transition that maintains affordable access to energy and protects vulnerable consumers, while promoting economic growth.Poland has made notable progress on energy transition. It has one of the fastest growing markets for distributed solar PV in Europe…
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Partner Country Series - Thailand Electricity Security Assessment
…demand in the coming years. Thai energy policy is driven by the three pillars of security, affordability and environmental sustainability. Concerns over fuel diversity underlie all three of these pillars and thus are a major driver of Thailand’s current long-term view of power sector development. Thailand is seeking to diversify its power sector over the next two decades by increasing coal generation and an increase in both domestic and imported renewables. In addition, Thailand is seeking to reduce the need for investment in generation and transmission by improving energy efficiency. In this study, the IEA explores the state…
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Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2015
…implications for energy security, the environment and economic development. The report highlights trends in domestic energy demand and supply prospects to 2040, broken down by fuel and sector; the outlook for the power sector and the increasing share of coal in the region’s electricity generation; the role that Southeast Asia will play in international energy trade and the implications for its energy expenditures; the potential energy and environmental benefits of implementing pragmatic measures that would help limit the rise in the region’s greenhouse gas emissions; an in-depth analysis of energy prospects in Malaysia to 2040; and a…
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How Hybrid PV Technologies Can Contribute to the Decarbonisation of Thailand's Power System
…the priorities for Thai power system decarbonisation, and how hybrid technologies can contribute and provide value to the system. This article presents these findings and outlines the ways that the deployment of hybrid PV can contribute to power system decarbonisation. Solar PV is a crucial resource for Thailand’s power system decarbonisation While Thailand’s power generation is currently characterised by a high share of fossil fuels (81% of total electricity generation in 2021 came from gas and coal), the country has tremendous solar PV potential, both at utility scale and for rooftop PV, thanks to high irradiance and high…
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Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2022
…“Russia”) invasion of Ukraine. Covid-19 led to a major economic shock for countries in Southeast Asia and the economic recovery now risks being slowed by higher energy prices. In the run up to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November 2021, several governments in Southeast Asia announced ambitious targets for reaching neutrality and curbing reliance on coal-fired power.Against this backdrop of new uncertainties and ambitions, this IEA report explores possible trajectories for Southeast Asia’s energy sector, differentiated primarily by the policies pursued by governments across the region. It relies on the scenarios included in the…
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Energy Policies of IEA Countries: Poland 2011 Review
…put Poland firmly on a low-carbon path while enhancing energy security. Second, energy policy could put more emphasis on promoting competition to make the energy markets more efficient. Decarbonising Poland’s power sector will be a particularly significant challenge requiring huge investments. Coal accounts for 55% of Polish primary energy supply and 92% of electricity generation, raising significant climate change and environmental challenges. To this end, Poland’s efforts to improve energy efficiency and to diversify the country’s energy mix are praiseworthy and should be pursued. The government could put more focus on the positive role that gas…
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Poland Natural Gas Security Policy
…s energy policy aims to use natural gas as a transition fuel in pursuing its long-term goal of a zero emission energy system. Consumption of natural gas in the country is set to rise by close to 50%, to 30 bcm by 2030, as the share of coal is reduced in electricity generation and building heating. Poland has plans to increase gas import capacity and expand gas infrastructure, and is developing a liberalised gas market. The country aims to use natural gas infrastructure to support the increased use of biomethane and the development of a market for low-carbon…
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Poland Electricity Security Policy
…TSO arranges control services for centrally dispatched generation units. It is responsible for contracting the required output of distributed generators and hydro units, as well as for cold (non-operating) reserves if needed for system balancing during a crisis. In 2018, Poland established a capacity market mechanism to address concerns over the adequacy of generation capacity. Poland’s electricity generation is dominated by coal, although its share in total generation has declined in the past decade, which is expected to continue to decline. Electricity infrastructure Poland electricity infrastructure consists of a large generation fleet, an extensive transmission and distribution network…