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Does Poland have a good energy transition policy?

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.

How will the energy transition affect Poland?

The energy transition is an opportunity for Poland to develop new economic sectors and create new jobs. The transition could boost domestic growth by 1-2 per cent and create 300,000 new jobs by 2050. Promising sectors include electric vehicle manufacturing, offshore wind, and the production of electric heat pumps.

How can Poland improve energy security?

Poland has also taken important steps to improve energy security, like diversifying energy imports away from Russia. However, the country’s energy mix is still dominated by fossil fuels. All sectors have considerable work ahead to meet targets for increasing the share of renewables, lowering energy demand and reducing emissions.

What does Brussels say about Poland's energy transition?

On the one hand, Brussels recognises positive actions taken in Poland to support the energy transition and strengthen energy security: It has praised the country for its development of renewable energy sources and diversification of sources of raw materials supplies.

Does Poland need energy transformation?

The Polish energy industry, including the management circles of the major energy companies, supports the need for energy transformation. Companies are already planning transition investments, such as the Green Turn programme adopted by Tauron, one of Poland’s largest energy players.

Is Poland a good country to invest in solar energy?

It has one of the fastest growing markets for distributed solar PV in Europe, and it has developed a strong programme to drive offshore wind deployment. Poland has also taken important steps to improve energy security, like diversifying energy imports away from Russia. However, the country’s energy mix is still dominated by fossil fuels.