Climate and Environment Minister: 73% of energy from renewables by 2040

Poland's Minister of Climate and Environment, Anna Moskwa, announced that about 73% of Poland's electricity production will come from renewable energy and nuclear power by 2040, according to the updated Polish Energy Policy. She highlighted that the expansion of the transmission network, the development of distribution grids, and ensuring available backup sources would be crucial for a successful transformation. The minister stressed that Poland should consistently implement the "Polish Nuclear Power Programme," which will result in the first large-scale nuclear power plant opening in 2033 and construction of more units around 2040.

The government is expected to adopt the updated "Polish Energy Policy until 2040," which outlines Poland's energy transformation amid current challenges in the geopolitical situation, on account of Russia's aggression towards Ukraine and its impact on the energy market in Europe. The policy is designed to diversify the energy mix and make rational use of coal in the economy, in line with the just energy transition.

Source: PAP