First power shortages in 2022 - GE

According to GE’s expert, first gaps in energy supply will occur in 2022, due to higher energy demand and shutting down outdated power units. ”Currently, electricity consumption in Poland is estimated at 26 GW. This demand may increase to 33 GW in 2030. The challenge for the coming years will be the need to shut down power generation units between 12 and 15G W, mainly due to the need to adjust to environmental regulations. In addition, our infrastructure has been around for years - more than 60 percent of installations are 30 years old or more and will not be able to continue work. Mariusz Mielczarek from GE CEE said at a meeting on the future of the Polish energy mix. The situation could become even worse afterward, when power blocks with 200 MW capacity will have to be modernized, and the currently under construction power units in Opole, Kozienice and Jaworzno will not have sufficient capacity to cover for the increased demand.