First time since 1989 Poland becomes electric energy net importer

Last year, Poland purchased 2.2 TWh more electric energy than the domestic plants produced, according to the recent report compiled by PSE, Polish state-owned transmission system operator. Poland became an electric energy net importer for the first time since the political and economic system transition in 1989. In effect, 2.2 TWh accounts for 1.4 percent of domestic electric energy output. The main reason for such a high import volume are low prices abroad - from energy storage in Sweden (even 25 percent cheaper than in Poland) or Germany (20 percent cheaper), the report indicated.