18:00 3 November 2025
Poland’s demand for electricity facing multiple issues
Poland’s demand for electricity is rising while the capacity of aging coal power plants is declining. By 2035, 8–18 GW of coal capacity will need to be retired, just as peak power demand is expected to increase from 27 GW to 34 GW. This creates a supply gap of 15–25 GW. In the short term, adding gas-fired power plants is the fastest and cheapest solution, but it risks long-term dependency on imported fuel and potential higher costs. Expanding renewables requires large investments in storage and grid modernization, while nuclear power will not be available until the late 2030s.
The key challenge is choosing a balanced energy mix that ensures security, affordability and independence.
(pb.pl)
