Will Poland increase its renewable power capacity by 65% in 2024?

Poland plans to increase its renewable power capacity by 65% between 2020 and 2024, with most advances gained through the development of offshore wind farms. The country is finalizing its 2040 energy policy and looks to partner with the world’s largest Renewable Energy companies to develop the market.

What will Poland's energy share be in 2021-2030?

According to the assumptions of the National Plan for Energy and Climate for 2021-2030, Poland’s share of energy from renewable sources is expected to increase from 17.6 percent in 2025 to 21 percent in 2030. Photovoltaics

How much energy does Poland produce a year?

In 2019, Poland produced 13,903 GWh of energy compared to 11,678 GWh in 2018. Wind energy accounted for 8.2% of the energy consumed in Poland in 2019. According to Poland’s Energy Regulatory Office, producers of wind and solar energy are the primary beneficiaries of the renewable energy auction support system.

How many wind installations are there in Poland?

There are more than 1,200 installations in Poland using wind as a renewable energy source with a capacity of more than 6 GW. These installations account for about 65% of Poland’s renewable energy capacity. Nearly 160 additional wind installations are under construction, with total installed capacity of approximately 2,500 MW.

Will Poland be able to generate electricity from offshore wind farms?

A law promoting electricity generation by offshore wind farms was adopted by the Polish parliament and signed by President Duda on January 21, 2021, and companies controlled by the Polish State Treasury will have a dominant share in developing offshore wind farms.

Will offshore wind be part of Poland's 2027 energy mix?

The Polish Energy Policy (PEP) Road Map 2040 provides for a visible participation of offshore wind in Poland’s 2027 energy mix, and the first mature projects should appear by 2024. In the 2040 prospectus, the strategic document sets the potential of 10.3 GW.