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Does Poland have a helmsman for the energy transition?

The energy transition in Poland has no helmsman. There is no single centre to manage the process, so the changes taking place are chaotic. Poland has never offered a comprehensive vision for the decarbonisation of the economy or a plan to reduce dependence on energy resources imported from abroad.

How has the energy transition in Poland changed over 20 years?

During the 20 years of membership in the EU, the consumption of energy and fuels, especially transportation fuels, in Poland has been steadily increasing. Chart: Progress of the energy transition since 2004 (the year Poland joined the EU). Source: own elaboration.

How much energy has been cut in Poland this year?

From January to mid-May this year, the curtailment affected more than 400 GWh of energy. That’s as much as nearly half a million households consumed in that period”, said Marcin Dusiło, senior analyst at Forum Energii and the author of the report “Energy Transition in Poland”.

How much money does Poland spend on energy?

Last year alone, Poland spent PLN 138 billion (i.e., slightly less than on defence). Over the past decade, taking inflation into account, the cost of fuel imports has already exceeded PLN 1.2 trillion. Energy driver needed right away The energy transition in Poland has no helmsman.