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Poland’s renewable energy transition – a snapshot pre-election
Following a recent visit to Poland by our Consultant Partner, Tessa Laws, we wanted to share first-hand insights into the country’s renewable energy landscape and key developments shaping its progress towards net zero. With elections looming and policy in flux, all eyes remain on Poland and its next move in the energy transition.
The short answer is – Poland is definitely on its way to achieving its net zero goals.
In 2024, the European Commission approved €1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) in state aid for Poland. The funds will support companies producing solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and other renewable equipment. The grant must be used by the end of 2025.
Financial close was announced this week for the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms. About 30 Polish and international institutions, including BGK, the EIB, and the NIB, are backing the projects.
With more than EUR 6 billion in financing, they represent the largest project finance deal in Poland’s energy history.
Renewable energy developers and major investments
Danish developer European Energy has operated in Poland since 2007 and now manages 130 MW of installed capacity.
The company recently sold an 83.5 MW operational wind portfolio in north-west Poland to Enea Nowa Energia. The wind farms were commissioned between 2021–2023 and feature turbines by Siemens Gamesa, GE, and Nordex.
“This divestment represents a significant milestone in our long-term strategy for Poland,” said Olga Sypula, Country Manager at European Energy.
“We will utilise the funds to expand our Polish projects across multiple technologies,” added Deputy CEO Jens-Peter Zink.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has issued a PLN 2.25 billion (USD 599m/EUR 527m) loan to PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna.
The funding will help build and upgrade renewable energy and battery storage sites, including nearly 730 MW of new solar capacity across Poland.
Poland becomes Europe’s fastest growing renewables market
Despite its ongoing reliance on coal, Poland is leading in renewable energy growth, according to Statkraft.
To meet the Paris Agreement targets by 2040, Poland must generate at least 50% of its electricity from renewable sources.
Statkraft’s country manager, Michal Smyk, states that Poland’s top energy priority is security.
This includes growing renewables, diversifying technologies with offshore wind and nuclear, upgrading grid capacity, and improving energy efficiency.
Poland is also a major contributor to Europe’s coal methane emissions. In 2021, it was responsible for 62% of the continent’s total coal mine methane output.
In March 2025, the Polish government proposed changes to the Energy Law. The update aims to streamline grid access, improve transparency, and align with broader EU infrastructure goals.
Key changes include:
- Flexible grid connection agreements
- Improved grid utilisation
- Stronger consumer rights
Political uncertainty poses risks to clean energy transition
Poland’s new president, Karol Nawrocki, has voiced strong support for coal, raising concern among renewable energy advocates.
Political analyst Krzysztof Jaworski has warned of a possible “institutional veto” against renewables, which could impact the nation’s momentum toward a sustainable energy future.
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