Poland's Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals for 2030

Poland aims to achieve a 56% renewable power share in its electricity mix by 2030, according to the draft national energy plan presented by Climate Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska. The plan outlines a significant investment to reduce coal dependency and meet EU emissions targets, pending cabinet approval.

Poland is setting its sights on a 56% renewable power share in its electricity mix for 2030, Climate Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska announced. This comes as part of a draft national energy and climate plan Poland is required to submit to the European Commission.

While the target falls short of the pre-election promise of 70%, it still exceeds the 50% goal declared in February. The plan, which includes an investment of 792 billion zlotys ($205 billion), underscores the government's commitment to reducing coal dependency despite internal disagreements. "We are no longer arguing in the government about the basic parameters of the plan, the lack of transformation is more expensive than its implementation," Hennig-Kloska stated.

The plan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% and reduce primary energy consumption by 16.7% by the end of the decade. Before it is submitted to Brussels, the plan requires cabinet approval and could still undergo changes. Poland-based think-tank Instrat has critiqued the strategy for underestimating renewable potential and for prolonged coal usage, suggesting increased renewable targets for subsequent decades.

(With inputs from agencies.)