Polish government adopts energy policy for 2040

According to government news reports, the low-emission energy transition will promote the modernization of the Polish economy while ensuring energy security, fair distribution of costs and the protection of vulnerable social groups. Clean air will be a key result of this transformation. Improving air quality requires investing in retrofitting the heating sector, electrifying transport and promoting passive and zero-emission housing that uses local energy sources. The new strategy also seeks to reduce coal use in the economy through a "just transition". According to the government, a just transition means new development opportunities for regions and communities disproportionately affected by the energy transition.

Under the new guidelines, renewable energy will account for at least 23% of final energy consumption by 2030. Wind farm capacity will reach 5.9GW by 2030 and 11GW by 2040. In 2033, Poland will launch the first unit of the country's nuclear power plant, with a power generation capacity of approximately 1-1.6GW. Subsequent nuclear reactors will be started every 2 to 3 years until the target of 6 reactors is achieved.

Poland also plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 30% by 2030 compared with 1990. By 2040, all homes will be heated by central heating or individual heating units with zero or low emissions. Natural gas, oil and liquid fuels infrastructure will expand while ensuring supply diversification. The government estimates that the energy transition could create up to 300,000 new jobs in areas such as renewable and nuclear energy, e-mobility, network infrastructure, digitalization and building insulation.

　(Original title: The Polish government adopts an energy policy for 2040)