Energy transition in Poland and the European Green Deal

Brussels | 13 November 2019

Energy transition in Poland?

Joanna Maćkowiak Pandera PhD

Who we are?

• Independent and impartialthink tank.

• Mission: efficient, safe, cleanand innovative energy sectorin line with the Paris agreement. Clean air.

• We support Europeancooperation.

• Key programmes: powermarket, renewables, cleanheat.

Electricity production end of 2018

78,2 % coal7,2 % gas12,7 % RES

Change in electricity production2018 /2017

Electricity production from RES

Demand for electricity is growing

Import of electricity on the rise

Growing import of coal

Emissions from power and heat generation

Electricity prices in the EU

Source: Quartely report of the EC on electricity and gas markets, 2 Q 2019

Joanna Maćkowiak-Pandera, PhD

Main conclusions

• Wholesale electricity prices the highest in the region.

• In 2017, emissions increased by 4% compared to 2016.

• Peak demand in summer is the biggest challenge. Recently PV share up 160 %

• Import of coal has tripled and covers about ¼ of domestic demand.

• Electricity imports increased by 150% last year.

• The share of gas was 7.2% in 2018 compared to 5.6% in 2017.