Poland
Poland has increased its share of wind and solar but still lags behind EU peers
In 2023, Poland generated nearly three-quarters (73%) of its electricity from fossil fuels, falling from 79% in 2022, with 61% of its electricity generated by coal. Its per capita power sector emissions were above the global average.
Wind and solar produced a record 21% of the Polish electricity mix in 2023 and in June they covered 66% of domestic power demand in certain peak hours.
Poland aims for 53% renewable electricity by 2030. However, Ember’s analysis found 60-70% is feasible in the same timeline, while the IEA’s Net Zero Emissions scenario sets out a global target of 60% renewable electricity by 2030.
Last updated: May 2024
Progress towards 1.5C power sector benchmarks
Poland
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