• Poland aims to achieve a 56% share of renewable energy by 2030, updating its previous commitments.

• The revised plan involves a $205 billion investment to decrease reliance on coal.

• This Warsaw’s strategy aligns with the EU’s climate goal of a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030.

Poland is now targeting a 56% share of renewable energy in its electricity mix by 2030, as announced by Climate Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska. This target, outlined in a draft of the national energy and climate plan, reflects Poland’s commitment to the European Commission’s climate objectives.

“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 at a press conference.

While this new goal is less ambitious than the pre-election promise of up to 70% green energy, it surpasses the previous 50% target set in February. The updated plan also aims for a 50.4% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 16.7% decrease in primary energy consumption by 2030 compared to 2020 levels.

To achieve these objectives, the plan outlines a substantial investment of 792 billion zlotys ($205 billion). This funding is intended to speed up the adoption of renewable energy sources, reduce Poland’s reliance on coal, and address the legacy of previous policies that hindered onshore wind power development and extended coal mining operations until 2049.

Poland’s revised climate strategy aligns with the EU’s broader goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, providing a clear path for future energy investments.