Poland’s Renewable Power Capacity To Reach 91. 5GW By 2035

Poland’s power sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the imperatives of decarbonization and the gradual retirement of ageing coal assets. According to a report by GlobalData, cited by Power Technology, the country’s renewable power capacity is poised to reach 91. 5GW by 2035, a significant increase from 33. 3GW in 2024. This growth is underpinned by a structural shift in Poland’s electricity system, as the nation navigates the complexities of rising electricity demand and European Union decarbonization requirements.

As coal-based generation declines, renewable energy technologies are increasingly dominating capacity additions. The report, ‘Poland Power Market Trends and Analysis by Capacity, Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Regulations, Key Players and Forecast to 2035’, provides a comprehensive assessment of Poland’s electricity sector, drawing on GlobalData’s proprietary databases, primary and secondary research, and in-house analytical expertise.

The coal fleet, which currently accounts for a substantial share of Poland’s power system, is facing mounting challenges, including rising operating costs, tightening environmental compliance requirements, and higher carbon costs under the EU Emissions Trading System. Consequently, installed coal capacity is expected to decline from 32. 2GW in 2024 to approximately 20.