Renewables ‘cheaper than gas’ for Polish transition
Poland should invest in renewables rather than new gas-fired capacity for reasons of cost and security of supply, according to a report from NGO Carbon Tracker. The country is traditionally reliant on coal-fired power to generate electricity but is currently looking to transition away from the fuel. Poland’s plans are based on a switch towards gas-fired power, awarding these plants long-term contracts in its most recent capacity market auction in December 2021. Six gas-fired power plants are planned for construction in Poland between 2023 and 2027 with a total capacity of 3.7GW. With the recent invasion of Ukraine and the EU’s ambition to use less Russian gas, Poland should instead invest in
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