• Poland targets a 56% renewable energy share by 2030, revising earlier commitments.
• The new plan includes a $205 billion investment to reduce coal dependence.
• Warsaw’s strategy supports EU climate goals for a 55% reduction in emissions by 2030.

Poland is now aiming for a 56% share of renewable energy in its electricity mix by 2030, according to Climate Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska. This target, presented in a draft of the national energy and climate plan, is part of 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,” said Hennig-Kloska during a press conference.

This new target is less ambitious than the pre-election pledge of up to 70% green energy but exceeds the 50% goal declared in February. The plan also proposes 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 goals, the plan outlines a significant investment of 792 billion zlotys ($205 billion). This funding aims to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy sources, reduce Poland’s dependence on coal, and address the legacy of previous policies that hindered the development of onshore wind power and extended coal mining operations until 2049.

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Poland’s updated climate strategy aligns with the broader EU goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, providing a clear roadmap for future energy investments.