Increasing the usage of renewable energy sources in Poland. Cover Image

Perspektywy wykorzystania odnawialnych źródeł energii w Polsce.
Increasing the usage of renewable energy sources in Poland.

Author(s): Mirosław Sobolewski
Subject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: Poland; renewable energy sources; EU;

Summary/Abstract: This article focuses on the factors affecting the development of the renewable energy sector in Poland. In accordance with the EU regulations, Poland has to double the renewable energy share in its total electricity production by 2020. The author assesses this issue by discussing, inter alia, EU renewable energy goals, renewable energy sources in Poland (solar energy, geothermal energy, biomass, hydropower, wind power) as well as renewable electricity production and consumption. He also looks at the challenges facing the development of renewable energy sources in Poland.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 267-290
  • Page Count: 24
  • Language: Polish