Dekarbonizacja drogą do przewagi konkurencyjnej Polski

The document examines how Poland's high energy intensity and reliance on fossil fuels create economic vulnerabilities, specifically through high electricity and gas prices and EU ETS costs. It posits that transitioning to low-emission technologies and improving energy efficiency can lower production costs and boost GDP. The briefing highlights the role of renewable energy, such as wind and solar, and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in stabilizing energy prices. It also discusses the importance of emission transparency for consumer appeal and provides case studies of Polish companies like ORLEN, Galmet, and Kompania Piwowarska implementing decarbonization strategies.

• Poland's high reliance on fossil fuels results in energy costs for non-household consumers that are among the highest in the EU. By the end of 2024, Poland had the fourth highest electricity prices in the EU for this group at 0.26 EUR/kWh, compared to an EU-27 average of 0.22 EUR/kWh. Similarly, by the end of 2023, Poland had the fourth highest gas prices for non-household consumers at approximately 0.073 EUR/kWh, versus an EU-27 average of 0.06 EUR/kWh.
• The EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) imposes significant financial burdens on Polish companies due to the country's high carbon intensity. The 'ETS gap' cost Polish enterprises 8 billion USD in 2022, and the World Bank estimates this could rise to nearly 40 billion USD by 2030 under 2024 policies.
• Achieving net-zero emissions is projected to benefit the national economy, with the World Bank estimating an annual GDP increase of approximately 0.2% until 2050, resulting in a cumulative GDP growth of 4% by 2050 compared to current policies.
• Energy efficiency improvements can lead to substantial long-term cost savings for companies, potentially ranging from 40% to 60%. For heavy industry, initial energy management programs can save between 5% and 11% of costs annually, while light industry may save 10% to 18%.
• Renewable energy sources are lowering electricity prices and providing stability through government auctions and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Recent government auctions for onshore wind (>1 MW) saw prices between 100 and 320 PLN/MWh, and solar (>1 MW) between 217 and 329 PLN/MWh, both significantly lower than wholesale prices which were around 425 PLN/MWh.
• Poland has demonstrated strong potential in green technology production, ranking 7th globally in both the Green Complexity Index and the Green Complexity Potential Index. The country produces components for wind turbines, solar technology, heat pumps, and electric vehicles.

APA

Woodman, B. (2025). Dekarbonizacja drogą do przewagi konkurencyjnej Polski. Zero Carbon Analytics. https://zerocarbon-analytics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-12-Dekarbonizacja-droga-do-przewagi-konkurencyjnej-Polski_PL.pdf

Chicago

Woodman, Bridget. Dekarbonizacja drogą do przewagi konkurencyjnej Polski. Zero Carbon Analytics, 2025. https://zerocarbon-analytics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-12-Dekarbonizacja-droga-do-przewagi-konkurencyjnej-Polski_PL.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{woodman2025dekarbonizacja, author = {Woodman, Bridget}, title = {{Dekarbonizacja drogą do przewagi konkurencyjnej Polski}}, institution = {Zero Carbon Analytics}, year = {2025}, month = nov, url = {https://zerocarbon-analytics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-11-12-Dekarbonizacja-droga-do-przewagi-konkurencyjnej-Polski_PL.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }