
The decline of coal in Turów
Until today, Polish public policy towards coal regions has been tainted by short-sightedness and analytical deficits. The Turów lignite power complex, operating since 1962, is
Head of Energy & Climate Program
For over 5 years as a consultant at PwC Poland he implemented technical assistance projects for Polish and international organisations, including the public sector, e.g. in the area of energy transition. Previously a fellow of Res Publica Nowa. At Instrat he leads policy work on Poland’s and EU climate and energy policy. Graduated in Sociology, Philosophy and Cultural Studies at the University of Warsaw.
Until today, Polish public policy towards coal regions has been tainted by short-sightedness and analytical deficits. The Turów lignite power complex, operating since 1962, is
The Polish low-carbon hydrogen economy will be driven by public subsidies and policies – funding for infrastructure, CfDs for operations, required offtake by the industry,
Offshore wind energy in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is bound to become the cornerstone for accelerating the coal phaseout, strengthening energy and climate security,
In recent years low-carbon hydrogen technologies have firmly positioned themselves in the energy transition strategies of EU Member States. They can play a key role
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Michał Smoleń tells the story of the failure to update the document before national elections. He also analysed the new forecast scenario and found that the government quietly admits that the decarbonisation of the Polish electricity system should accelerate. The document contains numerous limitations, which are going to pose as key challenges for the new government regardless of which parties are going to form it.
Instrat took part in the European Commission’s public consultations on the reform of the EU’s electricity market design. In our view, past efforts to liberalise
Head of Communications & External Relations