A few years ago, energy‑storage systems were viewed primarily as devices used to store surplus electricity and increase self‑consumption of renewable energy. However, with the rapid development of wind and solar power, their role has begun to evolve quickly. Today,…
In a single month, the Polish power system showed energy‑storage operators both faces of the future. At midday, surplus solar generation pushed prices below zero, while in the evening of 30 June – on a capacity‑call day – day‑ahead (DA)…
The issue of energy self‑sufficiency is inevitably linked to security in multiple dimensions. On the one hand, it encompasses operational and tactical security related to threats to the functioning of energy generation and processing systems, as well as their resilience…
40.5°C in Słubice on Sunday, 28 June — according to measurements by the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW‑PIB). This is the highest temperature ever recorded in Poland. A heatwave is not only evidence of climate warming and a…
The global oil market remains in a state of heightened uncertainty. Although tensions between the United States and Iran have once again increased concerns over the security of crude‑oil supplies from the Middle East, oil prices are not experiencing sharp…
The war in Iran almost immediately triggered a reaction in the global energy market. A 58% increase in the price of Brent crude oil within 9 days illustrates the intensity of these changes—and this is just one of many alarming…
In 2023, the hydrogen industry is poised at a pivotal juncture, shaped by key trends identified during a recent industry summit attended by esteemed figures such as Hanna Mojsiuk, President of the Northern Chamber of Commerce; Żaneta Kłostowska, an expert…
With an expert eye Paweł Biegajski, specialist in the field of financing energy projects As climate change effects become more evident, there’s growing focus on carbon dioxide emissions and other pollutants. A key measure of how much a person, product,…
With an expert eye Anna Pawłowska-Kawa, specialist in the field of ecological heating devices Since 2021, Poland has implemented new Technical Conditions WT 2021, which impose stricter standards for newly constructed homes and their heating systems. WT 2021 introduces two…
With an expert eye Anna Pawłowska-Kawa, specialist in the field of ecological heating devices The popularity of heat pumps has soared in Polish households, particularly in new homes. People often assume that all heat pumps are equally environmentally friendly, but…