PGE announces zero emissions by 2040
Wojciech Dąbrowski, the President of the Management Board of Polska Grupa Energetyczna, has revealed that PGE is set to become the first energy group in Poland to attain climate neutrality by 2040. This target represents a significant acceleration, achieving it a full decade earlier than the PGE Group’s original strategy outlined in 2020.
The PGE Group has committed to discontinuing the use of coal for electricity and heat production by the year 2030. They plan to allocate PLN 125 billion for various investments, which include offshore wind farms, energy storage, the construction of a nuclear power plant, distribution network modernization, and the decarbonization of the heating sector. By 2040, the PGE Group aims to establish 12 GW of capacity generated from renewable energy sources.
Expansion of the renewable energy portfolio
The PGE Group has set a goal to achieve a substantial capacity in renewable energy sources by 2040, including over 7 GW in offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, 1.5 GW in onshore wind farms, and 3 GW in photovoltaic installations. By 2040, PGE aims to have a total generating capacity of 17 GW based on zero- and low-emission energy sources.
Notably, PGE’s offshore wind farms alone will be capable of supplying approximately 26 TWh of energy, equivalent to the current energy needs of around 11 million households in Poland.
Wojciech Dąbrowski, President of the Management Board of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, emphasized that to maintain competitiveness, the Polish economy requires clean, safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective energy. He views PGE’s updated strategy as a well-planned, rational, and responsible approach to advancing the Polish energy sector through modern solutions.
Flexible network and PGE’s zero emission
To ensure a flexible and stable energy supply, the PGE Group is planning to establish a professional low-emission energy system with a combined capacity of 5 GW by 2040. This system will include a nuclear power plant developed in partnership with both Polish and Korean entities, as well as gas-fueled power plants. Prior to 2040, the use of gas fuel will be gradually phased out in favor of green fuels like biomethane, hydrogen, and ammonia.
In addition, the PGE Group intends to introduce electrolysers with a capacity of 300 MW by 2035. This technology will enable the conversion of electricity generated in PGE Group’s renewable energy installations into green fuels. This shift will help reduce emissions in sectors that are challenging to fully electrify, such as industry and transportation, contributing to their decarbonization.
The integration of energy storage, electrolysers, and hybrid installations aligns with PGE’s core focus of ensuring that no energy produced goes to waste, supporting the objective of “zero unused energy.”
Source: gkpge.pl