The Sejm amends the Act on Transmission Networks
The goal of the amendment is to simplify investments and align transmission networks with the evolving landscape of prosumer energy. The act received overwhelming support in the legislative body, with 443 Members of Parliament voting in favor, none opposing it, and nine MPs abstaining from voting. The amendment is now under consideration in the Senate.
The document expands the Special Act to cover distribution lines, but this extension is limited to networks that facilitate power distribution and have close ties to the transmission infrastructure.
Additionally, endeavors associated with upgrading existing networks will be categorized as strategic investments through a regulation issued by the Council of Ministers, following a request from the Minister responsible for energy.
The notion of strategic investments will also encompass 110 kV lines managed by distribution system operators, granting them the ability to utilize the special act. Previously, this privilege was exclusive to the transmission network operator.
Necessary to make the network more flexible
The electricity infrastructure in Poland is increasingly becoming a bottleneck as the country strives to advance renewable energy sources and prosumer energy. The proposed amendment to the Act on the preparation and implementation of strategic investments in transmission networks aims to simplify the integration of new entities into the network and underscores the importance of enhancing network flexibility.
The Council of Ministers emphasizes that the expansion of the electricity network infrastructure is a crucial element in achieving the objectives of Poland’s climate and energy policy. Furthermore, it stands as a cornerstone of Poland’s Energy Policy until 2040 and the National Energy and Climate Plan for 2021-2030, which has been submitted to the European Commission.
A recent conference hosted by our website placed a significant focus on network flexibility. For a detailed account of the event and a summary of individual panel discussions, you can find more information.
Source: gov.pl