“Shutdowns and negative prices are currently the industry’s biggest challenges. But we have a plan to address these issues. We are working to increase the efficiency of PV sources and have no intention of slowing their development. Photovoltaics is—and will remain—one of the cheapest energy sources. It is a national asset in our energy sector,” said Paulina Hennig-Kloska while opening the 6th PV Environmental Congress. She also assured that “the government is fully aware of the challenges and is working on solutions.”
Although the photovoltaic sector is developing dynamically, it faces serious infrastructure barriers. The main issues include limited grid connection capacity, overloaded power networks, and forced PV shutdowns. As noted by Professor Jerzy Buzek:
“30–40 percent of available capacity is being wasted—the grid doesn’t accept it, or installations are being shut down. We need modern infrastructure so that photovoltaics—and wind power—can genuinely strengthen our energy security.”
The main theme of this year’s Congress was the impact of geopolitics on Europe’s energy security. During debates and expert panels, participants unanimously emphasized that solar energy is becoming a key pillar of the continent’s energy security. Photovoltaics—as the fastest-growing RES sector both in Poland and across the European Union—is playing an increasingly important role in reducing Europe’s dependence on fossil fuel imports, thereby boosting its economic resilience.
“Energy transition will not happen without photovoltaics. This is a technology that is already changing the way we produce and consume energy. The future belongs to renewables, and photovoltaics will be the foundation of a safe, democratic, and green energy system in Europe,” said Ewa Magiera, President of the Polish Photovoltaics Association.
