The Polish Photovoltaics Association, together with 24 other non-governmental and industry organisations, has signed an open letter to Minister of Energy Miłosz Motyka, urging him to accelerate work on the update of the National Energy and Climate Plan (aKPEiK).

The authors of the letter emphasise that the aKPEiK is a key strategic document that will define the directions for the development of Poland’s energy sector over the next decade. Updating the plan is crucial for achieving climate goals, ensuring energy security, and making full use of EU funds supporting the energy transition.

The signatories point out that without adopting the updated plan, it will be difficult to effectively coordinate actions in sectors such as heating, transport, industry, buildings, and fuels. In their appeal, the organisations call for, among other things:

The letter was signed by 25 organisations working for sustainable energy, including numerous industry associations, think tanks, and expert initiatives.

The full text of the letter, along with the list of signatories, is available HERE.

In the second quarter of 2025, more than half of the electricity in the European Union (54%) came from renewable sources, marking further growth compared to 52.7% a year earlier. The main driver was solar power: 122.3 TWh, accounting for 19.9% of the entire mix in the quarter. What’s more, June 2025 made history — for the first time, photovoltaics became the single largest source of energy in the EU (22.0%), surpassing nuclear (21.6%), wind (15.8%), hydro (14.1%), and gas (13.8%).

The leaders in the share of renewables in electricity generation were: Denmark (94.7%), Latvia (93.4%), Austria (91.8%), Croatia (89.5%), and Portugal (85.6%); the lowest shares were recorded in Slovakia (19.9%), Malta (21.2%), and the Czech Republic (22.1%). In 15 countries, the share of renewables increased, particularly in Luxembourg (+13.5 p.p.) and Belgium (+9.1 p.p.), driven by solar power. Among renewables themselves, the dominant sources were solar (36.8%), wind (29.5%), and hydro (26.0%).

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SolarPower Europe, in cooperation with the Fraunhofer ISE Institute, has published a report “Reshoring Solar Module Manufacturing To Europe”, which analyzes the possibilities and conditions for rebuilding the European photovoltaic industry.

The report shows that the current cost of producing solar modules in the EU (with European cells) is higher than in China — the gap reaches around €10.3/Wp. However, with the right policies, this difference could be reduced to below 10%.

According to the authors, fully reshoring the value chain to Europe will require significant investment but will deliver substantial economic and social benefits. Each gigawatt of capacity installed annually based on European manufacturing could mean up to 2,700 new jobs and €66.4 million in additional tax and social contributions. To reach the target of 30 GW of production by 2030, financial support of between €1.4 and €5.2 billion annually will be necessary.

The report recommends several measures, including production-linked support mechanisms, investment and operational tax incentives, and the introduction of “Made in EU” bonuses in prosumer programs and public procurement. The proper implementation of the Net-Zero Industry Act will also be critical, as it allows EU member states to reward local manufacturing in renewable energy auctions.

 

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Brysiewicz Bokina & Partners is a law firm supporting businesses across key practice areas, including energy law, public procurement, projects funded by the European Union, commercial and corporate law, as well as litigation. By combining legal expertise with a practical understanding of business, we effectively assist entrepreneurs and institutions in implementing development projects.

One of BBS-Legal’s main focus areas is energy transition and the circular economy. We advise on investments in renewable energy sources – including photovoltaics, wind energy, and energy storage – as well as on projects related to environmental protection and public procurement. We support clients at every stage of the investment process: from planning and financing, through obtaining administrative approvals, to contract execution and dispute resolution.

With a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry dynamics, we provide effective advice to both major energy sector players and companies undertaking innovative development projects, helping them operate in a rapidly evolving legal environment.

The Ministry of Energy and Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) have presented an anti-blackout package – a set of legal reforms designed to strengthen the resilience of Poland’s power system against disruptions and failures. The proposals include amendments to the Energy Law, the Cybersecurity Act, and the Public Procurement Law.

The initiative was prompted by power supply problems on the Iberian Peninsula in April, which highlighted the importance of uninterrupted energy delivery. Minister Miłosz Motyka emphasized that the goal is to prepare the system for crises and ensure energy security for citizens. PSE President Grzegorz Onichimowski noted that even a strong grid can be vulnerable to blackouts, and their consequences are long-lasting.

The package focuses on six key areas: better system management and producer participation in balancing, a requirement for local production of selected equipment, cybersecurity certification and oversight, tighter supervision of grid operators, streamlined grid connection rules, and clearer regulations for prosumers. All these changes aim to strengthen Poland’s energy security and sovereignty and reduce the risk of future power outages.

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WINKELMANN FOUNDATION SCREW Sp. z o.o. Sp. k. is a leading Polish manufacturer of innovative screw foundation piles. As a pioneer in the field of sustainable construction, we offer eco-friendly foundation solutions without the use of concrete, eliminating the need for long waiting times during implementation.
Our products are used in a wide range of projects – from modular timber construction, road and railway infrastructure, and landscape architecture, to storage and office containers as well as photovoltaic structures.

With our screw foundations, we support sustainable building practices by reducing CO² emissions.

We offer comprehensive services – from pile production and installation to technical consulting, including structural calculations – ensuring full support for our clients at every stage of the project.

Polenergia is the largest Polish private energy group which – as a leader in modern energy – develops and delivers solutions based on renewable energy sources. The company operates across the entire value chain: from the design and construction of wind and photovoltaic farms, through the generation of green energy, to its sale. Polenergia actively supports Poland’s energy transition and the development of a climate-neutral economy.

The Group consistently develops onshore and offshore wind farm projects, photovoltaic farms, and also invests in new technologies such as energy storage. The total generation capacity of Polenergia’s operating wind and photovoltaic farms currently amounts to 642 MW. Within the Group, there are 8 photovoltaic power plants with a total installed capacity of 149 MWp.

Polenergia is actively engaged in the life of local communities, supporting schools, organizations and social initiatives, as well as running its own educational programs such as “Play Green with Us!”. At the same time, it carries out projects for environmental and biodiversity protection, including an active harrier protection program and pro-ecological initiatives, combining the development of modern energy with care for nature and the sustainable growth of regions.

The Ministry of Climate and Environment has submitted for consideration by the Council of Ministers a draft update of the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). The document sets new, more ambitious targets for the development of renewable energy sources, particularly photovoltaics, which for years has been one of the fastest-growing RES sectors in Poland.

Higher PV capacity targets
In the WAM (with additional measures) scenario, it is assumed that the installed capacity in photovoltaics will increase to:

Key assumptions for the PV sector
The NECP draft emphasizes that in the years 2021–2040, projected investment outlays in photovoltaics will amount to around €42 billion. The main driver of sector growth remains prosumer installations, whose dynamic development is fueled by falling technology costs. It is expected that the share of solar energy in the renewable energy mix will rise from 7.1% in 2020 to 26.3% in 2030. Poland is already among the European leaders—in 2022 it ranked 4th in the EU in terms of newly installed PV capacity (4.9 GW). At the same time, the document points to significant challenges, primarily in the area of grid infrastructure, which in its current state severely limits the connection of new RES sources and requires urgent investments.

The full draft is available HERE.

Leading employers’ organizations and representatives of the energy and industrial sectors in Poland have issued a joint appeal against proposed legislation introducing strict regulations for installing energy storage systems. These draft regulations would require building permits for such installations, posing a serious threat to the development of prosumer energy, reducing the competitiveness of Polish businesses, and hindering investments in large-scale energy storage. The signatories urge the Prime Minister to urgently remove the controversial provisions from the proposed ordinance and amendment to the Construction Law.

The appeal emphasizes that:

The organizations criticize the lack of industry consultation, noting that the rules ignore technical standards and global experience where millions of storage units operate safely. They warn the new rules would increase investment costs, block energy transformation efforts, and endanger grid reliability.

They call on the Prime Minister to intervene and remove the restrictive provisions and express their readiness to collaborate on creating rational, safe, and internationally aligned regulations to support Poland’s energy transition.

June 2025 will go down in history as the month when solar energy became the largest source of electricity in the European Union for the first time ever. According to data published by the think tank Ember, as much as 22.1% of all electricity generated in the EU that month came from solar panels. That’s more than from any other source—nuclear power followed closely at 21.8%, while wind energy accounted for 15.8% of the total.

Several factors contributed to this record-breaking result. First and foremost was the weather. June was exceptionally sunny across much of Europe, allowing solar installations to perform at their peak. Another key factor was the continued growth of solar capacity, both on an industrial scale and in residential settings. More and more EU member states are investing heavily in photovoltaic development. Interestingly, 13 countries—including the Netherlands, Greece, Germany, and Poland—broke their own national records for solar generation in June.

However, despite the success of solar, data from the first half of 2025 also show a rise in the use of fossil fuels—mainly natural gas. Compared to the same period in the previous year, electricity production from gas increased by 13%. This was partly due to weaker wind and hydro output earlier in the year, which forced the energy system to rely on more stable sources. At the same time, electricity demand grew by 2.2%, further shaping the overall energy mix.

The current situation highlights both the potential and the limitations of the energy transition. Solar power can play an increasingly central role, but its output depends on weather conditions and daylight hours. For renewables to truly lead the way, investment in system flexibility is essential—through energy storage, smart grids, and demand-side management. Only then can we sustainably reduce fossil fuel use and strengthen Europe’s energy security.

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