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Are power plants a foundation of the Polish energy sector?

Power plants and combined heat and power plants burning fossil fuels are a foundation of the Polish energy sector. A new version of our open database on these facilities, the starting point of all energy transition analyses, is now available at energy.instrat.pl.

What is the new database on power plants in Poland?

As of today, the database on power plants in Poland includes, among other things: The new version of the database introduces a more detailed level of data aggregation. It now offers a division into power plants and blocks, significantly enhancing the presentation of additional information.

How many power plants are in Poland?

Poland has 188 utility-scale power plants in operation, with a total capacity of 35229.0 MW. This data is a derivitive set of data gathered by source mentioned below. Global Energy Observatory/Google/KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm/Enipedia/World Resources Institute/database.earth

How does a power plant work in Poland?

These thermal units produce electricity (and usually heat) by burning fuels. Approximately 90% of the power units are suitable for cogeneration, i.e., they can generate electricity and heat. The average age of active power plant units in Poland is 35 years, with hard coal units being the oldest, averaging 42 years.