Poland’s energy sector is undergoing a critical, if slow, transition after the election of Donald Tusk as prime minister exactly one year ago. Coal still dominates the mix despite a greater use of gas and a growth in renewables. Grid modernisation and energy security have taken centre stage. 

Significant challenges include high energy costs, particularly for industry. There’s also the matter of where government subsidies could, and should, be spent. Issues around policy cohesion, public and industry engagement and regional impacts all persist.

In this episode, we delve into the latest developments shaping Poland’s energy landscape. Montel’s experts provide a snapshot of the latest news, and Joanna Pandera, founder of the Forum Energii think-tank in Poland, discusses the milestones, challenges, and what Poland’s energy transition means for Europe and beyond. 

Host: Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, Montel

Guests: Joanna Pandera, Founder and CEO, Forum Energii, Professor at European University in Florence;  Hubert Put, Senior Energy Consultant, Montel;Marcin Czekanski,Poland Correspondent, Montel