The Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment has proposed setting the renewable energy obligation for electricity sellers at 12.5% in 2025, decreasing to 12% in 2026 and 11.5% in 2027. In 2023, the obligation level was reduced from 18.5% to 12%. A draft regulation outlining these changes was published for consultation. Sellers must purchase energy verified by green certificates, and the obligation for blue certificates (biogas) remains at 0.5%. This adjustment aims to balance supply and demand, while maintaining market liquidity.
Green certificates confirm the power generation from renewable energy sources. Since the 2016 Renewable Energy Sources Act, this system is being gradually replaced by an auction system. Currently, companies selling electricity to consumers must obtain and present a specified number of green certificates, which are awarded to producers of green electricity. In 2023, renewables (including hydro) accounted for 28% of Poland’s generation mix, compared to 18% in 2020 and 7% in 2010.
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