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Due to the changes taking place in our environment, PGE must change its face in order to meet the challenges of modern energy.
We intend to present the details of the PGE Group’s development vision in the fall of 2020. However, we are already carrying on our investments in line with the chosen green direction striving to diversify our generation mix and reduce CO2 emissions.
Both for the transformation of the Polish energy sector and PGE itself the development of renewable energy sources and the construction of new, flexible generation capacities based on natural gas are of key importance. The low-emission fuel makes it possible to adapt conventional plants to the increasing volatility in the electricity market along with the increase in intermittent generation capacities. The modernization of district heating also plays an important role in the transformation of the energy sector.
PGE is actively involved in the development of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, planning the construction of wind farms with a capacity of 3.5 GW. We have 3 farm projects that we systematically implement, obtaining the necessary permits, and conducting environmental and technical studies.
Our aspirations go beyond the projects carried on and we are looking for further development opportunities.
Development schedule of the offshore wind farms
The PGE Group is the leader of Polish wind energy with an installed capacity of nearly 700 MW. Our ambition is to maintain our market position developing organically and acquiring already operational farms and projects.
* Assets acquired in 2013.
** Assets acquired in 2020.
Photovoltaics is the most dynamically developing segment of the energy sector in Poland. PGE participates in this development by implementing the photovoltaic power development program. We are actively securing land for photovoltaic investments all over Poland. We pay special attention to the areas belonging to the Group, willing also to utilise the potential to develop photovoltaic farms at our conventional power plants.
Forecast of the installed capacity of PV power plants in Poland according to the Energy Policy of Poland until 2040 project
* Project as of November 2019.
Having regard to the changes on the electricity market and the rising costs of CO2 emissions, it has become of key importance to ensure the continued operation of our conventional power plants, as they play an important role in the stability of the power system.
This vision of development is already being implemented at Dolna Odra Power Plant The modern gas and steam units being under construction will replace the coal-fired units operating today taking advantage of the fuel available (Baltic Pipe gas pipeline, LNG terminal).
We are aware of the importance of district heating in Poland. Thanks to the developed infrastructure, we provide heat to recipients throughout the country, and by connecting new customers, we contribute to reducing emissions from individual heating sources, which are the main source of smog. Only in 2019, we recorded a record number of connections to the network. The buildings connected have a heat demand of approx. 240 MWt.
Bearing in mind the EU climate policy and the obligation to provide our customers with heat at the lowest possible cost we are to replace coal-fired units with modern low-emission units, primarily gas ones. PGE’s new investments will further contribute to the improvement of air quality in Polish cities.
Investments in gas capacities in PGE CHP plants currently prepared and analysed
PGE Group’s strategy is realised in compliance with the following values: Partnership, Growth, Responsibility, and principles in everyday work included in PGE Group’s Code of Ethics. PGE Group is a socially responsible organisation, aware of its impact on the environment, thus in its operations it focuses on reducing impact on the natural environment, operating based on ethical principles and involvement in activities for the benefit of local communities.
