Renewable Energy Record: Renewables Exceed 50% of Installed Capacity in Poland

Poland's power sector underwent a historic transformation in 2025. As announced by Climate and Environment Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska, the share of renewable energy sources in installed capacity reached exactly 50.04% at the end of December. This means the total potential of green power plants amounted to 37,777 MW, allowing them to equal conventional coal- and gas-based capacity for the first time. This success is not limited to theoretical system capabilities but translates into real volumes of energy flowing to Polish consumers' sockets. For decades, Poland based its energy security almost exclusively on hard coal and lignite, conditioned by rich resources of these raw materials and infrastructure built during the communist era.Throughout 2025, installations from RES generated nearly 55,000 GWh of electricity. Their share in production amounted to 31.41%, marking a significant increase and proof of progressing decarbonization of the energy mix. The climate ministry emphasizes this is a breakthrough moment, reflecting high investment dynamics in the photovoltaics and onshore wind energy sectors. However, despite these optimistic figures, the Polish transmission system still faces challenges related to grid modernization and voltage stabilization given the variable, weather-dependent generation. „We have passed a breakthrough moment in the development of RES in Poland. For the first time in history, the share of renewable energy sources in our country's installed capacity has exceeded 50%.” — Paulina Hennig-KloskaShare in Energy Production (2025): RES: 31.41, Other Sources: 68.5937 777 MW — total installed RES capacity in PolandDevelopment of RES in the Polish System: Share in Capacity: below 50% → 50.04%; Share in Production: below 30% → 31.41%