The Renewable Energy Exhibition is currently the most important, professional and largest-scale energy exhibition in Poland. Similar to the ENEX (International Electric Power Industry Exhibition), the ENEX NEW ENERGY Exhibition has attracted considerable attention. At the exhibition, exhibitors and visitors can not only see professional equipment matched with new energy, solar collectors, wood-fired stoves, heat dissipation devices and biofuel vehicles, but also have the opportunity to learn about power generation, transmission and distribution equipment related to renewable energy power generation and how to use new technologies and equipment to retrofit existing power grids.
On February 2, 2021, the Council of Ministers of Poland approved the “Polish Energy Policy 2040” plan, namely PEP2040. According to the plan, Poland's photovoltaic installed capacity will double, reaching approximately 6GW. Meanwhile, Poland has also launched the photovoltaic incentive policy - My Electricity, planning to invest 1.1 billion zlotys to provide 50% subsidies for individual consumers to install micro photovoltaic power generation devices ranging from 2 to 10 kilowatts. The introduction of this policy has injected strong momentum into the development of household photovoltaic power stations in Poland.
In 2024, nearly 300 exhibitors on site showcased the latest products, services and solutions. At the same time, multiple seminars were held to specifically provide solutions and answers for new energy and innovation.
On January 16, Rzeczpospolita reported that according to the data of the Polish power grid in 2023, Poland's domestic electricity consumption decreased by 3.44% year-on-year, power generation dropped by 6.6%, and the net energy import volume reached 3.88 terawatt-hours.
Among them, coal-fired power generation accounted for 67.8%, a year-on-year decrease of 7%; renewable energy power generation accounted for 23.5%, an 8.2% year-on-year increase.
The Polish government recently announced that it plans to shut down the Bełchatów coal-fired power plant by the end of 2036 and abandon the plan to mine the open-pit coal mine in this area. The Bełchatów coal-fired power plant is one of the largest coal-fired power plants in Europe. This shutdown plan is part of Poland's application for the “Just Transition Fund” submitted to the EU, hoping to promote the implementation of environmental protection policies and achieve energy transformation.
Poland is one of the largest coal producers in Europe, and coal accounts for nearly 70% of its energy structure. In recent years, with the implementation of the EU's “Green New Deal”, Poland has been facing increasing pressure for energy transformation.
In February this year, Poland introduced the Polish Energy Policy towards 2040, establishing offshore wind power and nuclear power as two strategic emerging industries while working to increase the proportion of natural gas in the energy structure. In addition, the government announced that it will completely phase out coal-fired boilers by 2040 at the latest and stop all coal mine operations by 2049 to gradually break away from its dependence on coal resources.
In April, Polish President Andrzej Duda announced that he plans to reduce the share of coal in the energy structure to 11% by 2040. According to statistics, to achieve this goal, by 2030, the EU and Poland need to allocate nearly 58 billion euros through various mechanisms; from 2021 to 2040, Poland's investment in energy transformation may be as high as 355 billion euros. To avoid triggering economic and social problems, the government plans to introduce policies for the restructuring of the mining industry and the national just transition within the year.
At the same time, Poland is actively promoting energy-saving renovations in the social and livelihood fields. The government plans to use the EU Recovery Fund to replace energy-efficient heating and hot water preparation devices for civilian housing and introduce photovoltaic panels, etc.; formulate the “Green and Smart Mobility” plan, purchase clean energy buses or trams, renovate the old public transport system, improve the comfort of public transport, and encourage people to travel green. Meanwhile, Poland is actively guiding social investment to boost the development of new fields such as new energy and carbon-free technologies and encourage innovation in energy science and technology.
Polish economist Orłowski said that the trend of energy transformation is irreversible. Poland is currently facing practical problems such as the depletion of coal resources, stricter EU carbon reduction standards, and changing employment preferences among young people. Reducing the share of coal resources in the energy structure is only the first step, and proper follow-up capital investment and technological innovation are the keys to achieving energy transformation.
What products you can fine in this exihibition ?
Power system products: power generation, transmission, energy distribution; machinery and equipment for power and power industry; power industry buildings; operation of power equipment and modernization of existing networks; utilization of electric energy and energy-saving devices; computer science for power industry; heaters for central heating systems; heaters related to electric energy and heat energy; energy distribution systems and transmission line accessories;
Power station equipment: power station equipment, substation equipment, power transmission equipment, high and low voltage electrical switches, distribution equipment, electronic control devices, power control system detection equipment, cable and wire materials, cable control equipment, generator sets and related equipment, capacitors, electronic equipment, industrial electronics, industrial relays, inverters, junction boxes;
Renewable energy: renewable energy (wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, hydropower, biomass energy); extractable energy technology and renewable thermal energy (biofuels, straw, wood stoves, geothermal heat sources); renewable energy technology; energy storage and energy-saving technology; solar energy collection devices; heat dissipation devices; biofuel stoves; biofuel vehicles;
Power station equipment: power station equipment, substation equipment, power transmission equipment, high and low voltage electrical switches, distribution equipment, electronic control devices, power control system detection equipment, cable and wire materials, cable control equipment, generator sets and related equipment, capacitors, electronic equipment, industrial electronics, industrial relays, inverters, junction boxes;
Renewable energy: renewable energy (wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, hydropower, biomass energy); extractable energy technology and renewable thermal energy (biofuels, straw, wood stoves, geothermal heat sources); renewable energy technology; energy storage and energy-saving technology; solar energy collection devices; heat dissipation devices; biofuel stoves; biofuel vehicles;
