Coal’s grip on Poland’s power grid has officially weakened. For the first time ever, coal accounted for less than half of the country’s electricity in April, signaling a major shift toward cleaner energy sources. The share of coal fell to 49.4%, down nearly 19% from March and 9.6% from the same time last year, according to Forum Energii.
At the same time, renewable energy reached new highs, supplying over a third of all electricity, with solar leading the charge in growth. Combined with gas and nuclear projects in development, this drop in coal dependence shows the country’s energy mix is steadily diversifying. Despite policy delays, public support and private investment in renewables remain strong. And during April’s peak hour, renewables supplied an impressive 77% of Poland’s electricity demand. The country still faces legislative hurdles, but this milestone offers an encouraging glimpse of what’s possible.