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Policy Guidance for the Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Climate and Environment of Poland
The new Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Climate and Environment face numerous challenges that will shape Poland’s energy and industry transition for decades to come. At the same time, the ministries have an opportunity to unlock capital and accelerate the deployment of clean technologies at scale. Achieving this will…
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Strengthening Poland’s Nuclear Strategy through Financing, Small Modular Reactors, and International Collaboration
Introduction Poland’s energy transition faces distinct challenges rooted in its overreliance on coal, aging infrastructure, and fiscal constraints. The country’s longstanding dependence on coal in Poland’s energy sector presents unique challenges as the country strives for a low-carbon future. As the tenth most manufacturing-reliant economy in Europe with a carbon-intensive…
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Nuclear Energy Orderbooks 101: Enabling Cost-Effective Nuclear Deployment in Europe
EU Member States expect to deploy at least 60 GW of new nuclear capacity by 2050 to meet its climate and energy security goals. But without greater coordination, the bloc risks a fragmented rollout of new nuclear energy: duplicated efforts, spiralling costs, underinvested supply chains, and project delays. A nuclear…
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Europe needs a new market model to deliver its clean energy future
A new report offers a look at how Europe’s electricity market design and planning structures must evolve to meet rising electricity demand.
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The EU’s low-carbon hydrogen rules show promise, but lack clarity
As the world’s third-largest hydrogen consumer, getting clean hydrogen right is crucial for decarbonising the EU’s hard-to-abate industries.
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Revitalising industry in the European Union: The role of Poland and the wider Central and Eastern European region
As the EU accelerates efforts to retain a competitive edge under its Clean Industrial Deal, a critical risk is emerging: the uneven pace of progress across regions.
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Pricing It Right: Accounting for Non-Permanent CCU While Safeguarding the EU ETS
This joint analysis explores two main policy options for how to account for non-permanent CCU based on fossil CO₂ under the EU ETS.
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From Ambition to Realisation: A Vision for Germany’s Decarbonisation
Executive Summary Germany has made significant efforts toward achieving net-zero emissions and has markedly progressed in transforming its energy system. This success relies heavily on the expansion of renewable energy and enabling infrastructure. However, as weather-dependent renewable capacity grows, Germany increasingly faces periods of both energy surplus, when conditions are…
