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Poland Energy Policy (PL PEP2040 / EPP2040)

Poland Energy Policy (PL PEP2040 / EPP2040): Poland PEP2040: National Energy Strategy Through 2040

Maílis Carrilho
Written by Maílis Carrilho
Updated on June 7th, 2026

Summary

PEP2040 is Poland’s central energy transition strategy adopted in 2021. It sets long-term direction for decarbonisation, energy security, power-sector transformation, RES scale-up, infrastructure modernisation, and nuclear development as a strategic pillar. While not a binding law on its own, it strongly shapes subsequent legislation, investment programmes, and permitting frameworks. The compliance relevance for businesses is indirect but significant: PEP2040 influences auctions, grid connection rules, industrial policy, and the trajectory of constraints and incentives across the energy system.

Details

Jurisdictions
  • Poland
Voluntary for

Not directly mandatory for companies by itself, but it drives binding measures through: permitting rules, support schemes, grid development, and sector reforms.

Deep dive

1 min read
Published Jun 7, 2026

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What’s Required

Poland’s PEP2040 is the country’s core long-term energy transformation strategy, setting direction for decarbonisation, energy security, infrastructure investment, and the power mix.

Key elements include:

  • Strategic pathway for energy transition through 2040, including RES expansion and long-term system transformation.

  • Nuclear power development as part of long-term planning (policy-level objective).

  • Coal phase-down trajectory as a strategic direction (implementation depends on subsequent instruments).

  • Grid, flexibility, and system modernisation as enabling priorities.

Important Deadlines

  • Adopted by the Council of Ministers: 2 February 2021.

  • Horizon: to 2040 (milestones depend on implementing laws, funding, and projects).

Current Status

Fully in force as Poland’s primary national energy strategy, guiding programmes and reforms.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

  • None directly (strategy). Enforcement occurs indirectly via implementing legislation, permits, and funding conditionality.

Examples of Known Failures

  • Delays due to grid constraints, permitting complexity, or inconsistent implementation of instruments relative to strategy direction.

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Maílis Carrilho
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Maílis Carrilho
Sustainability Research Analyst
Maílis Carrilho is a Sustainability Research Analyst (Intern) at Net Zero Compare, contributing research and analysis on climate tech, carbon policies, and sustainable solutions. She supports the team in developing fact-based content and insights to help companies and readers navigate the evolving sustainability landscape.
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Added on Jun 7, 2026 by Maílis Carrilho ·
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