Position of Coal-Fired Power Plants on Polish Market in the Perspective Until 2050
(Room D201-D202, Elicium, Second Floor)
10 Jun 15
11:00 AM
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12:30 PM
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Theme: Europe's Transitioning Power Sector
The technologies of electricity generation based on fossil fuels currently feature good experiences and implementations for reducing emissions of sulfur, nitrogen oxides and particulates. However, the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions on industrial scale has yet to be done, which according to the world environmental policy combating climate change is a major challenge today. The author describes the actions of the European Commission in this area, presenting an action plan by 2050 (EnergyRoadmap 2050) and specifically discussing its contents, including five scenarios oriented to reduce emissions by 80% compared to emissions in 1990, by year 2050. Presented are both main assumptions of the plan and their economic infeasibility. The paper outlines possibilities of emission reductions based on different technologies and their impact on the safe operation of the power system of the Member States, as well as justify the position of the Polish government in this respect
Five scenarios for the restructuring of the energy sector that are feasible based on the current energy policy of the country have also been thoroughly discussed, compared and summarized. This analysis is supported by statistical data and forecasts and a detailed representation of the real possibilities to reduce CO2 in Poland, taking into account the pace of development of production technologies, increased demand for electricity and economical solutions for coal power plants.
The article is an interesting presentation of the issue of Poland’s ability to comply with the RoadMap 2050 assumptions taking into account the existing production capacity and prospects for their development.
Pointed is also the intrinsic contradiction between RoadMap 2050 policy objectives and actual CO2 reduction potential in Europe, taking into account the fact that in the next few decades, fossil fuels will remain the global and European energy mix, and will continue to be used in many industrial processes.