Poland hydrogen energy storage

What is Poland's Hydrogen strategy?

comments Marcelina Pilszyk, an analyst from the PIE Energy and Climate Team. Poland’s Hydrogen Strategy, adopted in 2021, fits perfectly into the context of international and national strategic documents. First of all, it is in line with European Union initiatives, such as the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the European Green Deal.

What is Polish Hydrogen strategy until 2040?

1. INTRODUCTION Polish Hydrogen Strategy until 2030 with an outlook until 2040 (PHS) is a strategic document of the Polish Government that sets out the main objectives for the hydrogen economy development in Po-land and the actions needed to achieve them.

Is Poland ready for a hydrogen market?

Hydrogen technologies are not only a central piece of Europe’s Green Deal goal of reaching climate neutrality, but also an essential factor of maintaining the competitiveness of the Polish economy. The release of the Strategy indicates that Poland is actively engaged in the discussion about the future of the hydrogen market in the European Union.

Will Poland regulate the development of the hydrogen economy?

The Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment has announced plans to regulate the development of the hydrogen economy, aiming to ensure the competitiveness of Polish industry and support the country’s path to climate neutrality.

Why should Poland invest in hydrogen?

Hydrogen, as an energy carrier, is gaining popularity all over the world, and Poland wants to use its natural resources, technological innovations and research potential to accelerate this process. In 2022, global demand for hydrogen was 95 million tonnes, of which just over 1 million tonnes was low-carbon hydrogen.

What percentage of Poland's energy research is related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies?

In 2022, only 3.1 per cent of public expenditure on energy research in Poland was related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, while in other IEA member states this percentage was over 12 per cent – comments Marcelina Pilszyk, an analyst from the PIE Energy and Climate Team.