Polish Energy Policy 2050 and its impact on energy mix and emissions

Energy Policy is a part of national or community policy that concerns the development of the energy sector. Well-designed Energy Policy, should determine the prospective shape of the power sector and constitute a guideline for investors, banks and GENCOs. It should also propose some mechanisms to achieve its objectives. The Energy Policies of Member States must be coherent with European Energy Policy. The paper presents assumptions of Polish Energy Policy 2050 (PEP2050) and its impact on the Polish energy mix, CO
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emissions and cost of electricity. Scenarios included in PEP 2050 have been evaluated using generation expansion planning model developed by the authors - eMix. The results of multiple scenarios implemented to the model were used in the process of development of Polish Energy Policy to 2050. Submitted to the Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Environment constituted a basis to determine the needed transformation of Polish energy mix and to prepare the line in climatic negotiations.