Poland’s government is preparing legislation designed to accelerate investment in the energy sector, according to Minister of Energy Miłosz Motyka. The move signals a commitment to expediting the country’s energy transition and ensuring a stable supply, particularly as Poland aims to become one of Europe’s leading economies.
Faster Approvals and Increased Investment
Motyka announced that 2026 will be a year of acceleration for Poland’s energy sector, emphasizing the need to move beyond simply discussing the “energy of tomorrow” and deliver tangible results. “We will do everything to speed up these investments,” he said during a conference at Orlen. “Every citizen must sense a real change.”
The Minister stressed that the energy transition requires a parallel administrative transformation, streamlining the process of issuing permits and approvals. He highlighted the potential for renewable energy sources – including biogas, onshore and offshore wind power, and photovoltaic installations with energy storage – to drive down energy prices. The government intends to introduce a new grid law this year to unlock stalled projects and encourage investment. “The Polish specificity – biogas, wind on land and at sea, photovoltaics with energy storage – guarantees cheaper energy every month and year,” Motyka stated.
A Boost for the Polish Economy?
Motyka believes the energy transition presents a significant opportunity for Polish companies. He pointed to the success of the onshore wind energy sector, where domestic supply chains now exceed 70%. The Minister emphasized the need to accelerate the development of offshore wind farms and investments in transmission networks, prioritizing energy security as a matter of national importance. “We are ready in terms of investment and legislation,” he added. “Decisions are based on the analysis of experts and cooperation with those who build the power of our companies.”
Poland is currently the world’s 20th largest economy, but the government’s ambition is to break into the European top three. “We want an economy that every European will envy,” Motyka said. He also announced plans to host the P-TEC (Partnership for Transatlantic Energy and Climate Cooperation) conference, focused on strategic cooperation between Europe and the United States, in Poland. The move underscores Poland’s growing role in international energy discussions.
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