Poland faces energy security challenges amid renewable energy surplus

Poland and Europe face significant challenges in optimizing renewable energy and developing the biomethane sector. The European Biogas Association (EBA) has identified administrative complexity and a lack of national strategies as primary barriers to biogas growth. To address this, the EBA recommends implementing ‘one-stop-shop’ services for investors, digitizing permit procedures, and establishing mandatory renewable gas shares within the EU.

In Poland, the energy system is struggling with renewable energy surpluses. In 2025, approximately 1.4 TWh of renewable energy production was curtailed due to insufficient system flexibility. Experts suggest that integrating electricity with district heating through Power-to-Heat technologies and large-scale heat storage could significantly mitigate this. The technical potential for utilizing renewable surpluses in heating is estimated at 42 TWh annually if sufficient heat storage is implemented.

Furthermore, biomethane is being positioned as a critical component of Poland's energy security. With national natural gas demand projected to reach up to 24.7 billion m³ annually by 2030, the technical potential for biomethane production from domestic waste is estimated at 8 billion m³. Developing this sector is viewed as a priority to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and enhance domestic energy independence.