Ukraine to help Polish energy
There was no power in the Polish energy system. Polish electricity networks (PSE) confirmed that between 20 and 21 on Monday (June 2) there was a power shortage and we had to save ourselves with the intervention from Ukraine, which sent us energy. About 200-400 MW was delivered in emergency Between 19 and 22, so you could ensure safe operation of the system. Maciej Wapiński, PSE spokesman, reassures, however, that this is “nothing spectacular”.
Where does the deficiency come from?
– We forecast a low reserve. In addition, some conventional units did not resume work in the evening, the wind was weaker than it resulted from forecasts. As a result, a production gap was created – he explained in an interview with the portal Energetyka24.pl. – however, despite the relatively low reserve, The system worked stable and there was no reason to worry he added. – Relatively often during the day we need to underestimate the generation of energy from conventional units due to the surplus generation above the demand and the need to maintain safe operation of the system – he calmed down. He cites that on Monday there was just such a situation when a surplus of energy from renewable sources was noticed.
Poland is threatened with a lack of energy
PSE spokesman said about “manufacturing gap”. There may be more and more of these in our country. – Situations like yesterday will repeat themselves. The less powerful power we have, the more often there will be power deficiencies – said Maciej Wapiński. PSE calculations show that The production gap in 2031 will be 6.4 GW, AW 2040 will reach 18 GW. “Planned by row Investments in nuclear energy (6-9 GW) can partially reduce this gap, but in the power system there will still be 8-11 GW “-notes Sobieski Institute. A deficiency of the power of available power in 2025 is over 8,000 MW.
How to prevent a “manufacturing gap”?
-This is a big challenge. (…) We need solutions that on the one hand will allow you to keep the coal powers at their disposal, but it will be associated with leaving for gas units – said Rafał Gawin, president of the Energy Regulatory Office in 2023. Maciej Wapiński also pointed out that in a relationship, among others With the extinguishing of coal blocks, this gap will grow. – In place of coal blocks, gas units must be created, Nuclear or acting e.g. on biomass – he emphasized.
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Sources: energy24, Energy, Sobieski Institute, TVP Info