Right now 0.073 €/kWh +10,1 %
0.119 €/kWh at 20-21 0.035 €/kWh at 12-13 ~0.082 €/kWh0.71 € 0.21 €
10 min, 160 l of water = ~6 kWh
0.89 € 0.26 €
200 liters of water = ~7,5 kWh
1000W x 24 hours = 24 kWh
0.01 € <0.01 €
Hot plate for 4 min = ~0,12 kWh
0.13 € 0.04 €
Oven for 30 min = ~1,1 kWh
5.33 € 1.56 €
Nissan Leaf 10-80% = ~45 kWh
Poland's energy sector is largely dependent on coal, which remains the country's primary source of energy. Despite global trends shifting towards renewable sources, coal still plays a significant role in Poland's energy production. This reliance is due to the country's abundant coal reserves, which have historically shaped its energy policies and infrastructure.
However, recent years have seen a gradual shift with increased investments in renewable energy sources. Wind power, particularly onshore wind farms, and solar energy are gaining momentum, contributing to a more diverse energy mix.
The Polish government has implemented various initiatives to promote renewable energy. These efforts are partly driven by the European Union's renewable energy directives and Poland's commitment to reduce carbon emissions. Wind and solar power are at the forefront of these developments, with the country making significant strides in increasing the capacity of these renewable sources.
Despite these efforts, the transition to renewables is a complex process, facing challenges such as modernizing the grid infrastructure and managing the phase-out of coal-dependent regions and industries.
Poland is an active participant in the European Union's electricity market. This integration facilitates cross-border electricity trade and enhances energy security. Poland is connected to neighboring countries through a network of interconnectors, which allows for the import and export of electricity, balancing supply and demand across regions.
Being part of the EU market also means Poland adheres to European regulations and standards, which aim to create a more competitive and sustainable energy market. These regulations include mechanisms for market coupling, capacity allocation, and congestion management.
One of the main challenges facing Poland's electricity market is balancing the need for energy security with environmental sustainability. The country's dependence on coal has significant environmental impacts, and transitioning to a greener energy mix is a complex and costly endeavor.
Looking to the future, Poland is expected to continue diversifying its energy sources, with a growing emphasis on renewables. This shift is vital for meeting environmental targets and ensuring a sustainable energy future. The integration with the EU electricity market will also play a crucial role in this transition, offering opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Lighting is not the thing that uses the most electricity, but it can still be a good investment to switch to energy-efficient and LED lights. These provide up to 10x more light with the same amount of energy.
The price of electricity can fluctuate a lot during the day and charging an electric car consumes a lot of electricity. With the cost of electricity today in Poland it is 3.78 € cheaper to charge at the hours with the lowest price.
kWh stands for kilowatt-hour, and is a unit that tells how much energy is used in one hour. Kilo means a thousand. So for example, if you have a 1000 watt oven on for one hour, you have used 1 kilowatt-hour. For a light bulb, which may only consume 10 watt, it will take 100 hours (just over 4 days) before you have used 1 kWh.
All prices are current open market spot prices in the day-ahead segment without local vat, tax or other additions.
Timezone is Central European Time (CET) with Daylight Saving Time (DST). Current time: Sat, 04 May 2024 09:52
Data source is ENTSO-E