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Polish energy law, specifically Article 32 of the Act of 10 April 1997 – Energy Law (Journal of Laws), provides for exceptions in this regard, which …
Article 7 of the Energy Law is one of the key provisions of the Energy Law in terms of ensuring market access for users of the …
However, before we move on to distinguishing between these concepts, a simplified diagram illustrating how the electricity system works is provided below. What is an electricity …
Renewable Energy Auction – when does it take place Pursuant to Article 73 of the aforementioned Act, the President of the Energy Regulatory Office (URE) announces, …
Definition of RES under the Act According to the Polish Act on Renewable Energy Sources, RES refers to renewable, non-fossil energy sources, including wind energy, solar …
Under Polish law, the legislative act that sets out the methods for utilising renewable energy sources is the Act of 20 February 2015 on Renewable Energy …
Delays in the amendment of the Renewable Energy Sources Act These changes are a result of the current regulations contained in the RES Act. The draft …
Key Provisions of the New Act – Changes to the distance between turbines and buildings In 2016, the so-called 10H rule was introduced, which was only …
What is the problem? Thanks to the growing popularity of renewable energy sources, particularly photovoltaic installations, an increasing number of households and small businesses are opting …
Refusals to issue connection conditions in figures According to data for 2023, energy companies reported as many as 7,448 refusals to issue conditions for connection to …
What is an electricity generation licence? Neither the provisions of the Entrepreneurs Act nor the Energy Law define the concept of a licence. We may therefore …
Whether an electricity supply contract passes to the heir following the customer’s death can be analysed, first and foremost, in terms of the energy supplier’s ability …
Pursuant to the Act of 20 May 2021 amending the Energy Law Act and certain other acts (Journal of Laws of 2021, item 1093), the legislator …
These are the moments. It is with great pride and joy that we share the fantastic news with you! Today, during the awards ceremony of the …
Changes to the billing of prosumers: Key principles Pursuant to the currently applicable provisions, i.e. Article 4b(1) of the Act of 20 February 2015 on renewable …
When can an appeal be lodged with the Court of Competition and Consumer Protection against a decision of the President of the Energy Regulatory Office? Pursuant …
Fuel distribution – basic legal information The primary piece of legislation governing the distribution of liquid fuels is the Act of 10 April 1997 – the …
The significance of an electricity trading licence An electricity trading licence is a special authorisation issued by the President of the Energy Regulatory Office in the …
How is surplus electricity generated by photovoltaic systems? Photovoltaic panels capture solar energy and convert it into electricity. Such a PV system also enables the generation …
Connection terms and conditions – what should they include? In accordance with Section 4 of the Regulation, the connection conditions specify in particular: the connection point; …
When implementing renewable energy projects, it is necessary to check whether it will be necessary to: obtain an environmental decision, review the Local Spatial Development Plan …
Planning permission for renewable energy projects In the majority of cases, a building permit will be required for projects involving renewable energy sources. Initiating administrative proceedings …
Photovoltaic systems have become hugely popular among private investors due to their potential to reduce household electricity bills. Business owners see this as a way to …
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