In Poland's 2030 climate plan, renewable energy will make up 51-53% of the power mix.

The energy ministry said that Poland aims to have 51%-53% of its electricity mix made up by renewable energy sources by 2030. This is according to a draft version of the national energy and climate plans, which Warsaw will submit to the European Commission.

The range of policy scenarios is higher than the 30% Poland announced a year ago, but still slightly lower than the 56% Poland predicted a year ago, as natural gas will now be used to generate more electricity.

By 2040, it is projected that the share of renewables will rise to between 65% and 68%. According to a 'ambitious scenario', coal will be phased out of power generation and nuclear will make up about 15%.

National energy and climate plan outline member states contributions to the European Union's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by?at least 55%?by 2030. They also serve as a guide for energy industry investment.

Warsaw plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2036 and aims to increase its gas-fired capacity.

Before submitting the plan to Brussels, it must be approved by the cabinet. The plan cannot be stopped, but it can be modified at this stage. (Reporting by Marek Strzelecki. Mark Potter (Editing)

(source: Reuters)