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Polish Cabinet Approves Liberalisation of Wind Farm Rules
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Posted on March 21, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
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Poland's government approves new wind farm rules, reducing distance requirements and aiming for 41 GW capacity by 2040, boosting renewable energy.
Polish Government Eases Rules for Onshore Wind Farms
WARSAW (Reuters) - The Polish government has approved on Friday draft legislation easing rules to build onshore wind farms, a key step in delivering a 2023 election pledge to boost power production from renewable energy sources.
The new rules, which need to be approved by parliament, cut the distance required between planned installations and residential locations, while keeping permitting more restrictive for projects close to national parks and protected natural areas.
"The Council of Ministers has just adopted, by circulation, the draft law on onshore wind farms," Climate Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska wrote on social media platform X.
The previous government of the Law and Justice party blocked the development of onshore wind for most of its eight years in power, but renewable output has been growing at the expense of coal-fired power which still dominates the mix.
In 2024, nearly 30% of Polish electricity was generated from renewable sources.
The liberalisation of wind permitting rules creates the potential to install about 41 gigawatts of onshore wind capacity by 2040, according to the Polish Wind Energy Association. The country currently has nearly 11 gigawatts of installed wind capacity.
(Reporting by Marek Strzelecki. Editing by Mark Potter)
Key Takeaways
- •Poland's cabinet approves draft legislation for wind farms.
- •New rules reduce distance requirements from residential areas.
- •Permitting remains strict near national parks and protected areas.
- •Potential for 41 gigawatts of onshore wind capacity by 2040.
- •Renewable energy output is increasing, reducing coal dependency.
Frequently Asked Questions about Polish cabinet approves liberalisation of wind farm rules
1What is the main topic?
The article discusses Poland's approval of new rules to ease the construction of onshore wind farms, aiming to boost renewable energy.
2Why are the new wind farm rules significant?
They represent a shift in policy to increase renewable energy production, aligning with Poland's 2023 election pledges.
3What is the potential impact of the new rules?
The rules could lead to the installation of up to 41 gigawatts of wind capacity by 2040, significantly increasing Poland's renewable energy output.
