Energy Transitions podcast: Why green hydrogen is part of the decarbonisation toolkit
Pamela Largue
Posted on: 23 July 2024
In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Radosław Gnutek of Polenergia, unpacks how green hydrogen projects are catalysing decarbonisation in Poland.
As part of Enlit on the Road Poland, podcast host Pamela Largue visited the offices of privately-owned energy company Polenergia to learn how green hydrogen projects are acting as a catalyst for decarbonisation in Poland's mining regions.
Radosław (Radek) Gnutek, Director of Hydrogen Projects Development at Polenergia, sheds light on the company's strategic focuses, one of which is green hydrogen. Gnutek highlighted two projects that are making an impact on areas once renowned for coal mining activities. In these regions, energy transition is most visible, with green energy projects having the potential to change the landscape, economy, and culture.
More about Enlit on the Road Poland
Listen to this episode to learn more about:
- Why green hydrogen holds promise for Poland's energy transition
- Specifics about projects H2 Silesia and Nowa Sarzyna CHP Plant
- The impact of clean energy projects on Silesia, an industrial hub in Poland
- The state of Poland's existing hydrogen economy
- The challenges of building a green hydrogen economy
- Technologies making the most impact in the country's decarbonisation journey
- How Poland's educated workforce can be used as an asset
"Any transition, any change is difficult...Of course there is resistance, but I also see excitement, a lot of energy in people who are seeing that we can use this opportunity to develop more [and] to make a step forward in the development of the country."
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Listen to previous episodes:
Joanna Pandera highlights Poland’s progress towards decarbonisation
Why Markus Rauramo sees technology neutrality as vital for EU energy policy
Talking bioenergy and CCS with Ann Burton
More about Poland:
Poland’s energy transition: Two steps forward, one step back
Poland’s low-carbon ambitions offer clear investment and business opportunities
Although Poland is on its way, a greater push is needed to reach net zero – IEA report
