Renewable energy
Who is a Virtual Prosumer? Settlement Rules in 2025
Using a photovoltaic installation grants the user the status of a prosumer. However, the current provisions of the Renewable Energy Sources Act distinguish between different types of renewable energy prosumers. As of July 2, 2025, in addition to individual, tenant, and collective prosumers, the virtual prosumer model also comes into effect. Who exactly are these users of photovoltaic systems, and what sets them apart from a "regular" prosumer?
Central Energy Market Information System – A Change in the Energy Market. What Does the Introduction of CSIRE Mean?
As of July 1, 2025, the Central Energy Market Information System (CSIRE) is operational in Poland. Although its full implementation will take place in a year’s time, we can already see whether the centralized transmission, storage, and sharing of electricity market data is actually working. What exactly is CSIRE, and how does it function?
What is the deposit return system and from when will it be in force in Poland
The deposit return system is a solution introduced in response to the provisions of the Single-Use Plastics Directive, also known as the plastics directive. Its aim is to increase the level of recycling and to reduce the amount of waste ending up in the environment. In Poland, it will come into force in October 2025, although it was originally planned to be launched much earlier. What is the deposit return system, and how has it worked in other European countries?
How does the ozone hole form and what does it cause? How can this phenomenon be prevented?
Our planet is surrounded by an invisible ozone layer, which spreads like a bubble at an altitude of several dozen kilometers. Its existence was discovered surprisingly late, only in the 1960s. It was not immediately established that the structure of the ozone hole is not constant and can be damaged. Such a loss is referred to as the ozone hole. What is the ozone hole and can it be prevented
Wind turbines — how do they work and what should you know about them?
Renewable energy sources are not limited to photovoltaics or hydroelectric power. In areas with strong winds, it is also possible to harness their potential to generate electricity. Here, we take a closer look at wind turbines—both large-scale industrial installations and smaller household solutions. How do they work, and is wind power a cost-effective source of energy?
Energy efficiency of heat pumps - what is worth knowing?
Heat pumps are, next to photovoltaics, one of the most popular technologies using renewable energy sources. By transferring thermal energy from the so-called “bottom source” - the ground, air or a body of water - it is possible to heat a building at a much lower cost than using classic CO. However, the energy efficiency of a heat pump can vary depending on a whole range of factors. What affects the efficiency of a heat pump and can this parameter be improved?
EMAS – A Complete Guide to Environmental Certification
Companies and government agencies are increasingly requiring their partners to demonstrate proper care for the environment. Entrepreneurs who want to show they are consciously and responsibly taking the green path—and avoid accusations of greenwashing—may choose to implement the EMAS certification. But what exactly is EMAS and what benefits does it offer?
Electricity – everything you need to know about it
Moc prądu to jedno z kluczowych pojęć w elektroenergetyce i elektronice. Dobrze je znać zarówno prowadząc gospodarstwo domowe, jak i przedsiębiorstwo. Dzięki znajomości tego zagadnienia można zrozumieć, w jaki sposób efektywnie zarządzać zużyciem energii elektrycznej, żeby zarówno urządzenia elektryczne, jak i całe instalacje służyły nam jak najdłużej w pełnej wydajności. Dlaczego moc prądu ma duże znaczenie dla naszej codzienności? Jak przeliczać moc na zużycie prądu? I dlaczego nie tylko inżynierowie powinni wiedzieć z „czym się ją je”? O tym w poniższym artykule.
How to Implement the ISO 14001 Standard in Your Company? A Practical Guide
ISO 14001 is an international standard that defines a set of requirements necessary to create an effective environmental management system. Its purpose is to support organizations in mitigating their negative impact on the natural environment while helping them maintain operational efficiency. Implementing ISO 14001 is becoming increasingly popular among businesses due to the crucial role that environmental policies play in a company's reputation and competitiveness. It is also a growing requirement from key stakeholders, including investors and consumers.
Nuclear energy – the pros and cons of this form of energy
Energia jądrowa może kojarzyć się z działaniami zbrojnymi, ale znajduje ona zastosowanie również do wielu celów pokojowych. Stosuje się ją w radiomedycynie, przemyśle lotniczym i metalurgicznym, czy wreszcie do zasilania elektrowni atomowych. Całkowity udział energetyki jądrowej w wytwarzaniu energii elektrycznej na świecie w 2021 roku wynosił 10,2%. Przyjrzyjmy się bliżej, jak działa ta technologia. Co to jest energia jądrowa, jak powstaje i czy jest się czego obawiać?
How does the Stop Smog program work and who can receive funding?
The Stop Smog program is financial support for municipalities that engage in thermal modernization projects and their residents. It is intended for centers where the so-called “anti-smog law” is in effect. As of January 1, 2021, it is administered by the Ministry of Climate and Environment in cooperation with the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management.
Climate neutrality – what is it and why is it important?
Climate neutrality is a state in which the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is fully offset by measures aimed at reducing or absorbing them. In an ideal situation, net emissions are equal to zero. The European Union is striving for climate neutrality, with the ambition of becoming the first continent in the world to achieve this goal. Implementing measures and designing an ecosystem that will enable climate neutrality and greenhouse gas emission reductions are key to slowing down the pace of climate change.