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Renewable Energy – Implications for Agriculture and Rural Development in Poland

Katarzyna Bańkowska, Piotr Gradziuk · 2017 · Wieś i Rolnictwo

Summary. Rural areas in Poland significantly contributed to renewable energy targets between 2005–2014, with renewable energy's share of primary production doubling from 5.8% to 12.1%. Biomass dominated initially, but wind and solar grew rapidly after 2010. However, Poland's subsidy system favors large hydroelectric plants and co-combustion over citizen-led renewable initiatives, limiting economic potential in small installations and community energy development.

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Bańkowska, K., & Gradziuk, P.. (2017). Renewable Energy – Implications for Agriculture and Rural Development in Poland. Wieś i Rolnictwo. https://doi.org/10.53098/wir032017/06

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DOI
10.53098/wir032017/06
Countries
Poland
Regions
Europe
Categories
energy, climate-and-environment, policy
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2026-04-28