Poland
power plants.
Poland has 5,047 operating power plants in the catalog, 53,218 MW in all. The catalog also marks 5 plants as Retired, with 1,162 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on coal, which accounts for 52.4% of operating capacity (27,885 MW), with wind a distant second at 16.8%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Belchatow Power Station (5,030 MW, recorded start year 1983).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Poland electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Poland
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Poland
This table includes 10 of the 11 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2025, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Poland get its electricity?
Across the 5,047 operating plants in the catalog, Poland's capacity is led by coal at 52.4% (27,885 MW), then wind at 16.8% and solar at 16.8%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Poland?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Poland is Belchatow Power Station, a coal facility with 5,030 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1983.
How many power plants does Poland have?
The catalog tracks 5,047 operating power plants in Poland, with 53,218 MW in all. It also marks 5 plants as Retired, with 1,162 MW of capacity.
Can I see Poland's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Poland to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.