Abstract:
This paper describes the current situation and future
prospects for electricity and heat generation sector in Europe and in
Poland as an example for european conditions. Current structure of
energy sources and predictions for the upcoming years are presented.
Selected aspects of the EU pollution reduction policy are described,
primarily those affecting power industry installations. The paper
points out difficulties in adapting the Polish power industry to the
requirements stipulated by obligations, including the European
Parliament’s and Council’s Directive on the industrial emissions and
the climate change package. It also presents approximate balance of
the emissions typical for the power industry (SOx, NOx, PM, CO2).
Impact of the future conditions on the national power and heat
industry was evaluated.
