This report, developed within the DEsire project framework, explores the potential for deploying coal-to-nuclear pathways in Poland as part of the country’s broader energy transition strategy. The study examines how existing coal-based energy infrastructure could be modernised through the integration of nuclear technologies, supporting decarbonisation objectives while maintaining energy security and industrial continuity.
The report discusses the challenges associated with reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the current condition of Poland’s energy sector, and the wider European energy transition context. It also highlights the role of infrastructure reuse and retrofit approaches in transforming existing coal power assets into lower-carbon energy systems. The publication continues earlier work by the Sobieski Institute on nuclear energy development and transition planning in Poland.
The report is particularly relevant to coal plant repowering because it focuses on the transformation of existing coal-fired infrastructure into nuclear-based energy facilities. It contributes to discussions around retrofit strategies, infrastructure reuse, and low-carbon transition pathways for countries with large coal power fleets. The study also highlights the potential role of nuclear technologies within long-term decarbonisation planning.
