On 3 – 4 March, the Silesian Museum hosted a significant discussion on the decarbonization of centralized coal-based energy systems. Organized by the Silesian University of Technology in collaboration with the DEsire Energy Transition Platform and the Metropolis GZM, the event brought together key representatives from public administration, the energy sector, academia, and industry to address the challenges and strategies of energy transition.<\/p>\n
Experts on Decarbonization and Energy Transition
\nThe event was inaugurated by:
\n\u2705 Prof. Sebastian Werle, Vice-Rector for Science and International Cooperation, Silesian University of Technology
\n\u2705 Igor \u015amieta\u0144ski, Vice-Chairman of the Board, Metropolis GZM
\n\u2705 Prof. \u0141ukasz Bartela, Chair of the DEsire Energy Transition Platform and Organizing Committee of RWS2025<\/p>\n
The opening speech, \u201cGlobal Pathways for Coal Repowering\u201d, was delivered by Staffan Qvist, President of Quantified Carbon and founder of the Repower Initiative.<\/p>\n
The discussions focused on:
\n\ud83d\udd39 Global pathways for repowering and decarbonization
\n\ud83d\udd39 National strategies for replacing energy sources
\n\ud83d\udd39 Energy transition in the context of a just transition
\n\ud83d\udd39 The role of local content in the energy sector
\n\ud83d\udd39 Investment financing models<\/p>\n
Experts and Industry Leaders in Panel Discussions
\nThe event featured 10 thematic panels, with experts from Poland and abroad, including:
\n\ud83d\udd38 \u201cPolish Strategies for Replacing Energy Sources in the System\u201d \u2013 featuring CEOs of PGE GiEK S.A., Tauron Polska Energia S.A., and representatives of PSE S.A.
\n\ud83d\udd38 \u201cEnergy Transition in the Context of a Just Transition\u201d \u2013 with representatives of local governments and the mining sector.
\n\ud83d\udd38 \u201cGlobal Strategies for Replacing Capacity in Energy Systems\u201d \u2013 with experts from IAEA, KAIST, PPCA, and Quantified Carbon.
\n\ud83d\udd38 \u201cFrom Coal to Nuclear\u201d and \u201cFrom Coal to Renewables\u201d \u2013 discussions on the future energy mix and technologies.
\n\ud83d\udd38 \u201cLocal Content in the Energy Sector\u201d \u2013 debating the role of domestic entities in the energy transition.
\n\ud83d\udd38 \u201cInvestment Financing Models\u201d \u2013 discussing financial mechanisms supporting new technologies.<\/p>\n
The second day of the event opened with a keynote speech by Prof. Ning Li (Xiamen University) titled \u201cA First-Principles Analysis of Energy Transition and Lessons from China\u2019s Practice\u201d.<\/p>\n
Summary and Next Steps
\nIntensive debates and knowledge exchange demonstrated that Poland\u2019s energy transition requires a comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach\u2014incorporating technological, economic, and social aspects. The insights from this event will be a valuable contribution to further work on decarbonization strategies.<\/p>\n
We sincerely thank all participants and speakers for their engagement and valuable discussions. <\/p>\n\n\t\t