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Can energy selfâsufficiency be achieved? Case study of WarmiĆskoâMazurskie Voivodeship (Poland)
An analysis was carried out to show whether the WarmiĆsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship (Poland) could become energy selfsufficient. The technical potential of electricity and heat from renewable sources has been calculated. The calculated values are 6.93 TWh/year of electricity and 15.84 PJ/year of heatâthese amounts would ensure the energy independence of the Voivodeship. The WarmiĆsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship is an example of transformation towards âgreenâ energy, it shows that such transformation is also possible in Poland even in short term. This would reduce air pollution as well as limit the import of energy resources. It is very important, it allows us to think with optimism and implement Polandâs energy transformation towards renewable energy (RE). Additionally, a SWOT analysis of each type of RE in the WarmiĆsko-Mazurskie Voivodeship was presented. The SWOT analysis makes it possible to identify the strengths, weaknesses, prospects and threats for RE in the Voivodeship and the whole country. It has been found that there is a great interest of investors in RE in the Voivodeship, there is usually a great public support for new energy sources, and the biggest barriers are high investment costs and complicated law in Poland