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Doinggreen business TogeTherA Guidebook to Green Technologies from Poland

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Doinggreen business TogeTherA Guidebook to Green Technologies from Poland

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1) General characteristics of Poland 6 2) Poland’s UN activities 8 3) Polish participation in climate policy at global and EU levels 9 4) Poland’s climate policy - national actions 12

a) Mitigation 13b) Adaptation 13c) Financing the fight against climate change 14

5) Overview of Polish Green Technologies 17 6) Polish development cooperation 22

a) Environmental protection in the Polish development assistance system 22b) Instruments of development cooperation 23c) Projects 24

7) Polish export policy and instruments for supporting exports 27a) The mechanism of Polish loans for financing export from Poland 28b) The choice of contracts financed by Polish government loans 29c) Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego 30

8) Greenevo – Green Technology Accelerator 31 9) CLEAN ENERGY HUB - programme to support the development of innovative

energy technologies and their expansion abroad 3210) Mashambas project - Polish architectural concept for Africa 3311) Local green projects in Poland (examples of models applicable to foreign markets) 37

a) Eco-incinerator in Krakow 37b) Regional municipal waste treatment facility in Bydgoszcz 38c) Green projects in the Lubelskie Voivodeship 39d) Karlino project – the biggest wind farm in Poland 41e) Low-carbon public transportation system in Ostrow Wielkopolski 44

II. ALMANAC OF THE GREEN INDUSTRY IN POLAND 46

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Dear Readers,

After almost three decades since the fall of communism and successful economic transition, Poland became one of the biggest and fastest growing economies in Europe. However, new challenges emerged as our country is facing the “middle income trap” following the period of high economic growth. To overcome this issue more emphasis has been put on supporting production of innovative, higher value-added goods which can address global needs in various sectors. One of the most prospective areas are green technologies – developed as an answer to growing environmental problems worldwide. They can also be perceived as a catalyst for sustainable “green growth” and as an important engine of future economy. By 2020 the global value of environmental products and services can reach 3,1 trillion EUR (more than double in comparison to 2007 when the value was estimated at 1,4 trillion EUR).

Poland is actively involved in the global climate negotiations. As the only country

it held the Presidency of the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties three times. Two conferences were held in Polish cities – in Poznań in 2008 (COP14) and in Warsaw in 2013 (COP19). The upcoming COP24 will take place in Poland, too. Poland is also among global leaders when it comes to emission reduction: the in-depth transformation of Polish economy allowed us to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases by as much as 30%. It would have not been possible without knowledge and creativity of Polish enterprises operating in the green technologies sector. Therefore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs promotes both Polish export and the innovative and “green” image of the country. Governmental programmes, like GreenEvo or Clean Energy Hub, prove that we do have modern, green technologies which we can be proud of.

The publication, which I have the honor to convey to you, is not only about new, innovative and green technologies, but also about promoting Polish know-how and experience how to effectively transform economy to the low-emissions model. We

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can share our ideas how to develop green technologies, how to promote them and how to manage them. It is important to note that Polish technologies draw from our economic transformation and modernisation experiences, and therefore they are well-applicable also to developing markets.

I hope this publication will guide you into the latest developments and characteristics of the Polish green sector and will provide you with the info-package on how to do green business with Polish partners in practice.

I wish you a pleasant reading!

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T his guide aims to promote Polish companies that provide energy-efficient and envi-ronmentally-friendly technologies abroad. The authors’ main objective was to provide knowledge that can be useful at work and for international relations. The publication

is intended for foreign readers and contains the most important facts on Poland’s potential in green technology transfer, as well as on the country’s climate protection efforts. It also de-scribes Poland’s involvement in the EU climate policy and on a global scale, offset by the coun-try’s efforts to maintain the competitiveness of its economy. Much attention has been devoted as well to the export potential of the Polish green technology sector and the instruments for supporting exports. An important role is also played by the Almanac of green enterprises.

1) GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF POLAND

Poland is one of the most attractive regions in Europe in terms of economy. The dynamic growth of GDP (above 3% annually), a well-educated society, numerous incentives for busi-nesses, and the central location of our country on the map of Europe make Poland one of the most interesting markets for entrepreneurs. Poland is also increasingly positively evaluated by independent institutions and research centres, and has advanced in various business rankings in recent years. For example, in EY’s European Attractiveness Surveys, Poland is seen as the best place to do business in the region. In the latest edition of the World Bank’s report Doing Business in 2017, Poland moved up one position compared to last year, which was possible thanks to the introduction of the new restructuring law and an amendment to the construc-tion law. This gave Poland the 24th place among 190 countries - New Zealand was the winner, ahead of Singapore, the leader in recent years. This is all the more noteworthy, since – ac-cording to the World Bank representative in Poland - it is increasingly difficult to move up in the ranking, because other countries also actively reach out to entrepreneurs and facilitate business on their territory.

Poland is also highly evaluated in terms of economic freedom - according to the latest Index of Economic Freedom 2016 prepared by The Wall Street Journal and Heritage Foundation, the country ranked 39th in the world. Moreover, Poland’s efforts are highly appraised by our closest neighbours. The 2015 report Prospective neighbourhood by Germany’s Chamber of Commerce called Poland the undisputed leader in the region in terms of investment attractiveness. This is also confirmed by the latest World Investment Report 2015 by UNCTAD, which places Po-land on the list of 20 largest recipients of foreign capital in the world (eighth place in Europe), thanks to the inflow of foreign investment ($ 13.9 billion). At the same time, Poland ranks first

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in Central and Eastern Europe and third in Europe in terms of the number of jobs created by foreign direct investment.

POLAND IN NUMBERS

Area 312,679 km2

Population 38.5 million

Capital Warsaw, 1.716 million inhabitants

Time zone GMT +1

Currency Zloty (PLN) 1USD = 3.925 PLN

GDP growth 3.4%

Inflation –0.9%

Budget deficit 2.5%

Unemployment rate 8.3%

GDP per capita (PPP) USD 23,951

Credit rating A2 (S&P), A- (Fitch)

Exports (2015) EUR 178.7 bn

Imports (2015) EUR 175.0 bn

Special Economic Zones 14

Membership in international organisations EU, NATO, UN, OECD, WTO, IBRD, IMF, EBRD

Poland’s major advantages in terms of attracting foreign investors include:

A strong and diversified economy, which in terms of GDP, adjusted for purchasing power par-ity, ranks sixth in the European Union and twenty-fourth in the world (IMF and IBRD data). A strong foundation helped the Polish economy cope with the economic crisis and its conse-quences extremely well. Since 2008, GDP has grown by a total of 19%, which is an absolute exception in the EU. After two years of a temporary slowdown, the year 2014 saw a recovery in economic activity as a result of higher domestic demand, which replaced foreign trade, becom-ing the main driver of economic growth. All forecasts by economists confirm that the Polish GDP will grow by at least 3% annually over the next three years.

The main branches of Poland’s economy include services (63%), industry (33.5%), and agri-culture (3.5%). In the services sector special attention should be paid to Polish IT companies operating globally. They are especially valued by clients who look for reliable, “tailor-made” solutions. A crucial role in the industry is played by: mining, transportation, construction, and the rapidly growing sector of green technologies.

Manufacturers of rail vehicles and buses are the leaders in the transportation industry. The former ones, such as Pesa or Newag, win international contracts, also on the German market,

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famous for its stringent safety standards. Solaris (producer of modern public transportation vehicles) also sells its products to Western European countries (including Germany and Italy), and Ursus SA to African countries.

Construction companies enjoy their strong position thanks to experience gained during the implementation of infrastructure investments, related to the construction of a network of mo-torways as well as sports and hospitality facilities for the 2012 UEFA European Championship.

Polish entrepreneurs are competitive internationally in the extremely difficult sector of green technologies, including such segments as biomass processing technologies, solar thermal collec tors, water and sewage technology, waste management, and clean coking technology.

Internationalisation of the Polish economy, which grows year to year despite turbulence in the global markets. In 2015, Polish exports increased by almost 8%, and imports by almost 4%. These result from both the very good quality of Polish products and their competitive price. Last year, Poland recorded a trade surplus of almost €4 bn.

Professional institutions supporting business, including the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (http://www.paih.gov.pl/en), the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (http:// en.parp.gov.pl), the Export Credit Insurance Corporation Joint Stock Company (http://www.kuke.com.pl/en/), the main objective of which is assisting entrepreneurs in the implementation of business projects.

Poland is seen as a country with strong economic foundations and promising growth prospects. This is confirmed both by the record scale of foreign investments coming to Poland in recent years and hundreds of economic initiatives successfully implemented in the country.

2) POLAND’S UN ACTIVITIES

The complexity of problems encountered by the international community and mutual rela-tions between countries require cooperation under the aegis of multilateral organisations. The only international organisation with a universal character, the United Nations, remains the pivotal institution responsible for the maintenance of peace and security in the world, carrying out development activities (in particular social and economic development), and promoting human rights.

For Poland, a founding member of the UN, activity on the forum of the organisation is not only part of the country’s fulfilment of its international obligations, but also a tool for building its international position and pursuing national interests. Due to Poland’s EU membership, in addition to its national priorities, the country also supports joint EU arrangements, trying to in corporate its interests in the EU’s common positions in various bodies of the UN system. During its 13 years of EU membership, Poland’s position on many issues on the UN agenda has become the key factor for some EU Member States when establishing their own positions.

One of Poland’s priorities in the UN for the coming years will be to become a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the term of 2018-19, as well as to obtain membership in

3) POLISH PARTICIPATION IN CLIMATE POLICY AT GLOBAL AND EU LEVELS

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the Human Rights Council in 2020-2022. This will help strengthen Poland’s international posi-tion and further the country’s objectives in the UN.

As regards social, developmental, and environmental issues, the debate on the UN forum has focused on the key theme of establishing directions and priorities for cooperation after 2015, which marked the deadline for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The overarching idea has been to ensure global sustainable development, i.e. one that would bal-ance out the economic, social and environmental dimensions. In this context, the issues of environmental protection and climate remain an important theme for the UN. In November 2013, Warsaw (for the second time in Poland, previously in Poznan in 2008) hosted a climate summit (COP19 - 19th meeting of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), beginning a three-year period during which a global agreement on climate change was being negotiated, finalised in 2015 at the climate summit in Paris. Poland will also host the next climate summit in 2018 (COP24).


On 12 December 2015 in Paris, 197 governments unanimously decided to change the current global order in the area of climate policy. It took almost 20 years for the international community to make the paradigm shift and Poland, from the very beginning, was an active participant in global climate policy and negotiations at the United Nations.

Over the last 27 years, Poland has undergone a huge socio-economic transformation. These changes have been reflected in the area of environment and in significant achievements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Gradually, Poland has increased its involvement in global processes, especially when it comes to international efforts to combat climate change.

Poland and sustainable developmentPoland attaches special importance to the synergy between conventions: the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (Climate Change Convention/UNFCCC), the Conven tion on Biological Diversity, and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification adopt ed at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, which initiated a coordinated international process leading towards sustainable development.

Within the framework of the Kyoto Protocol to the Climate Convention adopted in 1997, Po-land, as a country in transition to a market economy, was committed to reducing its emis-sions by 6% below the base year of 1988. Thanks to the socio-economic transformation and a conscious government policy in the area of environment, Poland has managed to exceed this goal by about 30%. As a result, Poland has gained the status of the global leader in reducing emissions, and has created a well-functioning system of financing environment-friendly invest-ments, the so-called Green Investment Scheme (GIS).

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COP5 PresidencyAlong with concrete achievements in emissions reduction, Poland has shown a growing inter-est in global climate negotiations at the UN. In 1999, on behalf of its regional United Nations group (Eastern European Group - EEG), Poland assumed the Presidency of the annual climate summit (COP5). In the subsequent five-year presidency cycles, Poland was also the only Cen-tral and East European country to confirm its willingness to organise summits and lead global climate negotiations.

COP14 PresidencyIn 2008, Poznan hosted the COP14/CMP4 climate summit which prepared the foundations for the COP15 summit in Copenhagen. Praised for the excellent organisation of the negotiation process, one of the best to date, the summit also made a lasting contribution to the global climate protec-tion system. The COP14 saw the establishment of the Poznan Strategic Programme on Technol-ogy Transfer and the operationalisation of the Adaptation Fund, which has supported projects in the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change. Poland’s representatives participate in the Fund’s operations, which is highly appreciated by the country’s foreign partners.

EU Council PresidencyIn 2011, Poland took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and led negotiations on behalf of the EU at the COP18 climate summit in Durban. Under the Polish Presidency, the European Union was one of the main actors to contribute to the adoption of the so-called Durban Platform, the roadmap for reaching a new global agreement in 2015.

COP19 PresidencyPoland was the only country to reiterate its readiness to organise a climate summit in 2013 on behalf of the Eastern European Group. At the helm of the COP19 Presidency, Poland achieved all its goals, restoring at the same time the strained confidence of the Parties in the transpar-ency of the negotiation process under the Convention on Climate Change. In this way, Po-land excelled as an impartial mediator between the State Parties to the Convention, aiming to ensure progress in the global negotiations. Excellent organisation with respect to subject matter and logistics was appreciated by all the Parties participating in the COP19. The summit was a forum for more than 2,000 meetings, seminars, and discussion panels, as well as about 140 press conferences for over one thousand accredited journalists from all over the world. The event gathered some 12,000 participants - delegates, representatives of environmental organisations, scientists, and the media.

The substantive results of the COP19 in Warsaw became the foundation of a new global agree-ment adopted in 2015:• In Warsaw, the Parties agreed upon the concept of intended nationally determined con-

tributions (INDCs), including emissions reduction targets and other measures to combat climate change and adapt to its effects, and clarified the timetable for reaching a global agreement, scheduled for adoption in 2015 (COP21 in Paris), which included the date for the submission by the Parties of their INDCs to the Agreement.


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• Previous COP decisions were effectively implemented. These included:– The establishment of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage.– The other effects of the summit included achieving progress with respect to long-

term financing, operationalisation of the Green Climate Fund, and obtaining specific declarations of financial support, including for REDD and adaptation.

– The Warsaw Framework for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Deg-radation (Warsaw Framework for REDD) was created.

– The COP19 in Warsaw managed to finalise the several-year process of creating the Technology Mechanism.

• The summit also witnessed an unprecedented involvement of cities and businesses in the unFccc process.

• Restoring confidence in the multilateral process - the fulfilment of the promise to strengthen the global multilateral process in the field of climate negotiations in compli-ance with the principles of transparency and ensuring full participation of all Parties, re-specting legal procedures, and taking into account the diversity of interests and opinions represented by the Parties to the Convention.

COP21 – Poland’s role in the adoption of the Paris AgreementAccording to the conclusions of the COP19 in Warsaw in March 2015, the EU and Member States submitted their Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the global agreement. The contribution includes a 40% reduction target in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990. It should be emphasised that this is the most ambitious global goal so far and it will be fulfilled jointly by all EU Member States, including Poland.

Poland actively participated in COP21 summit in Paris, taking part in the negotiation teams, speaking on behalf of the EU during meetings, and moderating meetings at the ministerial level on behalf of the French COP21 Presidency.

Poland’s particular focus was on the role of forests in reducing emissions. The Paris Agreement provisions on climate neutrality, and consequently on striving for a balance between emissions and sequestration of carbon dioxide by vegetation formations were to a large extent the result of actions taken by the Polish delegation. Poland was also a strong advocate of maintaining the global character of the new agreement. In this spirit, it emphasised the need for respecting national circumstances that determine the choice of the path to emissions reduction. There-fore, Poland takes a positive view on the new global climate agreement, which balances out the diverse interests of all States and facilitates the gradual development of an effective global climate protection regime.

It should also be noted that the involvement of Poland’s representatives in the Climate Conven-tion bodies and institutions remained on an extremely high level. Opportunities to fill promi-nent and responsible positions were an expression of the confidence that the Parties bestowed on Poland’s representatives. Poland’s representatives presided over the proceedings of the Con vention’s subsidiary bodies: the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation, or were members of their bureaus of other bodies (Ad Hoc Working Group on Durban Platform, Ad Hoc Working Group on the Paris Agreement),

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and participated in the work of the institutions established under the Convention on Climate Change, including Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee, Adaptation Fund, Warsaw In-ternational Mechanism for Loss and Damage, Technology Executive Committee, Clean Devel-opment Mechanism Executive Board, and Green Climate Fund.

The Paris Agreement, which was adopted by acclamation by all Parties to the UNFCCC on 13 December 2015, came into force in November 2016. Poland signed it on 22 April 2016 and ratified it on 7 October, thus allowing the Agreement to come into force.

COP24 PresidencyDuring the COP22 climate summit in Marrakesh, the Parties decided to award the organisation of the COP23 summit in 2017 to Fiji, and the COP24 summit in 2018 to Poland, for the third time. This decision is an undeniable proof of Poland’s unprecedented commitment to the fight against climate change - no other State has taken the burden of moderating this difficult inter-national discussion so many times.

The COP24 in Poland will be a very important step in the negotiation process leading to the es-tablishment of rules implementing the Paris Agreement by all States. The negotiating mandate and the timetable were already determined in Paris, where the COP24 summit in 2018 was tasked with finalising the detailed rules that define the mechanisms of the new regime of climate protection. This increases the role of the Polish COP24 Presidency, and Poland as an experienced mediator will have to face this significant challenge as early as in 2018.

Poland’s activities within the framework of the European climate policyAs an EU Member State, Poland has been closely involved in the process of shaping the Euro-pean climate policy. One of Poland’s unchanging objectives under this process has been the promotion of the principles of technological neutrality and emissions reduction in a cost ef-ficient manner without prejudice to the ability to meet EU-wide emissions reduction targets adopted at the EU level by 20% until 2020, and by 40% until 2030, which represents the EU contribution to the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, respectively.

Poland is on track to reach its individual non-ETS targets by 2020. However, given the chal-lenges associated with the emissions reduction goal until 2030, and the need to improve air quality (particularly in cities), Poland has already initiated efforts to develop electromobility. The adoption of the Electromobility Development Plan in Poland helps to achieve this goal.

4) POLAND’S CLIMATE POLICY – NATIONAL ACTIONS

Poland’s national actions within the climate policy framework are largely derived from the commitments undertaken by the country at the EU level and globally. Poland has also devel-oped its own solutions to support actions to combat climate change and adapt to its effects.


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A large part of these efforts can be considered unique in the EU and even on a global scale, e.g. the Green Investment Scheme, or environmental protection and water management funds.

a) MitigationPoland has successfully carried out activities to fulfil its commitments in terms of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, both at the international and EU levels. It is particularly worth noting that the country has exceeded more than five times the GHG emissions reduc-tion target of 6% set in the Kyoto Protocol (-34.4% in 2014, compared to the base year of 1988), at the same time recording a GDP growth of approx. 103%. This result indicates the ability to effectively decouple emissions reduction from economic growth, despite the fact that the Polish economy invariably relies on the use of indigenous sources of energy (coal). The Polish accession to the EU in 2004 was especially important in the context of the country’s develop-ment, contributing to the acceleration of modernization processes in the Polish economy. In the last several years, energy and material consumption rates have been dramatically reduced, and safety adjusted to European Union standards.1

This decade has seen a further gradual reduction of GHG emissions. According to available estimates, Poland will also reach the target of 20% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions set for 2020 in the EU legislation.

Just behind agriculture, energy is the second sector of the economy that has recorded a de-crease in greenhouse gas emissions (32% compared to the base year level). This is due not only to the progressive transformation of the heavy industry in Poland, but also to measures for a more efficient energy consumption.

Poland also has considerable achievements and potential in the field of energy efficiency. The country has been implementing numerous projects in building thermo-modernisation and other projects in the field of energy efficiency (mostly financed by the National Fund for En-vironmental Protection and Water Management, as part of the so-called GIS system, and the Thermal Modernisation Fund).

b) AdaptationThe key document in the area of national adaptation is the “Strategic Adaptation Plan for Sectors and Areas Vulnerable to Climate Change by 2020 with the perspective by 2030” (SPA 2020), adopted after the EU White Paper “Adapting to climate change: Towards a European framework for action.”

The main objective of the SPA2020 is to ensure sustainable development and the efficient func-tioning of the economy and society in the conditions of climate change. The plan is the basis for actions undertaken in Poland in order to reduce the vulnerability of the economy and identified areas to climate change2. The document sets the framework for adaptation measures in 12 sec-

1 National Inventory Report 2016 – Synthesis Report and the Sixth National Communication and the first bien-nial report to the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.2 www.mos.gov.pl; www.klimada.mos.gov.pl

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tors, such as energy, mining, transportation, agriculture, and water management. Due to the country’s specific climate, a prominent part in the SPA2020 is played by flood protection. The implementation of the SPA2020 involves the participation of public authorities and entrepre-neurs. The latter are encouraged to take into account the risks associated with climate change in strategic and financial planning for their businesses, as well as in the development of new tech nologies supporting adaptation to climate change, including cooperation in this field.

So far, the key element in the implementation of the SPA2020 guidelines has been to start work on plans for adaptation to climate change in cities of over 100,000 residents (37 cities) and 90,000 residents (an additional 7 cities and agglomerations), defining measures to increase the resilience of urban areas to climate change – under the heading „Let‘s feel the climate“.

c) Financing the fight against climate changeThe National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management – the NFOSiGW (estab-lished in 1980,3 initially as the Environmental Protection Fund), together with voivodeship funds for environmental protection and water management – the WFOSiGWs, is the linchpin of the system for financing environmental protection (including measures to combat climate change) and water management in Poland, thus contributing to the implementation of environmental protection policy in the country.

The NFOSiGW and the WFOSiGWs aim to finance environmental protection and water man-agement, as well as create conditions for the implementation of this financing, also through cooperation with businesses and entities established outside Poland.

The NFOSiGW and the WFOSiGWs are responsible for their financial management. Their reve-nues come particularly from fees and fines associated with use of the environment. Therefore, the system of financing environmental protection by means of these funds constitutes a prac-tical implementation of the „polluter pays” principle of the current EU environmental policy.

The NFOSiGW is also the biggest Polish partner of international financial institutions in han-dling foreign funds earmarked for environmental protection.

The resources of the NFOSiGW and the WFOSiGWs are used to co-finance projects in the area of environmental protection and water management, in the form of interest-bearing loans (including loans for the preservation of liquidity of projects co-financed by the European Un-ion) and subsidies. The funds also offer guarantees and transfer funds on the basis of civil law contracts.

Grants can be obtained for the following pro-climate initiatives, aimed at: • the use of local renewable energy sources and the introduction of more environmentally-

friendly energy sources;• improvement in energy efficiency, including highly efficient cogeneration;• thermo-modernisation of buildings;3 By the Act of 31 January 1980 on Environmental Protection and Development. In 1989, the Environ-mental Protection Fund was transformed into the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management.


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• the development of renewable energy systems, along with the networks con necting these systems, including the development of the production of these systems in Poland;

• supporting environmentally-friendly forms of transportation.4

In addition, the resources of the NFOSiGW can be used to provide assistance within the frame-work of international cooperation for the development of countries not listed in Annex I to the UNFCCC and for contributions to international organisations, institutions, programmes, and funds, ensuring the functioning of financial mechanisms to achieve the UNFCCC goals.

The NFOSiGW also acts as the National Operator of the National Green Investment Scheme.

The National Green Investment Scheme (GIS) is one of the few existing national systems within the framework of international emissions trading5 that guarantee the use of revenues from the

4 www.nfosigw.gov.pl/.5 One of the flexible mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol.

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sale of surplus of the Assigned Amount Units (AAUs)6 for pro-environmental programmes and projects.

The operation of this system is based on the “marking” of funds raised from the sale of surplus AAUs to ensure that they are earmarked for the implementation of specific objectives related to environmental protection in the country selling the units.

The GIS financing can be obtained in particular for projects and programmes for the reduction or avoidance of national greenhouse gas emissions, absorption and carbon dioxide sequestra-tion, and adaptation to climate change. These include the activities aimed at:• improving the efficiency of coal use (including clean coal technology);• the conversion to low-emission fuel;• the avoidance or reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector;• the use of renewable energy sources;• the avoidance or reduction of methane emissions;• the sequestration of greenhouse gases.

Co-financing of up to 100% of the project’s value is possible under the GIS. The amount of the allocation, the type and details of the project and the conditions of co-financing are specified in the AAUs sale agreement. One of the key conditions of this type is the achievement of the so-called ecological effect of the project. The requirement to achieve that effect is the guarantee of the so-called greening of AAUs and, consequently, making sure that the proceeds from the sale of surplus AAUs will not lead to an increase of greenhouse gas emissions in a given ac-counting period.

So far (since 2009) the Polish Government has concluded 11 AAUs sale agreements. The funds helped co-finance the implementation of 378 projects dealing with energy management in public buildings and thermo-modernisation of buildings, agricultural biogas plants, biomass heating power plants, and the reconstruction of the power grid in order to connect renew-able wind energy sources, within the framework of priority programmes relating to energy management in public buildings and in buildings of selected public finance sector entities, low-carbon urban transportation (GAZELA programme), and energy-efficient street lighting (SOWA programme). Thermo-modernisation has been conducted not only in the public administration offices, educational or medical institutions, but also in historic buildings such as the Grand Theatre – National Opera (Warsaw), selected buildings of the Park and Garden Complex of the Royal Baths Museum (Warsaw) or historic buildings of the Drohiczyn Diocese. The GIS projects have yielded an estimated ecological effect of carbon dioxide emissions reduction of more than 2 million tonnes per year.

Supporting international expansion of Polish entrepreneurs, including support for green technology, is also one of the key elements of the Strategy for Responsible Development by 2020 (with the perspective by 2030), adopted by the Government on 14 February 2017.

6 The total amount of greenhouse gases that a country listed in Annex B to the Kyoto Protocol has the right to issue during the period. One AAU unit corresponds to one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq).

5) OVERVIEW OF POLISH GREEN TECHNOLOGIES

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5) OVERVIEw OF POLISH GREEN TECHNOLOGIES

Less than three decades after the fall of communism and a successful economic transition, Poland has become one of the biggest and fastest growing economies in Europe. New challenges have emerged since then as country faced the “middle income trap” after a period of high economic growth. To overcome this, more emphasis has been put on supporting the production of innovative, higher value-added goods that address global needs in various sectors. One of the most promising areas are green technologies developed as an answer to the growing environmental problems worldwide. They can also be regarded as a catalyst for sustainable “green growth” and an important engine of future economy. By 2020, the global value of the environmental products and services sector can be as high as 3.1 trillion EUR (double the 2007 value which is estimated at 1.4 trillion EUR).

Polish business has been successfully operating on this market, both locally and globally. In February 2017, in an effort to overcome the “middle income trap,” the Polish government adopted the “Strategy for Responsible Development,” a long-term plan of supporting Polish innovative companies to foster the country’s social and economic development. Issues such as improving the quality of air and supporting low-emission technologies are some of the main goals of the strategy. Polish companies, with the right industrial and legal base in the local market, are becoming increasingly active internationally, offering products and services in developing countries (such as Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Belarus or the African states) and in developed and highly competitive markets (e.g. Sweden, Japan, Australia or Chile). Among the cutting-edge and economically competitive Polish green technologies several are especially promising.

Energy efficiency and green construction. Energy efficiency is one of the key policies leading to a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions and crucial for reaching the target of energy neutrality in the second half of this century. It is also applicable to every place in the world, because decreasing energy intensity of industry as well as higher efficiency of buildings as well as heating and cooling of devices is needed irrespective of the climate or structure of the economy. Poland is a European leader in this field. Overall energy efficiency gains since 2000 have exceeded 26%. Polish companies offering innovative and price-efficient installations contributed to this success and, building on it, are active players in foreign markets. For instance, in the field of ecological constructions (green building) which permit a sustainable use of e.g. energy or water and thus reduce costs and protect the environment. Green building is gaining momentum in the world. According to the World Green Building Trends 2016 report, ecological constructions in the world double their number every three years. The same positive trend is also visible in Poland even though the awareness of green building trump-cards is still relatively low. Today the market is driven mainly by construction of corporate buildings. Moreover, according to EU regulations after 2020 all new buildings should be energy self-sufficient.

Given this, Polish companies strive to offer a wide range of products and services related to ecological buildings. Among them one can find a comprehensive modern passive house technology featuring energy efficiency and quick completion (e.g. Izodom 2000 Polska has

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successfully realized projects in more than 30 countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, France or Germany). Moreover, Polish firms deliver installations in ecological buildings, including ecological air conditioning (Frapol) or heating systems (MetalERG) which are energy efficient and thus lower the costs of maintenance as well as GHG emission. It is not only efficiency of buildings and devices that drives the reduction of energy intensity, but also the way and time we use them. Apart from passive housing, Polish companies are offering innovative solutions for cities, companies and houses like smart software for the optimization of energy usage or management of renewable energy (PROM@R, INTEGRATOR, Erco.net, and Grinfy). Polish companies also offer such solutions for cities like smart LED lighting (Lediko) that reduces energy consumption in comparison to traditional bulb or LED lighting.

Renewable Energy Sources. Production of energy from renewable energy sources (RES) is one of the most important goals of European energy policy and furthers the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. Poland contributes to these efforts; in 2015 the production of primary energy from RES accounted for 12.7%. According to the Europe2020 targets, share of renewables in Poland’s energy mix should reach 15% in 2020. This policy also boosts the growth of the Polish RES sector. There are more than 250 companies in Poland

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manufacturing components or complete devices. A majority of them are producing in the field of biomass and biogas that is important for the agriculture sector, the utilization of wastes and the reduction of emissions at the same time (MetalERG). Polish companies specialize in the production of solar collectors, offering complete base products (Hewalex, Sunex, Galmet, Ensol, Geres Asco). Collectors also need whole installations for water and management of the system, where Polish firms offer competitive products (Elektromet, Termica, Termet, Lemet, Kospel, Thermaflex, Boryszew ERG). According to the International Energy Agency, Poland was eight in the world in the number of installations of solar collectors and one of the leaders in Europe. The photovoltaic sector has also seen a growing export potential. Around 15 Polish companies produce devices accounting for 25 MW annually. Polish firms are very competitive in the field of assembly accessories of photovoltaic panels (SELFA GE, FREEVOLT, BRUK-BET Solar, VETRO Polska, PVTEC, HYMON ENERGY, JABIL). By 2020, Poland’s production capacity of solar collectors and panels will grow by 77% and 85% respectively. Polish innovative companies also offer hybrid devices producing both heat and electricity from solar energy. Proper planning of installations and their supervision (RTB Developer) plays an important role in such investments. The Polish government places a special focus on geothermal technologies that drive this sector. Planned offshore wind power plants have also increased the interest of the Polish steel sector (e.g. shipyards) in producing components for these devices. The market for devices in the field of Renewable Energy Sources is very promising with estimated investments as high as 400-500 billion USD annually.

Ecohydrology. Access to freshwater resources is crucial for populated areas. A new approach to this issue should take into account urban industrial development as well as the rising population with its many challenges. Therefore, ecohydrological technologies aimed at sustainable management of water resources are very much in demand. They support efforts to balance complex human and environmental needs for water. They include reclamation and regulation of rivers, lakes and other water reservoirs as well as the elimination of toxic elements and processes, e.g. algal blooms. Moreover, Polish companies offer technologies used in hydroelectric plants, such as turbines and monitoring systems (WTW POLAND).

wastewater management. Nowadays along with industrial development, urbanization and the rising number of households increased amounts of waste are produced. This causes water pollution, a problem that is getting more pressing. Some traditional techniques of wastewater treatment involving chemicals are not fully sufficient and economically viable. Therefore, the development of cutting-edge wastewater management technologies are perceived as highly important for the health and quality of life of people worldwide. Polish firms contribute to these efforts by offering such solutions as small-scale household sewage treatment plants, comprehensive reagent-based technology for water treatment (Energo Natura), ozone and quartz filtration (WOFIL), the technology for drying sewage sludge in hybrid dryers (Ekotop), the process of mechanical and heat treatment (MHT) of municipal solid waste (Bioelektra Group) or the technology of wastewater treatment with activated sludge (Biogradex). These technologies make waste management more effective by reducing GHG emissions and saving energy to make the whole process less costly. Thus, they contribute to improving the quality of life in urban as well as rural areas.

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Alternative fuels. Waste management is also an opportunity to limit CO2 emissions and the use of conventional resources. Alternative fuels give waste a second life, reduce emissions from combustion becoming at the same time a source of energy. Burnt in cement mills, alternative fuels create no waste as ashes are mixed into cement. This sector has a 90% share in the alternative fuel market in Poland. Cement mills like CEMEX, POLEN CEMENT, LAFARGE, SRH, DYCKERHOFF burn alternative fuels that replaced the combustion of conventional fuels in cement production. In Europe, about 70% of burnt fuels in cement mills were replaced with alternative fuels. The biggest Polish producer of Refused Derived Fuel is Novago. Also in agriculture, where a lot of grassy biomass (straw, hay, reed) is produced, there are great opportunities for manufacturing alternative fuels – briquettes – for heating purposes. Polish companies are already present in Moldova, Sweden and Tanzania (Asket, URSUS). Another


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possibility for alternative fuels is created in transport. Biofuels, produced from biological waste, can also replace partly conventional fuels. Polish companies develop technologies for new generations of fuels that can also form the industry and help to improve waste management (Bioten, BioEnergia). Polish innovative technologies also include safety measures for fuel tanks (Petroster-Serwis, Remontowa LNG systems).

Transport. New technologies are helping to transform the transport industry into low or zero-emission forms. Traditional gasoline or diesel cars are replaced by hybrids, LNG/CNG and fully electric vehicles. Fleets of city-buses are considered a major trend in this area. Forecasts show that the share of sales of Hybrid/Electric and CNG/LNG buses will grow from 11% in 2012 to 28% in 2020. The biggest markets for these vehicles are in China, Europe and North America. Polish firms offer one of the best electric buses in the world – Solaris Bus&Coach company won a competition for the “Bus of the year” in September 2016 during the IAA fair in Hannover and it was the first time that an electric bus was given this title. This company accounts for the production of 400 e-buses annually. A new type of electric-hydrogen bus is offered by URSUS BUS as one its fully electric vehicle models. Support for this project will be offered in the e-bus programme, as part of the Polish government’s electric vehicle network initiative included in the “Strategy for Responsible Development.”

Railway industry. The railway sector is also very important to efforts that reduce emissions from transport. Innovations not only increase passenger comfort but by help to lower energy consumption by enhancing efficiency. Poland’s highly competitive railway sector offers trains, locomotives and modernization services also on foreign markets, e.g. in Germany (PESA, NEWAG). In the next few years, Poland will invest about 15 billion euro in building railways, new trains and in R&D projects. ”The railway sector was prominently featured among Poland’s key intelligent specializations in the Strategy for Responsible Development. The “LuxTorpeda 2.0” project will contribute to developing innovative and efficient rolling stock and locomotives. The Polish Development Fund also co-founded the Rail Capital Partners, a company offering innovative electric-combustion locomotives for hire.

Air protection. In recent decades European countries have managed to significantly reduce emissions of harmful substances such as carbon oxide or lead to the atmosphere. However, they still pose a threat to people, contributing to premature deaths. They also damage ecosystems and infrastructure. The European Environment Agency in the Air quality in Europe — 2013 report emphasized the important role of good quality air for public health, the economy and environment. Poland is also facing challenges associated with pollution in urban areas caused e.g. by coal and wood combustion in households. Because of this, Polish cities are among the most polluted in Europe. Polish entrepreneurs have developed low-emission technologies that help to clean air. For example, a technology of burning coke oven gas waste in a steam boiler (Energoinstal), catalytic converters that improve the combustion efficiency of fossil fuels (Dagas) or systems that neutralise odours as well as toxic and dangerous industrial gases (Instal Warszawa).

Adaptation technologies. Climate change is perceived as an important factor of intensified extreme weather, such as heavy rains which entail floods, heavy snow falls, periods of very high temperatures or rising sea levels. Therefore, adaptation to the possible consequences

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of such new weather conditions is crucial for security and the quality of life of the earth’s inhabitants. It not only can diminish the potential loses but also drive innovations in the economy, raise its effectiveness and contribute to long lasting environmental protection. Polish technologies in this regard encompass e.g. the energy sector, transport, agriculture or water resources. Polish government puts a strong emphasis on adaptation to climate change, including revamped infrastructure, such as new reservoirs for rainwater or enhancing and improving sewage systems. The 2020 Strategic Adaptation Plan for fragile sectors and areas was adopted in 2013 and it embraces e.g. public as well as private investment in infrastructure and new technologies. Moreover, in 2017 the Polish Ministry of the Environment launched a project aimed at developing plans to adapt to climate change in cities with over 100 thousand inhabitants. Forty-four cities engaged in this project should prepare adaptation plans by 2019.

6) POLISH DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

Polish development cooperation is carried out pursuant to:• Development Cooperation Act• Multiannual Development Coop eration Programme

2016-2017• Annual Development Cooperation Plans

The basic documents on Polish development cooperation are available on the website www.polskapomoc.gov.pl

Poland is a member of the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Eco-nomic Cooperation and Development (OECD/DAC).

Polish development cooperation is implemented in accordance with the EU development policy and the UN global agenda for the years 2015–2030, or the Sustainable Development Goals, which take into account the economic, social and en vironmental sustainability dimensions, i.e. the eradication of poverty, ensuring environmental sustainability and sustainable consumption and production.

a) Environmental protection in the Polish development assistance system

Environmental protection is a priority theme in four out of ten priority countries for Polish development assistance set out in the strategic document Multiannual Devel opment Cooperation Programme 2016-2020, i.e. Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Senegal. Measures imple mented in these countries fit within the priority Protection of natural resources and promotion of sustainable development and Mitigating negative effects of climate change, including pre vention of natural disasters that contribute to achieving the following results:• improving water management, including better access to water and sanitary infrastruc-

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• improving access to renewable energy sources;• arresting deforestation, desertification, and soil degradation;• enhancing the capacities to prevent and respond to natural and man-made disasters.

In addition, projects in the field of environmental protection can be implemented in the se-lected countries, indicated in the annual Development Cooperation Plans under the Small Grants System.

b) Instruments of development cooperationThe “Polish Development Assistance” call for proposals by the Minister of Foreign Affairs

The “Polish Development Assistance” call for proposals announced each year by the Minis-ter of Foreign Affairs is addressed to partners of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs implement-ing commissioned public tasks in the field of development cooperation. The call for proposals is designed for 10 priority countries of Polish development assistance: 4 Eastern Partnership countries (Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine), 4 African countries (Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Senegal) as well as Palestine and Myanmar.

The entities eligible to apply for funding in the call for proposals include: NGOs registered in Poland; local government units for projects in Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine; public and private universities, research institutes, the Polish Academy of Sciences and its organisa-tional units.

SMALL GRANTS SYSTEM

The Small Grants System enables Polish diplomatic missions to respond to the needs of particu-lar importance in the countries where they operate in a flexible and swift manner. The diplo-matic missions implement projects in cooperation with their local partners – public institutions and social organisations.

In the 10 priority countries of Polish development cooperation, small grants will be imple-mented in selected thematic priorities, defined according to the objectives for each country. In the other developing countries, indicated by the MFA and listed as beneficiaries of Official De velopment Assistance of DAC/OECD, the projects will contribute to the implementation of the four thematic priorities of Polish development cooperation identified in the Multiannual Development Cooperation Pro gramme 2016-2020: human capital, entrepreneurship and the private sector, sustainable agriculture and rural development, and environmental protection.

The entities eligible to apply for funding under the Small Grants System: Polish diplomatic missions.

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c) Projects“Biomass pellets – a practical way to reduce deforestation of the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro”

TANZANIA

The project has focused on Mt. Kilimanjaro, a mountain of exceptional importance for the eco-system and people living within a large area of Tanzania and Kenya, for whom the mountain is the primary source of water. Water is getting scarcer and scarcer by the year. One of the main reasons behind this phenomenon is increasing deforestation of the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, as wood satisfies the need for energy used for cooking. Only few families can afford to buy a gas cylinder. The local association TEACA and the Poland – East Africa Economic Foundation teach how to make pellets out of carbonised biomass and provide the necessary equipment. By involving schools, self-help groups of women and farmers, and providing environmental education, TEACA encourages cooperation in the production of pellets for own use and for sale in the nearby town of Moshi. Apart from playing an educational and mentoring role, TEACA plans to develop the production and sale of pellets manufactured with machines also coming from Poland in the following years.

Project implementation – Poland-East Africa Economic FoundationThe value of co-financing by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – PLN 597,608 in 2016 andPLN 588,166 in 2017.The project has been implemented under the „Polish Development Assistance 2016” call for proposals.

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„Preventing deforestation in the Embu region through the purchase of energy-efficient cook-ing stoves for the local community and a reforestation campaign”

KENYA

The local communities in Embu consume more than 50 tonnes of wood fuel per day for cook-ing, which means the consumption of 1,500 tonnes per month. Furthermore, wood is used as building material. This creates a huge risk to the existing forests in the area. It contributes to the deforestation of land and air pollution (use of open fireplaces). Cooking over open fire causes serious respiratory diseases, especially in children who accompany their mothers at home during the day, also during cooking. The project objectives include the purchase of en-ergy-efficient portable stoves that reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere (due to their special design, they emit much less smoke) and lower wood fuel consumption by 60%.

Project implementation – Polish Embassy in NairobiThe value of co-financing by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – EUR 14,482.00 The project was implemented under the Small Grants System 2015

“Sun for development. Small solar power plants for schools in northern Tanzania – in search of solutions ensuring the sustainability of rural electrification projects”

TANZANIA

Over 50% of secondary schools in the region of Arusha do not have access to stable and afford-able sources of electricity. The project has aimed at increasing access to renewable energy in sec-ondary schools in the region of Arusha and enhancing the renewable energy potential in the re-gion by creating a model of energy co-operatives and a resolution fund. As the project outcome, three secondary schools in the region of Arusha (1750 students) have been equipped with small solar power plants, which improved their educational offer. A model of an energy co-operative with a resolution fund has been developed and implemented, with prospects of building more solar power plants in the region. The long-term effects of the project include: better and more competitive educational institutions in the Arusha region, enhanced environmental protection in the region due to the use of renewable and distributed energy resources, more investments in renewable energy sources in the region and lower environmental pressure.

Project Implementation – Fundacja Artykuł 25The value of co-financing by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – PLN 255,501.The project has been implemented under the „Polish Development Assistance 2015”call for proposals.

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“Support for education in Southern Ethiopia by providing lighting systems to primary schools and equipment to school libraries”

ETHIOPIA

A Polish foundation has purchased and installed solar lighting systems in 100 primary schools in two administrative regions of Ethiopia – Oromo and the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region. In addition, books for school libraries have been bought. Workshops on the basics of solar lighting systems operation and a seminar on teaching methodology and library management have been conducted.

In regions where the project has been carried out, children help their parents look after graz-ing cattle during the day and walk to school after sunset. The project has helped improve the conditions and quality of the education of children and youth from marginalised rural areas of southern Ethiopia and increase the number of students completing a full cycle of basic educa-tion. Illuminated rooms are used particularly by the youngest children, but are also used by adult residents of villages and towns.

The project has also promoted solar energy in Ethiopia. Local communities have learned about alternative solutions compared to the most common method of house illumination by means of wood or charcoal.

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Project implementation – The Polish Centre for International Aid FoundationThe value of co-financing by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – PLN 1,252,037.The project has been implemented as part of the „Polish Development Assistance 2016”call for proposals.


Export policy is one of the key tasks of the Minister of Development and Finance. The Strat egy for Responsible Development was prepared to identify the priorities for promoting the Polish economy abroad and supporting Polish exporters and investors. We have planned a number of measures to improve innovation and competitive ness of exports, boost investment, and build a strong Polish brand abroad.

We realise the importance of national institutions’ support to foreign expansion. For this purpose, we have established the Polish Investment and Trade Agency SA as the centre of knowledge for entrepreneurs planning to expand their business and for foreign in vestors interested in expanding in Poland. The Agency’s role will be to coordinate all operation al instruments, trade missions, trade shows, or programmes dedicated to individual markets or industries.

Comprehensive support for Polish companies is not possible without a solid knowledge of for-eign markets, therefore the Agency will have its own network of several dozen foreign trade offices, created mainly in prospective, yet more difficult and less well-known non-EU markets. The first offices have already started their operations in locations with great cooperation opportunities in the technology area, such as San Francisco, Singapore, and Tehran, and in countries with a high development potential, including Vietnam and Kenya. Foreign trade offices will offer Polish entrepreneurs access to free information and support in developing their business, providing specialised services on a commercial basis as well. On the other hand, foreign entrepreneurs and investors will be able to find information about Poland, Polish exporters, and goods.

To meet the needs of entrepreneurs, who often do not know how to start and grow their business abroad or who lack sufficient resources for such activities, we offer a range of additional support instruments. They are directed primarily to SMEs with products that may become recognisable global brands. We believe that these opportunities are there for products from the industries of medical equipment, machinery and equipment, cosmeti cs, IT/ICT, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, Polish fashion, building construction and completion, yachts and boats, furniture, Polish food specialities, pro-health services, auto and aircraft parts, which is why we have prepared special industry promotion programmes („Polish Economy Brand” project) for entrepreneurs from these industries. These programmes also promote the innovativeness

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of Polish green technology companies. We want Polish exporters, also from the “Energy and Environment” industry, to overcome their fear of exporting to markets outside the EU, which is why, e.g. as part of the “Go to Brand” project, we support their participation in promotional events in five priority markets - Algeria, India, Iran, Mexico, and Vietnam, which can be ready recipients of Polish products.

The “Polish Technological Bridges” project is being drawn up for the most innovative compa nies in order to assist them in expanding into and capturing new foreign markets. Entrepreneurs will be able to participate in acceleration programmes in 20 selected foreign markets, which will enable them to align and implement their expansion strategies. Businesses based in east-ern Poland will also be able to benefit from the support offered under the “SME Internation-alisation” project, while exporters grouped in clusters will benefit from the “Internationalisa-tion of Key National Clusters” programme. Detailed information about these and many other instruments is available in “Instruments for internationalisation of business activity” published on the Ministry’s website and on the Export Promotion Portal.

We believe that aided by such measures, Polish entrepreneurs will not only increase the vol-ume of exports, but also find new partners for their excellent trade offering.

a) The mechanism of Polish loans for financing export from PolandAccording to the OECD Consensus (Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits), gov-ernment loans for the financing of Polish exports may be granted on commercial or preferential terms in the form of so-called tied aid. Selected developing countries on the list published by the OECD are eligible to obtain loans as part of tied aid, depending on their Gross National Income per capita. Tied aid loans are offered on preferential financial terms as compared with the market: lower interest rates, longer grace and repayment periods, a minimum concessionality level of 35%.

Projects financed under tied aid are implemented mainly in the field of environmental protec-tion, health, modernisation, improvement of work safety and living conditions, rural develop-ment and education contributing to the improvement of the situation in the borrower’s coun-try. In order to obtain financing, the projects may not be self-financed or eligible for financing on a commercial basis. The aforementioned OECD Consensus does not regulate issues related to granting government loans for defence equipment and agricultural products. In this regard, the lender country has more discretion to determine the financial terms of the loan.

The principles of concluding intergovernmental agreements on granting loans by the Polish government to governments of other countries are based on the provisions of the Act of 14 April 2000 on International Agreements (Journal of Laws No. 39, item 443, as amended). An official application from the government of a potential borrower, submitted to the Govern-ment of the Republic of Poland, is analysed for political and financial risks associated with the contemplated transaction and for budgetary capabilities in this respect. In the case of a posi tive verification, negotiations are undertaken on detailed terms of a loan agreement, also covering at this stage the scope of supplies for financing under the loan based on the borrower’s needs, among other things.


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b) The choice of contracts financed by Polish government loansExport contracts negotiated and concluded under the agreement to grant a loan must be ap-proved by the competent authorities of both parties, in accordance with the relevant proce-dure laid down in the signed intergovernmental loan agreement. The choice of export con-tracts and contractors proposed for financing under government loans shall be made by the borrower - in accordance with the applicable national regulations. Poland verifies the compli-ance of concluded export contracts with intergovernmental loan agreements. The contracts on the Polish side should be concluded by entrepreneurs (exporters) established in Poland. In addition, in order to ensure efficient and reliable execution of contracts financed by Polish government loans, Polish companies that intend to finance their export contracts using gov-ernment loans should meet the following criteria:• the company presents a certificate of no tax and social insurance contribution arrears;• the company should have a positive financial result in the last 3 years, and provide finan-

cial statements for that period;• the company should have conducted business activity in the country for a minimum pe-

riod of 3 years;• the company should have experience in projects in a given area, as confirmed by refer-

ences from contracting authorities;• companies are required to acknowledge and sign the contents of two exporters’ state-

ments, declaring: 1) the implementation principles of individual contracts under the in-tergovernmental loan agreement; 2) the absence of bribery of a foreign official at the conclusion of an export contract.

Export agreements selected by borrowers for financing under government loans are reviewed in Poland by the Ministry of Finance in consultation with the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (for the geopolitical considerations of the loan implementation). In the case of intergovernmental loan agreements under tied aid, it is necessary to meet the re-quirements of the OECD on tied aid and contained in the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits and OECD documents:• Ex Ante Guidance for Tied Aid,• DAC Principles for Project Appraisal,• DAC Guidelines on Aid and Environment,• Good Practices for Environmental Impact Assessment of Development Projects.

The relevant notification procedure is conducted by the Ministry of Finance, on the basis of documents submitted by exporters and borrowers. Payments for the execution of export agreements are made from the state budget through Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (author-ised to administer intergovernmental loan agreements) directly to Polish exporters. Payments to Polish companies are made in Polish zloty at the National Bank of Poland buying rate for the foreign currency of the agreement at the date of payment, on the basis of the documents adopted in the agreement, as accepted by the importer and his bank.

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c) Bank Gospodarstwa KrajowegoBank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (“BGK”), as a Polish state-owned bank, undertakes several ini tiatives aimed at, among others, providing support to Polish entrepreneurs who run their busi nesses not only in Poland but also abroad. BGK often takes the risks commercial banks are unwilling to. It also offers favourable terms for its clients who are active on international mar kets. The range of potential companies seeking financial support is a broad one - from SME clients involved in short-term consumption exports to large companies interested in foreign expan sion financing for a longer term. Each export or expansion transaction is analysed individually to offer the entrepreneur a comprehensive solution which best fits their needs.

Should a local partner be interested in the purchase of Polish consumption or investment goods or the construction of a new warehouse and seeking financial support, BGK may off er solutions based on financing via a local bank. In the case of a short-term transaction, which can be executed within 2 years, financing can be based on a Letter of Credit (“L/C”), while longer term transactions with a tenor longer than 2 years are based on the buyer’s bank credit. Thanks to this solution, under which BGK finances local banks, an importer can receive preferential financing. Moreover, money does not cross borders (after presentation of the correct docu-ments, money is transferred directly into an exporter’s account).

Moreover, BGK is able, as part of its financial support for exports, to hedge the risk of default and political risks by confirming documentary L/Cs opened by foreign banks.

If a Polish exporter is seeking liquidity improvement caused by deferred term of payments, L/C discounting can be the answer. Based on this solution, a Polish exporter can offer up to 2 years deferred payment terms without the risk of non-payment. BGK executes payment towards the exporter immediately after the documents are found compliant with the L/C. Longer term transactions, usually between 2 to 5 years, can be based on Export Receivables Purchasing. Based on this solution, Polish exporters have the possibility to present a more attractive offer through longer payment terms.

In addition to funding based on local banks, BGK’s offering also includes tailor-made financial solu tions designed directly for recipients of Polish goods abroad, with a wide range of structures depending on specific needs i.e. project finance, corporate finance based on the importers balance sheet, sovereign finance or Joint Venture (“JV”).

In addition to export finance, BGK is involved in the overseas expansion of Polish companies. Should the entrepreneur be interested in foreign projects involving the acquisition of a com-pany or its assets, construction of production plants or a JV with foreign company financing, BGK can offer a solution.

It is worth mentioning that debt financing is not the only way to support Polish business overseas, but it can be complemented by a Polish International Development Fund managed by BGK TFI. This fund co-finances international expansion projects of Polish companies by sharing project risks with Polish companies investing equity and non-recourse loans directly into their foreign subsidiaries.

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8) GREENEVO – GREEN TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATOR

The Greenevo Green Technology Accelera-tor is an original project by the Ministry of the Environment, financed by the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, aimed at creating

favourable conditions for the promotion, in Poland and abroad, of environmental technologies offered by Polish entrepreneurs, which makes it possible to ensure the conditions for sustainable development. Under the Greenevo project, i.e. since 2009, representatives of the Polish Government, together with represent atives of Greenevo project winners have taken part in organised missions to more than 50 countries around the world, participating in specialised trade fairs, seminars, conferences, and meetings. Typically, Greenevo project winners have an opportunity to participate in more than two trips organised as part of the project, which represents significant support to these companies. Greenevo winners have also organised trips on their own, seeking to establish or strengthen business contacts, or implement specific installations. Apart from the project, com panies have participated in a total of 102 trade fairs in Poland and 53 abroad.

In 2014 and 2015, Greenevo recorded a rise in international brand recognition. In 2014, the programme was included in the Best Practice Group 2014 selected by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) in Brussels. In 2015, the Greenevo programme received a Green World Award, recognising it as one of the best initiatives supporting environmental protection in the world.

The project’s main outcomes include a wider availability of solutions that reduce the nega-tive environmental impact of human activities on Polish, European, and global markets. The project facilitates the dissemination, promotion and support of environment-friendly so lutions for the mining industry, solutions supporting the efficiency of energy and materials, waste and waste-water management technologies, low-carbon technologies, and technologies used to build and complete energy-efficient buildings. Indirectly, the project supports and promotes SME entrepreneurs doing business in the green economy sector in the areas of biodiversity conservation, renewable energy sources, climate protection, pas-sive house solutions, air protection, and low-emission transport. The outcomes of Greenevo activity also increase and promote green decent jobs, as a vast majority of Greenevo project winners developed and expanded their operations after joining the project. In addition, the Greenevo programme has consistently improved ecological awareness of Polish and foreign buyers of technologies/products/solutions to reduce the ecological footprint. In this way, consumers can more easily find pro-environmental solutions for greater energy efficiency or replace traditional energy sources with renewable ones. The project also raises awareness of entrepreneurs about doing business in a sustainable manner, in accordance with the circular economy principles.

According to the conclusions of the Rio+20, the implementation of the Greenevo project is one of the key instruments of supporting the process of transition to a green economy, which really affects the implementation of the idea of sustainable development in Poland and in the world,

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and the promotion of doing business in accordance with the idea of circular economy, particularly with regard to supporting and promoting ecoinnovation and environmental technologies in all key areas of the economy.

Contact:Mr Szymon Koscierzyński Team Leader, Chief ExpertDepartment of Sustainable Development and International CooperationMinistry of the EnvironmentWawelska 52/54, 00-922 WarszawaPhone (+48 22) 36 92 813, fax: (+48 22) 36 92 [email protected]

9) CLEAN ENERGY HUB – PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR EXPANSION ABROAD

The programme brings together companies from the energy sector in order to increase their development, implement innovations, and improve their competitiveness in the international arena. Its main objectives include mapping the needs, implementing innovations, and transferring Polish solutions abroad. One of the programme’s key areas is the development of innovations in small and medium enterprises in order to implement them in large entities of the energy sector. By identifying the needs of our domestic companies, we will be able to promote them more effectively in foreign markets, defining the differentiation of the Polish offering in the global market in this way. Clean Energy Hub areas of activity:

Innovative implementations in large entities of the energy sectorSupporting energy sector entities in the implementation of innovative solutions developed by startups in order to increase their business potential and promote positive outcomes in Poland and abroad.Business matchmaking investing in Polish innovative solutions to increase the potential of companies and create economies of scale. Exchanging experience with international partners.

Acceleration of SMEsSupporting the development of Polish companies by providing them with appropriate tools, i.e. training, promotion, and international missions. Improving their competencies, increasing production volumes, raising employment in this sector and creating a platform for cooperation and the exchange of information.

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Supporting energy efficient, environment-friendly companies and local governments in Poland. Developing electromobility in Poland through Polish and foreign companies that directly af-fect the development of this market by including electric cars in their vehicle fleets and using green business solutions. Building infrastructure in urban and rural communes, creating new concepts and developing smart cities.

The electromobility and energy efficiency markets in Poland are still under development. It can be evidenced by a lack of infrastructure and low demand for such products and technologi cal solutions. The transition to a next phase of market development will require creating conditions for change in many areas. That is why, in order to achieve synergies between all stakeholders involved in the creation of this market, we have created the Clean Energy Hub to provide all participants with various support tools, enabling synergistic development.

We have aimed to build a community of knowledge sharing, which reacts to change, improves performance, communicates with the administration, and provides us with the necessary information.

The Clean Energy Hub facilitates easy communication with all players and making a real impact on the development of the entire sector. A business-friendly State. A State that focuses on innova-tion development. A State that wants to improve the skills of entrepreneurs, increasing their de-velopment opportunities, opening foreign markets for them, and increasing economies of scale.

Contact:Agnieszka Kozlowska-Korbicz Counsellor to the Minister Ministry of EnergyInnovation and Technology Development Department tel. (+48) 22 693 48 59 [email protected]


Project: An area of cultivated ground; a plot of land, a small subsistence farm for growing crops and fruit-bearing trees, often including a farmer’s dwelling.

Over the last 30 years, absolute poverty has fallen sharply worldwide (from about 40% to un-der 20%). In African countries, however, the percentage has barely fallen at all. Today, over 40% of people living in sub-Saharan Africa still live in absolute poverty. More than half of them have the following thing in common: they are small farmers.

Despite a number of attempts, the Green Revolution’s mix of fertilisers, irrigation and high-yield seeds—which more than doubled global grain production between 1960 and 2000—never had much of an impact in Africa due to poor infrastructure, limited markets, weak govern ance and fratricidal civil wars that wreaked havoc throughout the postcolonial continent.

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The goal of the project is to bring the Green Revolution to the poorest people in Africa. Provid-ing training, fertilisers and seeds to small farmers can give them an opportunity to produce as much per acre as huge modern farms. When farmers improve their harvests, they pull them-selves out of poverty. They also start producing surplus food for their neighbours. When farm-ers prosper, they eradicate poverty and hunger in their communities.

Mashambas is a mobile educational centre that reaches the poorest areas of the continent. It provides education, training on agricultural techniques, cheap fertilisers and modern tools; it also creates a local trading area that maximises profits from harvest sales. Agriculture around the centre flourishes and knowledge is spread widely.

The structure grows as long as the number of participants increases. When the local commu-nity becomes self-sufficient, it is transported somewhere else. The structure is put together using simple modular elements, which makes it easy to construct, take apart and transport. Modular elements are placed on top of one another, creating a high-rise structure, which is a form that occupies the smallest possible amount of space that local farmers might other-wise use.

Today, hunger and poverty may only be an African issue, but the world’s population will likely reach nine billion by 2050, and scientists warn that this would lead to a global food shortage. Africa’s fertile farmland could not only feed the continent’s own growing population, it could also feed the whole world.

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11) LOCAL GREEN PROJECTS IN POLAND (EXAMPLES OF MODELS APPLICABLE…

11) LOCAL GREEN PROJECTS IN POLAND (EXAMPLES OF MODELS APPLICABLE TO FOREIGN MARKETS)

a) Eco-incinerator in Krakow

INSTITUTIONAL DATA:name of administration: Malopolskie Voivodeship (Krakow)unit name: Krakowski Holding Komunalny S.A.first name and surname of the contact person: dominika Biesiadaposition: Manager of the Office for Education and Promotion /Spokespersonphone: +48 531 273 447email: [email protected]

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Municipal Waste Thermal Processing CHP unit in Krakow (Eco-incinerator) was opened in December 2015 after two years of construction. The municipal company Krakowski Holding Komunalny SA is its investor and operator. The investment was carried out under “The pro-gramme of municipal waste management in Krakow” as part of the Infrastructure and Environ-ment Operational Programme 2007-2013.

Mixed municipal waste selected by residents and other mechanical treatment waste is sent to the Eco-incinerator for thermal processing. The waste comes only from the area of the Krakow Municipality. The waste conversion process is based on incineration in two parallel boilers with a capacity of 28 t/h, which totals almost 700 t/day. The incineration takes place in the combustion chamber at a minimum temperature of 850°C. The Eco-incinerator is equipped with a system of exhaust treatment devices. The system of purification reduces and neutralises nitrogen oxides, chlorine, sulphur and fluorine compounds, as well as dioxins and furans.

With an area of 30,000 m2, the Eco-incinerator can process 220,000 tonnes of municipal waste annually. At the same time, it enables the recovery of energy contained in waste and its cogeneration, i.e. both electricity, of which 65,000 MWh would satisfy the annual needs of Krakow tram systems, and heat, of which 280,000 MWh could meet 10% of the needs of the Krakow district heating system. Energy obtained from the combustion of waste is largely considered to be renewable energy. Krakowski Holding Communal SA was the first waste ther-mal treatment operator in Poland to receive the so-called Green Certificates, or certificates of origin of electricity from renewable energy sources.

The plant conducts educational activities as part of its educational programme, aimed at rais-ing environmental awareness among Krakow residents and offering visitors insight into waste incineration technology and operations.

The total cost of the project amounted to approx. PLN 666 million net (approx. PLN 819 million gross). Co-financing from the Cohesion Fund for the implementation of the project amounted to approx. PLN 372 million (or approx. 55% of eligible costs).

b) Regional municipal waste treatment facility in Bydgoszcz

INSTITUTIONAL DATA:name of administration: Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeshipunit name: Międzygminny Kompleks Unieszkodliwiania Odpadów ProNatura Sp. z o.o.phone: +48 52 506 59 25email: [email protected]

The Municipal Waste Treatment Facility ProNatura Sp.z o.o. in Bydgoszcz was established to carry out the municipality’s own tasks in the broad sense of waste management, as well as to maintain cleanliness and order in the municipality and to protect the environment.

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The plant’s operations include waste reception for disposal or processing, waste collection from manufacturers, and waste segregation. Moreover, the company has RIPOK (Regional Mu-nicipal Waste Treatment Facility) status with respect to storage, thermal conversion and com-posting of green waste. The waste composting process produces biologically active compost suitable for fertilising and wide use.

The waste treatment facility has the only waste repository, i.e. a hazardous waste landfill with a volume of 30,000 m3 and a hazardous waste storage facility in Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship.

The company uses innovative, environment-friendly technologies for waste treatment.

c) Green projects in the Lubelskie VoivodeshipThe environmental potential of Lubelskie Voivodeship and the agricultural character of the region create favourable conditions for the development of solar, hydro and wind power en-ergy. Lubelskie Voivodeship has one of the highest biomass and solar energy potentials in Po-land. This environmental potential is used both by local governments and companies from the voivodeship. Examples include:

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• Zielawa Valley – a partnership that draws power from renewable energy

The Zielawa Energy Valley (Energia Doliny Zielawy) Company built a photovoltaic farm with a capacity of 1.4 MW as part of the Regional Operational Programme of Lubelskie Voivode-ship 2007-2013. The investment is located in Bordzilowka in Rossosz Commune, on plots with a total area of 3.5 ha. The farm features 5,560 polycrystalline photovoltaic modules and 104 thin-film photovoltaic modules. It is the largest farm in Poland that was built with the participa-tion of municipalities.

Local governments implementing the project „Clean Energy in the Zielawy Vally” assisted by EU funds have purchased solar collectors for households and public buildings located in five rural communes: Wisznice, Rossosz, Sosnowka, Podedworze and Jablon. A total of 925 solar units have been installed. According to estimates, hot water collectors are used by more than 4,000 people in private homes and more than 2,200 in public institutions.

The Zielawa Energy Valley Company tel.: +48 83 378 45 57email: [email protected] http://dolinazielawy.pl/

INSTITUTIONAL DATA:name of administration: Marshal Office of the Lubelskie Voivodeship in Lublin unit name: Regional Energy Officefirst name and surname of the contact person: Magdalena Kędra position: chief specialist phone: +48 81 537 16 17 email: [email protected]

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• HR Energia Sp. z o.o.

A photovoltaic farm with a capacity of 1.32 MW located on an area of 3.5 ha in Tomaszow Lubelski, equipped with 5,280 SolarWorld Sunmodule poly SW 250 photovoltaic panels and 42 ABB TRIO-27.6 inverters. Innovative solutions have been implemented to:

– place photovoltaic panels on a reclaimed waste landfill. Priority was given to de-signing steel fasteners that meet the highest standards and ensure the stability of the supporting structure under the photovoltaic panels to guarantee maximum exposi-tion of the panels to solar radiation.

– create protected cable routes to take into account the difficult ground conditions of the former landfill. A method was designed to secure energy cables routing in order to prevent interaction with active compounds on the surface of the landfill.

HR Energia Sp.z o.o.1D Dzieci Zamojszczyzny St22-400 Zamośćfax: + 4812 421 89 69

• Power plants built by the Self-government Initiative Association (SIA)

The SIS 2 MW photovoltaic complex is one of the most modern solar power plants in Poland. The application of many types of panels and supporting structures (including automatic track-ers) makes it possible to evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions on an industrial scale. Thanks to its innovative design, the power plant is extremely effective, without exceeding the standard budget. It offers an excellent testing ground for a variety of research projects and analyses - both for scientists and investors. The complex has received numerous awards, in-cluding the 2016 Eco-laurels of the Polish Chamber of Ecology.

The newly opened photovoltaic farm complex employs innovations and technological solutions in various configurations, i.e. 6 types of panels, fixed structures, manual and automatic track-ers, energy storage facilities and management, data analysis and monitoring systems.

Self-government Initiative Association (SIA)56a Narutowicza St20-016 LublinTel./fax: +48 81 534 32 [email protected]

d) Karlino project – the biggest wind farm in PolandA leader in energy-related projects among local governments in Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship and beyond, Karlino is a municipality with energy, but not only from renewable sources; it also owes its position to the energy and commitment of its residents.

Karlino has one of the biggest wind farms in Poland with 51 wind turbines of 1.5 MW in the mu-nicipality and another 9 in the Goscino Municipality, and it implements a number of projects

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aimed at increasing the opportunities for using renewable energy to reduce maintenance costs of municipal buildings.

Taking care of the natural environment constitutes an essential part of the mandate of local governments, and the improvement of energy efficiency poses a challenge for all in the face of dwindling natural resources. It is our duty to leave to the next generations an environment where they can live in peace. That is why the Karlino Municipality has focused not only on obtaining energy from renewable sources, but also on investments to improve energy efficiency.

INSTITUTIONAL DATA:name of administration: Town Hall in Karlinounit name: Promotion and Economic Development Departmentfirst name and surname of the contact person: Magdalena Jaworska-Duzyriskaposition: Managerphone: +48 94 311 35 09email: [email protected]

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In recent years, we have installed 1,819 photovoltaic modules with a total capacity of 437.21kW, supplying energy to 21 public buildings. These activities not only generate outcomes in the form of green energy, but also bring about significant savings in the maintenance of local infrastructure.

Heat pumps are a perfect solution, especially in places that are not connected to gas mains, which happens in rural areas where day rooms are located. Moreover, heat pumps are supported by “green energy” from photovoltaic cells in our 20 facilities. These solutions offer measurable benefits both in terms of easier heating of buildings and ecology.

Thermo-modernisation of buildings is an important element of these efforts. It in creases energy efficiency, bringing better results for a wide array of investments. The investments carried out in recent years confirm that this has been a continuous process in Karlino, focused on achieving specific goals. These objectives include reducing the current costs of public facilities and improving the energy balance.

The first stage investments included the Karlino School Complex, a Public Library, the former building of the cultural centre, a sports hall, a primary school and a nuersery school in Kar lino. Rural schools in Daszewo, Karscino, and Karwino have been equipped with photovol taic cells on a ground structure. The maintenance costs of these facilities will decrease thanks to better energy efficiency. It is a crucial factor in view of the rising costs of education.

Road lighting is also gradually replaced by energy-efficient LEDs lamps. But the most important thing is something that is not visible to the naked eye - reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

These investments would not have been possible without the support offered by the Regional Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (WFOS). Financial resources from the WFOS or the NFOS are combined with other external funding from the Regional Op-erational Programme of Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship or the funding under the Swiss pro-gramme of cooperation with the new EU Member States, which helps increase the scope of the investments.

Karlino effectively uses the funding that supports the municipality’s development with respect to its natural resources and natural environment, and the development has been particularly visible in recent years. It is estimated that the annual amount of green energy production will be able to meet up to 90% of electricity demand of some buildings. The Karlino Municipality has received, among others, the “Green Phoenix” Foundation commendation for its achievements in the implementation of eco-energy solutions and technologies.

Investments in infrastructure are accompanied by initiatives aimed at educating residents about renewable energy sources and promoting these solutions among them. The municipality has conducted social campaigns which helped raise awareness of the need for rational use of energy sources and increasing the share of renewable sources, teaching children and young people how photovoltaic cells work.

The municipality has plans to build a Science and Technology Centre in Karlino, a science and entertainment facility that will promote knowledge on how our pro-ecological efforts today

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will affect the lives of future generations, using expertise in fossil fuels and modern RES instal-lations - we are currently looking for partners for this project.

e) Low-carbon public transportation system in Ostrow Wielkopolski

The idea of smart cities - one of the key ideas in the European Union, which goes hand in hand with the implementation of the climate and energy package directive proposed by the Euro-pean Commission - determines the actions of the capital group, the Municipal Development Centre of Ostrow Wielkopolski. The following project presents Ostrow Wielkopolski as a smart energy city that is actively promoting international efforts to protect the world’s climate.

Low-carbon buses - this project involves replacing a portion of the existing fleet belonging to the Municipal Department of Communications Inc. (i.e. buses with internal combustion engines) with low-carbon vehicles. The company plans to buy 16 modern low-floor buses: nine electric buses and seven low-carbon, diesel-powered buses. Electric vehicles pro duce zero-carbon emissions, which will have a positive influence on air quality in Ostrow Wielkopolski. An additional advantage of these vehicles is that they are quiet, a feature that will limit the amount of noise on routes.

Replacing the fleet with electric vehicles requires an investment in the installation of a number of stationary chargers at the Municipal Department of Communications Inc. SA bus depot. The project involves powering the chargers (and, as a consequence, the buses) with electricity pro-duced from renewable sources of energy. The electricity will be produced and provided by the Ostrow Heating Company Inc..

The Ostrow Heat Distribution Company OZC Inc. SA generates, transmits and distributes heat and electricity. In 2015, the amount of the company’s heat produced from renewable sources amounted to 29%. Electricity is produced by a cogeneration system installed at the Ostrow Heat Distribution Company that uses two so-called gas-fired combined cycle turbines and an ORC sys-tem. The former, with a capacity of 5.5 MW, uses gas to produce electricity, while the latter, with a capacity of 1.5 MW, is connected to a biomass boiler. The energy supplied from the gas turbine amounts to 5.1 MW, while that produced by the ORC system amounts to 1.4 MW.

The strategic recipient of the electricity is ENERGA OBROT SA. The electricity is then transport-ed to the final recipients, which include companies such as WODKAN SA, for drinking-water

INSTITUTIONAL DATA:name of administration: Town Hall in Oströw Wielkopolskiunit name: Promotion and Economic Development Departmentfirst name and surname of the contact person: Jakub Tomalkiewiczposition: Development Managerphone: +48 665 117 507email: [email protected]

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treatment, a pumping station and a sewage treatment plant; SKLEJKA EKO, for production pur-poses; or commercial companies like the Ostrovia Gallery, mobile phone network base stations and bus power charger stations.

OZC SA Inc has its own electricity network and is an electricity distribution system operator. For its network, the company also charges a tariff for distribution services that is accepted by the President of the Energy Regulatory Office. The final recipients connected to the electricity network have an opportunity to use TPA rules, thus gaining access to any electricity supplier through the OZC Inc network.

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ABRYS Sp. z o.o.Specialisation: environmental protection and communal management.

www.abrys.pl [email protected] +48 61 655 81 00

Size of company: Small

Relevant certificates, attestations, and patents includ. The most active for clean air – the first in 2015 – Award of the Ministry of the Environment, Gold medal for the best product at the Eko-las fair, and a SUPER-EKO Audience Award O» at thn international fair of environmental protection in Poleko in, 1998. Abrys delivers knowledge and information in the area of environmental protection (waste managment, water and sewage management, air pollution, and communal management). Abrys publishes five specialist magazines, hosts three internet portals, and organizes international conferences, study trips, and congresses. Abrys organizes ecological events and supports cooperation between Polish and foreign companies in the environmental market. Abrys prepares dedicated reports and data bases for foreign customers. Abrys offers comprehensive assistance in entering the Polish environmental protection market with its ‘Enter the Polish market with Abrys’ programs, organizes thematic study trips for Polish specialists to other countries, and organizes the biggest International Environmental Congress in Poland, ENVICoN Environment.

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Alchemik Rzemieślnicza Wytwórnia Chemiczna Andrzej Piotrowski Piotr Piotrowski s.c.Specialisation: hydraulic briquetting presses for biomass material and for reducing the volume of waste.

www.brykieciarki.pl [email protected] +48 60 762 29 96


We produce briquetting presses for individual order. Machines are designed for the wood industry, agriculture, biomass fuel production, and reducing the volume of waste. It is possible to customize a machine for very different kinds of materials: biomass, paper, wood waste, fabric, aluminium, other metals, and some kinds of plastics. We are a company that specializes in using hydraulic technology for briquetting processes. Our solutions allow you to achieve high efficiency with high quality briquettes and low power consumption. Machines manufactured by our company are characterized by low operating costs, long working life, high performance, and intuitive operation. It is possible to use the same machine for very different kinds of materials without expensive changes. Blocked by a steel gate valve, a chamber briquette press provides constant, controlled and repeat able compaction that can be adapted to the physical properties of the pressed material.

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ARTechnicSpecialisation: manufacturing of baling presses for compaction of waste and recyclable materials. Repairing of used channel balers.

www.artechnic.pl [email protected] +48 33 816 01 69

Size of company: Medium

The ARTechnic company specialises in the manufacture of hydraulic presses (balers) for compaction of waste and recyclable materials. Recycling of secondary raw materials is carried out in specialised facilities that are often far from waste sources. Compressed forms of waste, achieved by using a baler, reduce transport costs significantly, making recycling more profitable. We have created energy-efficient and easy-to-use machines that optimise the management of recyclable materials and minimise the costs associated with transport and the recycling of waste. Moreover, ARTechnic is a flexible manufacturer that can quickly adapt products to the needs and requirements of the customer. Our products are mainly designed for companies associated with the collection, transport, and recovery of recyclable materials. We also professionally repair and sell used machines from well-known European manufacturers.

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ASKET Roman DługiSpecialisation: renewable energy sources; biomass.

www.asket.pl [email protected] +48 61 879 44 59


ASKET is a manufacturer of machines for agro-briquette production. Straw briquettes are 100% eco and natural, and successfully replace coal and wood for heating. Moreover, they can be used for cooking and animal bedding. Biomasser® handles material with moisture content of up to 30%, so there is no need to dry material before briquetting. Biomasser® is available in versions for small-, medium-, and large-scale production. Mobile solutions are also in our portfolio. Biomasser® is the first innovative environmental technology verified in Europe within the framework of the European Commission Environmental Technology Verification project, Statement No VN20140001. Biomasser® briquetting machines offer productivity of up to 1.4 t/hr. Biomasser® shredders offer productivity of up to 3.3 t/hr. ASKET machines work all over the world.

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Bioelektra GroupSpecialisation: waste management.

www.bioelektra.com [email protected] +48 22 523 28 90


The Bioelektra Group is a Polish company that invests in municipal waste management and is the owner of rotoSTERIL technology: its own process designed to treat and effectively recover municipal waste. Thanks to rotoSTERIL, municipal waste becomes a source of raw materials (glass, metals, plastics), biomass, and fuel. The technology works well for mixed municipal waste (free of risks resulting from ineffective separate collection systems), sterilises waste, keeps it odourless, and helps to protect the local environment. Nearly all the waste treated with this technology is recovered and recycled, leaving only 4% of leftovers to be sent to landfills. The Bioelektra Group works with local authorities, enterprises, and organisations engaged in waste management that are seeking more effective solutions, as well as with institutes and research bodies that are interested in further technology development.

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Bioten Ltd. Specialisation: research & development in chemistry, biofuels, microbiology, and biotechnology.

www.bioten.pl [email protected] +48 61 847 61 58


Bioten has developed technology for using crude glycerine phase on the second generation bio-fuel. The company has built its first pilot system, called POSTERUS 2020, for the production of second-generation biofuel. This technology is part of a long-term policy of promoting renewable energy sources in Poland. Bioten’s biofuel can contribute to achieving the target of renewable energy sources in final energy consumption. Entities implementing the National Indicative Target will be obliged to look for biocomponents produced with such technologies. Bioten has been granted the status of a research and development centre by the Ministry of Development, and has the status of a scientific unit as recognised by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The company is a member of the Mazovian ICT Cluster.

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EKOLOG Ltd. Specialisation: engineering, technology, and executing projects related to green technologies: municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, waste management and renewable energy production (sludge and waste to energy projects); municipal and agricultural biogas plants; manufacturing and commissioning equipment for wastewater treatment plants.

www.ekolog.com.pl [email protected] +48 67 214 21 01


Ekolog is one of the first private companies in the environmental engineering industry in Poland. It delivers green technologies for wastewater treatment and solid waste management with recovery of energy and high-quality organic mineral fertiliser. For years, it has been active in both local and foreign markets, and today it has a strong reference list of completed projects in nearly a dozen Eastern European and Central Asian countries. Ekolog creates its market value through the development of advanced technologies and automation systems and the manufacturing of non-standard equipment. Over the years, Ekolog has introduced solutions for wastewater treatment based on bioreactor series ELA, AnADi sLuDge for biomethanation of wastewater sludge, and AnADi orgAniCs for biomethanation of organic waste precisely segregated and purified beforehand with its BIOSORT ADVANCED technology.

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energoinsTAL s.A. Specialisation: boiler production, power plant construction.

www.energoinstal.pl [email protected] +48 32 735 72 00

Size of company: Large

Energoinstal is one of the leading companies engaged in the manufacture, installation, and servicing of boiler pressure parts and the implementation of complex EPC projects. We are the only company in the world that has implemented – based on our own patents – laser welding technology for the production of fin tubes with laser technology and membrane walls with hybrid welding technology (Laser + MAG). This technology enables the reduction of element weight and the reduction of production wastes and emissions of gases into the atmosphere. Our technologies have had a positive impact on the environment during the realisation of EPC projects in Poland.

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Enerko Energy Sp. z o.o. Specialisation: renewable energy sources, hydro energetic management, general construction, device supplier.

www.enerko.pl [email protected]

+48 41 301 00 27; mobile: +48 51 200 88 85


Enerko Energy is an engineering company that works with renewable energy sources. We execute turnkey investments as a general contractor and device supplier. We have special expertise in Archimedes screw technology. Our solutions are eco-friendly (completely friendly to fish and animals, so they can be used in places where there are protected species of fish, including within Natura 2000). It is dedicated to micro and small hydropower plants and can be used with very slow heads. Due to the simplicity of the design of the turbine, the investment costs for these turbines are much lower than for others. The technology of an individually projected Archimedes screw of Enerko Energy construction was recognized at the fifth edition of the GreenEvo Competition. Additional applications for the Archimedes screw include influent pumping stations, fish migration, and wastewater treatment plants.

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Institute of Non-ferrous Metals in Gliwice Division Legnica Specialisation: research & development, recovery of lead, zinc, copper, precious metals, tung-sten, vanadium, etc.

www.imn.legnica.pl [email protected] +48 76 850 55 00


Our target customers are companies from a range of industries that use metallic lead and non-ferrous metals compounds, such as battery producers (Panasonic, Baterpol, etc.). We provide a service related to removing thallium with crystalline zinc chloride and removing chlorides in leaching flue dusts, which reduces the emission of sulphur and arsenic into the air. To apply the above solutions, we built new refinery kettles and installations for leaching dusts. At the output of the technological gases, we built an innovative installation for desulphurisation gases. What stands out from the competition? The key factor in our technology for dedusting and desulphurisation is that we use the “quasi-wet” method, using sodium hydroxide, preceded with the leaching installation, for removing chlorine.

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The Institute of New Technologies in Environmental Engineering Specialisation: environmental engineering.

www.int.edu.pl [email protected] +48 68 444 38 81


For local authorities and the inhabitants of single- and multi-family buildings who seek a quick and easy-to-build wastewater treatment system, we offer a hydrophyte bioreactor with bio-preparation. Compared with competing solutions, our technology is completely environmentally sound, cheaper to use, and its operation does not require specialist knowledge since automatic devices have been eliminated. The synergy of the bioreactor and the biological preparations results in a high efficiency of wastewater treatment, higher than with objects based on the technology of biological filters or activated sludge. The technology shows a high degree of efficiency: the elimination of more than 90% of organic pollutants. The biological preparation is a natural product – environmentally friendly – that is naturally biodegradable.

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Lifecogeneration.pl technology offers a solution to the problem of the management and treatment of the oversieve fraction of municipal waste and sewage sludge. In many European countries and particularly in Poland, many MBT plants have been erected in the last decade. Unfortunately, even after recycling, sorting, and mechanical and biological treatment of waste streams, a significant amount of waste ends up in landfills: the so-called oversieve fraction of MSW. The new European regulations transposed into the legal frameworks of each EU member state do not permit the landfilling of waste fractions containing more than 6 MJ/kg of dry mass; therefore, the implementation of innovative, economic, and environmentally friendly technology designed especially for the thermal treatment of these waste streams is essential.

INVESTEKO S.A. Specialisation: environmental expertise and documentation, environmental protection outsourcing, design, research and technology development.

www.investeko.pl

[email protected]

+48 32 258 55 80


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Izodom 2000 Polska Sp. z o.o. Specialisation: production of building materials for passive and energy-efficient houses.

www.izodom2000polska.com [email protected] +48 43 825 37 64


Izodom 2000 Poland is a Polish factory that offers unique complete technology that enables the construction of houses and buildings seven times faster than traditional methods. Due to their unusual thermal insulation, Izodom buildings require 20 to 40 times less energy for heating and air conditioning. Energy requirements are 90 to 95% lower, and thus CO2 emissions are lower than for traditional houses. We offer a complete system for building low-energy and passive houses – from foundations through walls and all the way to the roof. Our extensive product range makes it possible to implement even the boldest architectural concepts. For foreign developers, build-ers, contractors, and investors, we offer complete technology transfer, including the installation of a local factory and all necessary training and financial mechanisms.

More details can be found in English, Spanish, French, and Russian at www.1000houses.eu.

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K&K RECYKLING SYSTEM PAwEŁ KUTASpecialisation: manufacture of lines for plastic recycling; innovative washing technology.

www.kkr.biz.pl [email protected] +48 14 684 75 10


K&K Recycling System is a leading manufacturer of innovative, patented technological lines for cleaning soft and hard plastics, including bagpipes, agrotextile, artificial turf, bagged big bags, PP bags, fishing nets, turf wrapping, packaging films (LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, PP, PVC, PS, PET, PA), crushed toner containers, stretch films, and more. The company guarantees the high efficiency of materials cleaning. K&K has significantly reduced electricity consumption up to 70% compared to existing solutions on the market. Offerings include the S-30 Evolution and M-55 Evolution dynamic washers, separating tanks with automatic slurry extraction, sieve-sandblasting, and slot-rotary sieves.

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Bti Gumkowski Sp. z o.o. sp.k. / Trademark: KIPI Specialisation: heating technologies.

www.kipi.pl [email protected] +48 61 811 70 37


The Bti Gumkowski company offers its customers an advanced, fully automated heating unit – a pellet burner with a rotary combustion chamber. KIPI brand burners are distinguished by the highest production quality and the application of an innovative cleaning mechanism – a rotary combustion chamber along with an aeration chamber. In contrast to traditional burners, our solution requires only one inspection per heating season. In addition, KIPI burners operate without breakdowns despite the fact that they burn pellets of lower quality and agri-pellets, without the need for troublesome fly ash removal. In addition, due to their modular design, the burners are easier and quicker to install. KIPI burners optimise heating processes, bringing economic, organisational, and operational benefits.

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KCentrum Kooperacji Recyklingu – not-for-profit system sp. z o.o.Specialisation: waste management and recycling.

www.klasterodpadowy.com

[email protected]

+48 53 692 10 91


KCentrum is the largest network in Poland in the recycling sector. Our focus is on improving eco-efficient technological solutions in waste management that are applicable for growth markets and are responsible for the increasing importance of environmental sustainability. We try to cre-ate more value with less impact by promoting materials and products from waste (remetal). We also offer different courses at the Academy for Recycling that help to educate people and keep them up to date in this field. We can help find new national and international partners that guar-antee creative solutions. We offer consulting services, matchmaking meetings, international busi-ness missions, and study trips. We are involved in projects that promote the idea of the circular economy, and we are open to further cooperation in different markets in the EU, Asia, and Africa.

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Lediko sp. z o.o. Specialisation: LED lighting systems.

www.lediko.eu [email protected] +48 71 798 57 85


Lediko is an LED lighting company that delivers lighting systems to demanding industrial customers. Lediko does in-house design and production in the EU. We are an experienced company that has been delivering LED lighting since 2004. Our products include modular high bay lights, low bay lights, work lights, and lights for special industrial applications. We also have products for greenhouses. We are mainly focused on delivering quality products suited to individual customer needs at a reasonable price. Lediko is looking for cooperation with companies that do electrical design and installation or that deliver lighting systems to the industrial sector, or any other companies that may be interested in distributing our reliable products.

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MAKROTERM Agata i Krzysztof wąchała – Spółka JawnaSpecialisation: MAKROTERM has been implementing and compiling energy cost optimisation projects, providing ready systems and production technologies, and producing solutions serially and for special order since 1992.

www.makroterm.pl [email protected] +48 12 379 37 90


MAKROTERM specialises in the manufacture and implementation of innovative solutions in heating and cooling branches by exploiting renewable energy sources. Our company was founded in the early 1990s, and we are one of the biggest and most developed businesses in Poland producing fireplace inserts, solar collectors, heat buffers, splitters, and tailored solutions for industry. We are working on two new products called reco Energy and Smart Co. Reco Energy is based on capturing the waste heat from different technological processes such as fumes, hazes, steam, etc. and converting these to electricity, which leads to decreased maintenance costs. Smart Co is a solution destined for residential buildings and is based on combining many different heat sources into one thermal node that can be controlled remotely.

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MetalERG Sp. z o.o. Sp.K. Specialisation: biomass boilers.

www.metalerg.pl [email protected] +48 71 721 52 00


MetalERG has been a leading European manufacturer of straw-fired boilers and air heaters for the last 25 years. In the early 1990s, MetalERG introduced its first boiler, created in collaboration with the Danish Technological Institute. From that moment, its boilers have been constantly improving, and now MetalERG is a technology trailblazer that competitors are trying to keep up with. MetalERG’s products are a synthesis of experience and innovation.

The main advantages of MetalERG’s products are their lowest heat production costs among fossil and biomass fuels, fuel independency, low dust emissions, and easy-to-use automation systems. MetalERG’s customers include individual farmers and agricultural companies, growers, poultry breeders, pig farmers, corn dryers, and rural communities, including local authorities and public institutions like schools and hospitals.

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NMG s.a.Specialisation: professional solutions for software supporting production, industrial and building automation management, and optimising power utility consumption.

www.nmg.pl/pl/ [email protected] +48 52 370 34 00


NMG has been specialising in providing professional IT systems for 15 years. Products offered by the company are used to optimise parameters determining the consumption of energy media. Solutions offered by NMG enable efficient management of the energy economy, process automation, and monitoring of all parameters in your organisation. The result of this work is the ERCO.Net platform, which supports production management and the energy management of manufacturers, suppliers, and customers, and controls facilities. NMG is also a SaaS provider offering solutions via its online platform. In addition, NMG’s offer is also aimed at clients in the power industry. The company offers a range of AMI products.

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OPTIMA Recykling sp. z o.o. Specialisation: services related to the collection, treatment and disposal of waste; recovery of raw materials and plastics recycling (manufacturing of regranulates).

www.optimarecykling.pl [email protected] +48 52 351 27 96


Recycling is one way to protect the environment and offers a number of advantages. Thanks to our application of a new washing line, the amount of contamination by foreign objects, both mineral and organic, is reduced. Multi-stage washing results in better cleaning results, and a longer washing bath results in better separation of contaminants. A semi-finished product (film flake) guided to an extrusion line is characterised by a higher level of cleanliness, the result of which is less wear on the plasticising system of the extruder – and what follows is the reduction of wear on the filtration sieves, on which other contaminants are filtered, as well as a reduction in the amount of clusters (waste) formed in the filtration system.

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P.P.H.U AGATA Jacek Jagiełło Specialisation: dust control, soil stabilisation, erosion control.

www.dustcontrol.expert [email protected] +48 48 320 22 69


Dustergent celluguard® is the best protection against dust and ash.

Our company specialises in professional protection against the excessive, oppressive dust common in the vicinity of mines and fly-ash and chemical waste stockpiles. With a small modification of the components used in dust control mixtures, this technology also controls odours and unpleasant smells. For these purposes, we use the dustergent celluguard®, soil-free technology, which is not only fully eco-friendly and soil-free, but also very effective during application. The application of dustergent celluguard® based on soil-free technology is fool-proof, cost-effective, and very easy to use. This technologically advanced solution guarantees its effectiveness, as it binds with the soil just after application and remains unchanged for up to several months.

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Petroster-Serwis sp.J. A. Koźbiał J. Dziura BartkiewiczSpecialisation: leak detection and product measurement systems.

www.petroster.pl [email protected] +48 50 910 13 17


Petroster-Serwis is a leading producer of fuel management and leak detection systems in Poland. Explosive and flammable liquids can cause a threat of explosion but also of contamination of soil and water. Our main goal is to anticipate risks and prevent contamination before any harm is done. Our leak detection system, Tankranger, not only controls the level of product in all underground and above-ground storage tanks, but whenever a tank leak occurs, it sounds the alarm right away. Tankranger works with a wide range of measurement probes and sensors that indicate the presence of various liquids and vapours: methane, propane, butane, alcohols, organic solvents, and petroleum products. We cooperate with refineries, military fuel bases, and chemical producers. All products have the required certification for devices operating in explosion hazard zones.

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P.P.H.U. POLBLUME Zbigniew Miazga, ul. 11-go listopada 35, 05-502 PiasecznoSpecialisation: waste collecting, recycling, and trading.

polblume.pl [email protected] tel/fax (22) 73 500 46


POLBLUME has existed since 1990. The company provides comprehensive services, including the collection, transport, and management of waste, together with the recovery and disposal of waste. The company supports both companies and individuals. The company meets all legal and technical requirements. The company collects and recycles the following waste: kinescopes, phosphors, wires, electronic boards, glass, and airbags. The company carries out its activities without harming the environment, and its research enables it to develop its own processes and technologies for the recovery of precious metals and other waste in electrical and electronic equipment.

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Polska Korporacja Recyklingu Spółka z o.o. Specialisation: waste processing and recycling from ZSEiE (electrical and electronic equipment waste).

www.pkrecykling.pl [email protected] +48 81 745 52 00


Our target customers are recyclers and waste collectors of individual waste fractions. We seek innovative organisational solutions in the field of waste management. Our development centre develops technological processes for waste processing aimed at the final recycling and circulation use of raw materials. Economising processes in compliance with the principles of sustainable development constitutes our main advantage. How do we stand out from the competition? Our experienced staff of process engineers.

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PROMAR Sp. z o.o.Specialisation: HVAC.

www.promar.com.pl [email protected] +48 52 366 80 60


PROMAR has designed a system that is offered on the market under the name Promar Monitoring System (PMS), which optimises power consumption in all types of buildings. The system’s main idea is based on delivering one tool that integrates all meters and automated systems, by any producer, that are responsible for controlling and managing installations in a building. The system also analyses data that helps to optimise media consumption in buildings.

PMS is offered with the SaaS model (Software as a Service), where costs of implementing and using the system are much lower than the savings acquired by customers.

PROMAR’s offer is aimed at property owners and administrators who are interested in reducing power consumption and the security of installations installed in buildings.

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Zespół innowacyjny PROMIS sp. z o.o. Innovative Group PROMIS Ltd.Specialisation: desulphurisation, treatment, cleaning of biogas, deodorisation of air, desul-phurisation of natural gas and oil.

www.zipromis.pl [email protected] +48 22 839 84 14/ +48 60 360 71 11


The Biosulfex® devices prepared and manufactured by PROMIS clean and remove hydrogen sulphate (desulphurisation) from biogas and air with an efficiency of greater than 99%. The odour-removing process is combined with smart production of intelligent fertilisers.

Our target customers are waste-water treatment plants, agriculture, biogas plants, sewage systems operators, and odour-emitting industries. Biosulfex® devices guarantee unique effectiveness for treating content odours high in H2S and NH3. PROMIS offers both industrial-scale and small-scale devices for local sewage, waste, and agriculture forms. Biosulfex® is a waste-free technology for desulphurisation of biogas, gas, air, etc. It offers high-efficiency conversion of desulphurisation or odour control wastes to modern intelligent fertilizers.

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The Industrial Institute of Agricultural Engineering is a research and development institute that works in the area of agricultural mechanisation.

The presented solutions are designed for maintenance works on melioration canals and wetlands. The first multifunction machine performs regenerative shaping of open watercourses, as well as removes sediments and controls the spread of plants. The second floatable machine carries out protective treatments on wetlands. It also covers transport of cut biomass from wet meadows. Both of these technologies were developed within the PoIG 2013–2017 programme with the helpf of EU funds.

The Industrial Institute intends to work with SME companies in projects co-financed by public funds in the areas of machine design, automation, biotechnology, and machines for the food industry.

Przemysłowy instytut Maszyn rolniczych (Industrial Institute of Agricultural Engineering) Specialisation: agricultural mechanisation.

www.pimr.poznan.pl

[email protected]

+48 61 871 22 22


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RABE Maria Kubacka, Piotr Kruczkowski scSpecialisation: oxidising technology for water reservoirs and sewage.

www.rabesc.pl [email protected] +48 52 518 30 91


Hyper-oxidant technology involves aeration of water due to forced contact with ambient air and gravity discharge to the bottom of tanks. This technology is the inverse of commonly used microfollicular aeration, providing much higher energy efficiency and a dramatic reduction in the cost and time required to achieve the effect. Rabe’s product is a device for aeration of open water reservoirs (lakes, ponds, canals) via a technology called an “artificial kidney for the environment.” The purpose of the hyper-oxidant technology and product is to protect the environment in the broadest meaning of waste-water management, including in particular the restitution and maintenance of highly eutrophic (human impact) open water reservoirs (lakes, ponds, canals, etc.). The purpose of implementing the technology and using the product is to overcome the main challenges to implementing EU environmental policy, in particular those arising from the EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC), Directive 2012/27/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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REMONTOwA SHIPBUILDING S.A.Specialisation: advanced vessels of different sizes and types meeting restrictive, environmental rules.

www.remontowa-rsb.pl [email protected] +48 58 309 66 00


Remontowa Shipbuilding is the most experienced European shipyard in the area of LNG-driven vessels. Remontowa Shipbuilding has teamed up with leading marine equipment manufacturers in the construction of LNG vessels. One of the most important factors allowing the company to build vessels that are proclaimed as breakthroughs in shipbuilding technology is the installation of innovative propulsion systems. A distinctive feature of these ships is their unique gas-electric propulsion system consisting of main generating sets that are powered by LNG. These technolo-gies combine to offer unrivalled environmental performance, including reduction in CO2 and NOx emissions compared to conventional vessels. Shipowners appreciate the quality of the vessels built by Remontowa Shipbuilding, and most vessels have gained recognition throughout the world by receiving prestigious awards.

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RTB developer sp. z o.o.Specialisation: development of renewable energy projects.

www.rtbdeveloper.pl [email protected] +48 50 233 84 39


RTB Developer is experienced in the field of renewable energy projects and advisory services in Poland. The company has an expert team of field managers, designers, environmental specialists, and lawyers with international experience. As a professional project development company, RTB provides ready-to-build projects, ensuring high quality and flexibility. The company works in the following fields: a) development of renewable energy projects (mainly PV farm and wind farm projects) until the RTB stage; b) supervision of PV and wind farm projects during the construc-tion and operating phases; c) technical analysis of PV and wind farm projects (due diligence); d) support in seeking and acquiring PV and wind farm projects; and e) complex environmental compliance services.

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URSUS embodies over 120 years of development of mechanisation of Polish and foreign agriculture, gathering experience and cultivation of industrial traditions on the basis of the national capital. URSUS is undoubtedly the oldest Polish trademark in terms of vehicles, machines, and devices manufactured for the needs of agriculture, municipalities, and public transportation. Today’s UrSUS is not just producing agricultural machinery, it’s also producing environmentally friendly vehicles, including buses and electric cars that are used on the streets of many cities.

In its range of products, URSUS focuses on quality of manufacturing and modern design. In this aspect, our products are not inferior to the world leaders. The principal idea of the company is production of various machines and devices marked by European quality of performance and a good price.

Currently, we are focusing on brand development at home and abroad mainly through innovative solutions in all areas of our company’s activities.

ursus s.A.Specialisation: technological line for briquetting straw and hay; pure electric and hydrogen city buses.

www.ursus.com

[email protected]

+48 22 506 55 00 / +48 22 506 55 05


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WGW Green Energy developed an installation for thermal waste decomposition by thermolysis, for the recovery of energy resources. Thermolysis is based on the indirect heating of waste, for instance of elastomer (especially with motor vehicle tires) in a horizontal reactor to a temperature of 340–490°C, without oxygen. At the end of this process, almost all components are released in a gas-oil vapour and are directed into the separator, while the solids remain in the reactor chamber, for instance the scrap metal and carbon compounds (char). The derived fuels (gas, oil) can be converted into thermal energy or electricity, and other solid products, upon meeting the requirements of the market, can be allocated for further use.

wGw Green Energy Poland Ltd.Specialisation: recycling, thermolysis.

www.wgwenergy.pl

[email protected]

+48 51 464 15 03


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WTW Poland is a leading Polish manufacturer of water turbines, as well as mechanical and electri-cal equipment for hydro plants. Since entering the Polish market in 1989, we have manufactured over 185 Kaplan turbines not only for the local market, but also for customers from Italy, Ger-many, Estonia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

The domain of our company is flexible design, which enables us to select hydro turbines that reduce construction costs to a minimum. We design and manufacture Kaplan turbines in many different versions, including vertical shaft turbines, S- and Z-type turbines, horizontal turbines, and numerous configurations of siphon turbines.

Our portfolio is complete with a full range of additional equipment dedicated to hydro plants, including electrical power equipment and hydraulic power unit automation, as well as remote supervision via the Internet and warranty and post-warranty service.

wTw Poland sp. Z o.o.Specialisation: design, production, and installation of water turbines for small hydro power plants.

www.wtw-poland.com

[email protected]

+48 69 563 96 57


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