We are pleased to announce the biggest and most significant update to our data platform since its launch: a new section dedicated to visualisations of the development paths of various energy-related sectors. Entitled ‘Transformation Scenarios’, the section includes key visualisations from Instrat’s modelling project, which explores energy transition scenarios in Poland. The visualisations are grouped into four key themes: electricity, heat, hydrogen and emissions. All data is taken from the analysis presented in the new report ‘Three challenging decades’ by Patryk Kubiczek and Michał Smolen, which explores the scenario of Poland achieving climate neutrality.
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Description
A new section has been added to the platform, the most significant update to our data platform since its launch in September 2023. Adding a dedicated section on decarbonisation pathways marks a milestone in our ongoing efforts to provide transparent, interactive insights into Poland’s energy transition. The ‘Transition Scenarios’ section presents key findings from Instrat’s modelling project, offering users easy access to a wide range of visualisations that reflect the complex, multi-faceted nature of the country’s energy transition.
What might Poland’s energy transition look like?
At the heart of the new section are the results from Instrat’s modelling project, which uses advanced software tools to simulate different development paths for the Polish energy system. Instrat’s work in this area has already become our hallmark and flagship project. In the newly published content, we have, for the first time, included the year 2050 in the analysis, presenting a possible scenario for Poland to achieve climate neutrality.
The project supports national discussions and decision-making on climate targets and strategic documents. The ‘Three challenging decades’ report by Patryk Kubiczek and Michał Smoleń, published on 11 December, presents the main scenario of Poland’s energy transition leading to climate neutrality by 2050 and several variants. The report was first published in November in Polish.
The visualisations available on our platform show the key outcomes from this scenario. However, we encourage users to read the detailed report to fully understand the assumptions, considerations, and methodologies behind the analysis. We will continue expanding the platform with additional scenarios, themes, and visualisation layers as new publications are developed.
Interactive and user-friendly interface
All visualisations are available in one structured section, which can be accessed by clicking the new ‘Transition Scenarios’ button at the bottom of the menu. The interface with the visualisations is built similarly to the tab system in web browsers, making it easier to navigate between topics.
The visualisations are now divided into four thematic sections – electricity, heat, hydrogen and (greenhouse gas) emissions. Different visualisations can be found within each tab, showing selected aspects of the topic. The arrows above the graphs are used to navigate between visualisations. Users can also filter the data by clicking on legend entries or exploring different scenarios, providing a more in-depth analysis. Despite the multi-layered structure of the browser, we have made an effort to ensure easy navigation.
The browser’s design considers future developments, making adding more thematic sections and visualisations manageable as new scenarios and analyses emerge. It is a hub where key data from our reports on various aspects of decarbonisation will be available.
Openness
Instrat promotes open access to knowledge, data and models. An increasing number of resources behind decarbonisation analyses are available in open repositories. The collaboration between the modelling project and our data platform is another manifestation of this approach.
We plan to expand the platform to include new themes, scenarios and in-depth data analyses. As more data becomes available, the platform will evolve, ensuring that it remains a comprehensive source of knowledge on the energy transition in Poland. The arrival of the browser has allowed energy.instrat to expand its existing thematic scope to include district heating and hydrogen.
We encourage you to explore the new Transition Scenarios section, engage with the visualisations and watch for further updates as the tool improves. Read the full report to understand better the challenges facing the decarbonisation process.
Summary
This update represents a significant addition of content and new functionality to energy.instrat. The ‘Transition Scenarios’ section allows users to explore and engage with key data on modelling Poland’s energy transition in Instrat’s scenarios.
