At the Euroheat & Power Congress, technical site visits in the host city are a key opportunity to connect theory with practice. They allow participants to experience first-hand how technologies are being deployed on the ground to shape the future of district energy.
These visits offer valuable insights into real-world applications, showcasing how modern systems are integrated into buildings, cities, and communities to improve efficiency, sustainability, and performance.
Our strategic partner PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna is proud to invite you to a site visit to discover PGE Energia Ciepła’s Krakow Branch.
Krakow CHP Plant – PGE Energia Ciepła Krakow Branch
The Krakow CHP plant (PGE Energia Ciepła Krakow Branch) is the largest producer of heat and electricity for the city of Krakow, generating over 70% of the district heating supplied to residents.
The plant operates with an installed electrical capacity of 480 MWe and a thermal capacity of 1,644 MWt. In 2024, gross electricity production reached 1.129 TWh, while gross heat production amounted to 7.556 PJ, with an overall generation efficiency of 78.1%.
To enhance operational flexibility and efficiency, the plant operates a heat accumulator (18,000 m³), enabling optimised energy production, reduced fuel consumption, and lower emissions. The facility is equipped with high-efficiency environmental protection systems, including wet flue gas desulfurization with over 97.5% efficiency and advanced dust and NOx reduction technologies compliant with BAT Conclusions. Nearly 100% of ash by-products are managed within a circular economy framework.
As part of its long-term strategy, PGE Energia Ciepła Krakow Branch has opted a staged decarbonisation plan aiming for a complete phase-out of coal by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050. The transition pathway includes the deployment of heat pumps, biomass and electrode boilers, potential gas conversion of units, energy storage systems, and photovoltaic installations.
During the technical visit, participants will gain insights into the plant’s operational setup, environmental performance, and decarbonisation roadmap, as well as its role in ensuring energy security and air quality improvement in Krakow.
Practical information
The site visits will take place on Tuesday, 9 June in two time slots:
- First group: 11:15 – 13:15
- Second group: 13:15 – 15:15
Each visit will last approximately 2 hours.
Meeting point: ICE Krakow, entrance 3, directly opposite the Park Inn by Radisson. Please refer to the exact location here.
Please note: capacity is limited, and priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.