Polish Power Grids reassures that the security of electricity supplies is not at risk, even in the face of record loads. “The generating units maintain full availability, and forecasts indicate that the required power reserve will be maintained in the coming days,” assures the operator of the national power system.
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A new record for power demand
PSE reported that on January 9, 2026, net demand amounted to 27.6 GW, which, when converted into gross value, gives 29.2 GW. This is the highest result in the history of the Polish power system. The previous record was set two years earlier, on January 9, 2024, when gross demand was 28.6 GW.
According to the operator, the main factor influencing the increase in demand were low temperatures, which dropped to -10°C during the day.
National energy sources crucial for system stability
As PSE emphasizes, the vast majority of demand was covered by domestic energy sources, mainly thermal power plants. When the record was achieved, the cross-border exchange balance was approximately 732 MW in favor of energy imports to Poland.
Renewable energy production also played an important role. Domestic photovoltaic installations achieved a peak production of 3.2 GW, and wind farms delivered approximately 2.2 GW.
The system operates stably despite the challenges
The PSE announcement emphasized that balancing the power system should not encounter any problems in the near future. The operator has appropriate power reserves, which allows the system to operate safely even in persistent frosts.
Polish Power Grids are a key element of the Polish energy system. The company, 100 percent owned by the State Treasury, manages the transmission infrastructure, which includes, among others, 400 and 220 kV lines and over 100 highest voltage stations.
