On Tuesday, February 3 at 9.30 the operator of the electricity transmission system recorded the highest power demand in history: 27.7 GW net.
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Such high demand was mainly due to the persistently low temperature, falling below minus 20 degrees Celsius in some parts of Poland, said PSE, the system operator.
Just before noon, however, it was recorded record generation of sources – 29.8 GW net, or 31.3 GW gross.
Energy supplies. Poland supports Ukraine
Very high demand was also recorded on Monday, February 2, PSE emphasized. The operator noted that at the time of peak demand, Poland exported large volumes of energy on a commercial basis, and on Tuesday it additionally supported Ukraine with emergency supplies.
The Polish system continues to operate safely and the required power reserve is maintained; Balance sheet problems are not expected in the near future, the operator assured.
Record chases record
The previous demand record was set on January 9, 2026, and amounted to 27.6 GW net and 29.2 GW gross. In turn, the previous highest level of generation was recorded on January 14 and amounted to 28.9 GW net, or 30.5 GW gross.
Gross power demand means the total power produced by sources before subtracting the energy used for the power plant's own needs and auxiliary equipment. Net power demand means the power actually available to consumers or the network, after taking into account internal needs.
Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne is the operator of the electricity transmission system in Poland. The company manages a transmission network that includes 400 kV and 220 kV high-voltage lines enabling the transmission of energy over long distances, with a total length of over 16,000 kilometers, and 110 power stations for the processing and distribution of electricity.
