Effects of small biogas plants in Poland

Abstract

The paper describes current situation in Poland regarding biogas plants development. The lack of new act on renewable energy sources for a long time, not contributes to the development of biomass energy. The situation seems to have changed after the entry into force of the new law. Nevertheless, the low support of state and auction system does not guarantee the profitability for
biogas particularly in agriculture. We applied questionnaire survey to Polish local communities regarding biogas plants. The practical recommendations for decision makers regarding better renewable energy policy were formulated.