ENERGY SECURITY IN REGIONAL POLICY IN WIELKOPOLSKA REGION OF POLAND

Abstract

The global economy taking into account civilizational changes will be shifting in the twenty-first century to low-carbon development path. Poland also is heading in this direction, both as a member of the international community and the European Union state abiding energy and climate regulations. Basing on energy balance and strategic energy technology more and more often in the
country / region energy security issues power market becomes visible. It shapes the conditions of market economy and contributes to its development. Article refers to the Wielkopolska Region and market analysis capacity (for the years of 2005 to 2013) installed here and the prospects for its development. This affects the energy security and localization of business activities of enterprises.