The Polish government has updated its energy strategy until 2040, increasing targets for low-carbon power generation and accommodating proposed small modular reactor deployments, according to an announcement by the ministry of climate the environment.

The update is the first document to incorporate the deployment of SMRs.

The strategy is based on four priority pillars including just transition, building a zero-emission energy system, improving air quality, and boosting energy sovereignty, the ministry said.

Nuclear power and renewables are expected to meet 73% of electricity demand in 2040 and represent 74% of total installed generating capacity in Poland.