Mining in Poland in Light of Energy Transition: Case Study of Changes Based on the Knowledge Economy

Ryszard Marszowski and Sebastian Iwaszenko
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Ryszard Marszowski: Department of Acoustics, Electronics and IT Solutions, Central Mining Institute, 40-166 Katowice, Poland
Sebastian Iwaszenko: Department of Acoustics, Electronics and IT Solutions, Central Mining Institute, 40-166 Katowice, Poland

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 24, 1-16

Abstract: Implementing climate policy goals, such as achieving climate neutrality by 2050, requires significant transformation of the mining sector—which for some countries and regions where mining is still the basis of the economy and part of the identity is very difficult and results in significant social and economic costs. Focusing on regional aspects and characteristics of the mining sector in Poland and its impact on energy security, the paper provides insight into the noticeable process of mining modernization in the globalized world economy through its transition from the industrial era to a knowledge-based economy and the impact of these changes on regional development. The described process is directly related to implementation of innovative and new technical concepts and technological solutions for the mining industry. The indicated changes imply the need to redefine operating principles and organizational models in the mining industry in order to build responsive solutions based on innovations—shaping modern (intelligent) mining of the future—while at the same time being part of the transformation of (post-)mining regions into a multi-industry region. All the described elements are proposed as supporting elements of the transformation process—to ensure full use of the technological and infrastructural potential during the energy transition process.

Keywords: energy transition; knowledge economy (knowledge-based economy); Industry 4.0; transformation of mining in Poland (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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