Eastern Wielkopolska is one of 🇵🇱’s first coal regions planning to phase out fossil fuels. Painted by Silesian artist, Karol Kobryń, the murals blend modern wind turbines with regional folk art styles to emphasise the growing shift towards a renewable future solidly rooted in Polish tradition.
In Kleczew, the mural was unveiled during its midsummer festival — a community celebration just a few minutes’ walk from the old mining grounds, now new wind farms. #GdzieWiejeWiatr #WhereTheWindBlows
Another former #coal hub, Konin is now known for its successful energy transition and will be the first region to phase out coal in 2026. The unveiling of the new mural complimented art workshops and political dialogue on building a post-coal future.
Onshore wind is key to securing Poland’s energy future. 🌾 It helps farmers. 🏭 It creates jobs. 🌀 If its potential is fully unlocked, it could power 40% of Poland’s electricity needs. And the best thing about wind? Zero fuel costs.
The murals signal that Polish communities want renewable energy and are pursuing it locally despite national inaction. The energy transition is an opportunity to provide a better quality of life for municipalities, one wind turbine at a time. Read the story 👉 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/07/09/p...