TAURON Polska Energia SA is a holding company, which engages in the distribution, generation, and supply of electricity and heat. It operates through the following segments: Mining, Generation, Renewable Energy Sources, Distribution, Supply, and Other Operations. The Mining segment consists of hard coal mining, cleaning (upgrading), and sales in Poland. The Generation segment deals with electricity generation using conventional sources, including cogeneration, as well as electricity generation from biomass burning and also includes heat generation and supply. The Renewable Energy Sources segment includes electricity generation from renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power plants and wind farms. The Distribution segment handles distribution of electricity using distribution grids. The Supply segment consists of electricity and natural gas supply to the final consumers; electricity, natural gas, and derivative products wholesale trading; and trading and management of the carbon dioxide emission allowances. The Other Operations segment ensures the availability and security of the IT services. The company was founded on December 6, 2006 and is headquartered in Katowice, Poland.