July sees regulatory advances: over 1 GW of renewables approved in Spain

Spain
July sees regulatory advances: over 1 GW of renewables approved in Spain

The Ministry for Ecological Transition has positively resolved photovoltaic, wind, and energy storage projects, notably Iberdrola’s partial withdrawal from the public utility declaration for the nearly 275 MW Caparacena photovoltaic plant.

Europe

Europe
Europe needs €584 billion in grids by 2030: RGI discusses the risks and opportunities in the new package

Although the European Commission plans to formally present and adopt the European Grid Package in the fourth quarter of 2025, its impact will largely depend on the ability to address the issues already identified in the EU Grid Action Plan.

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Romania
Regulatory breakthrough: Romania lifts barriers on battery storage systems

The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has officially approved a framework that removes duplicate charges for stored and reinjected electricity, aligning the country with EU standards and paving the way for greater investor confidence in energy storage.

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United Kingdom
Glamox wins contract to light the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the North Sea

Once fully operational in 2027, Hornsea 3 will generate 2.9 GW of clean electricity, sufficient to power more than 3 million homes in the UK.

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July 10, 2025SolarPower Europe and over 60 companies urge the European Commission to maintain climate target in next EU budget

Europe
SolarPower Europe and over 60 companies urge the European Commission to maintain climate target in next EU budget

In a joint letter, SolarPower Europe and more than 60 business, academic, and civil society organisations call on the European Commission to retain the horizontal climate spending target in the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Since 2021, this budgetary objective has enabled the co-financing of over 11,000 low-carbon projects across the EU.

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July 10, 2025SolarPower Europe and over 60 companies urge the European Commission to maintain climate target in next EU budget

Europe
SolarPower Europe and over 60 companies urge the European Commission to maintain climate target in next EU budget

In a joint letter, SolarPower Europe and more than 60 business, academic, and civil society organisations call on the European Commission to retain the horizontal climate spending target in the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Since 2021, this budgetary objective has enabled the co-financing of over 11,000 low-carbon projects across the EU.

July 10, 2025SolarPower Europe and over 60 companies urge the European Commission to maintain climate target in next EU budget

Europe
SolarPower Europe and over 60 companies urge the European Commission to maintain climate target in next EU budget

In a joint letter, SolarPower Europe and more than 60 business, academic, and civil society organisations call on the European Commission to retain the horizontal climate spending target in the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Since 2021, this budgetary objective has enabled the co-financing of over 11,000 low-carbon projects across the EU.

July 10, 2025CETIM hosts sustainability event to foster scientific and business synergies with Business Factory ClimaTech

Spain
CETIM hosts sustainability event to foster scientific and business synergies with Business Factory ClimaTech

BF ClimaTech is Galicia’s first incubation, acceleration, and consolidation programme for projects with a positive impact on climate and the environment, addressing present and future challenges. The Technology Centre is part of the Scientific Committee to ensure selected initiatives are viable, innovative, and aligned with global industry challenges.

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January 27, 2025120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation

Grzegorz Onichimowski

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PSE

Poland
120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation

In the 2024 energy auctions, Poland awarded more than 1.6 GW of renewable capacity, with 91% allocated to photovoltaic projects. Maciej Jakubik, an expert in EU regulations and policies at Forum Energii, explains to Strategic Energy Europe the reason behind this phenomenon and the regulatory challenges faced by wind projects.

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July 7, 2025Top Solar Companies Confirmed for PVBook 2025: Final Spots Now Available

Europe
Top Solar Companies Confirmed for PVBook 2025: Final Spots Now Available

The PVBook technical catalog, developed by Energía Estratégica and Strategic Energy Europe, brings together data sheets for modules, inverters, batteries, trackers, and solar solutions. It is distributed to key decision-makers in Europe and Latin America. Companies like Jinko Solar, Sungrow, Huawei, and Growatt have already confirmed their participation. Why is joining now a key opportunity?

July 7, 2025Grupo Fe Energy highlights data centres as a stabilising force for Spain’s power system at FES Iberia 2025

Spain
Grupo Fe Energy highlights data centres as a stabilising force for Spain’s power system at FES Iberia 2025

During the “Boosting demand and new opportunities” panel at FES Iberia 2025, led by Grupo Fe Energy CEO Alberto García Feijoo, experts analysed how data centres could add up to 730 MW of consumption within two years and become the foundation of stable demand to support the electricity grid. The panel also addressed regulatory barriers, PPAs, and untapped investment potential.

July 7, 2025Galicia urges offshore wind auctions and grid planning: “The blackout decree must be matched with a national strategy”

Spain
Galicia urges offshore wind auctions and grid planning: “The blackout decree must be matched with a national strategy”

The Director General of Energy Planning and Mining of the Xunta de Galicia warns that the region has the full value chain to lead offshore wind development in Spain. However, regulatory delays and lack of grid planning are holding progress back. He calls for urgent auctions, an agile national strategy to complement the new blackout decree, and faster planning of the power grid.

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