
Leading companies reunite at the ‘Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum – Second Edition’ to discuss Europe’s energy future
On 21-22 May, industry leaders will discuss the energy transition and zero-emission mobility, opening with an exclusive IRENA interview. Participants include GCL SI, SMA Solar, SolPlanet, and associations like SolarPower Europe. Free registration and global access.

Italy in numbers: Only 43% of renewable capacity reviewed in April and May approved; agrivoltaics takes the lead
Between April and May 2025, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) assessed 43 renewable energy projects. Although more than 2,900 MW of capacity was reviewed, only 1,257.87 MW received a positive environmental evaluation, while 1,660.19 MW were rejected. Agrivoltaics dominated the proposals, with Sassari emerging as the most active location.

Growing interest in data centers in Italy: renewable energy and storage as allies
Italy is attracting significant investment interest as a future digital hub, but faces significant obstacles: a lack of regulatory clarity, grid saturation, and a shortage of skilled labor, warns Francesco Salvan. Renewable energy and BESS are proving essential to sustaining growth.

Poland redraws Central Europe’s energy map with a PLN 1.9 trillion investment
With a historic investment plan totalling PLN 550 billion over the next decade, Poland is fast-tracking its energy market overhaul to boost economic competitiveness and cut CO₂ emissions by up to 97% by 2050. According to McKinsey & Company, this strategy could generate annual savings of PLN 25 billion, equivalent to 1% of the national GDP.

Italy in numbers: Only 43% of renewable capacity reviewed in April and May approved; agrivoltaics takes the lead
Between April and May 2025, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) assessed 43 renewable energy projects. Although more than 2,900 MW of capacity was reviewed, only 1,257.87 MW received a positive environmental evaluation, while 1,660.19 MW were rejected. Agrivoltaics dominated the proposals, with Sassari emerging as the most active location.

Growing interest in data centers in Italy: renewable energy and storage as allies
Italy is attracting significant investment interest as a future digital hub, but faces significant obstacles: a lack of regulatory clarity, grid saturation, and a shortage of skilled labor, warns Francesco Salvan. Renewable energy and BESS are proving essential to sustaining growth.

Poland redraws Central Europe’s energy map with a PLN 1.9 trillion investment
With a historic investment plan totalling PLN 550 billion over the next decade, Poland is fast-tracking its energy market overhaul to boost economic competitiveness and cut CO₂ emissions by up to 97% by 2050. According to McKinsey & Company, this strategy could generate annual savings of PLN 25 billion, equivalent to 1% of the national GDP.

ORLEN invests in “Hystar”, an advanced electrolysers
Hystar’s patented design uses membranes up to ten times thinner than those in conventional units, materially improving efficiency and lowering the cost of hydrogen generation. The technology dovetails with ORLEN’s programme to produce and deploy renewable hydrogen as part of the Group’s wider energy-transition strategy.

Italy and Greece Strengthen Energy Cooperation: Focus on Security, Hydrogen, and Renewables
“First of all, we agreed,” said Minister Pichetto Fratin, “that energy security is a priority for both governments, not only with regard to external supply, but also with regard to the security of critical infrastructure and the sustainability of supply for businesses and families.”

Alantra, Galp, Matrix Renewables, 360Energy, Repsol and EDP to Participate in FES Iberia 2025 Alongside Leading Energy Sector Companies
Future Energy Summit Iberia will feature the participation of Alantra, Galp, Matrix Renewables, 360Energy, Repsol and EDP, during a gathering of over 400 senior executives. Other key players such as Chemik, Yingli, Risen, Schletter and BLC Power Generation will also take part in the event.

In 2025, Over 21 GW Up for Grabs: Europe’s Renewable Auctions by Country and Technology
With over 21 GW set for auction in 2025, Europe is ramping up investments in offshore wind, solar PV, agrivoltaics, and energy storage. France, Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom lead the push, while Denmark rethinks its strategy after scrapping a major 3 GW tender.
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Leading companies reunite at the ‘Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum – Second Edition’ to discuss Europe’s energy future
On 21-22 May, industry leaders will discuss the energy transition and zero-emission mobility, opening with an exclusive IRENA interview. Participants include GCL SI, SMA Solar, SolPlanet, and associations like SolarPower Europe. Free registration and global access.
Italy in numbers: Only 43% of renewable capacity reviewed in April and May approved; agrivoltaics takes the lead
Between April and May 2025, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) assessed 43 renewable energy projects. Although more than 2,900 MW of capacity was reviewed, only 1,257.87 MW received a positive environmental evaluation, while 1,660.19 MW were rejected. Agrivoltaics dominated the proposals, with Sassari emerging as the most active location.
Growing interest in data centers in Italy: renewable energy and storage as allies
Italy is attracting significant investment interest as a future digital hub, but faces significant obstacles: a lack of regulatory clarity, grid saturation, and a shortage of skilled labor, warns Francesco Salvan. Renewable energy and BESS are proving essential to sustaining growth.
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In 2025, Over 21 GW Up for Grabs: Europe’s Renewable Auctions by Country and Technology
With over 21 GW set for auction in 2025, Europe is ramping up investments in offshore wind, solar PV, agrivoltaics, and energy storage. France, Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom lead the push, while Denmark rethinks its strategy after scrapping a major 3 GW tender.

ORLEN invests in “Hystar”, an advanced electrolysers
Hystar’s patented design uses membranes up to ten times thinner than those in conventional units, materially improving efficiency and lowering the cost of hydrogen generation. The technology dovetails with ORLEN’s programme to produce and deploy renewable hydrogen as part of the Group’s wider energy-transition strategy.

Italy and Greece Strengthen Energy Cooperation: Focus on Security, Hydrogen, and Renewables
“First of all, we agreed,” said Minister Pichetto Fratin, “that energy security is a priority for both governments, not only with regard to external supply, but also with regard to the security of critical infrastructure and the sustainability of supply for businesses and families.”

Alantra, Galp, Matrix Renewables, 360Energy, Repsol and EDP to Participate in FES Iberia 2025 Alongside Leading Energy Sector Companies
Future Energy Summit Iberia will feature the participation of Alantra, Galp, Matrix Renewables, 360Energy, Repsol and EDP, during a gathering of over 400 senior executives. Other key players such as Chemik, Yingli, Risen, Schletter and BLC Power Generation will also take part in the event.

In 2025, Over 21 GW Up for Grabs: Europe’s Renewable Auctions by Country and Technology
With over 21 GW set for auction in 2025, Europe is ramping up investments in offshore wind, solar PV, agrivoltaics, and energy storage. France, Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom lead the push, while Denmark rethinks its strategy after scrapping a major 3 GW tender.

No Modern Grids, No Transition? EU Rolls Out Record Investment to Prevent Energy Collapse
With a public consultation open until July 8, 2025, the European Commission is launching an unprecedented plan to mobilize €584 billion in investments to modernize Europe’s power grids. “We are still facing a 32 GW cross-border capacity gap and permitting processes that can take up to 17 years,” warns Eusebiu-Valentin Stamate, in an exclusive conversation with the portal.

AI enables proactive decision-making in renewables through market data and geopolitical analysis
Switching Consulting integrates big data and artificial intelligence with economic and political news metadata, enabling the anticipation of geopolitical instability and its impacts on the evolution of electricity and renewable energy markets.

Baltic TSOs call for unprecedented cooperation to boost offshore wind with €90 billion by 2050
The Transmission System Operators (TSOs) of eight Baltic Sea countries have jointly called for enhanced cross-border cooperation to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy. The Baltic Offshore Grid Initiative (BOGI) is leading this process, with planned investments of up to €90 billion, focused on hybrid projects, infrastructure security, and innovative financing solutions.

Zelestra and Soventix Caribbean to Participate in FES Iberia 2025, Bringing Together Strategic Energy Sector Leaders
Companies will take part in the Future Energy Summit (FES) Iberia 2025, to be held on June 24 in Madrid. The event will gather over 400 energy sector executives and feature leading companies such as Repsol, Galp, Sonnedix, Chemik, Yingli Solar, and Matrix Renewables.

The renewable sector analyses the US-China tariff truce: Performance or genuine commitment?
Washington and Beijing agreed to partially lift tariffs on key renewable components. Experts see it as a cost-cutting opportunity, while others warn it could undermine the EU’s strategic autonomy. From the European Parliament, warnings emerge that the EU must seize this commercial truce without losing sight of its strategic autonomy goals.

Sara Aagesen held to account: parliament to question her responsibility for the blackout
The Minister for the Ecological Transition will be called upon to answer for the lack of regulatory reforms and investments in the power grid since 2020. Meanwhile, the CNMC has launched its own investigation and does not rule out imposing fines of up to €60 million.

Without modern grids, the energy transition is at risk: Key lessons from the Iberian blackout
The recent blackout highlights a critical challenge: the energy transition cannot be sustained without massive investment in modern and resilient power grids. During the Maintaining Resilient Electricity Grids and Avoiding Blackouts Media Briefing, experts warned that without urgent action, the risks of further system collapses will only increase.
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FES Argentina
26-27 February

FES Mexico
11 March

FES Caribbean
2-3 April

FES Iberia
24 June

Virtual FES Brazil
6 August

FES Peru
29 September

FES Colombia
29-30 October

FES Chile
26-27 November

We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
Mobility Portal Data is a new, exclusive market intelligence platform with reliable data and key reports for smart decision-making in the automotive sector, including both combustion and electric vehicles, as well as charging infrastructure.

Tender for Renewables and Storage in the Dominican Republic: Authorities Outline What to Expect
They did so during FES Caribe 2025. The tender—which will involve the main electricity distributors as off-takers—is slated to take place this year, 2025.

Trina Storage solidifies its presence in Chile and the region with contracts for nearly 2 GWh of batteries
Luciano Silva, product manager of the company, highlighted the technological advances in energy storage and the “avalanche of projects” for 2025, on the path towards dispatchable solar plants with batteries.

We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
Mobility Portal Data is a new, exclusive market intelligence platform with reliable data and key reports for smart decision-making in the automotive sector, including both combustion and electric vehicles, as well as charging infrastructure.

Tender for Renewables and Storage in the Dominican Republic: Authorities Outline What to Expect
They did so during FES Caribe 2025. The tender—which will involve the main electricity distributors as off-takers—is slated to take place this year, 2025.

Trina Storage solidifies its presence in Chile and the region with contracts for nearly 2 GWh of batteries
Luciano Silva, product manager of the company, highlighted the technological advances in energy storage and the “avalanche of projects” for 2025, on the path towards dispatchable solar plants with batteries.

Alantra, Galp, Matrix Renewables, 360Energy, Repsol and EDP to Participate in FES Iberia 2025 Alongside Leading Energy Sector Companies
Future Energy Summit Iberia will feature the participation of Alantra, Galp, Matrix Renewables, 360Energy, Repsol and EDP, during a gathering of over 400 senior executives. Other key players such as Chemik, Yingli, Risen, Schletter and BLC Power Generation will also take part in the event.

Zelestra and Soventix Caribbean to Participate in FES Iberia 2025, Bringing Together Strategic Energy Sector Leaders
Companies will take part in the Future Energy Summit (FES) Iberia 2025, to be held on June 24 in Madrid. The event will gather over 400 energy sector executives and feature leading companies such as Repsol, Galp, Sonnedix, Chemik, Yingli Solar, and Matrix Renewables.

Recovery and resilience fund: Council gives green light to amended plans of the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain
According to the analysis of the Commission, the targeted modifications do not affect the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and coherence of their recovery and resilience plans.

Alantra, Galp, Matrix Renewables, 360Energy, Repsol and EDP to Participate in FES Iberia 2025 Alongside Leading Energy Sector Companies
Future Energy Summit Iberia will feature the participation of Alantra, Galp, Matrix Renewables, 360Energy, Repsol and EDP, during a gathering of over 400 senior executives. Other key players such as Chemik, Yingli, Risen, Schletter and BLC Power Generation will also take part in the event.

Zelestra and Soventix Caribbean to Participate in FES Iberia 2025, Bringing Together Strategic Energy Sector Leaders
Companies will take part in the Future Energy Summit (FES) Iberia 2025, to be held on June 24 in Madrid. The event will gather over 400 energy sector executives and feature leading companies such as Repsol, Galp, Sonnedix, Chemik, Yingli Solar, and Matrix Renewables.

Recovery and resilience fund: Council gives green light to amended plans of the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain
According to the analysis of the Commission, the targeted modifications do not affect the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and coherence of their recovery and resilience plans.


Grzegorz Onichimowski
President
PSE
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.

José Donoso
President
UNEF
How is Spain preparing for investments in solar energy ranging from 20 to 30 billion euros?
The ratification of the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance strengthens the commitment to a more sustainable and global energy model, with local factory projects and around 25 GW of parks to be built.


We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
Mobility Portal Data is a new, exclusive market intelligence platform with reliable data and key reports for smart decision-making in the automotive sector, including both combustion and electric vehicles, as well as charging infrastructure.

Trump behind an “electric vehicle blackout” while challenging Mexico once again
The newly elected president of the United States reaffirmed his intention to “end the new ‘green deal'” and “revoke the mandate for electric vehicles,” with Elon Musk applauding. What could this mean for the Mexican automotive industry?

We launched MPD: A new platform for data, regulations, and statistics on automotive and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Latin America
Mobility Portal Data is a new, exclusive market intelligence platform with reliable data and key reports for smart decision-making in the automotive sector, including both combustion and electric vehicles, as well as charging infrastructure.

Trump behind an “electric vehicle blackout” while challenging Mexico once again
The newly elected president of the United States reaffirmed his intention to “end the new ‘green deal'” and “revoke the mandate for electric vehicles,” with Elon Musk applauding. What could this mean for the Mexican automotive industry?


Hayer (Renew Europe): “Europe must stay firm on the green transition despite Trump”

Driveco: “Our Goal is to Deploy Over 1,000 Charging Points and Invest €100 Million in CAPEX”
In a fragmented market, Driveco enters Spain with a strategic investment plan and a comprehensive approach to managing the entire value chain. Christian Revilla, Country Manager for Spain, shares exclusive insights with Mobility Portal Europe about the company’s roadmap to becoming a leader in destination charging.

Hayer (Renew Europe): “Europe must stay firm on the green transition despite Trump”

Driveco: “Our Goal is to Deploy Over 1,000 Charging Points and Invest €100 Million in CAPEX”
In a fragmented market, Driveco enters Spain with a strategic investment plan and a comprehensive approach to managing the entire value chain. Christian Revilla, Country Manager for Spain, shares exclusive insights with Mobility Portal Europe about the company’s roadmap to becoming a leader in destination charging.
Webinar
23 April
Storage: Opportunities in Latin America23 April
Event
20 and 21 May
2° edition Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum.20 and 21 May
Webinar
23 July
Renewables: Key Opportunities in Latin America23 July
Webinar
24 September
CEOs in Renewables: Leadership Webinar24 September

Romania opens second CfD auction with 3,472 MW of renewables: Investment opportunities on the rise
The Ministry of Energy officially launched the second tender under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, allocating 3,472 MW for renewable energy projects. This initiative, which sets maximum prices of €91/MWh for solar and €93/MWh for wind, seeks to attract foreign investment and accelerate the country’s energy transition.

Bundesnetzagentur drives new tariff model to integrate renewables and reducing costs in Germany
This is a comprehensive reform of the German electricity tariff structure, prioritizing efficient infrastructure financing, the integration of renewable energy, and the inclusion of new players such as prosumers. The proposal seeks to correct existing distortions and lay the foundations for a sustainable tariff system by 2045.

Highlands and Islands to anchor £40 billion offshore wind opportunity in Scotland
According to a new report commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scotland’s offshore wind sector holds an investment potential of over £40 billion, with the region positioned to become the country’s main development hub and a key job creator through to 2040.

ScottishPower secures GBP 1.35 billion to strengthen the UK’s green energy grid
The Iberdrola subsidiary has secured a key financing package to modernise the British electricity grid, enable greater integration of renewables, and support the government’s Clean Power 2030 plan.

The French solar sector calls for agility: Enerplan urges immediate adoption of the new PPE
As France defines its energy strategy through the new Multiannual Energy Planning (MEP), the solar sector, represented by Enerplan, warns that delays in its adoption are affecting the country’s competitiveness and holding back key investments. With more than €4 billion in annual savings at stake, the industry is demanding visibility and immediate action.

Alkeymia to invest €400m in Caspe Spain for green hydrogen and ammonia production
This €400 million project, which received a Regional Interest declaration in October 2024, aims to contribute significantly to Aragon’s energy transition and decarbonization goals

Scotland backs floating wind with 18GW and redefines seabed use towards 2030
Crown Estate Scotland plans up to 30GW of offshore wind capacity with a strong emphasis on floating technology and port development. “Enabling commercial-scale floating wind is one of our top priorities,” states Ranald Leask, a senior executive at the public body, in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

Europe faces the challenge of wind repowering as Spain already recycles 95% of components
Renercycle is advancing with technologies to recover complex materials such as blades and a strategy for expansion in Europe and Asia, while the sector seeks to accelerate projects amid regulatory barriers.