April 22, 2025Uncertainty grows: Could the new Net Zero Industry Act raise the costs of offshore wind power?

France
Uncertainty grows: Could the new Net Zero Industry Act raise the costs of offshore wind power?

With the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) coming into force, developers fear they won’t be able to meet industrial requirements without higher price caps. “Will politicians accept a higher price cap? It’s not certain, and that creates a lot of uncertainty,” says Matteo Bernard of France renouvelables. Meanwhile, France is seeking to increase its offshore wind capacity 12-fold in just a decade.

April 21, 2025France adjusts its green hydrogen strategy: lowers targets but strengthens the value chain

France
France adjusts its green hydrogen strategy: lowers targets but strengthens the value chain

The French government has updated its national hydrogen strategy and set a new target of 4.5 GW of electrolysis by 2030, up from the 6.5 GW established in 2020. Despite the cuts, investments totaling €9 billion are maintained, and the commitment to a national value chain, specialized training, and the promotion of strategic industrial sectors is strengthened.

April 21, 2025Greece accelerates BESS deployment to address the anticipated high curtailments

Greece
Greece accelerates BESS deployment to address the anticipated high curtailments

The country faces a surge in curtailments that could exceed 1.7 TWh in 2025, jeopardizing the economic viability of its renewable energy projects. Speaking to Strategic Energy Europe, Mr. Christos P. Gkikas warns that without storage, the financial impact will be severe and emphasizes that the only way to mitigate that risk is to facilitate the installation of large-scale BESS systems.

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