April 14, 2025Data center energy consumption will double by 2030: more than 450 TWh of additional renewable energy will be required to sustain its growth

Europe
Data center energy consumption will double by 2030: more than 450 TWh of additional renewable energy will be required to sustain its growth

Driven by advances in artificial intelligence, data centers will reach a global electricity consumption of 945 TWh by 2030. According to the International Energy Agency, the sector will demand more than 450 TWh of additional renewable generation by 2035 to sustain this technological transformation without compromising the energy transition.

April 14, 2025France, racing against time: the challenge of reaching its offshore wind potential in the face of Northern Europe’s leadership

France
France, racing against time: the challenge of reaching its offshore wind potential in the face of Northern Europe’s leadership

Despite having the second-largest offshore wind potential in Europe, France has only 1.5 GW in operation and faces a complex path marked by administrative obstacles, high investment costs, and limited infrastructure. The country is targeting 18 GW by 2035, but current projects will not be ready before 2028, according to an analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

April 10, 2025Insolight’s Technological Bet to Scale Agrivoltaics in Europe

Europe
Insolight’s Technological Bet to Scale Agrivoltaics in Europe

Insolight develops customized agrivoltaic solutions that optimize agricultural performance and solar production across various climates and crops. With a presence in Switzerland, France, and Italy, the company plans to expand in new countries in 2026 and reach 1 GW built by 2032, according to its CEO, Laurent Coulot, in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.

April 9, 2025Croatia reaches 3.8 GW of renewables but faces structural barriers to advance in solar energy

Croatia
Croatia reaches 3.8 GW of renewables but faces structural barriers to advance in solar energy

By the end of 2024, Croatia had reached 3.8 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, with solar energy doubling its figures in one year. By 2025, photovoltaic power is expected to exceed 1 GW. However, structural and legal challenges remain, hindering the sector’s momentum. The ZEZ cooperative warns of a lack of public trust, outdated infrastructure, and an inconsistent regulatory framework.

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