November 12, 2024RIVE Private Investment funds over 1 GW of renewable projects in Europe and consolidates its presence in the sector

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RIVE Private Investment funds over 1 GW of renewable projects in Europe and consolidates its presence in the sector

With an investment of over 1 GW in renewables across Europe, RIVE Private Investment focuses on small and medium-sized companies, specialized in solar, wind, biomass, biogas, and hydroelectric energy. Additionally, Pierre du Passage, a Partner in the firm, notes a growing interest in storage solutions, especially in Germany, one of the company’s core markets.

November 12, 2024Romania launches a 1.5 GW renewable energy auction with a Contracts for Difference scheme.

Romania
Romania launches a 1.5 GW renewable energy auction with a Contracts for Difference scheme.

It is an auction for 1,000 MW of wind and 500 MW of photovoltaic projects under a Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. “Through the CfD mechanism, these investments will be in place within 36 months after the signing of the contracts,” stated the Ministry of Energy of Romania in an interview with *Energía Estratégica España*. Investors can submit their applications until November 18, and the price thresholds range from 78 EUR/MWh for photovoltaic projects to 82 EUR/MWh for wind energy.

November 11, 2024The FER X Decree: Expectations for the Renewable Sector in Italy and Its Regulatory Challenges

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The FER X Decree: Expectations for the Renewable Sector in Italy and Its Regulatory Challenges

The FER X Decree, currently under discussion, aims to accelerate Italy’s energy transition toward decarbonization by 2030, promoting financial incentives and administrative simplification in the renewable sector. Francesco Passafiume, Product Manager of PowerSolutions EMEA, points out that the regulation will reduce project processing times, but he warns that the success of the decree depends on its effective implementation and alignment with other regulatory frameworks, such as the Decree on Suitable Areas and the Environmental Law Decree.

November 7, 2024Italy is Projected to Surpass 7 GW of New Installed Capacity by 2024

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Italy is Projected to Surpass 7 GW of New Installed Capacity by 2024

Italy is on track to break its record, reaching 7 GW of new renewable energy installations in 2024 despite the uncertainty generated by the government’s support scheme, according to Francesco Marghella, an energy systems specialist. Additionally, he notes that the MACSE will play a crucial role in the market but expresses concerns over the competitiveness of the initial auction.

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