by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 17, 2025
The French government has imposed a retroactive moratorium on photovoltaic installations of less than 500 kWp (S21 segment), creating uncertainty in the sector. Arnaud Raymond, an independent recruiter specializing in renewable energy in France, warns that this decision directly impacts small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), putting more than 60,000 jobs at risk and reducing the competitiveness of the solar industry.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 17, 2025
The agricultural sector already contributes 11% of the country’s renewable energy production, with the potential to reach 22% by 2030. A report by the Confagricoltura Agroenergy Observatory analyzes the potential of this technology.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 16, 2025
Terna has announced the results of the 2026 Asta Madre, with 38,405 MW of capacity assigned between national and foreign sources. The total cost of the auction amounted to €1.816 billion, with a significant presence of electrochemical storage in the newly awarded capacity.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 16, 2025
The country increased its photovoltaic capacity by more than 5.2 GW in 2023 and exceeded 3.3 GW in the first half of 2024. However, the growth of wind energy remains lagging, and the transmission grid faces critical challenges in ensuring the system’s stability.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 13, 2025
The country is advancing in its energy transition strategy with a total of 128 offshore wind projects in the environmental permitting process, amounting to a capacity of 81.3 GW, according to a survey conducted by Strategic Energy Europe based on data published by the MASE. Companies such as Avenhexicon, Acciona Energía, and Renexia are leading the transformation of the offshore sector. Complete list of projects at the bottom of the article.
February 17, 2025Concern in the solar industry: Government’s S21 reform threatens investments and jobs
