by Lucia Colaluce | May 16, 2025
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.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 16, 2025
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.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 15, 2025
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.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 15, 2025
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.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 14, 2025
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.
May 16, 2025Italy in numbers: Only 43% of renewable capacity reviewed in April and May approved; agrivoltaics takes the lead
