by Lucia Colaluce | May 29, 2025
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed that Allocation Round 7 (AR7) of the CfD scheme will open for applications in August, with results anticipated between late 2025 and early 2026. The process outlines five potential timeline scenarios depending on applicant appeals, and introduces key reforms for fixed-bottom offshore wind projects without planning consent.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 29, 2025
The Federal Network Agency has opened the process to allocate 2,266,466 kW in solar projects. The ceiling price is set at €0.068/kWh. Several key reforms under the Solar Package I still require state aid approval from the European Commission.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 29, 2025
The Valdezorita solar project, one of the largest ever developed by ABO Energy, illustrates how bilateral PPAs can secure long-term financing. In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Ingo Burdack-Debes discusses regulatory challenges and the progress of the company’s storage strategy in key markets like Germany and Spain.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 28, 2025
Hydrogen Europe proposes the creation of a standardised certification seal to define bankability criteria for green hydrogen projects. The absence of clarity is hindering access to finance and delaying investment deployment: out of USD 514 billion announced, only 7% has been firmly committed.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 28, 2025
During the second annual event by Strategic Energy Corp, SMA Solar presented its vision for the technologies that will underpin the stability of Europe’s electrical system. Its flagship project in Scotland and a new generation of inverters reflect a clear commitment to robust and sustainable solutions.