by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 12, 2025
Europe reached 37 GW of installed offshore wind capacity in 2024, with 21 GW within the EU. However, supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and regulatory uncertainty threaten the sector’s growth. As the continent pushes towards 4.5 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2025, WindEurope experts assess the latest investment trends, policy shifts, and key challenges ahead.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 12, 2025
The European Commission has approved a €279 million aid scheme to develop 1,500 MWh of new energy storage facilities in Czechia. Currently, the country has 1.19 GW operational, and with this plan, it aims to strengthen its transition towards a more resilient power grid, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 11, 2025
A recent study, led by Invest-NL, TKI Offshore Energy and Financieringsloket van de Topsector Energie, and conducted by JBR Strategy, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, warns of severe financial challenges facing the offshore wind supply chain in the Netherlands and says the country needs to increase its installed capacity from 5.4 GW to 21 GW by 2032.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 11, 2025
At the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum, organised by Strategic Energy Corp, Alejandro Pintado, Growatt’s Product Marketing Manager, highlighted the importance of predictive storage and the integration of AI in optimising energy consumption. He also presented Growhome, an intelligent energy ecosystem, and innovative balcony storage solutions aimed at democratising access to solar energy.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 10, 2025
The storage sector grew by 50% in 2024, with 600,000 new systems installed, consolidating the country as a European leader in the energy transition. This growth is part of a broader expansion across the continent, where projects exceed 66 GW in operation and an announced capacity of over 39 GW.
March 12, 2025Europe to add 4.5 GW of offshore wind in 2025: Record investment and supply chain challenges
