by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 14, 2025
Black & Veatch aims to accelerate the development of green hydrogen projects to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. “Reaching the target of 10 million tonnes by 2030 will strengthen the continent’s energy security,” Youssef Merjaneh, senior vice president and managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Black & Veatch, tells Strategic Energy Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 13, 2025
The new regulatory framework aims to improve the integration of renewable energy into the German electricity grid. However, experts warn of its possible effects on the growth of certain sectors. “The regulatory changes aim to remove barriers to the expansion of solar energy and energy storage, but they will not have a significant impact on the pace of new photovoltaic installations,” says Carsten Körnig, CEO of Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft eV (BSW), to Strategic Energy Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 11, 2025
The procedure, managed by the Federal Network Agency, awarded 242 solar projects in its first segment with a total bid volume of 2,149,708 kW. The auction marks a new step in the implementation of the Solar Package I, with significant adjustments in pricing and regulatory criteria.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 11, 2025
The economic plan presented by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Finance Minister Andrzej Domański includes a record-breaking investment in energy infrastructure. The strategy prioritises offshore wind farms, the expansion of transmission networks, and the construction of nuclear power plants.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 10, 2025
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have taken a historic step towards energy independence by fully disconnecting their electricity grids from Russia and Belarus, integrating instead with the European continental system. This move, supported by over €1.23 billion in EU funding, strengthens the region’s energy security and allows for greater integration of renewable energy sources.
February 14, 2025Green hydrogen as an energy pillar: Black & Veatch’s commitment to Europe
