by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 4, 2025
The United Kingdom reached a record price of €1,159/MWh on January 22nd, highlighting the flaws of an energy system dependent on gas and disconnected from Europe. Meanwhile, on the continent, prices remained between €159 and €180/MWh, emphasizing the advantages of integration and flexibility in electricity markets. Sofía Núñez Mier and Julio Del Pino shared their perspective on this issue with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 3, 2025
With a capacity of 900 MW, Saare-1 represents a crucial step in the country’s energy transition. “Estonia is on the path to producing much more renewable electricity than it needs, becoming a significant player in the renewable electricity space in the Baltic region,” highlights Nicolas Paul-Dauphin, CEO of Oxan Energy, in an exclusive conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 3, 2025
The decision to temporarily postpone Lithuania’s second offshore wind auction highlights tensions between the objectives of stabilising electricity prices and the need to attract foreign investment. Linas Sabaliauskas, Managing Director of the Lithuanian Wind Power Association (LVEA), told Energía Estratégica España that the measure has limited short-term impact but exposes structural vulnerabilities in the country’s energy strategy.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 3, 2025
Poland is making a strong bet on offshore wind energy, with 19 projects under development and a target of 12 GW of installed capacity. However, it faces key challenges in infrastructure, financing, and regulatory frameworks. KUKE launches green investment guarantees to mobilise capital and accelerate the transition.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 3, 2025
Poland faces a power capacity deficit of up to 120 GW by 2040, according to Forum Energii. While renewables are taking the lead, the capacity market struggles to attract investments in flexible technologies and gas units, which are critical to ensuring grid stability.