by Strategic Energy | Aug 20, 2025
In the week of August 11, Germany and France set records for solar photovoltaic energy production. Wind energy generation increased in Portugal and France, while in Germany, Italy and Spain it decreased. Electricity demand grew in most European markets, as a result of higher temperatures, which drove up prices in European electricity markets, according to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting.
by Strategic Energy | Aug 20, 2025
Between January and July 2025, Germany added 8,646.9 MW of gross renewable capacity, driven by solar and onshore wind. However, growth remains below the pace needed to meet the legally mandated targets for 2030, according to data from the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur).
by Strategic Energy | Aug 20, 2025
In July, renewables generated 13,871 GWh, accounting for 55.1% of Spain’s national electricity mix. Solar PV led with a 25% share, while electricity demand rose by 2.1% year-on-year and gas use in combined-cycle plants increased by 31.7%.
by Strategic Energy | Aug 20, 2025
En julio, las renovables generaron 13.871 GWh, el 55,1% del mix eléctrico nacional. La solar fotovoltaica lideró con un 25% de participación, mientras la demanda eléctrica creció un 2,1% interanual y el uso de gas en ciclos combinados aumentó un 31,7%.
by Strategic Energy | Aug 19, 2025
A new report warns that only five grid operators in Europe are modeling a 100% renewable system by 2035, while €7.2 billion in renewable generation was lost by 2024 due to a lack of grid capacity.
August 20, 2025Increased demand due to the heat wave drives up prices in European electricity markets
