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August 19, 2025
More than 1,700 GW of renewable energy blocked in Europe by grid bottlenecks

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 14, 2025
Romania awards over 2.7 GW in its second CfD renewable energy auction

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The auction reflects the growth of large-scale projects and consolidates the CfD scheme as a key tool for accelerating Romania’s energy transition with stable prices and secured financing.

August 11, 2025
Vestas strengthens its leadership in Eastern Europe with new order in Romania

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Fifteen V162-6.4 MW turbines will power the Ansthall wind farm in Romania, scheduled to begin operations in 2027 under a long-term service agreement with OX2 Construcción AB, as part of a strengthened Eastern Europe strategy where Vestas leads with over 1.2 GW installed from Bucharest.

August 4, 2025
Renalfa IPP closes €315 million HoldCo Financing with a club of banks led by EBRD

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With 1.6 GW of generation and 3.3 GWh of storage, the BERD-backed plan will drive decarbonisation, grid stability, and gender equity across Central and Eastern Europe.

July 11, 2025
Regulatory breakthrough: Romania lifts barriers on battery storage systems

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The Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has officially approved a framework that removes duplicate charges for stored and reinjected electricity, aligning the country with EU standards and paving the way for greater investor confidence in energy storage.

July 4, 2025
Future Energy Summit will continue its 2025 tour with four strategic destinations in Latin America: Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Chile

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FES will bring together hundreds of renewable energy leaders in Lima, Bogotá, and Santiago to analyze opportunities for the energy transition and explore synergies and new business opportunities through exclusive networking spaces. Additionally, FES will host a webinar on the future of green energy in Brazil. Discover all the details!

July 2, 2025
Yingli launches Plateau series photovoltaic modules to withstand extreme highland conditions

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The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its new line of N-type modules with 24.1% efficiency, designed to endure temperatures below -30 °C, category 18 winds, and high UV irradiation, with applications already operating at altitudes above 4,000 meters.

July 1, 2025
With 1,528 MW awarded and lower price caps, Romania launches new 3.5 GW CfD auction

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Romania’s first CfD auction awarded 1,528 MW at prices up to 30% below the cap. A second round is underway with improved rules. “We aim to ensure a competitive environment,” says Sorin Elisei, Director of Energy Policy at the Ministry of Energy in an exclusive interview with Strategic Energy Europe.

June 27, 2025
Europe lacks direction beyond 2030: EASE warns of gaps in energy storage planning

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A recent analysis by EASE reveals that while most EU countries set energy storage goals through 2030, few have long-term strategies in place. The absence of specific policies and harmonized methodologies hampers the development of resilient energy systems.

June 23, 2025
Estonia moves forward with landmark Saare 1 offshore wind project

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Consortium welcomes green light for licensing and environmental assessment of 900 MW wind farm in Estonian waters.

June 20, 2025
Bulgaria to double interconnection to 10 GW by 2030 to boost renewables

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Bulgarian grid operator ESO plans to expand interconnection capacity from 4 GW to 10 GW by 2030, linking 4.5 GW of new renewable capacity. The strategy prioritises wind and solar, integrates into key European platforms and addresses challenges in balancing the energy mix.

June 13, 2025
Poland advances renewable and grid stability goals with offshore wind and capacity market auctions

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The Polish Energy Regulatory Office launches its first offshore wind support auction while finalizing capacity market results to ensure energy system resilience. Together, these steps reinforce Poland’s twin commitment to decarbonization and security of supply.

June 11, 2025
ORLEN opens Poland’s first offshore wind farm installation terminal

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ORLEN’s new terminal in Świnoujście to become a key Baltic Sea hub for next-generation offshore wind turbine deployment.

June 4, 2025
Renewable Hydrogen Grows 44% Annually but Still Falls Short of Initial Expectations, Warns Hydrogen Europe

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During the Storage, Renewable and EV Integration Forum, Daniel Fraile, Chief Policy Officer at Hydrogen Europe, highlighted a 44% compound annual growth in new green hydrogen projects and a pipeline under construction nearing 3 GW. However, he acknowledged that progress “is not what was expected a few years ago.” He pointed to regulatory bottlenecks, called for technological neutrality, and urged faster permitting and grid access.

June 4, 2025
Poland under Nawrocki: the Green Deal faces institutional resistance

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Karol Nawrocki’s narrow election victory marks a turning point in Poland’s energy agenda. Although PiS negotiated the Green Deal, it now uses it as a political scapegoat while defending coal and sovereignty-based energy policies. “Renewables will face a new institutional veto,” warns analyst Krzysztof Jaworski to Strategic Energy Europe.

June 4, 2025
New grid connection rules in Romania from June 2025: what changes for developers

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Through Order No. 20/2025, Romania’s energy regulator ANRE has formalized a sweeping reform of its grid connection framework. Starting in June 2025, project developers will face new technical, financial, and procedural requirements aimed at discouraging speculative development and prioritizing mature projects.

June 3, 2025
Karol Nawrocki becomes President of Poland: A setback for renewables?

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Karol Nawrocki won Poland’s presidential election in a run-off on 1 June with 50.89% of the vote. His critical stance on the European Green Deal and his defence of coal as a strategic resource raise concerns in the renewable energy sector. Krzysztof Jaworski, political and energy analyst, warns Strategic Energy Europe: “Renewables will face a new institutional veto”.

June 3, 2025
EU guidance on ensuring electricity grids are fit for the future

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The Commission has presented a Guidance document on anticipatory investments for developing forward-looking electricity networks. With an estimated €730 billion for distribution and €477 billion for transmission grid developments needed by 2040, the document addresses EU countries, national regulatory authorities, as well as transmission and distribution system operators.

June 2, 2025
EASE anticipates: “2026 will be the year of batteries in Europe”

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Jacopo Tosoni, Head of Policy at the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), warns that the energy storage industry will experience a qualitative leap in 2026, with an expansion that will triple current levels. He made this statement at the Storage, Renewable and EV Integration Forum, organized by Strategic Energy Europe. He also highlighted regulatory, fiscal and technical bottlenecks that are still hindering the sector’s growth.

June 2, 2025
CLOU Accelerates Its Expansion in Europe and Focuses on Four Strategic Markets with Advanced Storage Solutions

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With barely a year in the European market, CLOU has already secured contracts for 240 MWh in Poland and 96 MWh in Greece. Its strategy centers on storage solutions for Utility Scale and the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) markets, with special focus on four key regions: the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and Spain. “The recent blackout was the missing signal to fully commit to energy storage,” emphasizes Hayat Kebir Tio, General Manager for the EU and UK.

June 2, 2025
More than 1,200 renewable projects have already been approved for grid connection in Romania, totaling 60 GW of capacity

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As of April 2025, the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) reports that 1,228 projects with a capacity equal to or greater than 1 MW have valid connection permits. Only 11% of them are fully authorized, and only 35 incorporate storage, with a total capacity of 1,519 MW.

August 19, 2025
More than 1,700 GW of renewable energy blocked in Europe by grid bottlenecks

by Strategic Energy Keep reading

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 14, 2025
Romania awards over 2.7 GW in its second CfD renewable energy auction

by Strategic Energy Keep reading

The auction reflects the growth of large-scale projects and consolidates the CfD scheme as a key tool for accelerating Romania’s energy transition with stable prices and secured financing.

August 11, 2025
Vestas strengthens its leadership in Eastern Europe with new order in Romania

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August 4, 2025
Renalfa IPP closes €315 million HoldCo Financing with a club of banks led by EBRD

by Strategic Energy Keep reading

With 1.6 GW of generation and 3.3 GWh of storage, the BERD-backed plan will drive decarbonisation, grid stability, and gender equity across Central and Eastern Europe.