by Strategic Energy | Apr 10, 2026
The European Union has designated 235 cross-border energy projects for accelerated permitting and funding access, prioritizing power grids, offshore wind, green hydrogen, and CO₂ transport to strengthen integration and decarbonization.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 9, 2026
Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria and Portugal are urging the European Union (EU) to introduce a new windfall tax on extraordinary profits in the energy sector following the impact of the war in Iran. The proposal comes amid a global crisis that, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), has already surpassed the severity of those seen in 1973, 1979 and 2022.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 27, 2026
The war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a sharp rise in international oil and gas prices, prompting Germany and the United Kingdom to make wind energy a central pillar of their immediate responses to the new energy crisis.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Mar 23, 2026
The expansion of energy storage and hybrid energy models is driving changes in solar PV plant engineering. Schletter warns that mounting structures must adapt to more complex terrain, integrate batteries without increasing project costs, and ensure reliability for assets designed to operate for decades.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Mar 23, 2026
Chemik’s CSO & CTO, Héctor Erdociain, unveiled two technological solutions designed to optimise installations using string inverters, reduce electrical risks in the field and strengthen asset reliability. The company supplied 6 GW over the past year and expects to continue expanding internationally.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Mar 19, 2026
The manufacturer reaches a new milestone after delivering more than 400 GW of photovoltaic modules, enough capacity to power 40 million homes. With costs falling from USD 3/W to just USD 0.10/W over two decades, the sector is entering a phase where the challenge is no longer price, but solar’s strategic value within the energy system.