by Strategic Energy | Apr 30, 2025
Following the April 28 power outage, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), SolarPower Europe, and the Global Solar Council reiterate that photovoltaic technology operated as expected, was not the cause of the failure, and is ready to contribute to system stability with solutions such as storage and hybrid plants.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 29, 2025
Millions of people lost power after the blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France, exposing the vulnerability of Europe’s electricity grids and the risk of similar failures across the continent. The crisis intensifies the debate on urgent investments in energy storage, cybersecurity, and resilience. Industry executives and consultants discuss risks and solutions with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 29, 2025
Red Eléctrica reports on the gradual recovery of the peninsular electricity system following an incident that caused a loss of 10,000 MW of demand in just a few minutes.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 29, 2025
The Nord Stream 2 incident in 2022 seriously threatened Europe’s gas and energy security – with long-lasting economic repercussions for European businesses and households. But it has not been the only attack on subsea energy infrastructure since. T
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 28, 2025
The company plans to reach 2.8GW operational in Europe by 2030, with a focus on wind, solar, and storage. France and the United Kingdom are the pillars of the strategy from Boralex, that combines greenfield development and acquisitions.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 27, 2025
The European Commission approved a €612 million Portuguese plan to reduce electricity rates for electro-intensive companies, preventing their relocation to countries with less stringent climate policies. In return, the beneficiaries must promote energy efficiency measures or use renewable energy. The initiative seeks to balance industrial competitiveness and decarbonization goals.
April 30, 2025The photovoltaic sector responds to the blackout: “The grid is stable with renewables, and we are prepared to contribute even more”
