by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 9, 2025
After announcing this in a webinar, Wood Mackenzie experts warned about the impact of the new US tariffs on Chinese products, which have already risen to 125%. Analysts warn that the measure could increase the price of lithium batteries by 25% and worsen the energy crisis in Europe.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 9, 2025
With 30 GW of connection requests registered by Terna and projected annual growth of 30%, Italy could reach up to 1.5 GW of data centre capacity by 2030. Luca Venturelli warns that this expansion accelerates pressure on infrastructure and opens a key window for renewable development. He estimates that 80% of the energy consumed by these centers in Italy comes from renewables.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 9, 2025
The ERAA 2024 report warns that while offshore wind is essential for Europe’s electricity security, a lack of reliable market signals is hindering its deployment. By 2035, the EU will require a combined expansion of up to 1,737,702 MW in solar and wind capacity.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 9, 2025
At the Clean Tech 2025 Conference, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen announced the mobilization of €100 billion to create an Industrial Decarbonization Bank. The goal is to boost the growth of innovative companies and sustain Europe’s leadership in clean technologies, accompanied by regulatory reforms and strategic agreements.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 8, 2025
The escalating tariff dispute between global powers is already affecting the clean energy supply chain. Europe, highly dependent on Chinese components, faces the challenge of sustaining its energy transition without getting trapped between Washington and Beijing. “This context may delay key projects but also open new opportunities,” says Tasso Paes Franco Filho, executive at Sammy Free, in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 8, 2025
During March 2025, 23 PPA contracts were signed in Europe for a total of 1.04 GW, 64% of which corresponded to solar projects. Germany led the ranking with over 290 MW, closely followed by Spain with 272.9 MW. Statkraft, Nexwell Power, and GoldenPeaks Capital stood out as the top developers of the month, acording to an report from Our New Energy.
April 9, 2025Trade war escalates: The US reshapes global commerce and leaves Europe in a vulnerable position
