by Strategic Energy | Apr 10, 2025
The European Court of Auditors warns that current planning and investment in electricity grids falls far short of what is required to meet climate goals. Between €1.994 billion and €2.294 billion in investments are needed by 2050, while the current pace continues to lag behind renewable energy expansion.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 10, 2025
The PPA market in France has grown since the energy crisis, but remains in its infancy: between 2019 and 2023, it barely reached 2.2 GW of installed capacity, compared to the 12 GW awarded in public auctions. Eighty-one percent of the contracts are for photovoltaic projects, with average terms of 19 years and prices reaching as high as €100/MWh.
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.
April 10, 2025The EU electricity grid needs a massive and urgent upgrade to achieve climate neutrality
