by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 13, 2025
The European Union aims to produce 10 Mt of renewable hydrogen and import another 10 Mt by 2030. However, 98% of projects are still at the concept or feasibility stage. A lack of financing, slow industrialisation, and uncertain demand threaten this target, while subsidy approval processes can take up to 24 months.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 13, 2025
The European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, stated that the EU could save up to 2.5 trillion euros by 2040 by deploying renewable energy more quickly. He emphasized that progress in the green transition has helped keep energy prices lower than they would have been. The strategy also focuses on reducing taxes, promoting long-term contracts, and improving energy system integration.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 13, 2025
Plug-in solar energy is becoming an affordable and easily accessible alternative in Europe, driving the democratization of renewable energy and challenging grid connection regulations. In Germany, there are already up to 4 million systems installed, according to a report from SolarPower Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 12, 2025
Europe reached 37 GW of installed offshore wind capacity in 2024, with 21 GW within the EU. However, supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and regulatory uncertainty threaten the sector’s growth. As the continent pushes towards 4.5 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2025, WindEurope experts assess the latest investment trends, policy shifts, and key challenges ahead.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 12, 2025
It is expected that the projects will start operations between 2025 and 2031. They are from 18 European countries and could reduce up to 397.6 million tons of CO2 equivalent in their first ten years. With a total budget of around €12 billion, the Innovation Fund supports the development of net-zero technologies and Europe’s transition to a cleaner and more competitive economy.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 11, 2025
At the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum, organised by Strategic Energy Corp, Alejandro Pintado, Growatt’s Product Marketing Manager, highlighted the importance of predictive storage and the integration of AI in optimising energy consumption. He also presented Growhome, an intelligent energy ecosystem, and innovative balcony storage solutions aimed at democratising access to solar energy.
March 13, 2025Renewable hydrogen in the EU: 98% of projects remain unimplemented
