April 14, 2025Data center energy consumption will double by 2030: more than 450 TWh of additional renewable energy will be required to sustain its growth

Europe
Data center energy consumption will double by 2030: more than 450 TWh of additional renewable energy will be required to sustain its growth

Driven by advances in artificial intelligence, data centers will reach a global electricity consumption of 945 TWh by 2030. According to the International Energy Agency, the sector will demand more than 450 TWh of additional renewable generation by 2035 to sustain this technological transformation without compromising the energy transition.

April 14, 2025Estonia activates its offshore roadmap: auctions, licenses, and new players drive wind power expansion

Estonia
Estonia activates its offshore roadmap: auctions, licenses, and new players drive wind power expansion

The Baltic country is actively progressing in its offshore wind licensing process, supported by a clear legal framework, strong foreign interest and new tenders planned for 2025. “We have advanced projects, but we need to strengthen the grid,” says Merilin Kraun, Project Manager at Estonia’s technical regulatory authority, in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

April 14, 2025France, racing against time: the challenge of reaching its offshore wind potential in the face of Northern Europe’s leadership

France
France, racing against time: the challenge of reaching its offshore wind potential in the face of Northern Europe’s leadership

Despite having the second-largest offshore wind potential in Europe, France has only 1.5 GW in operation and faces a complex path marked by administrative obstacles, high investment costs, and limited infrastructure. The country is targeting 18 GW by 2035, but current projects will not be ready before 2028, according to an analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

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