by Strategic Energy | Apr 2, 2025
The rapid development of new electricity grids and the optimal use of existing infrastructure are key to a successful EU energy transformation. On 26 March 2025, the Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, addressed this topic at the flagship event of the Polish Presidency: Resilient EU grids : ensuring energy security and competitiveness.
by Milena Giorgi | Apr 2, 2025
“The meeting of renewable energy leaders is an opportunity to lay the groundwork for what may come in the coming months,” says Juan Antonio Irastorza.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 2, 2025
With 89 GW of installed capacity as of 2024, Europe is consolidating its energy transition through an unprecedented growth in storage technologies, led by pumped hydro and electrochemical batteries. The EU’s new state aid framework will be key to adding a further 128 GW by 2030, according to the EMMES 9.0 report.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 2, 2025
Within a year, Sweden’s battery capacity for balancing services soared from 80 MW to 610 MW, yet local grid operators are struggling to keep up. A report by Svensk Solenergi reveals the regulatory, technical and operational barriers slowing down their integration.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 2, 2025
Europe’s hydrogen market is facing serious hurdles to reach final investment decisions. Despite political momentum, only 4% of global projects reach that milestone, amid major challenges in financing, transparency, and implementation of programs such as IPCEI. Experts from the EIB, EBRD, and companies like Lhyfe reveal what is needed to unlock the value chain.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 2, 2025
Norwegian Hydrogen has now made the investment decision for a new hydrogen plant in Rjukan, Telemark in Norway. This is part of the company’s strategy, which includes existing production of green hydrogen and several new projects currently under development across the Nordic region.
April 2, 2025Resilient power grids: a key for Europe’s energy security
