by Strategic Energy | Mar 27, 2025
The Directorate General for Energy and Climate proposed to retain 103 applications for a total power of 887.46 MWc (power demand of 925 MWc) and a weighted average price of €79.09/MWh, a slight decrease of €0.19/MWh compared to the previous period.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 27, 2025
The Italian electricity transmission system operator, Terna, has launched a record €17.7 billion plan to accelerate the energy transition, modernize the grid, and strengthen resilience against climate change. The strategy foresees over 99% of investments aligned with the European green taxonomy and aims to integrate 107 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 26, 2025
The Bundesnetzagentur approved 422 onshore wind projects totalling 4,094 MW at an average price of 7.00 ct/kWh. Results were also announced for the solar segment, with 143 contracts awarded at an average price of 9.10 ct/kWh.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 26, 2025
In 2024, contracted volumes in the European PPA market dropped by 11%, with a 59% fall in utility agreements. However, a record 316 long-term contracts were signed—driven by a 26% rise in corporate PPAs, which reached 5.2 GW. This shift triggered a wave of innovation in multi-technology, multi-buyer and storage-linked structures.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Mar 26, 2025
The Government supports offshore wind energy and foresees a historic deployment with the Ports Decree and the new auctions of 3.8 GW under the FER 2 framework. The Italian Offshore Wind Association (AERO) states that these measures, along with projects that have obtained approved Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), will drive the development of the sector.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Mar 26, 2025
The awarded projects total nearly 189 MW and must be operational by April 2026. The average bid price was €52,589/MW/year, below the European ceiling.