by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 28, 2025
Driven by geopolitical pressure, EU funding and expanding grid networks, countries such as Poland, Lithuania and Bulgaria are leading an unprecedented solar boom. “The fastest source to connect today is solar PV,” states Alejandro Diego Rosell, Director of Energy at Nuvix Consulting, in conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 28, 2025
In 2024, Germany approved around 2,400 new wind turbines, representing 14 GW of additional installed capacity and an 85% increase compared to the previous year. However, regional disparities and regulatory complexity continue to slow down the permitting process. While some states approve projects in under a year, others take three to four years to complete the process.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 28, 2025
Over 12,000 companies are currently on a waiting list to connect to the Dutch power grid. The government is working with grid operators, the ACM and market players on more than 100 measures to increase capacity as quickly as possible. All actions are to be finalised by the end of April.
by Milena Giorgi | Mar 28, 2025
The private sector warns that the new criteria fall short of expectations, prioritizing budget savings over project maturity. They will seek to modify this point during the appeals process.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Mar 28, 2025
On March 26, the French government published a comprehensive reform of the S21 tariff scheme for rooftop solar installations up to 500 kWc. The changes include new eligibility criteria, segmented tariffs, industrial resilience requirements, and the opening to simplified auction mechanisms. The renewable sector warns about uncertainty and negative impacts on self-consumption.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 28, 2025
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and SolarPower Europe have united in a strategic partnership to advance sustainability within the European football community. Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, said: “Solar and football already energise communities and nations across Europe – they’re a perfect match. We’re proud to take a natural step in working with UEFA to support their 2030 sustainability goals.”
March 28, 2025Eastern Europe adds 65 GW of solar and accelerates energy decoupling from Russia
