
Commission invites comments on the draft State aid Framework supporting the Clean Industrial Deal
The public consultation will be open until April 25, allowing interested parties to submit their comments on the proposed framework.
The public consultation will be open until April 25, allowing interested parties to submit their comments on the proposed framework.
Wind energy is key to the energy transition in Europe, with a target of 42.5% renewable consumption by 2030. The EU leads turbine manufacturing and expects to generate thousands of jobs in the sector, boosting its green economic growth.
With a total capacity of 42.7 GW under development, Scotland reinforces its leadership in offshore wind energy. Companies such as SSE Renewables, Ocean Winds, Nadara, and BlueFloat Energy are driving key initiatives in the North Sea, according to an analysis by Strategic Energy Europe. The complete list of projects can be found at the end of the note.
Luis Contreras, CEO of Yingli Green Energy Europe, discusses the impact of global production overcapacity, trade barriers, and the possibility of relocating panel manufacturing to the continent during the virtual event “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum,” organized by Strategic Energy Corp.
Francesco Sassi, Research Fellow in Energy Geopolitics and Markets, warns in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe that U.S. tariffs on Chinese solar products and the volatility of gas prices in the continent are shaping a new landscape of uncertainty in the renewable industry. Energy has become a political weapon, and the EU must decide between greater protection or commercial integration.
Terna has presented its 2025-2034 Development Plan, which will allocate more than 23 billion euros.The plan aims to integrate renewable energy sources, improve electricity transmission capacity, and expand international interconnections. Among the key projects are the Tyrrhenian Link, the Adriatic Link, and the energy bridge between Italy and Tunisia, which are pillars of the country’s decarbonization and energy security.