by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 13, 2025
The European Union aims to produce 10 Mt of renewable hydrogen and import another 10 Mt by 2030. However, 98% of projects are still at the concept or feasibility stage. A lack of financing, slow industrialisation, and uncertain demand threaten this target, while subsidy approval processes can take up to 24 months.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 13, 2025
The National Energy System Operator Limited (NESO) has confirmed the allocation of 43,055 MW in the T-4 capacity auction for the 2028/29 delivery year, with a clearing price of £60/kW/year. Conventional technologies dominated the awarded capacity, while battery storage and demand-side response (DSR) continued to gain ground.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 13, 2025
The European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Jorgensen, stated that the EU could save up to 2.5 trillion euros by 2040 by deploying renewable energy more quickly. He emphasized that progress in the green transition has helped keep energy prices lower than they would have been. The strategy also focuses on reducing taxes, promoting long-term contracts, and improving energy system integration.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 13, 2025
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest up to 30 million euros in the “Pestera II” wind project, which will have a capacity of 400 MW and supply power to over 1.4 million households. This investment supports the European Union’s sustainability and climate neutrality goals.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 13, 2025
With 21,618 MW of photovoltaic capacity and 10,852 MW of wind farms as of early 2025, Poland continues to expand its renewable energy sector. However, the growing share of these sources in the electricity system raises challenges for market stability, including price fluctuations, grid congestion risks, and the need for better storage and demand management mechanisms.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 13, 2025
In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands dropped by only 1.6%, significantly lower than the 7% reductions recorded in previous years. Despite the expansion of solar and wind energy, sectors such as industry and aviation increased their environmental impact. To meet climate targets, the country must cut emissions by 7 megatonnes of CO₂ per year, a pace three times higher than the current rate.
March 13, 2025Renewable hydrogen in the EU: 98% of projects remain unimplemented
