May 20, 2025Following the victory of new president Nicușor Dan, Romania’s renewable sector anticipates stability and increased European funding

Romania
Following the victory of new president Nicușor Dan, Romania’s renewable sector anticipates stability and increased European funding

Industry leaders anticipate greater predictability in energy policies aligned with the European Union, key factors in driving investment in solar and storage projects, following the recent election results. Speaking to this outlet, Radu Eremciuc, a business investor in PV and BESS storage, points out that more than €2.2 billion in European funds will be crucial to driving these advances.

May 20, 2025Storage and artificial intelligence: The cornerstones of APsystems’ portfolio for the European market

Europe
Storage and artificial intelligence: The cornerstones of APsystems’ portfolio for the European market

During the latest edition of InterSolar, APsystems unveiled its renewed portfolio of solutions integrating energy storage and smart energy management. Maxime Boiron, Global Marketing Director, stated in an exclusive interview with Strategic Energy Europe that the company’s strategy focuses on maximizing the self-consumption rate through AC-coupled systems and new applications powered by artificial intelligence.

May 19, 2025Top 15 wind turbine manufacturers in 2024: China dominates the top 4, and Vestas holds its ground in the top 5

Europe
Top 15 wind turbine manufacturers in 2024: China dominates the top 4, and Vestas holds its ground in the top 5

For the first time in history, the world’s top four wind turbine manufacturers are Chinese: Goldwind, Envision, Mingyang, and Windey. Meanwhile, in 2024, Europe reached a 92% share of its regional market, 4 percentage points higher than its 2023 level. The global wind industry, which installed 117 GW in 2024, faces significant structural challenges.

May 19, 2025Germany’s solar capacity stagnates: April sees only 838.5 MW of new installations

Germany
Germany’s solar capacity stagnates: April sees only 838.5 MW of new installations

With just 838.5 MW of new solar capacity installed in April 2025, Germany’s photovoltaic market remains stagnant. While rooftop solar demand continues to weaken, plug-in solar devices are gaining momentum, according to the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). To remain on track toward its 2030 goals, the country would need to add an average of at least 1.5 GW per month, a figure that last month results fell far short of.