by Strategic Energy | Sep 17, 2025
The European Solar Manufacturing Council and SolarPower Europe call for additional measures beyond the Net Zero Industry Act including production linked support, inclusion of “Made in Europe” in Public Procurement, and better financing conditions. Joint Letter sent to European Commission and Ministers of the Competitiveness Council ahead of Solar-PV Ministerial Meeting at 30 September.
by Strategic Energy | Sep 17, 2025
The report “How to Mobilise Investments in Clean Technologies in the Iberian Peninsula” highlights a critical gap in available capital for the growth and scalability of these technologies in Spain and Portugal. Specifically, when it comes to cleantech venture capital, investment in this area in Iberia is six times lower than in Germany, meaning the peninsula must mobilise an additional €4 billion before 2030 to avoid falling behind.
by Milena Giorgi | Sep 16, 2025
This month, 19 resolutions were published in the BOE for solar-wind hybridisation and storage projects. In addition, 115 MW of wind capacity were rejected, corresponding to Repsol and Aspiravi.
by Strategic Energy | Sep 16, 2025
In the second week of September, prices in most of the main European electricity markets rose, although the weekly average remained below €75/MWh. Several exceeded €100/MWh on some days, with Germany leading the way by reaching its highest daily price since February on September 9, at €142.45/MWh.
by Strategic Energy | Sep 16, 2025
Seventeen round tables and keynote speeches will address the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition and the future of photovoltaics in Spain. Alberto Nadal, the new Deputy Secretary for the Economy of the Partido Popular, has confirmed his attendance to present the energy model proposed by the main opposition party.
by Strategic Energy | Sep 16, 2025
Installed capacity in the first half of the year dropped to 611 MW (-14.6%). The blackout and lower surplus prices boosted residential installations (+11.6%) and triggered a record surge in batteries (+88%). Distributed storage is consolidating its role as a key element for household security and a lifeline for industry. With the grid at breaking point, self-consumption with storage is the only way for industry to expand its effective capacity.