by Emilia Lardizabal | Oct 16, 2024
Alantra Energy Transition consultants analyze the Italian storage market and the role of MACSE, and affirm that there is high appetite from developers and investors for the merchant scheme with capacity payments and the MACSE scheme, which will provide a guaranteed income of 80% for most of the project’s lifespan.
by Lucia Colaluce | Oct 16, 2024
This new scheme, focused on long-duration electricity storage (LDES), proposes providing support for up to 25 years, aligning more with the lifespan of the projects. The national electricity system operator estimates that between 11.5 and 15.3 GW of LDES will be needed to achieve the net-zero targets by 2050.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Oct 16, 2024
Ioan Iordache, Executive Director of the Romanian Hydrogen Energy Association, points out that the green hydrogen produced in Romania is consumed at the place of production, which is why he believes the sector must focus on the development of hydrogen valleys. He also assures that pilot projects are underway that will generate new opportunities for the sector.
by Energía Estratégica | Oct 16, 2024
EiDF has increased its equity by more than 42 million euros and has maintained a clearly positive working capital in the first 6 months of the year, as well as reducing its financial debt by more than 78% since December 2022.
by Milena Giorgi | Oct 15, 2024
The CNMC resolution modifies the electricity market settlement to 15-minute intervals. This measure aims to improve efficiency in managing deviations. From the renewable sector, it is seen as a positive opportunity, although it involves technological adaptation efforts.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Oct 15, 2024
With a current capacity of 5.3 GW, Greece is heading towards significant growth in the wind sector, as there are 970 MW of new projects under construction and contracted, expected to be connected in the next 18 months, according to the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (HWEA). Furthermore, they highlight optimistic expectations for achieving the 2030 goals of 8.9 GW of offshore wind and 1.9 GW of marine wind.