by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 6, 2025
With a record 62.7% of renewable energy in its electricity mix, Germany is making strong progress in renewables. However, Irina Peltegova, Senior Green Power Market Analyst at Veyt, tells Strategic Energy Europe that the country faces key challenges in storage, price volatility, and new renewable energy support schemes. PPAs are emerging as an increasingly attractive alternative for the sector.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 6, 2025
The country generates more renewable energy than it can consume, but the lack of grid infrastructure threatens the development of new projects. “Much of what we generate needs to be exported, but the grid connection is not ready for that,” warns John MacAskill, Group Growth Director at ABL Group, in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe. In 2025, Scotland’s grid constraints are expected to cost nearly £2 billion in compensation payments.
by Milena Giorgi | Feb 6, 2025
Portugal has awarded more than 500 MW in its first large-scale storage auction, marking a milestone in its energy transition. However, the requirement that at least 75% of battery charging must come from renewable sources presents an operational and economic challenge for awardees.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 6, 2025
With about 3 GW of renewable projects under development and an innovative approach to agrivoltaics and storage, Filippo Fontana, Coo of vexuvo, details how the Italian company is consolidating its position in the market, overcoming regulatory challenges, with concrete plans to start construction of its first plants in 2025 and achieve sustained growth until 2028.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 6, 2025
The trend of PPAs in Romania has tripled its contract volume in 2024, with prices ranging between 65 and 85 €/MWh. However, according to Corina Melchor, Senior Clean Energy Advisor at Trio Advisory, regulatory uncertainty and the low liquidity of the market present challenges for the sustained growth of long-term power purchase agreements.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 5, 2025
The Planning Inspectorate of the UK Government is overseeing the progress of 35 GW of renewable energy projects, reflecting a strategic push aligned with the National Energy Plan (Net Zero). Leading companies in the sector are spearheading initiatives in offshore wind, solar, and emerging technologies, securing multi-billion-pound investments and making a significant impact on the UK’s energy mix. At the bottom of the page, the full list of renewable projects is available.
February 6, 2025Germany 2025: Between the PPA boom and the urgent need for more storage
