by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 3, 2025
The decision to temporarily postpone Lithuania’s second offshore wind auction highlights tensions between the objectives of stabilising electricity prices and the need to attract foreign investment. Linas Sabaliauskas, Managing Director of the Lithuanian Wind Power Association (LVEA), told Energía Estratégica España that the measure has limited short-term impact but exposes structural vulnerabilities in the country’s energy strategy.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 3, 2025
2024 marks a record year for AIKO Energy in Italy, driven by the widespread adoption of its high-efficiency photovoltaic modules and an innovative focus on back-contact technology. Federico Brunelli highlights how the company is progressing with its third-generation modules and strengthening its position in the competitive European market.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 3, 2025
Poland is making a strong bet on offshore wind energy, with 19 projects under development and a target of 12 GW of installed capacity. However, it faces key challenges in infrastructure, financing, and regulatory frameworks. KUKE launches green investment guarantees to mobilise capital and accelerate the transition.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 3, 2025
Poland faces a power capacity deficit of up to 120 GW by 2040, according to Forum Energii. While renewables are taking the lead, the capacity market struggles to attract investments in flexible technologies and gas units, which are critical to ensuring grid stability.
by Milena Giorgi | Feb 3, 2025
In its latest monthly report, APPA Renovables disproves the claim that renewable energies increase grid management costs. The analysis reveals that the adjustment services in April, with high renewable generation, had costs similar to those in December, when renewable contribution was lower.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 28, 2025
The PPA market in Italy is facing a slowdown due to high prices, exceeding 65 euros per MWh, and regulatory uncertainty surrounding the FEREX decree. This context, combined with the complexity of Guarantees of Origin and the growing interest in cross-border PPAs, defines the current landscape of the sector.
February 3, 2025Suspension of Lithuania’s offshore wind auction: Tensions between Government and investor confidence
