
More combined cycle, batteries and flexibility: lessons from the blackout
Although uncertainty about the causes persists, sector experts are calling for greater inertia, flexibility and faster system services to safeguard the grid.
Although uncertainty about the causes persists, sector experts are calling for greater inertia, flexibility and faster system services to safeguard the grid.
As Europe accelerates its transition to renewable energy, a new player is emerging with a bold vision and a unique European footprint. Maxxen Energy, a company born from Swiss precision, European quality, and the Turkish industrial edge, is redefining what it means to manufacture energy storage solutions — close to the market, built for performance, and engineered for resilience.
The Valdezorita solar project, one of the largest ever developed by ABO Energy, illustrates how bilateral PPAs can secure long-term financing. In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Ingo Burdack-Debes discusses regulatory challenges and the progress of the company’s storage strategy in key markets like Germany and Spain.
New research reveals that solar photovoltaic investments can increase local employment by up to 13%, drive business growth, and boost municipal revenues by 11%, offering a sustainable path for rural revitalization and territorial cohesion.
The Commission’s assessment shows that the EU is currently on course to reduce net GHG emissions by around 54% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, if Member States implement fully existing and planned national measures and EU policies. In the current geopolitical context, this demonstrates that the EU is staying the course on its climate commitments, investing with determination in the clean energy transition and prioritising the EU’s industrial competitiveness and the social dimension.
Marketing for the International Electrification and Decarbonization Week is moving forward strongly with more than 700 companies confirmed.