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June 18, 2025
Leaders from EDPR, ACCIONA, Repsol and Saeta Yield to debate Europe’s energy future at FES Iberia

by Energía Estratégica Jun 18, 2025 Keep reading

At the Future Energy Summit Iberia 2025, key industry leaders will address the challenges facing the European electricity model, focusing on storage, regulation, and competitiveness.

June 12, 2025
Spain, EDP Rewnwables’ green epicentre: 150 MW of hydrogen, 300 MW of solar and 15 GW in global PPAs

by Strategic Energy Jun 12, 2025 Keep reading

At FES Iberia 2025, EDP Renewables will be represented by Rocío Sicre, Managing Director – Spain at EDP Renewables, highlighting the company’s strategic commitment to Spain through major hydrogen projects, hybrid parks, and global leadership in long-term renewable energy contracts.

June 6, 2025
Pressure mounts in Spain to implement mechanisms that guarantee system stability

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

Chema Zabala, Managing Director of Alantra Energy Transition, highlights to Strategic Energy Europe the urgent need to establish a capacity mechanism in Spain to ensure the firmness of the electricity system. He warns that, as indicated by the system operator in its analysis, without such regulation, technologies like combined cycle plants could shut down due to lack of profitability, jeopardising security of supply.

June 6, 2025
China doubles EU energy investment and leads the global shift towards clean technologies

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

Global energy investment is set to hit a record USD 3.3 trillion in 2025, with China topping the world’s energy spending and solar emerging as the most funded technology. The IEA report warns that despite the renewables boom, power grids and Africa are falling behind in the energy transition.

June 5, 2025
Lhyfe scales up in Europe: 800 MW project in Germany, 200 MW in France, key expansion in Spain and a major bet on offshore production

by Emilia Lardizabal Jun 5, 2025 Keep reading

The French renewable hydrogen company is accelerating its deployment with mega projects in Germany and France, while consolidating its presence in Spain with a 15 MW plant and pioneering combustion tests in the ceramics sector. Lhyfe’s goal: reaching 3 GW of installed capacity and move towards large-scale offshore production.

June 4, 2025
Renewable Hydrogen Grows 44% Annually but Still Falls Short of Initial Expectations, Warns Hydrogen Europe

by Emilia Lardizabal Jun 4, 2025 Keep reading

During the Storage, Renewable and EV Integration Forum, Daniel Fraile, Chief Policy Officer at Hydrogen Europe, highlighted a 44% compound annual growth in new green hydrogen projects and a pipeline under construction nearing 3 GW. However, he acknowledged that progress “is not what was expected a few years ago.” He pointed to regulatory bottlenecks, called for technological neutrality, and urged faster permitting and grid access.

June 4, 2025
Poland under Nawrocki: the Green Deal faces institutional resistance

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 4, 2025 Keep reading

Karol Nawrocki’s narrow election victory marks a turning point in Poland’s energy agenda. Although PiS negotiated the Green Deal, it now uses it as a political scapegoat while defending coal and sovereignty-based energy policies. “Renewables will face a new institutional veto,” warns analyst Krzysztof Jaworski to Strategic Energy Europe.

June 3, 2025
FES Iberia 2025: Senior executives from Latin America to highlight the region’s renewable energy opportunities

by Strategic Energy Jun 3, 2025 Keep reading

On June 24, leaders from Guatemala and the Dominican Republic will take part in a Latin America-focused panel during the event organized by Future Energy Summit, where they will reveal key details about upcoming tenders for generation and storage.

June 2, 2025
TotalEnergies, Zelestra and Sungrow to take part in FES Iberia to discuss energy storage, PPAs and synergies across Ibero-America

by Strategic Energy Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

Luis Alvargonzález (Zelestra), Enrique De Ramón (Zelestra), Gonzalo Barba (TotalEnergies) and Gonzalo Feito (Sungrow) will be among the key figures speaking at FES Iberia on June 24, where over 400 executives will discuss the recent blackout, grid modernization, energy storage, PPAs, regulation and energy security.

June 2, 2025
Wood Mackenzie warns: Global tariffs could trigger a recession and shake up key energy sectors

by Strategic Energy Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

According to the latest report from international consultancy Wood Mackenzie, “Horizons – May 2025,” escalating trade tensions may significantly disrupt supply chains, increase project costs, and delay the energy transition just as the sector reaches a critical phase of expansion.

May 29, 2025
New Investments in Renewables, Storage, and Digitalization: Iberdrola Arrives at FES Iberia 2025 with a Consolidated Roadmap

by Strategic Energy May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The rollout of new solar plants, offshore wind farms, and hybrid projects across Europe—along with recent milestones such as Spain’s first industrial microgrid—solidifies Iberdrola’s position at the heart of the energy transition. This strategy will be central to the presentation by Julio Castro, CEO of Iberdrola Spain, at FES Iberia 2025, taking place on June 24 in Madrid, with over 400 leaders from the energy sector in attendance.

May 29, 2025
Valdezorita, storage and PPAs: ABO Energy’s strategy to enable large-scale renewable projects in Europe

by Lucia Colaluce May 29, 2025 Keep reading

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.

May 29, 2025
EU closing in on the 2030 climate and energy targets, according to national plans

by Strategic Energy May 29, 2025 Keep reading

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.

May 28, 2025
FES Iberia 2025 will bring together industry leaders to discuss how to strengthen energy security at a critical time for Spain

by Strategic Energy May 28, 2025 Keep reading

Julio Castro (Iberdrola Renovables), David Ruiz (Grenergy), Enrique Riquelme (Cox Energy), Rocío Sicre (EDP Renewables), Alejandro Ramos (Schletter), Carlos Píñar Celestino (Elmya), Fernando Cremades (Galp), Carolina Nester (Sonnedix) and Lucía Dólera (Jinko Solar) will take part in FES Iberia 2025, to be held on June 24 in Madrid. Over 400 senior energy executives will gather to discuss how to move towards a more secure, flexible and resilient energy system.

May 28, 2025
Only 7% of pledged capital for green H2 is committed: Hydrogen Europe proposes a bankability seal

by Lucia Colaluce May 28, 2025 Keep reading

Hydrogen Europe proposes the creation of a standardised certification seal to define bankability criteria for green hydrogen projects. The absence of clarity is hindering access to finance and delaying investment deployment: out of USD 514 billion announced, only 7% has been firmly committed.

May 27, 2025
Asset protection under curtailment: 3E unfolds its strategy to preserve long-term profitability

by Emilia Lardizabal May 27, 2025 Keep reading

In a context where curtailment can reach up to 70%, 3E is deploying advanced digital twin and machine learning solutions to optimize asset performance and protect long-term value. The company is accelerating its global expansion, aiming to reshape profitability in the renewable energy sector.

May 25, 2025
Brussels strengthens the Net-Zero Industry Act with new strategic components

by Strategic Energy May 25, 2025 Keep reading

The new delegated regulation amends the Annex to the Net-Zero Industry Act to incorporate an updated list of specific end products and components considered essential in clean technologies. The measure is based on a rigorous technical assessment and aims to strengthen supply chains in the European Union.

May 22, 2025
IRENA charts the new map of renewable prices: “They will continue to fall, although at a more moderate pace”

by Emilia Lardizabal May 22, 2025 Keep reading

During the second edition of the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicle Integration Forum, IRENA’s Norella Constantinescu predicted that the decline in solar, wind, and storage energy prices will continue, albeit at a slower pace. She emphasized the global push for batteries, green hydrogen development, and digitalization’s strategic role in energy system efficiency.

May 22, 2025
After discussing storage and renewables, Strategic Energy’s forum shifts towards electromobility

by Strategic Energy May 22, 2025 Keep reading

This Wednesday marks the start of the electric mobility-focused day of the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum – Second Edition, following an opening day highlighted by insights from IRENA, SolarPower Europe, Hydrogen Europe, AELEC, EASE and leading private sector companies. The event continues with strategic analysis on the continent’s energy future.

May 20, 2025
Europe’s key renewable energy event starts today: IRENA, industry associations, and top companies open the debate

by Strategic Energy May 20, 2025 Keep reading

The Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum begins today, bringing together IRENA, leading European energy associations, and top technology providers to outline the region’s path toward 2030. The two-day virtual event is free to attend and will address renewables, battery storage and eMobility in depth.