Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that its fifth flagship fund, CI V, has surpassed its €12 billion target at its final close.



Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that its fifth flagship fund, CI V, has surpassed its €12 billion target at its final close.
The European Union aims to produce 10 Mt of renewable hydrogen and import another 10 Mt by 2030. However, 98% of projects are still at the concept or feasibility stage. A lack of financing, slow industrialisation, and uncertain demand threaten this target, while subsidy approval processes can take up to 24 months.
The second auction of the European Hydrogen Bank has received 61 bids from 11 countries, with 8 proposals focused on the maritime sector. The requests exceed 4.8 billion euros, four times the available budget of the Innovation Fund.
The sector is questioning the effectiveness of the current model and is proposing a new strategy: prioritising fewer projects, but with more funding, to ensure the viability and profitability of green hydrogen.
On 24 June, Madrid will host FES Iberia 2025, the key event in the renewable sector. Featuring participation from leading companies, a notable presence of Latin American firms, Autonomous Communities, and exclusive panels on offtakers and Southern Europe, this edition is set to establish itself as the must-attend meeting for the energy transition.
According to Eusebiu-Valentin Stamate, Policy Analyst at Issue Monitoring, the country is implementing regulatory and investment measures to strengthen transmission infrastructure and ensure system stability. He also points out that energy storage and green hydrogen will be key tools to stabilize the grid and meet the 85% decarbonization target by 2030 and 94% by 2050.
Ingeteam’s rectifiers, globally recognized and used in green hydrogen production, are already operational at Electric Hydrogen’s plants in San José, California, and Devens, Massachusetts. Furthermore, they will now also be integrated into the company’s projects in Europe, including the development and commissioning of 100-megawatt (MW) electrolysis plants.
At the virtual event organised by Strategic Energy Corp, Rodrigo Ruiz, PV & BESS Sales Director (Iberia) at SolaX, analysed the role of energy storage in Europe’s transition, the need for public policies, and the regulatory challenges that must be addressed. Industry leaders emphasised that BESS and hydrogen are not competing technologies but complementary solutions for a more resilient and efficient energy market.
The two projects, now under construction at the Sines refinery, represent a total investment of €650 million. The biofuels unit, financed with €250 million, will produce low-carbon fuels that are essential for decarbonising transport. The renewable hydrogen production unit, supported by €180 million in funding, is set to become one of the largest in Europe.
The American company highlighted its leadership in hydrogen and energy storage projects during the virtual event “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp. Youssef Merjaneh, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for EMEA at Black & Veatch, emphasised the importance of subsidies and scalability for the development of these technologies in Europe.
During the flagship event “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp, Ramón Cidón, Development Director at Ignis, highlighted the importance of hydrogen and renewable gases in the energy transition. With the backing of KKR, the company aims to establish itself as a leader in the sector and accelerate Europe’s energy independence.
The European Commission has officially launched the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), a roadmap aimed at strengthening EU industrial competitiveness while driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. The plan focuses on energy, financing, circular economy, and employment, with the goal of making Europe a leader in clean technology. Key industry associations, including WindEurope and Hydrogen Europe, have reacted to the announcement, welcoming its focus on renewables and industrial decarbonisation while urging further action to address regulatory and market challenges.
At a press briefing, experts analysed the impact of the Clean Industrial Deal and the Omnibus package on Europe’s competitiveness and decarbonisation. Spain emerges as one of the main beneficiaries.
With up to 400 MW in planned financing for 2025 and a presence in several European markets, Triodos Bank is focusing on PPA structures, merchant models, and innovative financing in energy storage, small-scale solar parks, and electric mobility to drive the energy transition. Miguel Ángel Amores González, representative of Triodos Bank Spain, presented the bank’s strategy during the “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp.
Hydrogen Europe warns Strategic Energy Europe that complex regulations and insufficient funding threaten the competitiveness of hydrogen in the EU. The European Commission will present the Clean Industrial Deal on 26 February, introducing key measures to strengthen the sector.
During the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum, organized by Strategic Energy Corp, Carlos Valverde, PPA Originator at Verbund, outlined the company’s strategy to achieve 25% renewable generation and expand the green hydrogen market in Europe. The company will invest over 400 million euros by 2027 to strengthen its environmental and community impact.
Dr Fabián Hinz, Head of Hydrogen International at ABO Energy, presented the company’s global expansion strategy for green hydrogen during the virtual event “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp. With 20 GW in development and a presence in North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, ABO Energy is focusing on strategic partnerships and key infrastructure to establish hydrogen as a pillar of the global energy transition.
At the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicle Integration Forum organized by SEC, Daniel Fernández Alonso highlighted ENGIE’s commitment to energy storage and green hydrogen, with ambitious targets set for 2030 and 2035. However, he emphasized: “We really need to accelerate,” pointing out that long administrative timelines are delaying key projects in Europe.
The European Union strengthens its commitment to renewable energy with new financing, regulatory, and administrative simplification mechanisms—what are the key issues for business leaders to monitor?
Anis Ayoub, Business Development Manager at Plug Power, outlined the company’s latest projects and vision for the future of hydrogen during the virtual event “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp. Regulatory frameworks and financial incentives will be crucial to unlocking the full potential of green hydrogen in the European market.
Germany’s 23 February 2025 federal elections will define the country’s political and energy direction, with CDU/CSU leading the polls, followed by AfD, while the SPD lags in third place. Candidates face a key debate over the future of renewable energy, with positions ranging from rapid expansion to a more cautious approach.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that its fifth flagship fund, CI V, has surpassed its €12 billion target at its final close.
The European Union aims to produce 10 Mt of renewable hydrogen and import another 10 Mt by 2030. However, 98% of projects are still at the concept or feasibility stage. A lack of financing, slow industrialisation, and uncertain demand threaten this target, while subsidy approval processes can take up to 24 months.
The second auction of the European Hydrogen Bank has received 61 bids from 11 countries, with 8 proposals focused on the maritime sector. The requests exceed 4.8 billion euros, four times the available budget of the Innovation Fund.
The sector is questioning the effectiveness of the current model and is proposing a new strategy: prioritising fewer projects, but with more funding, to ensure the viability and profitability of green hydrogen.
On 24 June, Madrid will host FES Iberia 2025, the key event in the renewable sector. Featuring participation from leading companies, a notable presence of Latin American firms, Autonomous Communities, and exclusive panels on offtakers and Southern Europe, this edition is set to establish itself as the must-attend meeting for the energy transition.
According to Eusebiu-Valentin Stamate, Policy Analyst at Issue Monitoring, the country is implementing regulatory and investment measures to strengthen transmission infrastructure and ensure system stability. He also points out that energy storage and green hydrogen will be key tools to stabilize the grid and meet the 85% decarbonization target by 2030 and 94% by 2050.
Ingeteam’s rectifiers, globally recognized and used in green hydrogen production, are already operational at Electric Hydrogen’s plants in San José, California, and Devens, Massachusetts. Furthermore, they will now also be integrated into the company’s projects in Europe, including the development and commissioning of 100-megawatt (MW) electrolysis plants.
At the virtual event organised by Strategic Energy Corp, Rodrigo Ruiz, PV & BESS Sales Director (Iberia) at SolaX, analysed the role of energy storage in Europe’s transition, the need for public policies, and the regulatory challenges that must be addressed. Industry leaders emphasised that BESS and hydrogen are not competing technologies but complementary solutions for a more resilient and efficient energy market.
The two projects, now under construction at the Sines refinery, represent a total investment of €650 million. The biofuels unit, financed with €250 million, will produce low-carbon fuels that are essential for decarbonising transport. The renewable hydrogen production unit, supported by €180 million in funding, is set to become one of the largest in Europe.
The American company highlighted its leadership in hydrogen and energy storage projects during the virtual event “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp. Youssef Merjaneh, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for EMEA at Black & Veatch, emphasised the importance of subsidies and scalability for the development of these technologies in Europe.
During the flagship event “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp, Ramón Cidón, Development Director at Ignis, highlighted the importance of hydrogen and renewable gases in the energy transition. With the backing of KKR, the company aims to establish itself as a leader in the sector and accelerate Europe’s energy independence.
The European Commission has officially launched the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), a roadmap aimed at strengthening EU industrial competitiveness while driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. The plan focuses on energy, financing, circular economy, and employment, with the goal of making Europe a leader in clean technology. Key industry associations, including WindEurope and Hydrogen Europe, have reacted to the announcement, welcoming its focus on renewables and industrial decarbonisation while urging further action to address regulatory and market challenges.
At a press briefing, experts analysed the impact of the Clean Industrial Deal and the Omnibus package on Europe’s competitiveness and decarbonisation. Spain emerges as one of the main beneficiaries.
With up to 400 MW in planned financing for 2025 and a presence in several European markets, Triodos Bank is focusing on PPA structures, merchant models, and innovative financing in energy storage, small-scale solar parks, and electric mobility to drive the energy transition. Miguel Ángel Amores González, representative of Triodos Bank Spain, presented the bank’s strategy during the “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp.
Hydrogen Europe warns Strategic Energy Europe that complex regulations and insufficient funding threaten the competitiveness of hydrogen in the EU. The European Commission will present the Clean Industrial Deal on 26 February, introducing key measures to strengthen the sector.
During the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum, organized by Strategic Energy Corp, Carlos Valverde, PPA Originator at Verbund, outlined the company’s strategy to achieve 25% renewable generation and expand the green hydrogen market in Europe. The company will invest over 400 million euros by 2027 to strengthen its environmental and community impact.
Dr Fabián Hinz, Head of Hydrogen International at ABO Energy, presented the company’s global expansion strategy for green hydrogen during the virtual event “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp. With 20 GW in development and a presence in North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, ABO Energy is focusing on strategic partnerships and key infrastructure to establish hydrogen as a pillar of the global energy transition.
At the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicle Integration Forum organized by SEC, Daniel Fernández Alonso highlighted ENGIE’s commitment to energy storage and green hydrogen, with ambitious targets set for 2030 and 2035. However, he emphasized: “We really need to accelerate,” pointing out that long administrative timelines are delaying key projects in Europe.
The European Union strengthens its commitment to renewable energy with new financing, regulatory, and administrative simplification mechanisms—what are the key issues for business leaders to monitor?
Anis Ayoub, Business Development Manager at Plug Power, outlined the company’s latest projects and vision for the future of hydrogen during the virtual event “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp. Regulatory frameworks and financial incentives will be crucial to unlocking the full potential of green hydrogen in the European market.
Germany’s 23 February 2025 federal elections will define the country’s political and energy direction, with CDU/CSU leading the polls, followed by AfD, while the SPD lags in third place. Candidates face a key debate over the future of renewable energy, with positions ranging from rapid expansion to a more cautious approach.

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