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February 28, 2025
Ignis announces its commitment to hydrogen with a €200 million investment at the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 28, 2025 Keep reading

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.

February 27, 2025
The European Commission launches the Clean Industrial Deal: key strategies in energy, financing, circular economy, and employment

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 27, 2025 Keep reading

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.

February 26, 2025
The Clean Industrial Deal: Europe’s response to China and the US in the green race

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 26, 2025 Keep reading

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.

February 25, 2025
Triodos Bank announced record financing for renewable energy at the Storage and Renewable Energy Leadership Forum

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 25, 2025 Keep reading

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.

February 25, 2025
The EU injects €250 million into hydrogen, but the industry calls for fewer barriers and more action

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 25, 2025 Keep reading

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.

February 25, 2025
Verbund strengthens its strategy to achieve 25% renewables and bets on green hydrogen

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 25, 2025 Keep reading

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.

February 24, 2025
20 GW underway: ABO Energy unveils its global green H2 strategy at the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 24, 2025 Keep reading

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.

February 24, 2025
ENGIE targets 10 GW in batteries and 4 GW in electrolyzers: The announcement at SEC Forum

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 24, 2025 Keep reading

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.

February 24, 2025
The keys to the Draghi Plan: Five points that will define the future of renewable energy in Europe

by Milena Giorgi Feb 24, 2025 Keep reading

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?

February 20, 2025
Plug Power bets on green hydrogen as a pillar of Europe’s energy transition

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 20, 2025 Keep reading

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.

February 20, 2025
Germany’s elections: Candidates and their positions on renewable energy

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 20, 2025 Keep reading

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.

February 20, 2025
Sonnedix bets on energy storage in the Iberian Peninsula with ambitious projects for 2025

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 20, 2025 Keep reading

Sonnedix advances its expansion plan in Spain and Portugal, with more than 1.2 GW in operation and a strategic focus on hybrid solutions and battery storage. Carolina Nester, Head of Operations for Iberia, revealed the company’s upcoming projects during the virtual event “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp. Regulatory challenges and the stability of revenue models will shape its growth in the Iberian market.

February 20, 2025
TotalEnergies joins forces with air liquide to decarbonize its refineries in northern Europe with green hydrogen

by Strategic Energy Feb 20, 2025 Keep reading

5,000 tons per year of green H2 produced by the OranjeWind offshore wind farm developed by TotalEnergies (50%). 450,000 tons per year reduction of CO2 emissions from TotalEnergies’ Anvers and Zeeland refineries. An electrolyzer jointly developed in the Netherlands with Air Liquide to supply the Zeeland refinery. A tolling agreement on a second electrolyzer built and operated in partnership with Air Liquide to supply Antwerp platform.

February 19, 2025
Today industry leaders debate the future of renewable energy in the “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum”

by Strategic Energy Feb 19, 2025 Keep reading

Follow the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum today from 1:00 PM (Central European Time). A free virtual event where industry leaders will discuss the future of energy and electric mobility. The forum will feature renowned companies such as Jinko Solar, and Black&Veatch.Don’t miss it!

February 18, 2025
Enagás will invest 4.035 billion euros by 2030, with green hydrogen as the pillar of its growth

by Strategic Energy Feb 18, 2025 Keep reading

The company’s recurring net profit – excluding the impact of asset rotation and the Gasoducto Sur Peruano (GSP) award – reached 310.1 million euros in 2024, 3.2% higher than in 2023.

February 14, 2025
Green hydrogen as an energy pillar: Black & Veatch’s commitment to Europe

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 14, 2025 Keep reading

Black & Veatch aims to accelerate the development of green hydrogen projects to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. “Reaching the target of 10 million tonnes by 2030 will strengthen the continent’s energy security,” Youssef Merjaneh, senior vice president and managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Black & Veatch, tells Strategic Energy Europe.

February 14, 2025
Can blockchain boost Europe’s energy leadership against China and the US?

by Milena Giorgi Feb 14, 2025 Keep reading

Startups external to the energy market could be key to democratising access to energy and empowering consumers, who already demand to make their own decisions in other markets but remain limited in the energy sector.

February 11, 2025
The photovoltaic sector calls for faster procedures to overcome barriers to energy storage and green hydrogen

by Milena Giorgi Feb 11, 2025 Keep reading

During the III UNEF Summit on Energy Storage and Green Hydrogen, industry challenges were discussed, and the Secretary of State for Energy, Joan Groizard, called for political “co-responsibility” to position Spain as a leader in decarbonization, warning that without major agreements, this opportunity could be lost.

February 10, 2025
Europe needs over €1.3 billion in energy infrastructure to achieve decarbonization

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 10, 2025 Keep reading

The European Commission warns of the urgent need for investment in electricity grids, hydrogen, and CO₂ storage to sustain the energy transition. More than 50% of the investment is concentrated in Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

February 10, 2025
Scale Gas receives the requested CEF funds to deploy six hydrogen refueling stations in Spain

by Energía Estratégica ES Feb 10, 2025 Keep reading

The European Commission has approved more than 8 million euros for Scale Gas, a subsidiary of Enagás, to deploy six renewable hydrogen refueling stations in Spain. These will be part of the Atlantic and Mediterranean corridors of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

February 7, 2025
BP, Iberdrola, Repsol, CEPSA, and Capital Energy, some of the companies admitted in the Hydrogen Valleys call

by Milena Giorgi Feb 7, 2025 Keep reading

The Spanish government, through IDAE, has announced the first call results for renewable hydrogen incentives. With €1.2 billion in funding, selected projects will enhance large-scale hydrogen production, strengthen industrial applications, and advance Spain’s leadership in Europe’s energy transition.