March 19, 2025Germany accelerates its central hydrogen network for 2032 and strengthens its position as a key market

Germany
Germany accelerates its central hydrogen network for 2032 and strengthens its position as a key market

A report from the BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V. (German Association of Energy and Water Industries) highlights Germany’s rapid progress in developing its central hydrogen network. With an investment of €19 billion, the country plans to deploy a 9,000 km pipeline system to connect hydrogen production, storage, and consumption, solidifying its role as a strategic market in Europe.

March 17, 2025Scotland drives offshore wind energy: over 40 GW and 37 projects in development. Which companies are leading the way?

United Kingdom
Scotland drives offshore wind energy: over 40 GW and 37 projects in development. Which companies are leading the way?

With a total capacity of 42.7 GW under development, Scotland reinforces its leadership in offshore wind energy. Companies such as SSE Renewables, Ocean Winds, Nadara, and BlueFloat Energy are driving key initiatives in the North Sea, according to an analysis by Strategic Energy Europe. The complete list of projects can be found at the end of the note.

March 13, 2025The Netherlands cuts emissions by 1.6%, but the pace is insufficient for 2030

Netherlands
The Netherlands cuts emissions by 1.6%, but the pace is insufficient for 2030

In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands dropped by only 1.6%, significantly lower than the 7% reductions recorded in previous years. Despite the expansion of solar and wind energy, sectors such as industry and aviation increased their environmental impact. To meet climate targets, the country must cut emissions by 7 megatonnes of CO₂ per year, a pace three times higher than the current rate.

March 11, 2025The future of offshore wind in the Netherlands at risk due to lack of financing: What is the sector proposing?

Netherlands
The future of offshore wind in the Netherlands at risk due to lack of financing: What is the sector proposing?

A recent study, led by Invest-NL, TKI Offshore Energy and Financieringsloket van de Topsector Energie, and conducted by JBR Strategy, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, warns of severe financial challenges facing the offshore wind supply chain in the Netherlands and says the country needs to increase its installed capacity from 5.4 GW to 21 GW by 2032.

March 5, 2025Digitalisation, expansion, and stability: The challenges of Germany’s power grid

Germany
Digitalisation, expansion, and stability: The challenges of Germany’s power grid

Fiete Wulff, Head of Press and Public Relations at Bundesnetzagentur discusses with Strategic Energy Europe how Germany is accelerating the modernisation and expansion of its power grid to facilitate the integration of renewables. The growth of solar and wind energy demands improvements in digitalisation, storage, and grid stability. However, regulatory and infrastructure planning challenges still persist.

February 28, 2025The Crown Estate drives offshore wind expansion in the UK with a focus on the Celtic Sea

United Kingdom
The Crown Estate drives offshore wind expansion in the UK with a focus on the Celtic Sea

With 36 operational wind farms and a current total capacity of 11.8 GW, The Crown Estate plays a pivotal role in the UK’s energy transition. Julia Rose, Head of Offshore Wind, highlights the Celtic Sea’s potential for floating offshore wind, a sector that could create over 5,000 jobs and generate £1.4 billion in economic impact. Additionally, The Crown Estate is working on optimising seabed usage through sustainable planning and close cooperation with the government and industry.

March 19, 2025Germany accelerates its central hydrogen network for 2032 and strengthens its position as a key market

Germany
Germany accelerates its central hydrogen network for 2032 and strengthens its position as a key market

A report from the BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V. (German Association of Energy and Water Industries) highlights Germany’s rapid progress in developing its central hydrogen network. With an investment of €19 billion, the country plans to deploy a 9,000 km pipeline system to connect hydrogen production, storage, and consumption, solidifying its role as a strategic market in Europe.

March 17, 2025Scotland drives offshore wind energy: over 40 GW and 37 projects in development. Which companies are leading the way?

United Kingdom
Scotland drives offshore wind energy: over 40 GW and 37 projects in development. Which companies are leading the way?

With a total capacity of 42.7 GW under development, Scotland reinforces its leadership in offshore wind energy. Companies such as SSE Renewables, Ocean Winds, Nadara, and BlueFloat Energy are driving key initiatives in the North Sea, according to an analysis by Strategic Energy Europe. The complete list of projects can be found at the end of the note.

March 13, 2025The Netherlands cuts emissions by 1.6%, but the pace is insufficient for 2030

Netherlands
The Netherlands cuts emissions by 1.6%, but the pace is insufficient for 2030

In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands dropped by only 1.6%, significantly lower than the 7% reductions recorded in previous years. Despite the expansion of solar and wind energy, sectors such as industry and aviation increased their environmental impact. To meet climate targets, the country must cut emissions by 7 megatonnes of CO₂ per year, a pace three times higher than the current rate.

March 11, 2025The future of offshore wind in the Netherlands at risk due to lack of financing: What is the sector proposing?

Netherlands
The future of offshore wind in the Netherlands at risk due to lack of financing: What is the sector proposing?

A recent study, led by Invest-NL, TKI Offshore Energy and Financieringsloket van de Topsector Energie, and conducted by JBR Strategy, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, warns of severe financial challenges facing the offshore wind supply chain in the Netherlands and says the country needs to increase its installed capacity from 5.4 GW to 21 GW by 2032.

March 5, 2025Digitalisation, expansion, and stability: The challenges of Germany’s power grid

Germany
Digitalisation, expansion, and stability: The challenges of Germany’s power grid

Fiete Wulff, Head of Press and Public Relations at Bundesnetzagentur discusses with Strategic Energy Europe how Germany is accelerating the modernisation and expansion of its power grid to facilitate the integration of renewables. The growth of solar and wind energy demands improvements in digitalisation, storage, and grid stability. However, regulatory and infrastructure planning challenges still persist.

February 28, 2025The Crown Estate drives offshore wind expansion in the UK with a focus on the Celtic Sea

United Kingdom
The Crown Estate drives offshore wind expansion in the UK with a focus on the Celtic Sea

With 36 operational wind farms and a current total capacity of 11.8 GW, The Crown Estate plays a pivotal role in the UK’s energy transition. Julia Rose, Head of Offshore Wind, highlights the Celtic Sea’s potential for floating offshore wind, a sector that could create over 5,000 jobs and generate £1.4 billion in economic impact. Additionally, The Crown Estate is working on optimising seabed usage through sustainable planning and close cooperation with the government and industry.

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