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The UK is making a decisive leap in its clean energy transition as The Crown Estate launches its Capacity Increase Programme, adding 4.7 GW of renewable capacity across seven offshore wind farms. This initiative will supply clean energy to up to four million homes, while enhancing energy security and supporting the country’s decarbonisation goals.

May 8, 2025
Germany surpasses 100 GW in solar capacity and accelerates towards its 2030 target of 215 GW

Germany closed 2024 with over 100 GW of installed photovoltaic capacity and two million batteries in operation. Strategic Energy Europe attended the 2025 edition of Intersolar Europe, where BSW-Solar presented this progress as part of a roadmap to double capacity by 2030.

May 8, 2025
Sweden’s energy strategy: More wind, more hydrogen and higher exports

According to the Swedish Energy Agency, electricity production will increase by 15% by 2028, driven by wind and nuclear power. Despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, industrial demand is set to rise by 25%, primarily due to green hydrogen projects.

May 8, 2025
UK projects £11 billion in investments to scale up hydrogen demand

The new plan outlines strategies to boost hydrogen uptake across transport, industry, and power generation, with clear targets for 2030, £11 billion in private investment, and alignment with the UK’s net zero ambitions.

May 8, 2025
Europe diversifies its portfolio with marine technologies: from offshore wind and floating solar to hybrid projects

Electrical engineer Nayeem Hossain analyzes the progress of marine renewable energy, from offshore wind to tidal power and hybrid solutions. He asserts that, although the market is still developing, the potential is “immense” and could transform the European electricity system.

May 8, 2025
UK adjusts its CfD scheme to ensure clean power by 2030 with enhanced government oversight

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has confirmed regulatory changes to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme ahead of Allocation Round 7 (AR7), including later publication of the budget, expanded access to anonymised bid data for the Secretary of State, and integration of the Clean Industry Bonus into Ofgem’s price cap.

May 7, 2025
Otovo positions itself as the largest European marketplace and expands its offering with batteries and chargers for electric vehicles

With more than 30,000 installed projects, Otovo is consolidating its presence in ten countries and accelerating the adoption of technologies such as energy storage and electric mobility, supported by its subscription model that facilitates access to solar systems with no initial investment, according to Manuel Pina in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.

May 7, 2025
Germany surpasses 2 million solar storage systems and demands regulatory reform

The German Solar Industry Association announced that the country has reached two million operational solar storage systems, with an installed capacity exceeding 20 GWh. “Now is the time to further accelerate the pace of storage expansion,” states Carsten Körnig, Managing Director of BSW-Solar.

May 6, 2025
Ireland launches strategic maritime map to reach 20 GW of offshore energy by 2040

Minister Darragh O’Brien has announced the launch of the National Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP), aimed at centralising offshore renewable energy planning and providing certainty for the sector to meet the 2040 target of 20 GW. “This maximises our financial, human and time resources,” states the Minister.

May 6, 2025
Ofgem outlines transformational framework for local electricity networks to deliver clean power and support growth

This critical five-year investment period to 2033 will help unlock unprecedented investment to expand access to clean and affordable power in towns, cities and communities across Great Britain.

May 4, 2025
Solis’ Strategy in Europe: Expansion with Scalable Innovation and AI-Driven Solutions

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The company will present its products and celebrate its 20th anniversary at Intersolar Europe 2025. In an exclusive interview, Solis outlines its next steps.

May 4, 2025
Distributed Black Start: UK’s strategy for a system without central backup

Faced with an electricity system increasingly dominated by renewable energy and inverters, the United Kingdom is redefining its approach to system recovery after major blackouts. The strategy now includes storage, regional restart pathways and a decentralised infrastructure, as analysed by Dlzar Al Kez, Research Associate at Net Zero Infrastructure, in conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

May 4, 2025
Informal meeting of the Environment Council on: eco-innovation, climate change and counteracting disinformation

The discussions concerned the objectives and values of the European Climate Adaptation Plan, the role of technology in accelerating eco-innovation and the need to involve the private sector in climate action, inter alia.

May 2, 2025
The offshore wind sector plans to add 19.6 GW to its operating capacity by 2025

Despite project cancellations and delays totaling more than $100 billion, the offshore wind industry expects to add nearly 20 GW of energy to operations in the coming months, driving the global energy transition.

May 2, 2025
Science for Business: polish University of Zielona Góra unveils integrated R&D Powerhouse

This strategic consolidation brings together the Center for Renewable Energy, the university’s LOIiWA spin-off, and the Science and Technology Park, forming a robust platform for collaboration between science and industry in Western Poland and beyond.

April 30, 2025
ENTSO-E proposes splitting Germany and Luxembourg into 5 bidding zones to enhance electricity market efficiency

The reconfiguration proposed by ENTSO-E would generate net benefits of €339 million by reducing internal grid congestion, but faces challenges related to transition costs, market liquidity, and risks to renewable energy investments.

April 30, 2025
20 Years of Success: Solis Celebrates Anniversary with Major Launches at Intersolar

Founded in 2005, Solis has grown from modest beginnings in Ningbo, China, to become an industry leader, maintaining its leadership today under its founder, Jimmy Wang. With over 100 GW of inverters shipped globally and a presence in over 100 countries and regions, the company celebrates two decades of innovation by boldly looking toward the future.

April 29, 2025
The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

Millions of people lost power after the blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France, exposing the vulnerability of Europe’s electricity grids and the risk of similar failures across the continent. The crisis intensifies the debate on urgent investments in energy storage, cybersecurity, and resilience. Industry executives and consultants discuss risks and solutions with Strategic Energy Europe.

April 29, 2025
Katherina Reiche: What does the new minister propose to boost renewables in Germany?

With political and business experience, Katherina Reiche takes on Germany’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, tasked with modernising infrastructure, accelerating clean energy adoption, and positioning the country as a leader in Europe’s energy transition. Industry experts expect his mandate to focus primarily on hydrogen infrastructure.

April 29, 2025
New collaborations to ensure physical and cybersecurity of wind turbines

The Nord Stream 2 incident in 2022 seriously threatened Europe’s gas and energy security – with long-lasting economic repercussions for European businesses and households. But it has not been the only attack on subsea energy infrastructure since. T

May 12, 2025
UK and Norway seal strategic alliance to lead the North Sea energy transition

May 12, 2025
The Crown Estate unlocks additional 4.7 GW at seven UK offshore wind farms

May 8, 2025
Germany surpasses 100 GW in solar capacity and accelerates towards its 2030 target of 215 GW

May 8, 2025
Sweden’s energy strategy: More wind, more hydrogen and higher exports

May 8, 2025
UK projects £11 billion in investments to scale up hydrogen demand

May 8, 2025
Europe diversifies its portfolio with marine technologies: from offshore wind and floating solar to hybrid projects

May 8, 2025
UK adjusts its CfD scheme to ensure clean power by 2030 with enhanced government oversight

May 7, 2025
Otovo positions itself as the largest European marketplace and expands its offering with batteries and chargers for electric vehicles

May 7, 2025
Germany surpasses 2 million solar storage systems and demands regulatory reform

May 6, 2025
Ireland launches strategic maritime map to reach 20 GW of offshore energy by 2040

May 6, 2025
Ofgem outlines transformational framework for local electricity networks to deliver clean power and support growth