by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 27, 2025
In the 2024 energy auctions, Poland awarded more than 1.6 GW of renewable capacity, with 91% allocated to photovoltaic projects. Maciej Jakubik, an expert in EU regulations and policies at Forum Energii, explains to Strategic Energy Europe the reason behind this phenomenon and the regulatory challenges faced by wind projects.
by Milena Giorgi | Jan 20, 2025
The ratification of the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance strengthens the commitment to a more sustainable and global energy model, with local factory projects and around 25 GW of parks to be built.
by Milena Giorgi | Jan 2, 2025
The Spanish electricity sector faces challenges in financing the necessary grids for the energy transition, according to AELEC’s president. The lack of clear definitions in fiscal policy for 2024 and a model that hinders quick decision-making by electricity companies threaten Spain’s competitiveness.
by Milena Giorgi | Jan 2, 2025
The Vice President of AEPIBAL, Eugenio Domínguez, emphasises the importance of securing contracts of at least 10 years and defining clear criteria regarding emissions for the capacity market. The initiative aims to strengthen the competitiveness and viability of energy storage in comparison to conventional technologies.
by Milena Giorgi | Dec 23, 2024
With integrated projects and economies of scale, Spain consolidates its position in the development of renewable hydrogen. Miguel A. Peña from AeH2 highlights key initiatives and technologies such as alkaline electrolysis, which are essential for the global energy transition.
by Milena Giorgi | Dec 20, 2024
Chema Zabala from Alantra values the 10-year contract extension and warns that there is a need to define firmness coefficients, emission values, and bring forward the main auctions to maximize the design’s potential.
January 27, 2025120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation
