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April 17, 2025
New meeting of the task force at the Ministry of Environment and Energy from Greece for the regulation of energy production in view of Easter

by Strategic Energy Apr 17, 2025 Keep reading

As part of preparations for Easter, the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy brought together key stakeholders in the electricity system to monitor the implementation of production limitation measures at renewable and cogeneration plants. According to preliminary data, producer compliance reached 89%.

April 16, 2025
Europe debates the future of energy: Renewable Integration, Storage, and Electric Vehicles

by Strategic Energy Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

The second edition of the “Forum on the Integration of Storage, Renewables, and Electric Vehicles”, organized by Mobility Portal Europe and Strategic Energy Europe, will be held virtually on May 20 and 21. Leaders and experts will analyze the challenges and opportunities for accelerating the integration of renewable energy in Europe.

April 16, 2025
European PPA market redefined in 2024 with 19 GW contracted, hybrid surge and Iberian leadership

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

According to Wood Mackenzie’s latest report, the European renewable energy PPA market closed 2024 with nearly 19 GW of newly contracted capacity, led by Spain and Germany. Hybrid agreements and strong corporate demand are reshaping the outlook for 2025.

April 16, 2025
UK unlocks £40 billion by prioritising clean energy grid connections

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

The UK Government and Ofgem have launched a reform prioritising strategic projects to fast-track the energy transition. The plan is expected to unlock £40 billion in annual private investment, following £43.7 billion already announced since July in the clean energy sector.

April 16, 2025
Poland exceeds 22 GW in solar capacity and secures 10.8 GW in wind: ¿System stability under pressure?

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

According to official data from Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne, by March and April 2025, installed photovoltaic capacity reached 22,074 MW, while wind farms totalled 10,868 MW, marking a new national milestone. However, the rapid growth also reveals persistent imbalances in the power system, with deviations exceeding 2,000 MW at times.

April 15, 2025
The Romanian Ministry of Energy launches the second call for self-consumption projects with a budget of 300 million euros

by Strategic Energy Apr 15, 2025 Keep reading

The initiative seeks to flexibilize requirements, expand eligible sectors such as agriculture and agri-food, and facilitate access to grants of up to 20 million euros per project. The public consultation process will be open for 10 days.

April 15, 2025
Structural shift: Renewables account for 47% of the EU’s power mix in 2024

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 15, 2025 Keep reading

The latest report from the Directorate-General for Energy of the European Commission reveals that renewable electricity generation increased by 93 TWh in 2024, reaching a record 47% share of the EU’s energy mix. Total renewable energy production reached 1300 TWh in 2024.

April 15, 2025
Portugal strengthens auction model as a gateway to grid access and platform for new energy technologies

by Milena Giorgi Apr 15, 2025 Keep reading

Aurora Energy Research highlights that renewable auctions in Portugal have primarily served as a mechanism for securing grid access, rather than offering immediate project profitability. This rationale remains relevant in upcoming tenders involving storage, hybrid systems, and green hydrogen as part of a broader national energy strategy.

April 15, 2025
Poland launches record renewable energy auction schedule for July 2025

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 15, 2025 Keep reading

The Energy Regulatory Office has confirmed that 75.9 TWh of electricity from renewable sources will be auctioned between 1 and 9 July. The maximum total value exceeds PLN 31 billion, while the country accelerates towards a 32 GW renewable target to stabilise its power system.

April 15, 2025
Greece demands “realism” in the European Union’s 2040 climate targets

by Strategic Energy Apr 15, 2025 Keep reading

In a conversation with the European Commissioner for Climate Action, Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavros stressed that the new emission reduction targets must be realistic and enjoy political and social support. Greece reaffirms its commitment to the Paris Agreement and EU objectives.

April 14, 2025
Data center energy consumption will double by 2030: more than 450 TWh of additional renewable energy will be required to sustain its growth

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 14, 2025 Keep reading

Driven by advances in artificial intelligence, data centers will reach a global electricity consumption of 945 TWh by 2030. According to the International Energy Agency, the sector will demand more than 450 TWh of additional renewable generation by 2035 to sustain this technological transformation without compromising the energy transition.

April 14, 2025
Yingli to participate in FES Iberia to reposition its brand in a rapidly evolving European market

by Milena Giorgi Apr 14, 2025 Keep reading

The solar manufacturer will attend the Madrid summit to strengthen its positioning in a context marked by growing uncertainty in the solar market. The company aims to reconnect with active developers and anticipate trends in pricing, technology, and industry consolidation.

April 14, 2025
Ireland unlocks €1bn offshore grid investment to scale up wind energy integration

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 14, 2025 Keep reading

Ireland’s grid operator EirGrid has unveiled a €1bn procurement plan to build offshore infrastructure along the east and south coasts. Meanwhile, new data shows wind power saved €1.2bn in 2024 alone.

April 14, 2025
Iberdrola breaks its quarterly distributed energy record thanks to increased demand and the electrification of the economy

by Strategic Energy Apr 14, 2025 Keep reading

The firm reaches 62,577 GWh distributed in the first three months of 2025 and registers growth in all regions where it develops its electricity grid activity. Europe’s leading electricity company in terms of market capitalization has a renewable energy capacity of over 44,600 MW and consolidates its position as one of the companies most committed to energy independence and security of supply.

April 11, 2025
Global milestone: renewable sources surpass 40% of the electricity mix for the first time since the 1940s

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 11, 2025 Keep reading

In 2024, electricity generated from clean sources accounted for 40.9% of the global total, driven by an unprecedented surge in solar energy. This technology alone helped avoid 1,658 million tonnes of CO₂, according to the latest Ember report.

April 10, 2025
Insolight’s Technological Bet to Scale Agrivoltaics in Europe

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 10, 2025 Keep reading

Insolight develops customized agrivoltaic solutions that optimize agricultural performance and solar production across various climates and crops. With a presence in Switzerland, France, and Italy, the company plans to expand in new countries in 2026 and reach 1 GW built by 2032, according to its CEO, Laurent Coulot, in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.

April 10, 2025
The EU electricity grid needs a massive and urgent upgrade to achieve climate neutrality

by Strategic Energy Apr 10, 2025 Keep reading

The European Court of Auditors warns that current planning and investment in electricity grids falls far short of what is required to meet climate goals. Between €1.994 billion and €2.294 billion in investments are needed by 2050, while the current pace continues to lag behind renewable energy expansion.

April 10, 2025
France is accelerating its renewable PPAs, but is still far behind its European neighbors

by Strategic Energy Apr 10, 2025 Keep reading

The PPA market in France has grown since the energy crisis, but remains in its infancy: between 2019 and 2023, it barely reached 2.2 GW of installed capacity, compared to the 12 GW awarded in public auctions. Eighty-one percent of the contracts are for photovoltaic projects, with average terms of 19 years and prices reaching as high as €100/MWh.

April 10, 2025
Solplanet obtains Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certification for three series of inverters

by Strategic Energy Apr 10, 2025 Keep reading

The company’s latest certification reinforces its commitment to Spanish sustainability regulations for photovoltaic projects.

April 9, 2025
Trade war escalates: The US reshapes global commerce and leaves Europe in a vulnerable position

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 9, 2025 Keep reading

After announcing this in a webinar, Wood Mackenzie experts warned about the impact of the new US tariffs on Chinese products, which have already risen to 125%. Analysts warn that the measure could increase the price of lithium batteries by 25% and worsen the energy crisis in Europe.

April 9, 2025
Energy comparison: Great Britain transforms its power mix in 12 months

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 9, 2025 Keep reading

Between January and March 2025, Great Britain increased its reliance on natural gas for electricity generation, while wind energy power fell by up to 7 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Despite this, carbon intensity continued to decline, reaching lows of 35 gCO₂/kWh.