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July 7, 2025
Grupo Fe Energy highlights data centres as a stabilising force for Spain’s power system at FES Iberia 2025

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 7, 2025 Keep reading

During the “Boosting demand and new opportunities” panel at FES Iberia 2025, led by Grupo Fe Energy CEO Alberto García Feijoo, experts analysed how data centres could add up to 730 MW of consumption within two years and become the foundation of stable demand to support the electricity grid. The panel also addressed regulatory barriers, PPAs, and untapped investment potential.

July 7, 2025
Statement on the European Commission’s guidance on renewables, grids infrastructure and network tariffs

by Strategic Energy Jul 7, 2025 Keep reading

Energy storage can bring benefits that will lower system costs and consumer bills, as network charges are expected to rise across the EU. 

July 7, 2025
Pedro Azagra appointed CEO of Iberdrola at a pivotal moment for the group’s global expansion

by Strategic Energy Jul 7, 2025 Keep reading

With over 25 years at the company, the new Chief Executive Officer steps into the role as Iberdrola consolidates its position as a global leader in renewable energy, supported by a series of strategic recognitions.

July 4, 2025
Future Energy Summit will continue its 2025 tour with four strategic destinations in Latin America: Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Chile

by Strategic Energy Jul 4, 2025 Keep reading

FES will bring together hundreds of renewable energy leaders in Lima, Bogotá, and Santiago to analyze opportunities for the energy transition and explore synergies and new business opportunities through exclusive networking spaces. Additionally, FES will host a webinar on the future of green energy in Brazil. Discover all the details!

July 4, 2025
FES Iberia 2025: Worldlex highlights the Andalusian one-stop shop model as key to unlocking projects

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 4, 2025 Keep reading

During her participation in the event, Marta Pérez García, Executive Director of Worldlex, proposed advancing digitalisation and coordination among administrations. “You arrive and find someone who helps you through the steps,” she illustrates, referring to the experience in Andalusia.

July 4, 2025
INCOSA’s Bet at FES Iberia: Strategic Engineering to Accelerate the Energy Transition

by Emilia Lardizabal Jul 4, 2025 Keep reading

At FES Iberia 2025, Germán Albarrán Izquierdo, Energy Business Director at INCOSA, emphasized the essential role of engineering as both a technical and economic driver of the energy transition. “We want to highlight how engineering enables better decision-making to ensure projects meet their objectives,” he states.

July 3, 2025
“We need reforms now”: Over 40 organisations back a manifesto for a 100% renewable system

by Milena Giorgi Jul 3, 2025 Keep reading

The manifesto seeks to reaffirm the strategic role of renewables following a context of “unjustified criticism” and calls for urgent reforms to move towards a fully decarbonised energy system.

July 3, 2025
DALIA, the Aerolaser solution redefining smart infrastructure inspection

by Emilia Lardizabal Jul 3, 2025 Keep reading

During her presentation at FES Iberia 2025, Carmen Sánchez, Business Development Director at Aerolaser, revealed how DALIA has already transformed the inspection of more than 300,000 km of infrastructure, with a strong focus on renewable energy networks. The tool leverages artificial intelligence, geospatial analytics, and automation to anticipate risks and optimize decision-making.

July 3, 2025
Behind the rainbow solar installation at St. Pauli: Efficiency, design and activism at the Millerntor

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 3, 2025 Keep reading

From colour selection to grid connection, the German club reveals the technical and symbolic details of its solar system atop the Millerntor Stadium. “We deliberately prioritised symbolic power and inclusivity over maximum output – and thanks to innovative technology, the efficiency remains impressively high,” explains Esin Rager of FC St. Pauli.

July 3, 2025
Cleantech for Iberia urges swift action after EU sets 2040 climate target

by Strategic Energy Jul 3, 2025 Keep reading

Commission’s 90% emissions reduction goal welcomed, but now it’s time to act: Cleantech for Iberia urges bold industrial policy, investment in clean technologies, and a European “Grid Deal” to unlock the transition.

July 3, 2025
Spain’s Green and Connected Alliance backs Royal Decree-Law 7/2025 and urges swift ratification in Parliament

by Strategic Energy Jul 3, 2025 Keep reading

Royal Decree-Law 7/2025 introduces key reforms to ease industrial access to the grid and cut electricity costs, addressing major proposals from the Green and Connected Alliance, while still leaving pending issues on taxation, investment caps, and anticipatory infrastructure.

July 2, 2025
EU charts climate roadmap: 90% emissions cut by 2040 to steer green transition

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 2, 2025 Keep reading

With backing from at least 10 Member States and France signalling conditional support, the European Commission will unveil its 2040 climate target proposal this Wednesday, aiming for a 90% emissions cut. The challenge: securing political agreement before 18 September amid economic, geopolitical and sectoral tensions.

July 2, 2025
Yingli launches Plateau series photovoltaic modules to withstand extreme highland conditions

by Milena Giorgi Jul 2, 2025 Keep reading

The Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its new line of N-type modules with 24.1% efficiency, designed to endure temperatures below -30 °C, category 18 winds, and high UV irradiation, with applications already operating at altitudes above 4,000 meters.

July 2, 2025
United Kingdom sets 47 GW solar target for 2030 in new roadmap

by Strategic Energy Jul 2, 2025 Keep reading

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has released its roadmap to reach between 45 and 47 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030. The strategy emphasizes rapid deployment, local industrial development, and community participation in the energy transition.

July 2, 2025
SolarPower Europe launches the Battery Storage Europe Platform, calls for ten times more European battery storage by 2030

by Strategic Energy Jul 2, 2025 Keep reading

The Battery Storage Europe Platform is a major new initiative to drive forward the business case and regulatory framework for battery storage across the European Union.

July 1, 2025
360Energy bets on hybridisation, batteries and full project control at FES Iberia 2025

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 1, 2025 Keep reading

During his address at FES Iberia 2025, Benjamín Reynal, Northern Hemisphere Coordination Director at 360Energy, explained how the Argentine company is implementing a fully integrated model in Spain. This includes hybrid generation with storage, end-to-end project operation, and a focus on large-scale self-consumption—a strategy designed to tackle grid saturation, price pressure, and regulatory complexity.

July 1, 2025
With 1,528 MW awarded and lower price caps, Romania launches new 3.5 GW CfD auction

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 1, 2025 Keep reading

Romania’s first CfD auction awarded 1,528 MW at prices up to 30% below the cap. A second round is underway with improved rules. “We aim to ensure a competitive environment,” says Sorin Elisei, Director of Energy Policy at the Ministry of Energy in an exclusive interview with Strategic Energy Europe.

July 1, 2025
Saeta Yield backs solar and storage to reshape the European energy system

by Milena Giorgi Jul 1, 2025 Keep reading

Álvaro Pérez de Lema de la Mata, CEO of Saeta Yield, highlighted at FES Iberia 2025 that the company, following its integration into the Masdar group, aims to lead Europe’s renewable development from Spain with a firm commitment to the solar-storage tandem and a long-term industrial vision.

July 1, 2025
UK Climate Committee raises the alarm: “Renewables are stalling”

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 1, 2025 Keep reading

The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) warned in its 2025 report that the country has lost momentum in its energy transition. It denounces the freezing of wind energy projects, the lack of planning for grid and storage infrastructure, and the total absence of clear signals to attract private investment. “There is no coherent strategy to deploy new capacity,” the body warns.

June 30, 2025
Rafael Esteban (ACCIONA) alertó un sistema eléctrico canibalizado por exceso de renovables

by Milena Giorgi Jun 30, 2025 Keep reading

El Director Global de Desarrollo de Negocios de Acciona Energía, planteó la necesidad de reformular la política energética durante el FES Iberia 2025, ante un mercado mayorista que ya acumuló 522 horas de precios igual o inferiores a cero.

June 30, 2025
En FES Iberia 2025, Chemik Group presenta soluciones que reducen hasta un 4% el CAPEX en proyectos solares

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 30, 2025 Keep reading

En el marco de FES Iberia 2025, el CTO de Chemik Group expuso las tecnologías que permiten disminuir el CAPEX de los proyectos hasta en un 4% gracias a innovaciones como el sistema Stream Plus y soluciones de canalización para obra. “Todos quieren continuar bajando CAPEX, y nosotros respondemos con soluciones concretas”, manifiesta Erdociain.

July 7, 2025
Grupo Fe Energy highlights data centres as a stabilising force for Spain’s power system at FES Iberia 2025

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 7, 2025 Keep reading

July 7, 2025
Statement on the European Commission’s guidance on renewables, grids infrastructure and network tariffs

by Strategic Energy Jul 7, 2025 Keep reading

Energy storage can bring benefits that will lower system costs and consumer bills, as network charges are expected to rise across the EU. 

July 7, 2025
Pedro Azagra appointed CEO of Iberdrola at a pivotal moment for the group’s global expansion

by Strategic Energy Jul 7, 2025 Keep reading

July 4, 2025
Future Energy Summit will continue its 2025 tour with four strategic destinations in Latin America: Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Chile

by Strategic Energy Jul 4, 2025 Keep reading

July 3, 2025
Spain’s Green and Connected Alliance backs Royal Decree-Law 7/2025 and urges swift ratification in Parliament

by Strategic Energy Jul 3, 2025 Keep reading

July 2, 2025
SolarPower Europe launches the Battery Storage Europe Platform, calls for ten times more European battery storage by 2030

by Strategic Energy Jul 2, 2025 Keep reading

The Battery Storage Europe Platform is a major new initiative to drive forward the business case and regulatory framework for battery storage across the European Union.

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