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April 4, 2025
CEA forecasts low solar panel prices throughout 2025 despite China’s attempts to curb oversupply

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 4, 2025 Keep reading

According to Clean Energy Associates (CEA), solar module prices are expected to remain low for most of 2025 due to persistent oversupply in China. Regulatory measures introduced so far have failed to contain capacity growth or meaningfully shift market dynamics.

April 4, 2025
Statement by President von der Leyen on the announcement of universal tariffs by the US

by Strategic Energy Apr 4, 2025 Keep reading

The President of the European Commission noted that the universal tariffs announced by the United States are a severe blow to businesses and consumers around the world. “Europe is ready to respond,” she asserted.

April 4, 2025
Call launched for energy infrastructure projects worth €600 million

by Strategic Energy Apr 4, 2025 Keep reading

The call, linked to the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility for Energy (CEF Energy), addresses funding proposals for studies and construction works and will be open until 16 September 2025 at 17.00 (CEST). Results will be known early next year.

April 2, 2025
Fastned aims to triple its charging network and plans to distribute 2,000 MWh of charging stations on average by 2030

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 2, 2025 Keep reading

Dutch ultra-fast electric vehicle charging infrastructure operator Fastned closed 2024 with the supply of 141 GWh of 100% renewable energy, 40% more than the previous year. With 346 stations in operation and another 226 under construction, the company plans to reach 1,000 stations by 2030 in Europe, tripling its impact on the energy transition.

April 2, 2025
Resilient power grids: a key for Europe’s energy security

by Strategic Energy Apr 2, 2025 Keep reading

The rapid development of new electricity grids and the optimal use of existing infrastructure are key to a successful EU energy transformation. On 26 March 2025, the Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, addressed this topic at the flagship event of the Polish Presidency: Resilient EU grids : ensuring energy security and competitiveness.

April 2, 2025
Risen Energy will consolidate its expansion in Europe starting with FES Iberia 2025

by Milena Giorgi Apr 2, 2025 Keep reading

“The meeting of renewable energy leaders is an opportunity to lay the groundwork for what may come in the coming months,” says Juan Antonio Irastorza.

April 2, 2025
Europe’s energy storage fleet reaches 89 GW and is set to nearly quintuple by 2030

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 2, 2025 Keep reading

With 89 GW of installed capacity as of 2024, Europe is consolidating its energy transition through an unprecedented growth in storage technologies, led by pumped hydro and electrochemical batteries. The EU’s new state aid framework will be key to adding a further 128 GW by 2030, according to the EMMES 9.0 report.

April 2, 2025
Sweden installs 610 MW of batteries in 2024, but grid operators remain reluctant to connect them

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 2, 2025 Keep reading

Within a year, Sweden’s battery capacity for balancing services soared from 80 MW to 610 MW, yet local grid operators are struggling to keep up. A report by Svensk Solenergi reveals the regulatory, technical and operational barriers slowing down their integration.

April 2, 2025
Solar Steel reveals its new 1P solar tracker: the TracSmarT+1P

by Strategic Energy Apr 2, 2025 Keep reading

It is a dual-row solar tracker that optimizes LCOE, reduces installation time, enhances energy performance, and adapts to uneven terrain, strengthening its leadership in efficient and versatile solar solutions worldwide.

March 31, 2025
Greece registered 200 GWh of renewable curtailment in March, already reaching 25% of the 2024 total

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 31, 2025 Keep reading

The data, revealed by IPTO, highlights a structural issue in the Greek grid, unable to absorb the rapid growth in renewables. The sector is demanding compensation, urgent measures, and accelerated deployment of storage to prevent further losses.

March 31, 2025
Spain and Portugal double the average energy price in March compared to 2024

by Milena Giorgi Mar 31, 2025 Keep reading

The Iberian market recorded increases of 161% and 172% in average prices. The increase is attributed to “a spring without sun or wind” and warns about the impact of renewables on waste and uncounted generation.

March 31, 2025
PPA prices in Europe dropped 4.3% in February, with Portugal seeing the steepest decline

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 31, 2025 Keep reading

During February, 24 power purchase agreements (PPAs) were signed, totaling 679.8 MW—representing a 14% decline in volume and a 4% drop in the number of deals, according to a report by Pexapark. The market is showing signs of cooling, but remains active with innovative structures such as multi-buyer contracts and record-breaking long-term agreements.

March 31, 2025
The Ministry of Energy has approved a support scheme to assist Romania’s large industrial energy consumers

by Strategic Energy Mar 31, 2025 Keep reading

The program, aligned with European regulations, offers reductions of up to 85% in green certificate costs for key industrial sectors.

March 31, 2025
UK surpasses 18 GW of solar power and accelerates transition with new mega projects

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 31, 2025 Keep reading

With 1.735 million installations and 18 GW of operational capacity, the UK consolidates its solar rollout. In 2024 alone, 191,000 systems were added, while large-scale projects like Peartree Hill and One Earth, totalling over 1 GW, move forward. The complete list of projects at the bottom of the article.

March 31, 2025
“We want to be Europe’s energy hub”: Andalusia’s strategy to attract industry with clean energy

by Milena Giorgi Mar 31, 2025 Keep reading

In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Jorge Paradela Gutiérrez, Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines, details how the region will surpass 20 GW of renewable energy by 2026, deploy 23 green hydrogen projects worth €5.5 billion, double the number of energy communities, and consolidate alliances with Germany and the Netherlands.

March 31, 2025
Solar PPAs without signatures and wind power without supply: the renewable energy market in Spain enters a zone of imbalance

by Milena Giorgi Mar 31, 2025 Keep reading

In the first quarter of 2025, solar PPA buyers are offering contracts between €25 and €30/MWh, although projects are only viable starting at €35/MWh. This has led to a minimal volume of contracts. In contrast, wind power is trading above €50/MWh, with peaks of up to €54/MWh, but there are no wind farms available to sell this energy.

March 31, 2025
Italy reopens call for agrivoltaic projects under the PNRR from April 1

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 31, 2025 Keep reading

The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security will reactivate the selection process for agrivoltaic systems on April 1. Regulatory adjustments are being made following the limited results of the first call, which allocated only 4% of the planned target.

March 31, 2025
SolarPower Europe extends its reach to storage and flexibility in response to EU challenges

by Strategic Energy Mar 31, 2025 Keep reading

The association has published two new flexibility reports based on the Solar 2040 Mission, which highlight the role of storage in achieving true energy security in Europe. The announcements were made during the SolarPower Summit held in Brussels.

March 28, 2025
Eastern Europe adds 65 GW of solar and accelerates energy decoupling from Russia

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 28, 2025 Keep reading

Driven by geopolitical pressure, EU funding and expanding grid networks, countries such as Poland, Lithuania and Bulgaria are leading an unprecedented solar boom. “The fastest source to connect today is solar PV,” states Alejandro Diego Rosell, Director of Energy at Nuvix Consulting, in conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

March 28, 2025
Businesses on a waiting list for power: The Netherlands launches 100 measures to ease grid congestion

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 28, 2025 Keep reading

Over 12,000 companies are currently on a waiting list to connect to the Dutch power grid. The government is working with grid operators, the ACM and market players on more than 100 measures to increase capacity as quickly as possible. All actions are to be finalised by the end of April.

March 28, 2025
France reshapes its rooftop solar tariff framework “S21”: What does the industry think?

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 28, 2025 Keep reading

On March 26, the French government published a comprehensive reform of the S21 tariff scheme for rooftop solar installations up to 500 kWc. The changes include new eligibility criteria, segmented tariffs, industrial resilience requirements, and the opening to simplified auction mechanisms. The renewable sector warns about uncertainty and negative impacts on self-consumption.