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March 13, 2025
The Netherlands cuts emissions by 1.6%, but the pace is insufficient for 2030

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 13, 2025 Keep reading

In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands dropped by only 1.6%, significantly lower than the 7% reductions recorded in previous years. Despite the expansion of solar and wind energy, sectors such as industry and aviation increased their environmental impact. To meet climate targets, the country must cut emissions by 7 megatonnes of CO₂ per year, a pace three times higher than the current rate.

March 13, 2025
The rise of Plug-In solar systems in Europe: An accessible revolution for photovoltaic energy

by Strategic Energy Mar 13, 2025 Keep reading

Plug-in solar energy is becoming an affordable and easily accessible alternative in Europe, driving the democratization of renewable energy and challenging grid connection regulations. In Germany, there are already up to 4 million systems installed, according to a report from SolarPower Europe.

March 13, 2025
The CNMC regulates the quarter-hour market: What are its implications for the sector?

by Milena Giorgi Mar 13, 2025 Keep reading

On March 17, the new structure, which seeks to align the Spanish electricity system with European regulations, comes into effect. This represents a technical challenge for retailers, generators, and consumers with limited digital capabilities.

March 13, 2025
Renewables supply 78% of energy consumption in February

by Strategic Energy Mar 13, 2025 Keep reading

In the year to date, renewable production supplied 77% of consumption, divided between hydroelectric with 38%, wind with 28%, photovoltaic with 6% and biomass with 5%. Natural gas production supplied 13% of consumption, while the balance of trade with foreign countries supplied the remaining 10%.

March 12, 2025
France defines its energy roadmap until 2035: Offshore wind and the transition to a decarbonized mix

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 12, 2025 Keep reading

The French government has launched a public consultation on its third Multiannual Energy Program (PPE3) for the 2025-2035 period, setting ambitious targets for offshore wind, marine renewable energy, and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. It will be open for public consultation until April 5.

March 12, 2025
Innovation Fund: €4.2 billion to support 77 cutting-edge decarbonisation projects for EU’s clean energy transition

by Strategic Energy Mar 12, 2025 Keep reading

It is expected that the projects will start operations between 2025 and 2031. They are from 18 European countries and could reduce up to 397.6 million tons of CO2 equivalent in their first ten years. With a total budget of around €12 billion, the Innovation Fund supports the development of net-zero technologies and Europe’s transition to a cleaner and more competitive economy.

March 11, 2025
Growatt’s solar revolution: AI and predictive storage to optimise consumption

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 11, 2025 Keep reading

At the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum, organised by Strategic Energy Corp, Alejandro Pintado, Growatt’s Product Marketing Manager, highlighted the importance of predictive storage and the integration of AI in optimising energy consumption. He also presented Growhome, an intelligent energy ecosystem, and innovative balcony storage solutions aimed at democratising access to solar energy.

March 11, 2025
Europe accelerates growth of PPAs with 1,233 MW contracted in February

by Milena Giorgi Mar 11, 2025 Keep reading

While solar energy continues to dominate, wind power’s share is growing, driving further diversification of the sector. Spain, Germany and Poland lead transactions on the continent.

March 11, 2025
AXIAL leads the agrivoltaic revolution in Europe with the launch of Axial Agrivoltaics Trackers

by Strategic Energy Mar 11, 2025 Keep reading

The company expands its range of agrivoltaic solutions with elevated solar trackers, designed to maximize both energy and agricultural efficiency.

March 10, 2025
The first European agrivoltaic panel manufacturing plant is inaugurated in Greece

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 10, 2025 Keep reading

Brite Solar’s plant, already operational in Greece, has an initial production capacity of 150 MWp annually. The company plans to expand it to over 300 MWp and aims to deploy more than 20 MWp of semitransparent agrivoltaic panels with Pane Power technology in 2025.

March 10, 2025
The hidden problem of solar energy: Without storage, the sector could collapse

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 10, 2025 Keep reading

Enrique De La Cruz, Commercial Director at Gamesa Electric, discussed storage’s impact on the solar industry at the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum. He highlighted that price cannibalisation in Spain threatens growth, but storage could stabilise revenues and ensure the viability of new projects.

March 7, 2025
SolarPower Europe warns: without investment in flexibility, the EU could lose up to 100 GW and jeopardize 2030 targets

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 7, 2025 Keep reading

Despite the solar market being at a critical moment, a moderate recovery is expected in 2025, with projections of 70 GW of new capacity and a 7% growth rate. Anett Ludwig, Head of Supply Chains at SolarPower Europe, warns in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe that the lack of flexibility solutions could jeopardize the 750 GWdc target by 2030.

March 7, 2025
The future of photovoltaics depends on energy storage: Risen’s vision for 2025

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 7, 2025 Keep reading

José Antonio Irastorza, Business Development Director at Risen, analyzed the evolution of photovoltaic module prices during the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum organized by Strategic Energy Corp. “The market is undergoing a major transformation, and investments will depend on the progress of energy storage,” he pointed out.

March 7, 2025
Estonia breaks record with 513 MW of new solar capacity in 2024 but faces market saturation

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 7, 2025 Keep reading

According to Eesti Taastuvenergia Koda, this progress is driven by falling technology costs, state incentives, and the need to compensate for a 40% electricity generation deficit. However, this rapid expansion faces market and infrastructure challenges, raising questions about its long-term sustainability.

March 6, 2025
Statkraft achieves solid results in 2024 despite lower energy prices

by Strategic Energy Mar 6, 2025 Keep reading

Net operating revenues stood at €4.6 billion in 2024, compared to €5.7 billion the previous year, while underlying operating profit (EBIT) decreased to €2.3 billion from €3.6 billion in 2023. This is one of the best EBIT figures in Statkraft’s history, despite significantly lower prices. New wind assets in Spain contributed to the group’s increased production, which reached 66.3 TWh in 2024 (+7%).

March 6, 2025
The third edition of the mega event FES Iberia 2025 is here: It will bring together the leading renewable energy companies

by Guido Gubinelli Mar 6, 2025 Keep reading

On 24 June, Madrid will host FES Iberia 2025, the key event in the renewable sector. Featuring participation from leading companies, a notable presence of Latin American firms, Autonomous Communities, and exclusive panels on offtakers and Southern Europe, this edition is set to establish itself as the must-attend meeting for the energy transition.

March 6, 2025
Innovation and CAPEX reduction: Jinko Solar’s plan to revolutionize energy storage

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 6, 2025 Keep reading

With in-house cell development and a focus on efficiency, Jinko Solar accelerates cost reduction in energy storage. “We are implementing technological improvements that allow us to reduce CAPEX and offer a more competitive product,” said Lucía Dólera, Business Development Manager for utility-scale energy storage systems, during the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicle Integration Forum.

March 6, 2025
New report reveals that European manufacturers can support the EU’s solar reindustrialisation goals

by Strategic Energy Mar 6, 2025 Keep reading

SolarPower Europe has published a new report mapping Europe’s solar PV module production equipment capacity. Today, at least 38 companies are active in Europe manufacturing the equipment and machinery that produces vital steps of the solar PV module supply chain, including cells, ingots, wafers, and polysilicon.

March 6, 2025
Austria: Land Burgenland and Burgenland Energie partner with EIB on largest wind and solar project portfolio

by Strategic Energy Mar 6, 2025 Keep reading

Burgenland Energie has developed a wind and solar project portfolio in Burgenland encompassing some 2 000 MW of wind and solar power generation capacity by 2030 – around 20% of Austria’s current solar and wind energy capacity. The EIB has signed agreements for the largest green energy financing package in Austria it has ever been a part of. Project Tomorrow is an important flagship project to make Burgenland one of the world’s first net climate-neutral and energy-independent regions by 2030.

March 5, 2025
Digitalisation, expansion, and stability: The challenges of Germany’s power grid

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 5, 2025 Keep reading

Fiete Wulff, Head of Press and Public Relations at Bundesnetzagentur discusses with Strategic Energy Europe how Germany is accelerating the modernisation and expansion of its power grid to facilitate the integration of renewables. The growth of solar and wind energy demands improvements in digitalisation, storage, and grid stability. However, regulatory and infrastructure planning challenges still persist.

March 5, 2025
SolarPower Europe launches new initiative for European solar manufacturers to tap into global markets

by Strategic Energy Mar 5, 2025 Keep reading

The International Solar Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) was launched in Brussels in the presence of representatives from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank, with a statement of support from eight European solar manufacturers.