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February 4, 2025
The United Kingdom faces record electricity prices: What is failing in its energy system?

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 4, 2025 Keep reading

The United Kingdom reached a record price of €1,159/MWh on January 22nd, highlighting the flaws of an energy system dependent on gas and disconnected from Europe. Meanwhile, on the continent, prices remained between €159 and €180/MWh, emphasizing the advantages of integration and flexibility in electricity markets. Sofía Núñez Mier and Julio Del Pino shared their perspective on this issue with Strategic Energy Europe.

February 4, 2025
Ingenostrum’s strategy in Spain: Mini solar parks and green financing

by Milena Giorgi Feb 4, 2025 Keep reading

The company has signed a €20 million financing agreement with Triodos Bank to develop 10 photovoltaic plants in Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia. The firm’s CFO comments on the shift in their business model that solidifies them as an IPP.

February 4, 2025
FER X Auctions: Stability for the Italian Renewable Energy Sector?

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 4, 2025 Keep reading

Ludovica Terenzi, co-founder of GreenSquare Italia, emphasizes that the FER X auctions will allow for fixed prices for energy trading, ensuring financial stability and easier access for renewable companies in Italy.

February 3, 2025
AIKO Energy strengthens its presence in the Italian market with its third-generation modules

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 3, 2025 Keep reading

2024 marks a record year for AIKO Energy in Italy, driven by the widespread adoption of its high-efficiency photovoltaic modules and an innovative focus on back-contact technology. Federico Brunelli highlights how the company is progressing with its third-generation modules and strengthening its position in the competitive European market.

February 3, 2025
Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 3, 2025 Keep reading

Poland faces a power capacity deficit of up to 120 GW by 2040, according to Forum Energii. While renewables are taking the lead, the capacity market struggles to attract investments in flexible technologies and gas units, which are critical to ensuring grid stability.

February 3, 2025
Confirmed: Renewables Do Not Increase Grid Management Costs

by Milena Giorgi Feb 3, 2025 Keep reading

In its latest monthly report, APPA Renovables disproves the claim that renewable energies increase grid management costs. The analysis reveals that the adjustment services in April, with high renewable generation, had costs similar to those in December, when renewable contribution was lower.

January 28, 2025
The slowdown of PPAs in Italy: prices between 65 and 70 EUR/MWh and uncertain regulations

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 28, 2025 Keep reading

The PPA market in Italy is facing a slowdown due to high prices, exceeding 65 euros per MWh, and regulatory uncertainty surrounding the FEREX decree. This context, combined with the complexity of Guarantees of Origin and the growing interest in cross-border PPAs, defines the current landscape of the sector.

January 28, 2025
Solar Package I: Germany starts the year with a record solar auction of 2,625 MW

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 28, 2025 Keep reading

The German Federal Network Agency has announced a solar auction with a volume of 2,625 MW and a maximum value of 6.80 ct/kWh, marking the start of 2025. However, the full implementation of the “Solar Package I” still depends on the approval of state aid by the European Commission.

January 27, 2025
Europe after Trump’s re-election: A threat or an opportunity for renewables?

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 27, 2025 Keep reading

The shift in priorities in the United States towards oil & gas and artificial intelligence presents both challenges and opportunities for the renewable energy industry, particularly in Europe, where the wind energy sector and supply chain could benefit from eased competition.

January 27, 2025120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation

Grzegorz Onichimowski

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PSE

January 27, 2025
120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 27, 2025 Keep reading

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.

January 23, 2025
The increase in photovoltaic density in Spain raises concerns regarding land use

by Milena Giorgi Jan 23, 2025 Keep reading

A study conducted by Ibai de Juan Ayuso shows that solar installations will double their land occupation within two years, and that the peak power density coefficient has already reached 0.6 MWp/ha.

January 23, 2025
Spain and Portugal strengthen their cooperation in renewable energies following a meeting in Davos

by Milena Giorgi Jan 23, 2025 Keep reading

The Energy Ministers met at the World Economic Forum to align joint strategies in renewable energy. Industry experts highlight cooperation opportunities in storage, green hydrogen, and network modernisation.

January 23, 2025
From Natural Gas to Renewable Energies: How the Netherlands is Transforming Its Energy System

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 23, 2025 Keep reading

Los Países Bajos avanzan hacia un futuro sostenible, destacándose en energía eólica marina y solar, pero enfrentando desafíos como la congestión de la red eléctrica y la transición del gas natural, históricamente clave en su matriz energética.

January 23, 2025
Enagás, Holcim, and Saggas Drive Industry Transformation with the Pioneering CO2necta Project

by Energía Estratégica Jan 23, 2025 Keep reading

This innovative circular economy initiative will prevent the emission of over 560,000 tonnes of CO2 per year and enable the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate strategic sectors.

January 22, 2025
Germany’s leadership in the energy transition: lessons for Europe and the world

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 22, 2025 Keep reading

Germany consolidates its position as a global leader in the energy transition, achieving historic milestones in renewable generation. With over 20 GW of installed capacity in 2024 and 60% renewable electricity generation, the country is redefining its strategy towards a more flexible, digital, and resilient energy system.

January 22, 2025
Denmark reaches 4 GW of solar capacity in 2024 and sets its target at 20 GW for 2030

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 22, 2025 Keep reading

By the end of 2024, Denmark surpassed 4 GW of installed solar capacity, marking a significant step toward its goal of reaching 20 GW by 2030. However, regulatory challenges and the need to expedite installation permits remain critical obstacles to maintaining the necessary growth pace.

January 22, 2025
How to leverage batteries in energy communities to save up to 60% on the bill?

by Milena Giorgi Jan 22, 2025 Keep reading

With the installation of behind-the-meter storage, these self-consumption models are advancing towards increasingly efficient designs. Savings can exceed 50% with management systems and big data, while the expansion towards decentralized networks with AI emerges as the next challenge.

January 22, 2025
Sardinia and the Suitable Areas Decree: the impact of new restrictions on renewable energy

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 22, 2025 Keep reading

Italy’s renewable energy framework has undergone significant changes with the introduction of the Suitable Areas Decree and Consolidated Legislative Decree 190/2024. While the aim is to balance environmental protection with clean energy deployment, developers face legal and administrative challenges under more restrictive regulations.

January 21, 2025
Energy stocks on the stock market under the impact of Trump and milestones in the Spanish market

by Milena Giorgi Jan 21, 2025 Keep reading

Mientras Iberdrola registra un aumento del 4,1% anual, otras, como Soltec Power Holding, enfrentan desafíos críticos. La investidura de Trump y los hitos en inversiones renovables en España redibujan las perspectivas del sector.

January 21, 2025
Scotland towards 2045: The challenge of leading with green hydrogen and renewable energy

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 21, 2025 Keep reading

Scotland is working on building an energy system based on green hydrogen, with a target of 25 GW by 2045. Additionally, it is consolidating its leadership in wind energy and hydroelectric production, while addressing technical and economic challenges along the way.

January 20, 2025
Romania achieves record growth in solar energy in 2024 and plans to add 2 GW more in 2025

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 20, 2025 Keep reading

The photovoltaic sector in Romania continues its upward trajectory, reaching 5 GW of installed capacity in 2024, with a growth of 1.8 GW compared to the previous year. At the beginning of 2025, 1.6 GW are already in various stages of development, with an additional 2 GW expected to be added throughout the year. This positions the country on track to meet its 2030 targets.