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June 3, 2025
Following the Iberian blackout, AELEC demands capacity markets, regulatory stability, and more robust networks to avoid further crises

by Emilia Lardizabal Jun 3, 2025 Keep reading

During the Storage, Renewable, and EV Integration Forum, Cristina Caballero, senior regulator at AELEC, warned about the technical challenges facing the Spanish electricity grid following the Iberian blackout. She called for investments in infrastructure, capacity markets, and agile planning to ensure a robust system in the face of high renewable penetration.

June 3, 2025
Opengy: “Solar self-consumption requires logical regulation for the industrial sector”

by Milena Giorgi Jun 3, 2025 Keep reading

Manuel de Castro Zurita, Executive Partner of the firm, warns that the market could contract this year, and therefore calls on the Government to expand the connection radius and release grid capacity at distribution level to enable new industrial installations.

June 3, 2025
EU guidance on ensuring electricity grids are fit for the future

by Strategic Energy Jun 3, 2025 Keep reading

The Commission has presented a Guidance document on anticipatory investments for developing forward-looking electricity networks. With an estimated €730 billion for distribution and €477 billion for transmission grid developments needed by 2040, the document addresses EU countries, national regulatory authorities, as well as transmission and distribution system operators.

June 2, 2025
TotalEnergies, Zelestra y Sungrow participarán en FES Iberia para debatir sobre almacenamiento, PPAs y sinergias en Iberoamérica

by Energía Estratégica Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

Luis Alvargonzález (Zelestra), Enrique De Ramón (Zelestra), Gonzalo Barba (TotalEnergies) y Gonzalo Feito (Sungrow) serán algunos de los referentes que protagonizarán los paneles de FES Iberia el próximo 24 de junio, donde más de 400 ejecutivos debatirán sobre el apagón, la modernización de las redes eléctricas, almacenamiento energético, PPAs, regulación y seguridad energética.

June 2, 2025
Con la NZIA en marcha, la industria solar exige acciones concretas

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

Tras la adopción de nuevos actos legislativos bajo la Ley de Industria Cero Neto (Net-Zero Industry Act), el secretario general del Consejo Europeo de Fabricación Solar, Christoph Podewils, hace un llamado a tomar medidas inmediatas y tangibles para proteger el sector de fabricación solar en Europa. “Los próximos 6 a 12 meses serán decisivos para el futuro de la industria fotovoltaica europea”, advierte en una entrevista con Strategic Energy Europe.

June 2, 2025
España lanza las bases del Programa Renocicla para impulsar la economía circular en renovables

by Milena Giorgi Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

La Orden TED/542/2025, publicada hoy en el BOE, regula las subvenciones del Programa Renocicla, dotado con fondos Next Generation EU, y dirigido a empresas que impulsen la economía circular en equipos de energías renovables.

June 2, 2025
Más de 1200 proyectos renovables ya tienen permiso de conexión a la red en Rumanía: 60 GW aprobados

by Emilia Lardizabal Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

La Autoridad Nacional de Regulación en Energía de Rumanía (ANRE) informa que 1.228 proyectos con una potencia igual o superior a 1 MW cuentan con permisos de conexión a la red vigentes por un total de 60.817 MW. Solo el 11% de ellos está plenamente autorizado, y apenas 35 incorporan almacenamiento, con una capacidad total de 1.519 MW.

June 2, 2025
TotalEnergies, Zelestra and Sungrow to take part in FES Iberia to discuss energy storage, PPAs and synergies across Ibero-America

by Strategic Energy Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

Luis Alvargonzález (Zelestra), Enrique De Ramón (Zelestra), Gonzalo Barba (TotalEnergies) and Gonzalo Feito (Sungrow) will be among the key figures speaking at FES Iberia on June 24, where over 400 executives will discuss the recent blackout, grid modernization, energy storage, PPAs, regulation and energy security.

June 2, 2025
With the NZIA underway, the solar industry demands concrete action

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

Following the adoption of new legislative acts under the Net-Zero Industry Act, the Secretary General of the European Solar Manufacturing Council, Christoph Podewils, calls for immediate and tangible steps to safeguard Europe’s solar manufacturing sector. “The next 6-12 months will be decisive for the future of the European PV industry,” he warns in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.

June 2, 2025
More than 1,200 renewable projects have already been approved for grid connection in Romania, totaling 60 GW of capacity

by Emilia Lardizabal Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

As of April 2025, the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) reports that 1,228 projects with a capacity equal to or greater than 1 MW have valid connection permits. Only 11% of them are fully authorized, and only 35 incorporate storage, with a total capacity of 1,519 MW.

June 2, 2025
Spain lays the foundations of the RENOCICLA programme to boost the circular economy in renewables

by Milena Giorgi Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

Order TED/542/2025, published today in the Official State Gazette (BOE), regulates the grants of the Renocicla Programme, funded by the Next Generation EU initiative and aimed at companies promoting the circular economy in renewable energy equipment.

June 2, 2025
Wood Mackenzie warns: Global tariffs could trigger a recession and shake up key energy sectors

by Strategic Energy Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

According to the latest report from international consultancy Wood Mackenzie, “Horizons – May 2025,” escalating trade tensions may significantly disrupt supply chains, increase project costs, and delay the energy transition just as the sector reaches a critical phase of expansion.

May 29, 2025
New Investments in Renewables, Storage, and Digitalization: Iberdrola Arrives at FES Iberia 2025 with a Consolidated Roadmap

by Strategic Energy May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The rollout of new solar plants, offshore wind farms, and hybrid projects across Europe—along with recent milestones such as Spain’s first industrial microgrid—solidifies Iberdrola’s position at the heart of the energy transition. This strategy will be central to the presentation by Julio Castro, CEO of Iberdrola Spain, at FES Iberia 2025, taking place on June 24 in Madrid, with over 400 leaders from the energy sector in attendance.

May 29, 2025
Europe accelerates towards hybridisation with storage as Automa deploys 800 MW in under a year

by Milena Giorgi May 29, 2025 Keep reading

With over 800 MW operational across Europe, Automa rolls out solutions for hybrid and storage projects, underpinned by SCADA technology and strategic alliances. “Spain is set to grow significantly in the storage sector,” anticipates Giorgio Inforzato, European Sales Director.

May 29, 2025
Mario Ruiz-Tagle calls for technical records to be disclosed after the 28A blackout

by Milena Giorgi May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The CEO of Iberdrola Spain warned that while renewables were not the cause of the system collapse, they created a context that worsened the event due to lack of inertia. He demands full transparency and publication of the actual data to understand what went wrong.

May 29, 2025
The Government of Castilla-La Mancha Supports the ErasmoPower2X Project for Its Strategic Potential in the Province of Ciudad Real

by Strategic Energy May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The regional government has learned first-hand about the ErasmoPower2X project, which plans to build an integrated photovoltaic and green hydrogen plant in the municipality of Saceruela. The project was presented during a meeting held today with the participation of ErasmoPower2X’s Chief Executive Officer, Bas Dekker, Project Manager Violeta Alonso, and the Mayor of Saceruela, José Fernández Teno.

May 29, 2025
Germany launches solar tender exceeding 2.2 GW: key Solar Package I regulations still pending EU approval

by Lucia Colaluce May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The Federal Network Agency has opened the process to allocate 2,266,466 kW in solar projects. The ceiling price is set at €0.068/kWh. Several key reforms under the Solar Package I still require state aid approval from the European Commission.

May 29, 2025
Valdezorita, storage and PPAs: ABO Energy’s strategy to enable large-scale renewable projects in Europe

by Lucia Colaluce May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The Valdezorita solar project, one of the largest ever developed by ABO Energy, illustrates how bilateral PPAs can secure long-term financing. In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Ingo Burdack-Debes discusses regulatory challenges and the progress of the company’s storage strategy in key markets like Germany and Spain.

May 29, 2025
Photovoltaic solar energy: an opportunity for the economic and social development of rural Spain

by Strategic Energy May 29, 2025 Keep reading

New research reveals that solar photovoltaic investments can increase local employment by up to 13%, drive business growth, and boost municipal revenues by 11%, offering a sustainable path for rural revitalization and territorial cohesion.

May 29, 2025
EU closing in on the 2030 climate and energy targets, according to national plans

by Strategic Energy May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The Commission’s assessment shows that the EU is currently on course to reduce net GHG emissions by around 54% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, if Member States implement fully existing and planned national measures and EU policies. In the current geopolitical context, this demonstrates that the EU is staying the course on its climate commitments, investing with determination in the clean energy transition and prioritising the EU’s industrial competitiveness and the social dimension.