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May 7, 2025
Solar power sets a new record, leading the energy transition with 597 GW installed in 2024

by Lucia Colaluce May 7, 2025 Keep reading

Solar accounted for 81% of all new renewable capacity added in 2024, reaching a cumulative 2.2 TW. According to SolarPower Europe, growth will continue despite grid integration challenges and regional disparities, with China dominating global expansion.

May 7, 2025
Financial markets: Growing risks in renewable investments What are the trends?

by Milena Giorgi May 7, 2025 Keep reading

He recommends exercising extreme caution with traditional renewable investments and anticipating the business of energy storage and grid stabilisation.

May 7, 2025
Poland reshapes its power mix: aims for 56% renewables within five years

by Lucia Colaluce May 7, 2025 Keep reading

Poland’s share of renewables in its electricity mix has grown from 8% in 2015 to 30% in 2024. With new auctions, regulatory easing and a booming solar segment, the country now aims to reach 56% by 2030, according to insights from LevelTen Energy.

May 7, 2025
Germany surpasses 2 million solar storage systems and demands regulatory reform

by Strategic Energy May 7, 2025 Keep reading

The German Solar Industry Association announced that the country has reached two million operational solar storage systems, with an installed capacity exceeding 20 GWh. “Now is the time to further accelerate the pace of storage expansion,” states Carsten Körnig, Managing Director of BSW-Solar.

May 7, 2025
Naples opens €13.4 million solar energy PPP project on public rooftops

by Strategic Energy May 7, 2025 Keep reading

The Campania Welfare Foundation launches a public tender for the design, construction, and management of solar systems on its properties, through a public-private partnership scheme valued at 13.4 million euros and fully financed by the private sector. The initiative also includes the establishment of a Renewable Energy Community.

May 6, 2025
Energy security and renewables: a summit to address the Iberian blackout

by Energía Estratégica May 6, 2025 Keep reading

FES Iberia 2025 will explore how to strengthen energy security in the aftermath of the blackout, analysing the role of storage, grids and regional integration in systems with high renewable penetration and increasing operational complexity.

May 6, 2025
Sumcab Projects forecasts 20% annual sales growth driven by expansion and technological innovation

by Emilia Lardizabal May 6, 2025 Keep reading

With strong momentum in technological innovation, market expansion and product diversification, Sumcab Projects is consolidating its position as a strategic partner for major renewable energy projects on a global scale.

May 6, 2025
AELĒC requests participation in investigation commission on Monday’s blackout

by Strategic Energy May 6, 2025 Keep reading

The President of AELĒC (Asociación de Empresas de Energía Eléctrica), Marina Serrano, has issued a formal statement regarding the investigation initiated by MITECO (Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge) into the widespread power outage that occurred on Monday.

May 6, 2025
Ofgem outlines transformational framework for local electricity networks to deliver clean power and support growth

by Strategic Energy May 6, 2025 Keep reading

This critical five-year investment period to 2033 will help unlock unprecedented investment to expand access to clean and affordable power in towns, cities and communities across Great Britain.

May 4, 2025
Solis’ Strategy in Europe: Expansion with Scalable Innovation and AI-Driven Solutions

by Guido Gubinelli May 4, 2025 Keep reading

The company will present its products and celebrate its 20th anniversary at Intersolar Europe 2025. In an exclusive interview, Solis outlines its next steps.

May 4, 2025
Distributed Black Start: UK’s strategy for a system without central backup

by Lucia Colaluce May 4, 2025 Keep reading

Faced with an electricity system increasingly dominated by renewable energy and inverters, the United Kingdom is redefining its approach to system recovery after major blackouts. The strategy now includes storage, regional restart pathways and a decentralised infrastructure, as analysed by Dlzar Al Kez, Research Associate at Net Zero Infrastructure, in conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

May 4, 2025
Is Europe ready for a 100% renewable energy system? The blackout is a warning to the sector

by Emilia Lardizabal May 4, 2025 Keep reading

Electrical engineer Nayeem Hossain analyzes the causes behind the blackout that affected Europe and highlights the urgent need to strengthen energy storage, diversify renewable sources, and optimize grid interconnection. “We still rely on fossil fuels as a backup,” he tells Strategic Energy Europe.

May 4, 2025
Romania and the United States consolidate energy alliance with a historic meeting between ministers

by Strategic Energy May 4, 2025 Keep reading

At the Three Seas Summit, Sebastian Burduja and Christopher Allen Wright held the first official meeting between energy ministers from both countries, reaffirming their strategic cooperation on projects such as SMR, Cernavodă, and renewable energy. Furthermore, Romania has surpassed 2.1 billion lei in photovoltaic investments for local entities.

May 2, 2025
Science for Business: polish University of Zielona Góra unveils integrated R&D Powerhouse

by Strategic Energy May 2, 2025 Keep reading

This strategic consolidation brings together the Center for Renewable Energy, the university’s LOIiWA spin-off, and the Science and Technology Park, forming a robust platform for collaboration between science and industry in Western Poland and beyond.

May 2, 2025
Eurowind Energy officially opens Teiuș Solar Park: 60.2 MW of renewable energy for Romania

by Strategic Energy May 2, 2025 Keep reading

The project, developed in collaboration with Teiuș Solar S.R.L., is expected to generate approximately 103.59 GWh of electricity annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by more than 37,000 tonnes each year.

May 2, 2025
UNEF: The role of photovoltaics during the power system failure

by Strategic Energy May 2, 2025 Keep reading

Union Española Fotovoltaica provides a technical and responsible perspective on the electrical incident and the photovoltaic sector’s commitment to stability and sustainability.

April 30, 2025
When the grid fails: microgrids for competing with intelligence and energy autonomy

by Milena Giorgi Apr 30, 2025 Keep reading

What are the technical details behind these systems that enable households, industries, and communities to manage their renewable energy, optimise costs, and achieve operational independence, leveraging available resources without relying solely on centralised systems?

April 30, 2025
How Yingli Solar tailors its solar energy solutions to each project

by Milena Giorgi Apr 30, 2025 Keep reading

Yingli provides customised photovoltaic solutions based on TOPCon technology, optimising efficiency and adaptability to meet the specific needs of each client.

April 30, 2025
The solar industry warns: 3 GW compromised could jeopardise Europe’s grid stability

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 30, 2025 Keep reading

A report commissioned by SolarPower Europe reveals that digitalised solar systems, particularly small-scale installations, require new cybersecurity standards to ensure Europe’s energy stability.

April 30, 2025
ENTSO-E proposes splitting Germany and Luxembourg into 5 bidding zones to enhance electricity market efficiency

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 30, 2025 Keep reading

The reconfiguration proposed by ENTSO-E would generate net benefits of €339 million by reducing internal grid congestion, but faces challenges related to transition costs, market liquidity, and risks to renewable energy investments.

April 30, 2025
20 Years of Success: Solis Celebrates Anniversary with Major Launches at Intersolar

by Strategic Energy Apr 30, 2025 Keep reading

Founded in 2005, Solis has grown from modest beginnings in Ningbo, China, to become an industry leader, maintaining its leadership today under its founder, Jimmy Wang. With over 100 GW of inverters shipped globally and a presence in over 100 countries and regions, the company celebrates two decades of innovation by boldly looking toward the future.

May 7, 2025
Solar power sets a new record, leading the energy transition with 597 GW installed in 2024

by Lucia Colaluce May 7, 2025 Keep reading

May 7, 2025
Financial markets: Growing risks in renewable investments What are the trends?

by Milena Giorgi May 7, 2025 Keep reading

He recommends exercising extreme caution with traditional renewable investments and anticipating the business of energy storage and grid stabilisation.

May 7, 2025
Poland reshapes its power mix: aims for 56% renewables within five years

by Lucia Colaluce May 7, 2025 Keep reading

May 7, 2025
Germany surpasses 2 million solar storage systems and demands regulatory reform

by Strategic Energy May 7, 2025 Keep reading

May 7, 2025
Naples opens €13.4 million solar energy PPP project on public rooftops

by Strategic Energy May 7, 2025 Keep reading

May 6, 2025
Energy security and renewables: a summit to address the Iberian blackout

by Energía Estratégica May 6, 2025 Keep reading

May 6, 2025
Sumcab Projects forecasts 20% annual sales growth driven by expansion and technological innovation

by Emilia Lardizabal May 6, 2025 Keep reading

May 6, 2025
AELĒC requests participation in investigation commission on Monday’s blackout

by Strategic Energy May 6, 2025 Keep reading

May 6, 2025
Ofgem outlines transformational framework for local electricity networks to deliver clean power and support growth

by Strategic Energy May 6, 2025 Keep reading

This critical five-year investment period to 2033 will help unlock unprecedented investment to expand access to clean and affordable power in towns, cities and communities across Great Britain.