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The manufacturer of solutions that facilitate the installation of photovoltaic modules confirms its participation in Future Energy Summit, the most important meeting of the renewable energy sector and will present its TCS line, a comprehensive support system that allows for the safe, trenchless installation of overhead solar cabling, optimizing time and costs.

March 27, 2025
The private sector welcomes storage aid and warns: “Incentives for mature projects are lacking”

The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MITECO) has opened public consultation on the draft regulations, which provide €699 million in aid, with coverage of up to 85%. Andrés Pinilla Antón analyzes the strengths, regulatory gaps, and risks of repeating past mistakes in the implementation of aid.

March 27, 2025
Italy approves the update of the 2024–2028 industrial plan

The Italian electricity transmission system operator, Terna, has launched a record €17.7 billion plan to accelerate the energy transition, modernize the grid, and strengthen resilience against climate change. The strategy foresees over 99% of investments aligned with the European green taxonomy and aims to integrate 107 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

March 26, 2025
Italy sets stage for offshore wind boom with 2.2 GW approved

The Government supports offshore wind energy and foresees a historic deployment with the Ports Decree and the new auctions of 3.8 GW under the FER 2 framework. The Italian Offshore Wind Association (AERO) states that these measures, along with projects that have obtained approved Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), will drive the development of the sector.

March 26, 2025
Greece awards 189 MW in third energy storage auction

The awarded projects total nearly 189 MW and must be operational by April 2026. The average bid price was €52,589/MW/year, below the European ceiling.

March 26, 2025
Solar Steel inks a deal for 200 MW of 1P solar trackers in Spain

This agreement involves the installation of over 3,800 solar trackers in the Seville region, solidifying Andalucías, position as a key hub for photovoltaic solar energy in Europe.

March 26, 2025
The EDP Foundation celebrates the tenth anniversary of its EDP Energía Solidaria program

The initiative will allocate more than one million euros to promote projects that foster a fair energy transition.

March 26, 2025
The Canary Islands are committed to promoting the energy transition through storage and new institutional support

Among the main topics that marked the third edition of the FERC was the need to boost renewable energy storage capacity in the archipelago. Representatives of the Canary Islands government have announced new calls for grants of up to €30 million to promote self-consumption.

March 25, 2025
4 major technical challenges in power electronics for renewables

VSC converters, advanced cooling, and algorithmic control are the main challenges Norvento addresses in power electronics, with digital innovation, modularity, and local production as the keys to scaling and competing globally.

March 25, 2025
Gran Canaria strengthens ties with the United Kingdom in the development of offshore wind energy

The British ambassador to Spain, Alex Ellis, held initial meetings with Antonio Morales to discuss ties between the British and the island.

March 25, 2025
Brussels is promoting the exploitation of rare earths in Spain to reduce dependence on China

The European Commission approves several strategic projects to guarantee the supply of essential raw materials, including one for Spain.

March 24, 2025
Cape Verde boosts solar production with support from Portugal and €4 million investment

Cape Verde has launched an international public tender to install photovoltaic systems in water wells and pumping stations, as part of an innovative debt conversion agreement with Portugal.

March 24, 2025
Electricity consumption in Italy rises by 0.6% in February, according to Terna

The raw data for demand shows a decrease of 2.1%, but it is strongly influenced by the comparison with a leap year; photovoltaic production is up (+10.4%) as well as thermal production (+21.3%); in 2024, electricity consumption in the services sector is expected to grow by +4%.

March 20, 2025
PPAs are transforming the renewable energy sector in Portugal

Portugal will reach 81.2% renewable generation by February 2025. Hugo Silva highlights that PPAs are driving solar investment, while the new Energy Communities law facilitates public access. Storage and grids are the next challenges.

March 20, 2025
Portugal maintains a high share of renewables despite the decline in wind generation

In February 2025, 81.2% of Portugal’s electricity came from renewables, though generation fell by 5.1% due to lower wind production. Electricity prices rose by 77.6%, increasing reliance on imports. Emissions remained low, driven by strong hydropower generation.

March 19, 2025
Minister Pichetto Fratin and Teresa Ribera discuss the future of renewable energy and bioenergy

Meetings in Brussels with EU Commission representatives, focusing on environmental targets, biofuels, and renewable growth.

March 19, 2025
Auctions in Italy: Is the lack of differentiation holding back agrivoltaics’ potential?

Francesco Marghella, an analyst, warns that auctions under the FER X schemes do not differentiate agrivoltaics from photovoltaics, which could limit its initial deployment. Moreover, current financial models ignore its agronomic value, a key factor for profitability. With the goal of reaching 7 GW by 2030, can Italy overcome these obstacles and unlock the potential of this technology?

March 18, 2025
Key discussions at the first Energy Council of the Polish presidency

The ministerial meeting was marked by discussions on affordable energy prices, energy security in the European Union, and the situation in Ukraine. Spain also endorsed a 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 and obtained approval for a €700 million aid scheme for energy storage.

March 18, 2025
Spain advances in grid flexibility with five pilot projects approved by MITECO

The energy sector celebrates the five pilot projects approved by MITECO, highlighting their potential to drive innovative business models. “It was a necessary step,” says Abelardo Reinoso, emphasizing the importance of experimenting without regulatory restrictions to transform the electricity grid.

March 18, 2025
Greece implements a new framework to boost 4.7 GW of energy storage and reduce grid congestion