Southern Europe - Strategic Energy Europe

The company will invest €3.5 billion to strengthen its leadership in energy storage across Europe and Latin America through the rollout of its “Greenbox” platform, targeting 13.8 GWh of battery capacity by 2027. Two key projects are already underway in Spain, and Executive Chairman David Ruiz will share exclusive updates at FES Iberia on June 24.

June 4, 2025
Renewable Hydrogen Grows 44% Annually but Still Falls Short of Initial Expectations, Warns Hydrogen Europe

During the Storage, Renewable and EV Integration Forum, Daniel Fraile, Chief Policy Officer at Hydrogen Europe, highlighted a 44% compound annual growth in new green hydrogen projects and a pipeline under construction nearing 3 GW. However, he acknowledged that progress “is not what was expected a few years ago.” He pointed to regulatory bottlenecks, called for technological neutrality, and urged faster permitting and grid access.

June 3, 2025
FES Iberia 2025: Senior executives from Latin America to highlight the region’s renewable energy opportunities

On June 24, leaders from Guatemala and the Dominican Republic will take part in a Latin America-focused panel during the event organized by Future Energy Summit, where they will reveal key details about upcoming tenders for generation and storage.

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

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”

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

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 and Sungrow to take part in FES Iberia to discuss energy storage, PPAs and synergies across Ibero-America

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
EASE anticipates: “2026 will be the year of batteries in Europe”

Jacopo Tosoni, Head of Policy at the European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE), warns that the energy storage industry will experience a qualitative leap in 2026, with an expansion that will triple current levels. He made this statement at the Storage, Renewable and EV Integration Forum, organized by Strategic Energy Europe. He also highlighted regulatory, fiscal and technical bottlenecks that are still hindering the sector’s growth.

June 2, 2025
CLOU Accelerates Its Expansion in Europe and Focuses on Four Strategic Markets with Advanced Storage Solutions

With barely a year in the European market, CLOU has already secured contracts for 240 MWh in Poland and 96 MWh in Greece. Its strategy centers on storage solutions for Utility Scale and the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) markets, with special focus on four key regions: the United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, and Spain. “The recent blackout was the missing signal to fully commit to energy storage,” emphasizes Hayat Kebir Tio, General Manager for the EU and UK.

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

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

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

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
What developers must know to participate in the €700 million energy storage support scheme

Experts highlight critical aspects of the BOE and anticipate regulatory risks that must be avoided in order to participate in the grant programme, which could cover up to 85% of project costs in less developed regions.

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

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

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

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
More combined cycle, batteries and flexibility: lessons from the blackout

Although uncertainty about the causes persists, sector experts are calling for greater inertia, flexibility and faster system services to safeguard the grid.

May 29, 2025
Maxxen: A New Force in European Energy Storage: Launches Battery Factory in Turkey with 5 GWh Target by 2027

As Europe accelerates its transition to renewable energy, a new player is emerging with a bold vision and a unique European footprint. Maxxen Energy, a company born from Swiss precision, European quality, and the Turkish industrial edge, is redefining what it means to manufacture energy storage solutions — close to the market, built for performance, and engineered for resilience.

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

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