Southern Europe - Strategic Energy Europe

Julio Castro (Iberdrola Renovables), David Ruiz (Grenergy), Enrique Riquelme (Cox Energy), Rocío Sicre (EDP Renewables), Alejandro Ramos (Schletter), Carlos Píñar Celestino (Elmya), Fernando Cremades (Galp), Carolina Nester (Sonnedix) and Lucía Dólera (Jinko Solar) will take part in FES Iberia 2025, to be held on June 24 in Madrid. Over 400 senior energy executives will gather to discuss how to move towards a more secure, flexible and resilient energy system.

May 28, 2025
One month after the blackout Spain fast-tracks the transposition of the protection and resilience directive

The Council of Ministers has approved the draft bill transposing European Directive 2022/2557. The new regulation will directly affect energy companies and other strategic sectors, imposing new obligations with limited opportunity for public debate.

May 28, 2025
Innovation in motion: Solar Steel launches its next-generation 1P solar trackers at Intersolar 2025

by Guido Gubinelli Keep reading

With improvements in terrain adaptability, assembly optimization, and SmartSlope technology, the Spanish company is committed to leading the European market with customized technical solutions. “We listen to our customers to adapt to each project,” emphasizes Fernando Mico, Chief Business Development Officer of Solar Steel.

May 27, 2025
European data centers aim to meet 75% of their energy demand with renewables this year, but face challenges

The European Data Centre Association drives the sector’s energy transition with an ambitious target: achieving 100% renewable energy consumption by 2030. “Our members currently operate on 94% renewable energy. 12% of that comes from PPAs, and the rest is sourced renewables or through carbon offsets,” notes the Secretary General.

May 27, 2025
Asset protection under curtailment: 3E unfolds its strategy to preserve long-term profitability

In a context where curtailment can reach up to 70%, 3E is deploying advanced digital twin and machine learning solutions to optimize asset performance and protect long-term value. The company is accelerating its global expansion, aiming to reshape profitability in the renewable energy sector.

May 27, 2025
Grid control and storage: technical keys for a more resilient power system

Isemaren outlines how the integration of advanced regulation and control systems is essential to meet the new technical and regulatory requirements for battery storage.

May 26, 2025
“Aree idonee” and acceleration zones: new tools for the development of renewable energy online

Minister Pichetto: “The ecological transition, if guided with vision and pragmatism, can combine environmental sustainability, economic development, and energy security.”

May 25, 2025
Record May: 12 MITECO resolutions for REE to reinforce grid infrastructure

Of the 28 authorisations granted to Red Eléctrica so far in 2025, 12 were issued this month alone, -immediately following the blackout- while the monthly average in 2024 barely exceeded six resolutions.

May 25, 2025
EU takes a step to support European solar manufacturing

The European Commission adopted Secondary Legislation to the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), which establishes criteria for rewarding sustainability and resilience in renewable energy auctions. “We expect to see the first auctions in 2026 and are calling for premiums to be applied to solar panels manufactured in Europe, because there is no time to waste,” warns SolarPower Europe.

May 23, 2025
Spanish Government gives green light to 780 MW of renewables: OPDEnergy, Iberdrola and Capital Energy among key players

The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge has approved ten renewable energy generation initiatives totalling 780.16 MW, with a strong focus on photovoltaic technology.

May 23, 2025
Taranto boosts its leadership in offshore renewable energy with encouraging signs, but national support is still needed

AERO President Fulvio Mamone Capria highlights Puglia’s key role in the energy transition and calls for greater government commitment to consolidate investments in offshore wind power.

May 22, 2025
IRENA charts the new map of renewable prices: “They will continue to fall, although at a more moderate pace”

During the second edition of the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicle Integration Forum, IRENA’s Norella Constantinescu predicted that the decline in solar, wind, and storage energy prices will continue, albeit at a slower pace. She emphasized the global push for batteries, green hydrogen development, and digitalization’s strategic role in energy system efficiency.

May 20, 2025
Europe’s key renewable energy event starts today: IRENA, industry associations, and top companies open the debate

The Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum begins today, bringing together IRENA, leading European energy associations, and top technology providers to outline the region’s path toward 2030. The two-day virtual event is free to attend and will address renewables, battery storage and eMobility in depth.

May 20, 2025
Global strategy, power, and a low carbon footprint: Yingli’s formula for sustaining 25 GW annually

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With a stable production capacity of 30 GW and a presence in over 90 countries, Yingli Solar is banking on technological efficiency and financial strength to maintain annual sales of 25 GW—20% of which are destined for Europe. “Our goal is to keep growing through strategic partnerships,” said the company’s Executive Director for Latin America and Spain.

May 20, 2025
Spain dominates hydrogen auction but the system still falls short on long-term viability

The country secured two-thirds of the European budget for renewable hydrogen, but experts warn: the current model fails to ensure financial viability or industrial scale without urgent structural reform.

May 20, 2025
Iberia consolidate economic growth: a window of opportunity for renewable investments

In 2025, Spain and Portugal exhibit solid indicators of growth and deficit reduction, according to the European Commission’s Spring Forecast, creating favourable conditions for renewable auctions and projects involving storage, cogeneration, and green hydrogen.

May 20, 2025
Exclusive: Top executives from the country set to lead renewable growth in Latin America to participate in FES Iberia 2025

Guatemala’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Víctor Hugo Ventura, and Dimas Carranza, Head of Regulation and Tariffs at Energuate, will participate in the Future Energy Summit Iberia (FES) 2025 to showcase the country’s renewable energy potential and present the details of a competitive bidding process expected to drive more than $5 billion in investments.

May 20, 2025
IRENA, leading associations and top companies to debate tomorrow the present and future of Europe’s energy transition

The opening session will feature an exclusive interview with Norela Constantinescu, Acting Director of the IRENA Innovation and Technology Centre. She will outline the technologies expected to lead in 2025, the role of battery storage in this critical decade, the emergence of green hydrogen, and how trends in LCOE for solar and wind may evolve amid market volatility. Free registration is still open.

May 20, 2025
Storage and artificial intelligence: The cornerstones of APsystems’ portfolio for the European market

During the latest edition of InterSolar, APsystems unveiled its renewed portfolio of solutions integrating energy storage and smart energy management. Maxime Boiron, Global Marketing Director, stated in an exclusive interview with Strategic Energy Europe that the company’s strategy focuses on maximizing the self-consumption rate through AC-coupled systems and new applications powered by artificial intelligence.

May 20, 2025
Solar Steel to supply 97 MW of 1P solar trackers and fixed structures in Italy, showcasing the strength of Its multi-product platform

In total, Solar Steel will supply 97 MW of its technologies, including more than 2,800 next-gen 1P solar trackers and over 250 fixed-tilt structures, specifically designed to adapt to the steep and varied terrain of the Italian landscape.

May 29, 2025
Marketing for the International Electrification and Decarbonization Week is moving forward strongly with more than 700 companies confirmed.

Marketing for the International Electrification and Decarbonization Week is moving forward strongly with more than 700 companies confirmed.

May 28, 2025
FES Iberia 2025 will bring together industry leaders to discuss how to strengthen energy security at a critical time for Spain

May 28, 2025
One month after the blackout Spain fast-tracks the transposition of the protection and resilience directive

May 28, 2025
Innovation in motion: Solar Steel launches its next-generation 1P solar trackers at Intersolar 2025

by Guido Gubinelli Keep reading

May 27, 2025
European data centers aim to meet 75% of their energy demand with renewables this year, but face challenges

May 27, 2025
Asset protection under curtailment: 3E unfolds its strategy to preserve long-term profitability

May 27, 2025
Grid control and storage: technical keys for a more resilient power system

Isemaren outlines how the integration of advanced regulation and control systems is essential to meet the new technical and regulatory requirements for battery storage.

May 26, 2025
“Aree idonee” and acceleration zones: new tools for the development of renewable energy online

Minister Pichetto: “The ecological transition, if guided with vision and pragmatism, can combine environmental sustainability, economic development, and energy security.”

May 25, 2025
Record May: 12 MITECO resolutions for REE to reinforce grid infrastructure

May 25, 2025
EU takes a step to support European solar manufacturing

May 23, 2025
Spanish Government gives green light to 780 MW of renewables: OPDEnergy, Iberdrola and Capital Energy among key players

The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge has approved ten renewable energy generation initiatives totalling 780.16 MW, with a strong focus on photovoltaic technology.

May 23, 2025
Taranto boosts its leadership in offshore renewable energy with encouraging signs, but national support is still needed