April 29, 2025The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

Europe
The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

Millions of people lost power after the blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France, exposing the vulnerability of Europe’s electricity grids and the risk of similar failures across the continent. The crisis intensifies the debate on urgent investments in energy storage, cybersecurity, and resilience. Industry executives and consultants discuss risks and solutions with Strategic Energy Europe.

April 27, 2025Commission approves €612 million Portuguese State aid scheme to support energy-intensive companies

Europe
Commission approves €612 million Portuguese State aid scheme to support energy-intensive companies

The European Commission approved a €612 million Portuguese plan to reduce electricity rates for electro-intensive companies, preventing their relocation to countries with less stringent climate policies. In return, the beneficiaries must promote energy efficiency measures or use renewable energy. The initiative seeks to balance industrial competitiveness and decarbonization goals.

April 29, 2025The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

Europe
The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

Millions of people lost power after the blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France, exposing the vulnerability of Europe’s electricity grids and the risk of similar failures across the continent. The crisis intensifies the debate on urgent investments in energy storage, cybersecurity, and resilience. Industry executives and consultants discuss risks and solutions with Strategic Energy Europe.

April 27, 2025Commission approves €612 million Portuguese State aid scheme to support energy-intensive companies

Europe
Commission approves €612 million Portuguese State aid scheme to support energy-intensive companies

The European Commission approved a €612 million Portuguese plan to reduce electricity rates for electro-intensive companies, preventing their relocation to countries with less stringent climate policies. In return, the beneficiaries must promote energy efficiency measures or use renewable energy. The initiative seeks to balance industrial competitiveness and decarbonization goals.

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