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Following the blackout, Ancillary Services exceeded €35/MWh and suppliers are applying adjustment clauses, creating tension with industrial clients.

May 7, 2025
Otovo positions itself as the largest European marketplace and expands its offering with batteries and chargers for electric vehicles

With more than 30,000 installed projects, Otovo is consolidating its presence in ten countries and accelerating the adoption of technologies such as energy storage and electric mobility, supported by its subscription model that facilitates access to solar systems with no initial investment, according to Manuel Pina in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.

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

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

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

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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
Power outage triggers surge in storage and backup system enquiries

Following losses of up to €1.3 billion, companies and households seek energy independence as enquiries soar by more than 450% in just eight hours — and the trend continues.

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

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
Informal meeting of the Environment Council on: eco-innovation, climate change and counteracting disinformation

The discussions concerned the objectives and values of the European Climate Adaptation Plan, the role of technology in accelerating eco-innovation and the need to involve the private sector in climate action, inter alia.

May 2, 2025
The offshore wind sector plans to add 19.6 GW to its operating capacity by 2025

Despite project cancellations and delays totaling more than $100 billion, the offshore wind industry expects to add nearly 20 GW of energy to operations in the coming months, driving the global energy transition.

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

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

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
20 Years of Success: Solis Celebrates Anniversary with Major Launches at Intersolar

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.

April 30, 2025
The electro-intensive industry is gradually resuming its activity after the power outage

AEGE members are gradually restarting operations at their facilities following yesterday’s power outage on the peninsula. No significant incidents were reported during the power outage. The industry will assess the operational and financial impacts once full normality returns.

April 30, 2025
The photovoltaic sector responds to the blackout: “The grid is stable with renewables, and we are prepared to contribute even more”

Following the April 28 power outage, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), SolarPower Europe, and the Global Solar Council reiterate that photovoltaic technology operated as expected, was not the cause of the failure, and is ready to contribute to system stability with solutions such as storage and hybrid plants.

April 29, 2025
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 29, 2025
Which of all the blackout hypotheses is considered the most accurate according to the experts?

The blackout has been confirmed to have multiple causes, yet the initial trigger remains a mystery. Technical failures, atmospheric phenomena, and cyberattacks have been considered. Experts highlight high-voltage line failures, limited interconnection capacity, and the challenges of managing a renewable-based system as key contributing factors.

April 29, 2025
Process of restoring tension to the peninsular electrical system

Red Eléctrica reports on the gradual recovery of the peninsular electricity system following an incident that caused a loss of 10,000 MW of demand in just a few minutes.

April 29, 2025
New collaborations to ensure physical and cybersecurity of wind turbines

The Nord Stream 2 incident in 2022 seriously threatened Europe’s gas and energy security – with long-lasting economic repercussions for European businesses and households. But it has not been the only attack on subsea energy infrastructure since. T

April 28, 2025
Investment opportunities in industrial self-consumption with 9% annual returns

With over 550 investors from 30 countries and an 85% reinvestment rate, Crowmie is committed to democratising investment in industrial solar projects. It highlights that only 17% of Spaniards actively invest their savings, presenting a key opportunity to finance the energy transition.

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