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The 95% drop in CAPEX since 2010 is driving developers, while manufacturers are facing a crisis due to overcapacity. However, some projects awarded in auctions are seeking financing after submitting excessively low bids, putting their execution at risk.

February 18, 2025
Italy records a decline in renewable energy production in January 2025

The Italian energy sector is facing a 4.6% decrease in renewable energy generation compared to the same month of the previous year. While installed capacity continues to grow, wind, photovoltaic, and hydroelectric production show signs of stagnation.

February 18, 2025
Enagás will invest 4.035 billion euros by 2030, with green hydrogen as the pillar of its growth

The company’s recurring net profit – excluding the impact of asset rotation and the Gasoducto Sur Peruano (GSP) award – reached 310.1 million euros in 2024, 3.2% higher than in 2023.

February 17, 2025
Can renewables and storage replace nuclear baseload?

Spain is moving forward with its nuclear phase-out, but the insufficient growth of wind power and storage raises concerns about system stability. The IEA warns that without firm backup, the country will rely on gas to ensure electricity supply.

February 17, 2025
Agrivoltaics could generate up to 22% of the country’s renewable energy by 2030

The agricultural sector already contributes 11% of the country’s renewable energy production, with the potential to reach 22% by 2030. A report by the Confagricoltura Agroenergy Observatory analyzes the potential of this technology.

February 16, 2025
Portugal’s storage incentive ‘not enough’ to make all projects viable, experts warn

Experts point out that the auction design does not guarantee the feasibility of the awarded projects. Manuel Pessanha, from Synertics, argues that the incentive model should be restructured to ensure its long-term effectiveness.

February 16, 2025
Terna publishes the results of the 2026 Capacity Market Auction with 38.4 GW allocated

Terna has announced the results of the 2026 Asta Madre, with 38,405 MW of capacity assigned between national and foreign sources. The total cost of the auction amounted to €1.816 billion, with a significant presence of electrochemical storage in the newly awarded capacity.

February 16, 2025
550.27 MW renewables progress in processing while 414.3 MW are rejected in environmental and administrative processes

Envatios, Iberdrola, and Brezo Desarrollos Lead Renewable Project Processing with Over 550 MW Approved

February 16, 2025
Italy accelerates renewable energy installations, but still faces structural challenges

The country increased its photovoltaic capacity by more than 5.2 GW in 2023 and exceeded 3.3 GW in the first half of 2024. However, the growth of wind energy remains lagging, and the transmission grid faces critical challenges in ensuring the system’s stability.

February 13, 2025
Italy drives offshore wind energy with more than 80 GW under environmental processing

The country is advancing in its energy transition strategy with a total of 128 offshore wind projects in the environmental permitting process, amounting to a capacity of 81.3 GW, according to a survey conducted by Strategic Energy Europe based on data published by the MASE. Companies such as Avenhexicon, Acciona Energía, and Renexia are leading the transformation of the offshore sector. Complete list of projects at the bottom of the article.

February 13, 2025
Congress approves postponing nuclear shutdown: why does it pose a risk to renewables?

Although non-binding, congress has sent a message to the government urging it to reconsider abandoning nuclear power in the energy mix. The measure creates uncertainty for renewable investments, fuels the debate on nuclear competitiveness, and raises concerns about grid stability.

February 11, 2025
Italy defines key priorities in energy transition and environmental security for 2025-2027

The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) establishes a roadmap to consolidate decarbonization, energy security, and sustainable development in Italy.

February 10, 2025
Portugal streamlines procedures for energy storage licensing

The Portuguese government has established a new regulatory framework for the authorization of energy storage facilities. The updated regulation, published in the Diário da República, aims to promote the integration of renewable energy sources and strengthen the resilience of the national electricity system.

February 10, 2025
Snop chooses EDP to decarbonize factories in Europe with decentralized solar energy

The French automotive company Snop has selected EDP to develop solar power plants at its facilities in France, Spain, and Germany, accelerating its sustainability goals. This partnership also strengthens EDP’s position as a leader in decentralized solar energy in Europe and enhances its ability to serve multinational clients seeking such solutions across different markets.

February 10, 2025
Italy incentivizes offshore wind with €185/MWh under FER 2, but rising CAPEX concerns the industry

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The FER 2 Decree establishes a Contract for Difference for offshore wind energy with a base price of €185/MWh. According to Michele Scoppio, CEO of Gruppo Hope, the industry is calling for tariff structure adjustments due to rising CAPEX. Additionally, the Ports Decree will modernize key infrastructure for the sector’s development.

February 10, 2025
Scale Gas receives the requested CEF funds to deploy six hydrogen refueling stations in Spain

The European Commission has approved more than 8 million euros for Scale Gas, a subsidiary of Enagás, to deploy six renewable hydrogen refueling stations in Spain. These will be part of the Atlantic and Mediterranean corridors of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).

February 7, 2025
Has the reduction of CAPEX reached its limit? Investment in solar and wind energy begins to rise

Industry sources warn that there is little room left to lower investment costs, and instead, a growth trend of between 5% and 10% is being observed.

February 7, 2025
BP, Iberdrola, Repsol, CEPSA, and Capital Energy, some of the companies admitted in the Hydrogen Valleys call

The Spanish government, through IDAE, has announced the first call results for renewable hydrogen incentives. With €1.2 billion in funding, selected projects will enhance large-scale hydrogen production, strengthen industrial applications, and advance Spain’s leadership in Europe’s energy transition.

February 7, 2025
CaixaBank and BPI finance R. Power with €38.6 million for photovoltaic projects in Portugal

With its first international project finance agreement, R. Power strengthens its presence in the European renewable energy market. The €38.6 million financing from CaixaBank and BPI will support the development of solar plants with a total capacity of 68 MWp, including new constructions and asset refinancing.

February 7, 2025
Cleantech: A €426 Million investment sets a growth record in the Iberian Peninsula, but growth-stage Investment Declines

With €426 million in clean tech investments, the Iberian Peninsula is emerging as a key European hub. Despite record-breaking early-stage funding, growth-stage investments remain a challenge. Ambitious policy updates in Spain and Portugal signal a commitment to green reindustrialization, but strategic action is needed to secure long-term competitiveness. As the Clean Industrial Deal launches in 2025, will Iberia capitalize on its momentum and establish itself as a clean tech powerhouse?

February 19, 2025
Today industry leaders debate the future of renewable energy in the “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum”

February 19, 2025
The solar challenge: between the manufacturers’ crisis and the opportunity for developers

February 18, 2025
Italy records a decline in renewable energy production in January 2025

February 18, 2025
Enagás will invest 4.035 billion euros by 2030, with green hydrogen as the pillar of its growth