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March 24, 2025
Electricity consumption in Italy rises by 0.6% in February, according to Terna

The raw data for demand shows a decrease of 2.1%, but it is strongly influenced by the comparison with a leap year; photovoltaic production is up (+10.4%) as well as thermal production (+21.3%); in 2024, electricity consumption in the services sector is expected to grow by +4%.

March 20, 2025
PPAs are transforming the renewable energy sector in Portugal

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Portugal will reach 81.2% renewable generation by February 2025. Hugo Silva highlights that PPAs are driving solar investment, while the new Energy Communities law facilitates public access. Storage and grids are the next challenges.

March 20, 2025
Portugal maintains a high share of renewables despite the decline in wind generation

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In February 2025, 81.2% of Portugal’s electricity came from renewables, though generation fell by 5.1% due to lower wind production. Electricity prices rose by 77.6%, increasing reliance on imports. Emissions remained low, driven by strong hydropower generation.

March 19, 2025
Minister Pichetto Fratin and Teresa Ribera discuss the future of renewable energy and bioenergy

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Meetings in Brussels with EU Commission representatives, focusing on environmental targets, biofuels, and renewable growth.

March 19, 2025
Auctions in Italy: Is the lack of differentiation holding back agrivoltaics’ potential?

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Francesco Marghella, an analyst, warns that auctions under the FER X schemes do not differentiate agrivoltaics from photovoltaics, which could limit its initial deployment. Moreover, current financial models ignore its agronomic value, a key factor for profitability. With the goal of reaching 7 GW by 2030, can Italy overcome these obstacles and unlock the potential of this technology?

March 18, 2025
Key discussions at the first Energy Council of the Polish presidency

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The ministerial meeting was marked by discussions on affordable energy prices, energy security in the European Union, and the situation in Ukraine. Spain also endorsed a 90% emissions reduction target by 2040 and obtained approval for a €700 million aid scheme for energy storage.

March 18, 2025
Spain advances in grid flexibility with five pilot projects approved by MITECO

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The energy sector celebrates the five pilot projects approved by MITECO, highlighting their potential to drive innovative business models. “It was a necessary step,” says Abelardo Reinoso, emphasizing the importance of experimenting without regulatory restrictions to transform the electricity grid.

March 18, 2025
Greece implements a new framework to boost 4.7 GW of energy storage and reduce grid congestion

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With a new regulatory framework allocating 4,700 MW of connection capacity for storage projects, Greece aims to reduce renewable energy curtailment and ensure grid stability. However, the solar sector warns that at least 8 GW of storage will be needed to prevent significant financial losses.

March 17, 2025
Terna drives the modernization of power grids with a record investment of 23 billion euros

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Terna has presented its 2025-2034 Development Plan, which will allocate more than 23 billion euros.The plan aims to integrate renewable energy sources, improve electricity transmission capacity, and expand international interconnections. Among the key projects are the Tyrrhenian Link, the Adriatic Link, and the energy bridge between Italy and Tunisia, which are pillars of the country’s decarbonization and energy security.

March 13, 2025
Italy moves forward with energy storage with the approval of 800 MW of projects

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The Italian government has authorized eight BESS projects that will strengthen the stability of the power grid. Companies such as Edison Next and GreenGo stand out in this initiative. The investment in storage aligns with the capacity market and the first MACSE auction, scheduled for September 30, with the goal of accelerating the energy transition.

March 13, 2025
How can batteries stabilize the market and cannibalize themselves at the same time?

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A report analyzes possible scenarios with 20 GW of storage capacity in Spain, which could mitigate electricity market volatility but also reduce its own revenues.

March 13, 2025
The CNMC regulates the quarter-hour market: What are its implications for the sector?

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On March 17, the new structure, which seeks to align the Spanish electricity system with European regulations, comes into effect. This represents a technical challenge for retailers, generators, and consumers with limited digital capabilities.

March 13, 2025
Renewables supply 78% of energy consumption in February

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In the year to date, renewable production supplied 77% of consumption, divided between hydroelectric with 38%, wind with 28%, photovoltaic with 6% and biomass with 5%. Natural gas production supplied 13% of consumption, while the balance of trade with foreign countries supplied the remaining 10%.

March 12, 2025
Spain promotes its mining autonomy: “The challenge is in regulation and social acceptance”

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The Spanish Government presents the First Action Plan for Mineral Raw Materials 2025-2029, a key project to strengthen independence in strategic minerals essential for the energy transition. The plan prioritizes recycling, exploration and sustainability, in a context of growing global competition for these resources.

March 11, 2025
Spain will face an increase in renewable curtailment until 2028: what impact will it have on the electricity market?

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It is estimated that with the advance of renewables, the curtailment will reach 5% in 2027-2028, especially affecting nodes in Extremadura and Aragon, while economic surpluses will affect the sector massively. What are the available solutions?

March 11, 2025
The first MACSE auction will take place on September 30 and will drive 10 GWh of energy storage

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Terna will hold the first energy storage auction under the MACSE mechanism with an initial target of 10 GWh for delivery in 2028. A progressive expansion is expected, reaching 50 GWh by 2030, with auctions of 20 GWh in 2029 and 2030.

March 10, 2025
The first European agrivoltaic panel manufacturing plant is inaugurated in Greece

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Brite Solar’s plant, already operational in Greece, has an initial production capacity of 150 MWp annually. The company plans to expand it to over 300 MWp and aims to deploy more than 20 MWp of semitransparent agrivoltaic panels with Pane Power technology in 2025.

March 10, 2025
Green Hydrogen: Emphasizing the need for a new incentive strategy to boost its development

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The sector is questioning the effectiveness of the current model and is proposing a new strategy: prioritising fewer projects, but with more funding, to ensure the viability and profitability of green hydrogen.

March 10, 2025
The hidden problem of solar energy: Without storage, the sector could collapse

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Enrique De La Cruz, Commercial Director at Gamesa Electric, discussed storage’s impact on the solar industry at the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum. He highlighted that price cannibalisation in Spain threatens growth, but storage could stabilise revenues and ensure the viability of new projects.

March 7, 2025
Grid Forming: the key to a stable and secure 100% renewable system

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AEPIBAL shared the latest Open Session where the importance of this technology that will change the rules of the game in the integration of renewables and energy storage into networks was addressed.

March 6, 2025
The third edition of the mega event FES Iberia 2025 is here: It will bring together the leading renewable energy companies

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On 24 June, Madrid will host FES Iberia 2025, the key event in the renewable sector. Featuring participation from leading companies, a notable presence of Latin American firms, Autonomous Communities, and exclusive panels on offtakers and Southern Europe, this edition is set to establish itself as the must-attend meeting for the energy transition.

March 11, 2025
Spain will face an increase in renewable curtailment until 2028: what impact will it have on the electricity market?

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March 6, 2025
The third edition of the mega event FES Iberia 2025 is here: It will bring together the leading renewable energy companies

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