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February 6, 2025
The challenge of the 75% renewable charging requirement in Portugal’s Storage Auction

Portugal has awarded more than 500 MW in its first large-scale storage auction, marking a milestone in its energy transition. However, the requirement that at least 75% of battery charging must come from renewable sources presents an operational and economic challenge for awardees.

February 6, 2025
Vexuvo’s Bet in Italy: 3 GW of Renewable Agrivoltaics and Storage

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With about 3 GW of renewable projects under development and an innovative approach to agrivoltaics and storage, Filippo Fontana, Coo of vexuvo, details how the Italian company is consolidating its position in the market, overcoming regulatory challenges, with concrete plans to start construction of its first plants in 2025 and achieve sustained growth until 2028.

February 5, 2025
Italy pushes for regulatory changes, but bureaucracy still hinders renewable development

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Italy introduces regulatory changes to accelerate renewable energy permits. However, Eugenio Tranchino, Head of Italy and Partner at Watson Farley & Williams, states that the slow granting of permits and administrative inefficiency remain obstacles that jeopardize the achievement of the 2030 climate goals.

February 5, 2025
Iberdrola and Amazon Expand Renewable Energy Deal, Signing 476 MW PPAs in Spain and Portugal

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Amazon has already facilitated the generation of over 66,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable energy from Iberdrola worldwide under the PPA agreements. In 2024, Iberdrola successfully migrated a wide range of applications to AWS, including its Renewable Operations and Maintenance ecosystem, DOMINA.

February 4, 2025
Italy projects 10 GW of offshore wind energy by 2035 and over 20 GW by 2050

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Italy has enormous potential for offshore wind energy. Michele Scoppio, CEO of Gruppo Hope, states that projections indicate the country will reach 10 GW of installed capacity between 2030 and 2035 and could exceed 20 GW by 2050. However, technical, economic, and regulatory challenges still need to be overcome.

February 4, 2025
New renewable auction designs: the impact of the NZIA law

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) promotes the incorporation of non-economic criteria in renewable energy auctions across Europe. In Spain, auctions have been stalled since 2022, while the sector analyzes how to adapt the mechanism to incentivize local production without compromising competitiveness.

February 4, 2025
Ingenostrum’s strategy in Spain: Mini solar parks and green financing

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The company has signed a €20 million financing agreement with Triodos Bank to develop 10 photovoltaic plants in Castilla-La Mancha and Andalusia. The firm’s CFO comments on the shift in their business model that solidifies them as an IPP.

February 4, 2025
FER X Auctions: Stability for the Italian Renewable Energy Sector?

by Emilia Lardizabal Keep reading

Ludovica Terenzi, co-founder of GreenSquare Italia, emphasizes that the FER X auctions will allow for fixed prices for energy trading, ensuring financial stability and easier access for renewable companies in Italy.

February 3, 2025
AIKO Energy strengthens its presence in the Italian market with its third-generation modules

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2024 marks a record year for AIKO Energy in Italy, driven by the widespread adoption of its high-efficiency photovoltaic modules and an innovative focus on back-contact technology. Federico Brunelli highlights how the company is progressing with its third-generation modules and strengthening its position in the competitive European market.

February 3, 2025
Confirmed: Renewables Do Not Increase Grid Management Costs

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

In its latest monthly report, APPA Renovables disproves the claim that renewable energies increase grid management costs. The analysis reveals that the adjustment services in April, with high renewable generation, had costs similar to those in December, when renewable contribution was lower.

January 28, 2025
The slowdown of PPAs in Italy: prices between 65 and 70 EUR/MWh and uncertain regulations

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The PPA market in Italy is facing a slowdown due to high prices, exceeding 65 euros per MWh, and regulatory uncertainty surrounding the FEREX decree. This context, combined with the complexity of Guarantees of Origin and the growing interest in cross-border PPAs, defines the current landscape of the sector.

January 27, 2025
Europe after Trump’s re-election: A threat or an opportunity for renewables?

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The shift in priorities in the United States towards oil & gas and artificial intelligence presents both challenges and opportunities for the renewable energy industry, particularly in Europe, where the wind energy sector and supply chain could benefit from eased competition.

January 27, 2025
A ChatGPT trained to answer technical questions about hydrogen in Spain has been made public

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

A tool combines artificial intelligence and official data on public subsidies and leading renewable hydrogen projects in Spain, providing accessible and verified information for experts, businesses, and citizens interested in the energy transition.

January 27, 2025
The fees for electro-intensive industries could skyrocket to €10/MWh following the repeal of RD 9/2024

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

Along with the tax on electricity companies, the 80% discount on grid fees has been removed, impacting electro-intensive consumers. According to Carlos Martín Graña, the challenge requires political dialogue and swift measures to prevent long-term effects on an already struggling sector.

January 23, 2025
The increase in photovoltaic density in Spain raises concerns regarding land use

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A study conducted by Ibai de Juan Ayuso shows that solar installations will double their land occupation within two years, and that the peak power density coefficient has already reached 0.6 MWp/ha.

January 23, 2025
Spain and Portugal strengthen their cooperation in renewable energies following a meeting in Davos

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The Energy Ministers met at the World Economic Forum to align joint strategies in renewable energy. Industry experts highlight cooperation opportunities in storage, green hydrogen, and network modernisation.

January 23, 2025
Enagás, Holcim, and Saggas Drive Industry Transformation with the Pioneering CO2necta Project

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This innovative circular economy initiative will prevent the emission of over 560,000 tonnes of CO2 per year and enable the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate strategic sectors.

January 22, 2025
How to leverage batteries in energy communities to save up to 60% on the bill?

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

With the installation of behind-the-meter storage, these self-consumption models are advancing towards increasingly efficient designs. Savings can exceed 50% with management systems and big data, while the expansion towards decentralized networks with AI emerges as the next challenge.

January 22, 2025
Sardinia and the Suitable Areas Decree: the impact of new restrictions on renewable energy

by Lucia Colaluce Keep reading

Italy’s renewable energy framework has undergone significant changes with the introduction of the Suitable Areas Decree and Consolidated Legislative Decree 190/2024. While the aim is to balance environmental protection with clean energy deployment, developers face legal and administrative challenges under more restrictive regulations.

January 21, 2025
Energy stocks on the stock market under the impact of Trump and milestones in the Spanish market

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

Mientras Iberdrola registra un aumento del 4,1% anual, otras, como Soltec Power Holding, enfrentan desafíos críticos. La investidura de Trump y los hitos en inversiones renovables en España redibujan las perspectivas del sector.

January 21, 2025
Spain is preparing to open a pioneering vertical-axis wind turbine factory

by Milena Giorgi Keep reading

With components that last up to 70 years, these turbines are designed to operate at just 10 meters above ground and stand out for their efficiency and versatility for urban, rural, and coastal applications. Asturias would be the headquarters for this innovative project.

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