Southern Europe - Strategic Energy Europe

In an exclusive interview, Daniel Martínez Ezquerra, General Director of Risen Energy EU, states: “Madrid was chosen for its centrality and excellent connectivity, making it a strategic point for both Risen’s national and international operations.”

November 12, 2024
The new Galician law aims to boost wind energy but faces opposition due to its restrictions in the market

The Law 2/2024 in Galicia imposes a fee on wind energy infrastructure and allows for the installation of wind farms outside the designated areas, provided they meet specific conditions. However, the wind energy sector questions certain restrictions imposed by the Xunta.

November 12, 2024
Javier Fernández-Font: “COP29 should promote incentives to accelerate photovoltaics in Europe and Latin America”

Ahead of COP29 in Baku, Javier Fernández-Font, General Director of Alusin Solar and Vice President of UNEF, emphasizes the urgency of establishing incentives and financial support for the development of photovoltaic solar energy at the European level and in Latin America, where institutional support is key to boosting this sector in still lagging regions.

November 11, 2024
The FER X Decree: Expectations for the Renewable Sector in Italy and Its Regulatory Challenges

The FER X Decree, currently under discussion, aims to accelerate Italy’s energy transition toward decarbonization by 2030, promoting financial incentives and administrative simplification in the renewable sector. Francesco Passafiume, Product Manager of PowerSolutions EMEA, points out that the regulation will reduce project processing times, but he warns that the success of the decree depends on its effective implementation and alignment with other regulatory frameworks, such as the Decree on Suitable Areas and the Environmental Law Decree.

November 11, 2024
They warn of the need for regulations that allow the deployment of batteries: 25 GW of applications

With 25 GW of storage solutions applying for grid connection, Spain faces the challenge of accelerating access permits for batteries. The sector is calling for, among other things, progress in capacity auctions, and regional governments are meeting to unify evaluation criteria.

November 11, 2024
Rolwind obtains the first favorable DIA for a “stand alone” storage project

The milestone marks a significant advancement for the country’s energy transition and positions Rolwind as a leader in innovation and sustainability within the energy sector.

November 8, 2024
Iberdrola partners with Italian steel giant Acciaierie Venete to supply green electricity

The power purchase agreement involves the supply of 230 GWh of photovoltaic energy over the contract period, which will reduce emissions by 6,960 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

November 7, 2024
Italy is Projected to Surpass 7 GW of New Installed Capacity by 2024

Italy is on track to break its record, reaching 7 GW of new renewable energy installations in 2024 despite the uncertainty generated by the government’s support scheme, according to Francesco Marghella, an energy systems specialist. Additionally, he notes that the MACSE will play a crucial role in the market but expresses concerns over the competitiveness of the initial auction.

November 7, 2024
Social Due Diligence and Mediation: Keys to Avoiding Conflicts in Energy Storage Projects

The incorporation of tools such as social due diligence and judicial mediation is transforming the approach to conflicts in energy storage projects. Experts emphasize the need for preventive actions and mediation strategies to reduce social opposition and improve relationships with local communities.

November 7, 2024
New Clauses in Renewable PPAs: Regulatory Changes, Balancing Services, and Hybridization

Los contratos de compra de energía a largo plazo, o PPAs, incorporan nuevas cláusulas de revalorización ante cambios regulatorios y de mercado. Se destaca la tendencia creciente hacia la sofisticación de estos acuerdos, que hoy en día incluyen condiciones específicas para ajustar ingresos adicionales y la posibilidad de hibridación de plantas.

November 7, 2024
The Spanish offshore wind sector prepares in Cádiz for the first auction in 2025

The third edition of the Offshore Wind Congress, held in Cádiz from November 6 to 8, brings together over 400 national and international attendees to discuss future challenges for the deployment of floating offshore wind in Spain. The primary goal is to install 3 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030, as outlined in the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC).

November 7, 2024
Magnon Green Energy drives a biogenic CO2 valorisation project for the production of renewable fuels

The plant valorises nearly 330,000 tonnes per year of locally sourced agroforestry waste, contributing to local development. Biogenic CO2 helps decarbonise sectors that are hard to electrify, such as aviation and maritime.

November 6, 2024
Criticism of Flexible Demand and Warnings About Obstacles for Renewables

The growing uncertainty in the European energy market is severely affecting the planning and viability of renewable energy investments, and Carlos Martín Graña, Operations Manager at ENERJOIN and an energy market specialist, believes that there is a slowdown.

November 6, 2024
The Italian wind sector faces bureaucratic and social challenges in meeting its expansion goals

With 12.5 GW of installed wind capacity, Italy is making slow progress in the wind sector. The country needs to double its installed capacity in less than six years to reach the 28.1 GW projected in the PNIEC, facing bureaucratic and social limitations, according to Martina Conti, renewable energy consultant.

November 6, 2024
Growatt concludes its 2024 tour in Spain and Portugal with distributed energy solutions.

La compañía internacional finaliza su roadshow 2024 por península ibérica presentando sus innovadoras soluciones para almacenamiento residencial, comercial e Industrial.

November 6, 2024
Electricity demand in Spain increases by 1.9%.

In October, renewable energy generation increased by 15.4% compared to the same period last year, accounting for 55.9% of the monthly energy mix. Wind energy leads the generation structure, producing 26.3% of the total national generation recorded in October.

November 5, 2024
More than 500 MW in hybrid projects advance in environmental evaluation in Spain

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Spain is accelerating its energy transition with projects such as Endesa’s hybrid wind-solar park in Teruel and the installation of batteries at Iberdrola’s solar plant in Cáceres, which combine generation and storage to increase the efficiency and reliability of the grid.

November 5, 2024
1,612 MW more in October, bringing wind energy closer in the Spanish energy mix

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With significant growth in renewable technologies, Spain has reached 31,580 MW in wind energy, 29,646 MW in solar, and 17,102 MW in hydropower. The autonomous communities contribute in diverse ways: Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha lead with more than 6,500 MW each in solar, while Castilla y León and Aragón stand out in wind, with 6,952 MW and 5,487 MW respectively.

November 5, 2024
Italy drives 2.2 GW of renewable energy projects under environmental processing, with agrovoltaics and wind power leading the way

Italy has made significant progress in renewable energy, registering 2.2 GW of projects under environmental processing in October 2024, according to a report by Energía Estratégica España. Agrovoltaic and wind power projects are leading the expansion, although some offshore wind and storage projects were also presented.

November 5, 2024
The DANA leaves severe damage to renewable plants and substations in Valencia and surrounding areas