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September 16, 2025
Demand and rising gas and CO2 prices boost prices in European electricity markets in the second week of September

by Strategic Energy Sep 16, 2025 Keep reading

In the second week of September, prices in most of the main European electricity markets rose, although the weekly average remained below €75/MWh. Several exceeded €100/MWh on some days, with Germany leading the way by reaching its highest daily price since February on September 9, at €142.45/MWh.

September 16, 2025
Countdown to the XII Solar Forum: the major photovoltaic gathering will take place in one month in Madrid

by Strategic Energy Sep 16, 2025 Keep reading

Seventeen round tables and keynote speeches will address the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition and the future of photovoltaics in Spain. Alberto Nadal, the new Deputy Secretary for the Economy of the Partido Popular, has confirmed his attendance to present the energy model proposed by the main opposition party.

September 16, 2025
Third consecutive year of declines for Self-Consumption, with a residential and battery boom

by Strategic Energy Sep 16, 2025 Keep reading

Installed capacity in the first half of the year dropped to 611 MW (-14.6%). The blackout and lower surplus prices boosted residential installations (+11.6%) and triggered a record surge in batteries (+88%). Distributed storage is consolidating its role as a key element for household security and a lifeline for industry. With the grid at breaking point, self-consumption with storage is the only way for industry to expand its effective capacity.

September 15, 2025
Sara Aagesen announces the outlines of the 2030 Electricity Planning Proposal

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The public hearing begins on the draft royal decree regulating investment plans for electricity networks.

September 12, 2025
Norvento TECHnPower launches the world’s highest power density converters for utility-scale and multipurpose applications

by Milena Giorgi Sep 12, 2025 Keep reading

The nXL family delivers up to 9 MVA in 20 feet, with a record 622 kVA/m³ and a sealed IP65 design. The company already has initial manufacturing commitments supported by the Innovation Fund (€27.5 million).

September 12, 2025
MITECO manages more than 23 billion euros to advance the energy, water, ecological, and territorial transition

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Sara Aagesen chaired the presentation of the results of the PRTR (Plan for Investment in the Ecological Transition), held at the Madrid College of Architects. The ministry recognizes 39 exemplary initiatives in the implementation of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.

September 11, 2025
First signs of a reality check after the publication of capacity maps for the renewables market

by Milena Giorgi Sep 11, 2025 Keep reading

Grid saturation is leaving no capacity for new industries and electrification projects, hindering stand‑alone batteries and putting downward pressure on PPAs. Experts are calling for urgent measures to enable flexible connections and accelerate investment in networks.

September 10, 2025
No room in the grid: collapsed demand and a blockade to industrial and renewable development

by Milena Giorgi Sep 10, 2025 Keep reading

The publication of firm demand capacity maps confirms that 83.4% of nodes are saturated and shows 0 MW available in key substations, constraining new industry, renewables and green hydrogen. The sector is calling for flexible connections and investment in networks with clear rules from CNMC and MITECO.

September 10, 2025
Informal meeting of energy ministers in Copenhagen: priority to energy security

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The informal ministerial meeting discussed the future of Europe’s energy architecture beyond 2030, as well as digitisation, clean technologies, and energy infrastructure issues.

September 9, 2025
Spain must include methane reduction in its Climate Pact to give renewables an advantage

by Milena Giorgi Sep 9, 2025 Keep reading

Methane accounts for 18.62% of net emissions in Spain and is 84 times more potent than CO2 over 20 years. Environmental groups and experts are calling for an intersectoral plan to boost renewables and curb dependence on gas.

September 9, 2025
Asturias begins territorial regulation of BESS facilities on non-developable land

by Milena Giorgi Sep 9, 2025 Keep reading

44% of the territory is under environmental protection, and 224 degraded sites have been identified as potential locations.

September 9, 2025
European electricity markets kick off September with price declines and record photovoltaic generation

by Strategic Energy Sep 9, 2025 Keep reading

In the first week of September, the weekly prices of the main European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week, with most falling below €75/MWh. On some days, most markets registered daily prices below €30/MWh, although Italy and Germany reached over €100/MWh.

September 8, 2025
September accelerates 170 MW of renewables: hybridisation and batteries gain ground in Spain

by Milena Giorgi Sep 8, 2025 Keep reading

The MITECO is processing seven renewable projects from Iberdrola, Boreas Energy, Naturgy, Siemens Gamesa and Sistemas Energéticos, involving hybridisation, batteries and repowering in Cáceres, Burgos, Aragón, Navarra, Ciudad Real and Zaragoza.

September 8, 2025
ACER warns that grid congestion and infrastructure delays are limiting renewable integration across Europe

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New data from ACER reveals that EU countries only made available 54% of transmission capacity on the most congested lines in 2024—well below the 70% regulatory threshold—resulting in €580 million in lost welfare and €4.3 billion in congestion management costs.

September 5, 2025
Stablecoin regulation offers keys to tokenising renewables in Europe

by Milena Giorgi Sep 5, 2025 Keep reading

The MiCA framework paves the way for transferring principles of backing, traceability and trust to the energy sector. Jorge Viñuelas, Head of European Affairs at beBartlet, analyses how blockchain can drive the green transition.

September 4, 2025
Record curtailment in summer 2025: up to 11% of renewable energy was not integrated into the grid

by Milena Giorgi Sep 4, 2025 Keep reading

An official chart shows a sustained rise in technical curtailment since May. Experts warn that without grid reinforcements, storage and demand management, renewable projects will lose financial viability.

September 4, 2025
Solaria acquires 1,102 MWh in batteries for six projects in Spain

by Strategic Energy Sep 4, 2025 Keep reading

The company will invest more than €80 million in batteries managed with artificial intelligence, which will come into operation from December, in order to strengthen the flexibility of six projects in Spain and consolidate its leadership in the energy transition.

September 3, 2025
Trina Storage accelerates its expansion in Eastern Europe with the Stiemo alliance and new BESS solutions

by Milena Giorgi Sep 3, 2025 Keep reading

The Chinese company strengthens its presence in the European large-scale storage market through a strategic partnership in the Baltic countries, the deployment of Elementa 2 and the next generation of high energy density systems.

September 3, 2025
Spain’s electricity demand fell by 1.7% in August

by Strategic Energy Sep 3, 2025 Keep reading

52.4% of our country’s electricity production in August was renewable, and 74.1% did not emit CO2 equivalent. Solar photovoltaic has covered a quarter of demand and is once again the top technology in the mix for the fourth consecutive month, with production 8.5% higher than in August 2024.

September 2, 2025
Financial markets drive renewables in Spain with focus on investment

by Milena Giorgi Sep 2, 2025 Keep reading

The financial markets reflect the boom in renewables in Spain: in 2025 more than 56% of electricity generation comes from these sources, with Solaria rising by 10% and drivers such as Acciona Energía and Iberdrola diversifying and modernising.

September 2, 2025
The last week of August saw contrasting performances in European electricity markets, but with prices below €85/MWh

by Strategic Energy Sep 2, 2025 Keep reading

Wind growth in France and Iberia offset falling solar output in Germany and Italy, easing prices across most European markets below €85/MWh as demand rose and forecasts pointed to stronger renewable generation into September.