Storage - Strategic Energy Europe

April 21, 2025
With a production capacity of 15 GWh and 100 installed systems, Wenergy Storage is working on new storage solutions

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

The company already operates in more than 60 countries, has completed more than 100 storage projects, and relies on proprietary technologies to maintain its competitive advantage. From cell to system, it controls the entire value chain and launches new mobile, residential, and commercial solutions with a focus on Europe.

April 21, 2025
Greece accelerates BESS deployment to address the anticipated high curtailments

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

The country faces a surge in curtailments that could exceed 1.7 TWh in 2025, jeopardizing the economic viability of its renewable energy projects. Speaking to Strategic Energy Europe, Mr. Christos P. Gkikas warns that without storage, the financial impact will be severe and emphasizes that the only way to mitigate that risk is to facilitate the installation of large-scale BESS systems.

April 21, 2025
Volatility in the electricity market tests the effectiveness of risk hedging for renewable energy parks

by Milena Giorgi Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

The volatility of the European electricity market, intensified by renewable overcapacity and trade tensions between China and the United States, is prompting developers and investors to adopt risk hedging strategies to sustain the profitability of their assets.

April 21, 2025
Energy consumption falls in Italy, while solar generation grows by 23.8% year-on-year

by Strategic Energy Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

Renewable sources covered 39% of electricity demand (in March 2024, they accounted for 42.3%). Photovoltaic (+23.8%) and thermal (+18.6%) sources increased. Hydroelectric (-33.6%), geothermal (-2.4%), and wind (-7.2%) sources decreased. For the latter, this is the third consecutive month of decline.

April 18, 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, Italy will boost 2.4 GW of renewable energy with progress in environmental assessment

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 18, 2025 Keep reading

According to a survey by Strategic Energy Europe based on data from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MASE), 2.4 GW of renewable energy projects were processed in Italy in the first three months of 2025. Wind and agrivoltaic technologies lead the portfolio, with significant growth in projects with storage.

April 17, 2025
Germany’s new coalition backs energy transition with industrial focus

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 17, 2025 Keep reading

The CDU, CSU and SPD coalition has unveiled an ambitious energy plan that includes a rapid rollout of hydrogen, incentives for electromobility, competitive energy pricing and carbon capture mechanisms. All aimed at preserving industrial competitiveness and advancing decarbonisation.

April 17, 2025
Trinasolar begins deliveries for an integrated solar and storage project in Sandon Brook, United Kingdom

by Strategic Energy Apr 17, 2025 Keep reading

The 49.9 MW project, owned and led by Low Carbon, is Trinasolar’s first to combine modules, mounting structures, and energy storage on a single site.

April 16, 2025
The Madrid renewable energy mega-meeting brings together key figures from the sector: Repsol, Galp, and Sonnedix

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Joao Costeira, of Repsol; Carlos Relancio, of Galp; and Carolina Nester, of Sonnedix, will lead panels at FES Iberia 2025, to be held on June 24 in Madrid. The summit, which will bring together more than 400 executives, will also feature important partners such as Wattkraft, 360 Energy, Risen, Chemik, Yingli, and BLC Power Generation.

April 16, 2025
Europe debates the future of energy: Renewable Integration, Storage, and Electric Vehicles

by Strategic Energy Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

The second edition of the “Forum on the Integration of Storage, Renewables, and Electric Vehicles”, organized by Mobility Portal Europe and Strategic Energy Europe, will be held virtually on May 20 and 21. Leaders and experts will analyze the challenges and opportunities for accelerating the integration of renewable energy in Europe.

April 16, 2025
European PPA market redefined in 2024 with 19 GW contracted, hybrid surge and Iberian leadership

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

According to Wood Mackenzie’s latest report, the European renewable energy PPA market closed 2024 with nearly 19 GW of newly contracted capacity, led by Spain and Germany. Hybrid agreements and strong corporate demand are reshaping the outlook for 2025.

April 15, 2025
What will it take to cut offshore wind CAPEX by 30% and meet WindEurope’s Deal?

by Milena Giorgi Apr 15, 2025 Keep reading

The agreement warns that more than 20% of current projects in Europe are at risk of cancellation or delay. Industry experts explain that achieving the goals will depend on expanding projects, investing in larger and more efficient turbines, optimizing processes, and adopting energy storage as a strategic pillar.

April 15, 2025
Portugal strengthens auction model as a gateway to grid access and platform for new energy technologies

by Milena Giorgi Apr 15, 2025 Keep reading

Aurora Energy Research highlights that renewable auctions in Portugal have primarily served as a mechanism for securing grid access, rather than offering immediate project profitability. This rationale remains relevant in upcoming tenders involving storage, hybrid systems, and green hydrogen as part of a broader national energy strategy.

April 14, 2025
Data center energy consumption will double by 2030: more than 450 TWh of additional renewable energy will be required to sustain its growth

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 14, 2025 Keep reading

Driven by advances in artificial intelligence, data centers will reach a global electricity consumption of 945 TWh by 2030. According to the International Energy Agency, the sector will demand more than 450 TWh of additional renewable generation by 2035 to sustain this technological transformation without compromising the energy transition.

April 9, 2025
Trade war escalates: The US reshapes global commerce and leaves Europe in a vulnerable position

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 9, 2025 Keep reading

After announcing this in a webinar, Wood Mackenzie experts warned about the impact of the new US tariffs on Chinese products, which have already risen to 125%. Analysts warn that the measure could increase the price of lithium batteries by 25% and worsen the energy crisis in Europe.

April 9, 2025
Energy comparison: Great Britain transforms its power mix in 12 months

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 9, 2025 Keep reading

Between January and March 2025, Great Britain increased its reliance on natural gas for electricity generation, while wind energy power fell by up to 7 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Despite this, carbon intensity continued to decline, reaching lows of 35 gCO₂/kWh.

April 9, 2025
Aragon becomes a strategic data centre destination in Europe driven by Its own renewables

by Milena Giorgi Apr 9, 2025 Keep reading

The Spanish autonomous community is strengthening its leadership as an energy hub, focusing on storage, green hydrogen, and competitive renewables, attracting technological and productive investments that are transforming the region’s industrial profile.

April 9, 2025
Italy projects 30% annual growth in data centres for the next five years: a strategic signal for the renewable energy sector

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 9, 2025 Keep reading

With 30 GW of connection requests registered by Terna and projected annual growth of 30%, Italy could reach up to 1.5 GW of data centre capacity by 2030. Luca Venturelli warns that this expansion accelerates pressure on infrastructure and opens a key window for renewable development. He estimates that 80% of the energy consumed by these centers in Italy comes from renewables.

April 9, 2025
Portugal to become net exporter of renewable energy before 2035, says Aurora Energy Research

by Milena Giorgi Apr 9, 2025 Keep reading

The energy markets analyst forecasts a structural transformation of Portugal’s electricity system, with over 90% renewable generation by 2031 and 5 GW of storage capacity by 2030. This will enable the country to reverse electricity flows with Spain and establish itself as a net exporter in the coming decade.

April 9, 2025
Greece sets the pace for Italy: the sector anticipates the MACSE trend after the latest storage auction

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 9, 2025 Keep reading

The third storage auction in Greece demonstrated a dramatic shift in competition and the technology being implemented. Our New Energy warns that this process foreshadows what could happen with the MACSE auction in Italy, where higher prices, 4-hour batteries, and fierce competition are expected.

April 9, 2025
Von der Leyen bets €100 billion on industrial decarbonization in Europe

by Strategic Energy Apr 9, 2025 Keep reading

At the Clean Tech 2025 Conference, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen announced the mobilization of €100 billion to create an Industrial Decarbonization Bank. The goal is to boost the growth of innovative companies and sustain Europe’s leadership in clean technologies, accompanied by regulatory reforms and strategic agreements.

April 8, 2025
With LFP batteries, Grenergy will replicate its Chilean model in Spain and lead in Europe

by Milena Giorgi Apr 8, 2025 Keep reading

With a global investment of $2.6 billion through to 2026, the company will define its next steps in May, prioritising LFP batteries and private PPAs as its business model.