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March 20, 2025
European power in 2025: the pace, opportunities and challenges of the transition

by Strategic Energy Mar 20, 2025 Keep reading

According to Wood Mackenzie, standalone storage will make up the majority of the new energy storage capacity, but from 2027 onwards, the use of hybrid and co-located storage systems will grow significantly.

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

by Strategic Energy Mar 19, 2025 Keep reading

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

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

by Milena Giorgi Mar 18, 2025 Keep reading

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

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 18, 2025 Keep reading

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 18, 2025
Commission invites comments on the draft State aid Framework supporting the Clean Industrial Deal

by Strategic Energy Mar 18, 2025 Keep reading

The public consultation will be open until April 25, allowing interested parties to submit their comments on the proposed framework.

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

by Strategic Energy Mar 17, 2025 Keep reading

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 17, 2025
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ fifth flagship fund exceeds its €12 billion target

by Strategic Energy Mar 17, 2025 Keep reading

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that its fifth flagship fund, CI V, has surpassed its €12 billion target at its final close.

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

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 13, 2025 Keep reading

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
T-4 Capacity Auction provisional results: NESO awards over 43 GW for delivery year 2028/29

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 13, 2025 Keep reading

The National Energy System Operator Limited (NESO) has confirmed the allocation of 43,055 MW in the T-4 capacity auction for the 2028/29 delivery year, with a clearing price of £60/kW/year. Conventional technologies dominated the awarded capacity, while battery storage and demand-side response (DSR) continued to gain ground.

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

by Milena Giorgi Mar 13, 2025 Keep reading

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?

by Milena Giorgi Mar 13, 2025 Keep reading

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
First Deployment of the Sungrow PowerTitan 2.0 BESS In Finland

by Strategic Energy Mar 13, 2025 Keep reading

Sungrow has announced its partnership with Renewable Power Capital (RPC) to supply its advanced PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage system for the Kalanti 50MW/100MWh BESS project, located in Uusikaupunki, in the southwest part of Finland.

March 12, 2025
With €279 million in aid, Czechia aims to double its energy storage capacity

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 12, 2025 Keep reading

The European Commission has approved a €279 million aid scheme to develop 1,500 MWh of new energy storage facilities in Czechia. Currently, the country has 1.19 GW operational, and with this plan, it aims to strengthen its transition towards a more resilient power grid, reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

March 12, 2025
Eurowind Energy to install one of Denmark’s largest BESS facilities

by Strategic Energy Mar 12, 2025 Keep reading

e. The 45 MWh system will enhance grid stability, supporting renewable energy integration from wind and solar. Set to be operational by 2025, this project will contribute to a more flexible and reliable national grid while advancing Denmark’s green transition.

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

by Milena Giorgi Mar 11, 2025 Keep reading

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
Growatt’s solar revolution: AI and predictive storage to optimise consumption

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 11, 2025 Keep reading

At the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum, organised by Strategic Energy Corp, Alejandro Pintado, Growatt’s Product Marketing Manager, highlighted the importance of predictive storage and the integration of AI in optimising energy consumption. He also presented Growhome, an intelligent energy ecosystem, and innovative balcony storage solutions aimed at democratising access to solar energy.

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

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 11, 2025 Keep reading

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
Germany leads energy storage with over 1.8 million installed units

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 10, 2025 Keep reading

The storage sector grew by 50% in 2024, with 600,000 new systems installed, consolidating the country as a European leader in the energy transition. This growth is part of a broader expansion across the continent, where projects exceed 66 GW in operation and an announced capacity of over 39 GW.

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

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 10, 2025 Keep reading

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 10, 2025
The battery industry has entered a new phase according to the IEA

by Strategic Energy Mar 10, 2025 Keep reading

After years of investment, the global battery manufacturing capacity reached 3 TWh in 2024, and over the next five years, production capacity could triple if all announced projects are completed, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

March 7, 2025
The future of photovoltaics depends on energy storage: Risen’s vision for 2025

by Lucia Colaluce Mar 7, 2025 Keep reading

José Antonio Irastorza, Business Development Director at Risen, analyzed the evolution of photovoltaic module prices during the Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum organized by Strategic Energy Corp. “The market is undergoing a major transformation, and investments will depend on the progress of energy storage,” he pointed out.

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

by Milena Giorgi Mar 11, 2025 Keep reading

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