April 29, 2025The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

Europe
The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

Millions of people lost power after the blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France, exposing the vulnerability of Europe’s electricity grids and the risk of similar failures across the continent. The crisis intensifies the debate on urgent investments in energy storage, cybersecurity, and resilience. Industry executives and consultants discuss risks and solutions with Strategic Energy Europe.

April 28, 2025France adjusts its green hydrogen target to 4.5 GW: Will local production be the key to market leadership?

France
France adjusts its green hydrogen target to 4.5 GW: Will local production be the key to market leadership?

Donatille Nkunzi, a mentor at Women in Green Hydrogen, told Strategic Energy Europe that the key will be to boost local electrolyzer production to reduce CAPEX, strengthen the value chain, and generate employment in a market seeking to consolidate its energy sovereignty. Will this strategy be enough to position France as a leader in the development of green hydrogen?

April 22, 2025Uncertainty grows: Could the new Net Zero Industry Act raise the costs of offshore wind power?

France
Uncertainty grows: Could the new Net Zero Industry Act raise the costs of offshore wind power?

With the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) coming into force, developers fear they won’t be able to meet industrial requirements without higher price caps. “Will politicians accept a higher price cap? It’s not certain, and that creates a lot of uncertainty,” says Matteo Bernard of France renouvelables. Meanwhile, France is seeking to increase its offshore wind capacity 12-fold in just a decade.

April 21, 2025France adjusts its green hydrogen strategy: lowers targets but strengthens the value chain

France
France adjusts its green hydrogen strategy: lowers targets but strengthens the value chain

The French government has updated its national hydrogen strategy and set a new target of 4.5 GW of electrolysis by 2030, up from the 6.5 GW established in 2020. Despite the cuts, investments totaling €9 billion are maintained, and the commitment to a national value chain, specialized training, and the promotion of strategic industrial sectors is strengthened.

April 14, 2025France, racing against time: the challenge of reaching its offshore wind potential in the face of Northern Europe’s leadership

France
France, racing against time: the challenge of reaching its offshore wind potential in the face of Northern Europe’s leadership

Despite having the second-largest offshore wind potential in Europe, France has only 1.5 GW in operation and faces a complex path marked by administrative obstacles, high investment costs, and limited infrastructure. The country is targeting 18 GW by 2035, but current projects will not be ready before 2028, according to an analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

March 28, 2025France reshapes its rooftop solar tariff framework “S21”: What does the industry think?

France
France reshapes its rooftop solar tariff framework “S21”: What does the industry think?

On March 26, the French government published a comprehensive reform of the S21 tariff scheme for rooftop solar installations up to 500 kWc. The changes include new eligibility criteria, segmented tariffs, industrial resilience requirements, and the opening to simplified auction mechanisms. The renewable sector warns about uncertainty and negative impacts on self-consumption.

April 29, 2025The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

Europe
The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

Millions of people lost power after the blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France, exposing the vulnerability of Europe’s electricity grids and the risk of similar failures across the continent. The crisis intensifies the debate on urgent investments in energy storage, cybersecurity, and resilience. Industry executives and consultants discuss risks and solutions with Strategic Energy Europe.

April 28, 2025France adjusts its green hydrogen target to 4.5 GW: Will local production be the key to market leadership?

France
France adjusts its green hydrogen target to 4.5 GW: Will local production be the key to market leadership?

Donatille Nkunzi, a mentor at Women in Green Hydrogen, told Strategic Energy Europe that the key will be to boost local electrolyzer production to reduce CAPEX, strengthen the value chain, and generate employment in a market seeking to consolidate its energy sovereignty. Will this strategy be enough to position France as a leader in the development of green hydrogen?

April 22, 2025Uncertainty grows: Could the new Net Zero Industry Act raise the costs of offshore wind power?

France
Uncertainty grows: Could the new Net Zero Industry Act raise the costs of offshore wind power?

With the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) coming into force, developers fear they won’t be able to meet industrial requirements without higher price caps. “Will politicians accept a higher price cap? It’s not certain, and that creates a lot of uncertainty,” says Matteo Bernard of France renouvelables. Meanwhile, France is seeking to increase its offshore wind capacity 12-fold in just a decade.

April 21, 2025France adjusts its green hydrogen strategy: lowers targets but strengthens the value chain

France
France adjusts its green hydrogen strategy: lowers targets but strengthens the value chain

The French government has updated its national hydrogen strategy and set a new target of 4.5 GW of electrolysis by 2030, up from the 6.5 GW established in 2020. Despite the cuts, investments totaling €9 billion are maintained, and the commitment to a national value chain, specialized training, and the promotion of strategic industrial sectors is strengthened.

April 14, 2025France, racing against time: the challenge of reaching its offshore wind potential in the face of Northern Europe’s leadership

France
France, racing against time: the challenge of reaching its offshore wind potential in the face of Northern Europe’s leadership

Despite having the second-largest offshore wind potential in Europe, France has only 1.5 GW in operation and faces a complex path marked by administrative obstacles, high investment costs, and limited infrastructure. The country is targeting 18 GW by 2035, but current projects will not be ready before 2028, according to an analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).

March 28, 2025France reshapes its rooftop solar tariff framework “S21”: What does the industry think?

France
France reshapes its rooftop solar tariff framework “S21”: What does the industry think?

On March 26, the French government published a comprehensive reform of the S21 tariff scheme for rooftop solar installations up to 500 kWc. The changes include new eligibility criteria, segmented tariffs, industrial resilience requirements, and the opening to simplified auction mechanisms. The renewable sector warns about uncertainty and negative impacts on self-consumption.

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