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December 30, 2024
The Netherlands aims for 21 GW of offshore wind by 2030: the flagship projects

The Netherlands has emerged as a global leader in the offshore wind energy industry. With a target of 21 GW of capacity by 2030, the country combines strong policies, technological advancements, and flagship projects like Hollandse Kust and IJmuiden Ver, which set new standards in sustainability and cost reduction.

December 26, 2024
Regulation and infrastructure: Germany’s challenges in achieving green hydrogen targets

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Germany has committed to doubling its green hydrogen production, aiming to reach 10 GW by 2030. However, significant obstacles remain in regulation, infrastructure, and international collaboration. Juan F. Zurbarán shared insights with Energía Estratégica España about the role of the European Hydrogen Bank and the IF24 auction in meeting these objectives.

December 23, 2024
Mywindparts drives its international expansion in the wind turbine parts market

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Mywindparts, a company dedicated to the distribution of wind turbine parts in France, seeks to strengthen its international presence by leveraging its technical expertise and tailored solutions to optimize the performance of wind farms.

December 19, 2024
Green Flexibility has chosen the Barcelona-based company Cellect Energy for a strategic alliance in the management of over 8 GW of BESS.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

These projects will initially be executed in Germany and later in other countries across Europe. This historic alliance highlights Cellect Energy’s position as a leading provider of asset management solutions for large-scale BESS projects.

December 16, 2024
The Netherlands accelerates its energy transition with key projects towards 2050

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The Netherlands is implementing ambitious projects to transform its energy infrastructure. With comprehensive planning, the country is heading towards energy sustainability through investments in renewable energies, hydrogen systems, and the modernization of electricity grids.

December 13, 2024
France strengthens its commitment to offshore wind with the AO9 and AO10 auctions

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France promotes the development of offshore wind energy through the AO auction mechanisms. It recently published the pre-selected candidates for AO9, amounting to 2.7 GW, and announced AO10 for 9.2 GW. Rafael Menéndez Cuiñas states that there are 16,000 km², representing over 80 GW, identified for future developments from 2030 to 2040.

December 11, 2024
Renewable Energy in Europe: France and Germany Lead, While Italy and the United Kingdom Face Challenges

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France and Germany stand out in the transition towards systems powered by 100% renewable energy, while Italy, the United Kingdom, and other European countries face challenges in investment and development. A detailed analysis based on the Climate Action Network report.

December 5, 2024
France awards 948 MW in its sixth onshore solar auction: price and capacity analysis

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The French government awarded 948 MW across 120 projects in the sixth PPE2 photovoltaic auction, with NEOEN leading with 165 MW awarded, followed by Urbasolar and TotalEnergies. The average price was €79.28/MWh, a reduction of €2.6/MWh compared to the previous round. Jérémy Simon, Deputy General Delegate of SER, attributes the price drop to the increased supply of solar modules and their declining costs.

December 5, 2024
Behind the CPPA slowdown: Three key barriers to the energy transition

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The Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) market in the United Kingdom faces significant barriers hindering its growth. Among the main challenges are investor confidence, market complexity, and grid limitations, issues that require urgent reforms to accelerate decarbonization and meet net-zero emissions targets.

December 3, 2024
Girasole Energies focuses on photovoltaic solutions and collective self-consumption in France

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With more than 700 projects under development, Girasole Energies provides photovoltaic solutions for: for the agricultural, local authority and industrial sectors.In a renewable energy market that is expanding but still faces regulatory challenges, Girasole is committed to innovation, collective self-consumption, and the dynamism of the solar market in France.

December 3, 2024
Netherlands: Between Uncertainty and Climate Hope Towards 2030

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The Netherlands’ Climate Policy Effectiveness Assessment (KEF) reveals that, with only a 5% probability of meeting its national target, the country faces significant challenges in reducing emissions, even as European-level prospects appear much more promising.

December 2, 2024
50 job openings in renewables over the past 24 hours

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Renewable energy in Germany creates new job opportunities: Energía Estratégica España reports 50 openings posted in the last 24 hours on LinkedIn. Ranging from internships to mid-level positions, the sector’s leading companies are spearheading recruitment efforts.

November 29, 2024
BDEW projects a historic milestone: over 100 GW of installed photovoltaic energy

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With a projection of 17.5 gigawatts of new photovoltaic capacity in 2024, Germany is preparing to surpass the milestone of 100 GW in total. However, the Federal Association of Energy and Water (BDEW) warns about regulatory and technical challenges related to systems under 100 kW.

November 20, 2024
2030 on the Horizon: Is Europe Ready to Lead the Hydrogen Market?

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Renewable hydrogen, key to Europe’s energy transition, faces slow adoption and regulatory barriers that hinder the achievement of 2030 goals. ACER’s recent report points to infrastructure, costs, and the lack of alignment among Member States as the main causes.

November 20, 2024
An Overview of Hydrogen Consumption and Production in 2024: Demand and Future

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Hydrogen is a key element for the energy transition, but the European market faces structural challenges. Germany leads consumption, with industrial sectors like refining dominating demand.

November 19, 2024
H2air Expands Its International Presence with a 3 GW Renewable Project Portfolio

by Emilia Lardizabal Keep reading

H2air, a French independent renewable energy producer, is developing over 3 GW of wind and solar projects, with ambitious goals for international expansion and energy diversification. Its subsidiary, H2air GT, optimizes operational management through advanced technologies and specialized services.

November 17, 2024
The lack of foresight in public investment: an obstacle for the Dutch energy transition

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NedZero’s Chairman, Jan Vos, points out that insufficient investment in the Dutch electricity grid poses a major obstacle to the growth of renewable energy. Due to regulatory efforts to keep prices low, public institutions underestimated the speed and scale of change required for the energy transition.

November 12, 2024
RIVE Private Investment funds over 1 GW of renewable projects in Europe and consolidates its presence in the sector

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With an investment of over 1 GW in renewables across Europe, RIVE Private Investment focuses on small and medium-sized companies, specialized in solar, wind, biomass, biogas, and hydroelectric energy. Additionally, Pierre du Passage, a Partner in the firm, notes a growing interest in storage solutions, especially in Germany, one of the company’s core markets.

November 12, 2024
The H2med project launches its Call for Interest.

by Energía Estratégica Keep reading

The H2med partners have launched today the *Call for Interest* process to assess the infrastructure needs of stakeholders in the hydrogen value chain. The platform, which will be open until December 18, will help optimize the infrastructure design and establish operational requirements.

November 11, 2024
France Maps Out the Future of Offshore Wind Energy with New Priority Areas

by Emilia Lardizabal Keep reading

The French government has published its offshore wind energy planning and a map outlining the priority areas for development over the coming years, alongside the announcement of a 10 GW auction. This move has been welcomed by the Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables (SER) in dialogue with Energía Estratégica España.

November 4, 2024
Wind and solar energy essential in France’s energy strategy

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With an aging nuclear fleet and delays in the construction of new reactors, the French government is relying on wind and solar energy to strengthen its energy security. “It cannot do without wind and solar,” says Paul Neau, an expert in energy transition, emphasizing that these resources will be key in addressing the country’s electrical challenges, which include political tensions and administrative complexity in project development.