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July 11, 2025
July sees regulatory advances: over 1 GW of renewables approved in Spain

by Milena Giorgi Jul 11, 2025 Keep reading

The Ministry for Ecological Transition has positively resolved photovoltaic, wind, and energy storage projects, notably Iberdrola’s partial withdrawal from the public utility declaration for the nearly 275 MW Caparacena photovoltaic plant.

July 11, 2025
Europe needs €584 billion in grids by 2030: RGI discusses the risks and opportunities in the new package

by Strategic Energy Jul 11, 2025 Keep reading

Although the European Commission plans to formally present and adopt the European Grid Package in the fourth quarter of 2025, its impact will largely depend on the ability to address the issues already identified in the EU Grid Action Plan.

July 11, 2025
Glamox wins contract to light the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the North Sea

by Strategic Energy Jul 11, 2025 Keep reading

Once fully operational in 2027, Hornsea 3 will generate 2.9 GW of clean electricity, sufficient to power more than 3 million homes in the UK.

July 10, 2025
Europe demands data: Esders digitizes emission monitoring to comply with new regulations

by Emilia Lardizabal Jul 10, 2025 Keep reading

At FES Iberia 2025, Esders unveiled a platform for direct measurement of pollutant emissions, aligned with regulation EU 24-17-87. “What used to be voluntary is now mandatory. Our technology enables full compliance with the energy transition,” states Amir Irvanian, Global Vice President of Strategy.

July 9, 2025
FES Iberia 2025: RWE Renewables Iberia prepares to lead energy storage

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 9, 2025 Keep reading

During his participation at FES Iberia 2025, Robert Navarro, Managing Director and CFO of RWE Renewables Iberia, stated that the company is advancing in storage solutions with a strategic long-term vision, anticipating regulatory developments. “We are entering this space more to learn how it works than because the numbers add up,” he affirms.

July 9, 2025
Canary Islands seeks to lead offshore wind and warns: “Spain is missing an industrial opportunity”

by Emilia Lardizabal Jul 9, 2025 Keep reading

At FES Iberia 2025, which gathered over 400 renewable energy professionals, the Director General for Energy of the Canary Islands called for urgent action in offshore wind development. There are currently 25 projects under study in Gran Canaria, in what is considered one of the most thoroughly analyzed zones in Europe.

July 9, 2025
The government strengthens resilience of the electricity transmission network

by Strategic Energy Jul 9, 2025 Keep reading

Measures within the Electricity Transmission Network Development Plan 2021-2026 have been approved to facilitate the gradual integration of renewables and energy storage, meet the PNIEC targets, reduce consumer costs, and provide new connection points for emergency generation in the Canary Islands.

July 9, 2025
Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm Installs its First Turbine in Poland

by Strategic Energy Jul 9, 2025 Keep reading

With the successful installation of a 15 MW Vestas V236 turbine—one of the largest in the world—the 1.1 GW project in the Baltic Sea reaches a key construction milestone. It is set to become Poland’s first operational offshore wind farm, developed through the partnership between Northland and ORLEN Group.

July 7, 2025
Grupo Fe Energy highlights data centres as a stabilising force for Spain’s power system at FES Iberia 2025

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 7, 2025 Keep reading

During the “Boosting demand and new opportunities” panel at FES Iberia 2025, led by Grupo Fe Energy CEO Alberto García Feijoo, experts analysed how data centres could add up to 730 MW of consumption within two years and become the foundation of stable demand to support the electricity grid. The panel also addressed regulatory barriers, PPAs, and untapped investment potential.

July 7, 2025
Galicia urges offshore wind auctions and grid planning: “The blackout decree must be matched with a national strategy”

by Emilia Lardizabal Jul 7, 2025 Keep reading

The Director General of Energy Planning and Mining of the Xunta de Galicia warns that the region has the full value chain to lead offshore wind development in Spain. However, regulatory delays and lack of grid planning are holding progress back. He calls for urgent auctions, an agile national strategy to complement the new blackout decree, and faster planning of the power grid.

July 7, 2025
Statement on the European Commission’s guidance on renewables, grids infrastructure and network tariffs

by Strategic Energy Jul 7, 2025 Keep reading

Energy storage can bring benefits that will lower system costs and consumer bills, as network charges are expected to rise across the EU. 

July 7, 2025
Pedro Azagra appointed CEO of Iberdrola at a pivotal moment for the group’s global expansion

by Strategic Energy Jul 7, 2025 Keep reading

With over 25 years at the company, the new Chief Executive Officer steps into the role as Iberdrola consolidates its position as a global leader in renewable energy, supported by a series of strategic recognitions.

July 4, 2025
Future Energy Summit will continue its 2025 tour with four strategic destinations in Latin America: Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Chile

by Strategic Energy Jul 4, 2025 Keep reading

FES will bring together hundreds of renewable energy leaders in Lima, Bogotá, and Santiago to analyze opportunities for the energy transition and explore synergies and new business opportunities through exclusive networking spaces. Additionally, FES will host a webinar on the future of green energy in Brazil. Discover all the details!

July 4, 2025
FES Iberia 2025: Worldlex highlights the Andalusian one-stop shop model as key to unlocking projects

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 4, 2025 Keep reading

During her participation in the event, Marta Pérez García, Executive Director of Worldlex, proposed advancing digitalisation and coordination among administrations. “You arrive and find someone who helps you through the steps,” she illustrates, referring to the experience in Andalusia.

July 3, 2025
“We need reforms now”: Over 40 organisations back a manifesto for a 100% renewable system

by Milena Giorgi Jul 3, 2025 Keep reading

The manifesto seeks to reaffirm the strategic role of renewables following a context of “unjustified criticism” and calls for urgent reforms to move towards a fully decarbonised energy system.

July 3, 2025
DALIA, the Aerolaser solution redefining smart infrastructure inspection

by Emilia Lardizabal Jul 3, 2025 Keep reading

During her presentation at FES Iberia 2025, Carmen Sánchez, Business Development Director at Aerolaser, revealed how DALIA has already transformed the inspection of more than 300,000 km of infrastructure, with a strong focus on renewable energy networks. The tool leverages artificial intelligence, geospatial analytics, and automation to anticipate risks and optimize decision-making.

July 3, 2025
Cleantech for Iberia urges swift action after EU sets 2040 climate target

by Strategic Energy Jul 3, 2025 Keep reading

Commission’s 90% emissions reduction goal welcomed, but now it’s time to act: Cleantech for Iberia urges bold industrial policy, investment in clean technologies, and a European “Grid Deal” to unlock the transition.

July 3, 2025
Spain’s Green and Connected Alliance backs Royal Decree-Law 7/2025 and urges swift ratification in Parliament

by Strategic Energy Jul 3, 2025 Keep reading

Royal Decree-Law 7/2025 introduces key reforms to ease industrial access to the grid and cut electricity costs, addressing major proposals from the Green and Connected Alliance, while still leaving pending issues on taxation, investment caps, and anticipatory infrastructure.

July 2, 2025
AFRY identifies critical infrastructure gaps limiting floating offshore wind development in Iberia

by Milena Giorgi Jul 2, 2025 Keep reading

The report prepared by the consultancy highlights the urgent need to address the lack of subsea contractors and specialised vessels, alongside regulatory clarity. “Without regulatory clarity and subsea capabilities, progress will be very limited,” warns Maassen van den Brink.

July 2, 2025
EU charts climate roadmap: 90% emissions cut by 2040 to steer green transition

by Lucia Colaluce Jul 2, 2025 Keep reading

With backing from at least 10 Member States and France signalling conditional support, the European Commission will unveil its 2040 climate target proposal this Wednesday, aiming for a 90% emissions cut. The challenge: securing political agreement before 18 September amid economic, geopolitical and sectoral tensions.

July 2, 2025
Germany launches new onshore wind tender for 3.4 GW

by Strategic Energy Jul 2, 2025 Keep reading

The Bundesnetzagentur has opened a new call for onshore wind power projects with a total volume of 3,441 MW. Bids can be submitted until August 1, 2025, when the auction results will be officially announced.