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June 11, 2025
Red Eléctrica begins construction of underground section of Spain–France interconnection via the Bay of Biscay

by Strategic Energy Jun 11, 2025 Keep reading

Red Eléctrica’s strategic cross-border project aims to double power exchange capacity, strengthen supply security, and accelerate renewable integration while minimizing environmental impact through sustainable, community-informed design

June 10, 2025
Wind, solar and repowering: RWE lands at FES Iberia 2025 with 750 MW in operation in Spain

by Strategic Energy Jun 10, 2025 Keep reading

With over 750 MW of installed capacity, RWE Renewables Iberia is accelerating its presence in the country. It is committed to wind repowering, solar development and technological modernisation. The company will present a consolidated roadmap at FES Iberia 2025.

June 10, 2025
Renewable energy share in the Netherlands doubles in five years to reach 19.8%

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 10, 2025 Keep reading

In 2024, renewable energy accounted for 19.8% of the Netherlands’ total energy consumption, driven by offshore wind expansion and higher use of biofuels. The figure marks more than double the share recorded in 2019, according to the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS).

June 10, 2025
IEEE PES ISGT Latin America 2025: Panama to Host Key Event on Smart Grids and Renewable Energy

by Strategic Energy Jun 10, 2025 Keep reading

Focusing on digitalization, smart grids, and energy storage, the conference will bring together global energy leaders in Panama from September 16 to 19, 2025. The call for technical papers, which will be evaluated for IEEE Xplore, is now open.

June 9, 2025
PPAs, digitalisation and industrial investment: FES Iberia brings together the keys to boosting electricity demand

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 9, 2025 Keep reading

The 2025 edition of FES Iberia will gather representatives from SPAINDC, AEGE and TotalEnergies to discuss how data centres, power purchase agreements and public policy can turn the recent dip in electricity demand into a strategic opportunity for the sector.

June 9, 2025
Spain debates how to distribute the reconnection costs following the 28 April blackout

by Milena Giorgi Jun 9, 2025 Keep reading

The CNMC must determine how to allocate the restart costs, while OMIE prepares the settlement of the affected operations and ACIE calls for clarity and fairness in tariff design.

June 9, 2025
The spot market no longer offers certainty: cheap renewables, volatile prices and contradictory signals

by Milena Giorgi Jun 9, 2025 Keep reading

In May, Spain’s spot electricity market recorded a minimum of €16.93/MWh, the lowest value since 2008. This depressed price environment is forcing a redefinition of renewable investment strategies.

June 9, 2025
EU Sustainable Energy Week 2025 to focus on social fairness and competitiveness

by Strategic Energy Jun 9, 2025 Keep reading

The European Commission’s flagship energy event returns to Brussels from 10 to 12 June, spotlighting the clean energy transition and its role in delivering a fairer and more competitive Europe.

June 6, 2025
Pressure mounts in Spain to implement mechanisms that guarantee system stability

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

Chema Zabala, Managing Director of Alantra Energy Transition, highlights to Strategic Energy Europe the urgent need to establish a capacity mechanism in Spain to ensure the firmness of the electricity system. He warns that, as indicated by the system operator in its analysis, without such regulation, technologies like combined cycle plants could shut down due to lack of profitability, jeopardising security of supply.

June 6, 2025
Spain processes 1.7 GW of renewables in June: IGNIS and Verbund take the lead

by Milena Giorgi Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

In the first week of the month, the Spanish Government authorised regulatory progress for 25 renewable energy projects, totalling over 1,700 MW of capacity, with a predominance of solar photovoltaic developments.

June 6, 2025
CITE25 unveils its most international edition yet, focusing on Europe’s renewable energy sector

by Strategic Energy Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

In the CITE25 edition, the International Congress for the Energy Transition will bring together over 400 professionals and more than 45 international experts — including top CEOs — on 23 October in Pamplona, to address the pressing challenges and opportunities of Europe’s renewable industry.

June 6, 2025
Norvento launches TECHnPower, a new brand showcasing its commitment to cutting-edge technology after over 40 years of innovation

by Strategic Energy Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

TECHnPower will now encompass the Galician company’s technology division, which includes a wide range of disruptive products for the generation, management, and storage of renewable energy.

June 6, 2025
China doubles EU energy investment and leads the global shift towards clean technologies

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

Global energy investment is set to hit a record USD 3.3 trillion in 2025, with China topping the world’s energy spending and solar emerging as the most funded technology. The IEA report warns that despite the renewables boom, power grids and Africa are falling behind in the energy transition.

June 5, 2025
Scotland’s offshore dilemma: Big leasing rounds, little steel. Can the SMP-OWE close the gap?

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 5, 2025 Keep reading

While Scotland projects 45 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2035, the updated SMP-OWE still falls short of addressing key bottlenecks in transmission, permitting, and supply chain development. “What builds confidence isn’t another map – it’s a connected system,” states John MacAskill, Managing Director of Renewables at ABL Group, to Strategic Energy Europe.

June 5, 2025
Europe reignites offshore ambitions: 5 countries announce key tenders in just two weeks

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 5, 2025 Keep reading

In less than a fortnight, five European countries announced major decisions on offshore wind tenders. From permit approvals to regulatory resets, these developments reaffirm offshore wind’s role as an immediate pillar in the region’s energy transition. Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Estonia are fine-tuning their frameworks with different approaches, but share a common goal: to accelerate new capacity deployment.

June 5, 2025
Portugal sets new solar record as renewables cover 77% of May electricity demand

by Strategic Energy Jun 5, 2025 Keep reading

Portugal’s solar generation hits all-time high, supplying 17% of monthly electricity consumption, while overall demand remains stable year-on-year. Hydropower outperforms, gas use surges in power sector.

June 5, 2025
CAN Europe and Fundación Renovables urge fairer rules for community participation in renewable energy projects

by Strategic Energy Jun 5, 2025 Keep reading

Lack of binding standards for benefit sharing risks undermining public support for the energy transition, warn CAN Europe and Fundación Renovables.

June 4, 2025
Grenergy Highlights Commitment to Storage, Hybrid Projects and New Developments in Spain at FES Iberia 2025

by Strategic Energy Jun 4, 2025 Keep reading

The company will invest €3.5 billion to strengthen its leadership in energy storage across Europe and Latin America through the rollout of its “Greenbox” platform, targeting 13.8 GWh of battery capacity by 2027. Two key projects are already underway in Spain, and Executive Chairman David Ruiz will share exclusive updates at FES Iberia on June 24.

June 4, 2025
With over 45 GW projected, Scotland accelerates offshore wind development to become the continent’s energy hub

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 4, 2025 Keep reading

Scotland’s Energy Minister has announced the update of the Sectoral Marine Plan, unlocking over 45 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2035, boosting the blue economy, technological innovation, and decarbonisation of the North Sea.

June 4, 2025
Poland under Nawrocki: the Green Deal faces institutional resistance

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 4, 2025 Keep reading

Karol Nawrocki’s narrow election victory marks a turning point in Poland’s energy agenda. Although PiS negotiated the Green Deal, it now uses it as a political scapegoat while defending coal and sovereignty-based energy policies. “Renewables will face a new institutional veto,” warns analyst Krzysztof Jaworski to Strategic Energy Europe.

June 4, 2025
New grid connection rules in Romania from June 2025: what changes for developers

by Strategic Energy Jun 4, 2025 Keep reading

Through Order No. 20/2025, Romania’s energy regulator ANRE has formalized a sweeping reform of its grid connection framework. Starting in June 2025, project developers will face new technical, financial, and procedural requirements aimed at discouraging speculative development and prioritizing mature projects.

June 11, 2025
Red Eléctrica begins construction of underground section of Spain–France interconnection via the Bay of Biscay

by Strategic Energy Jun 11, 2025 Keep reading

June 10, 2025
Wind, solar and repowering: RWE lands at FES Iberia 2025 with 750 MW in operation in Spain

by Strategic Energy Jun 10, 2025 Keep reading

June 10, 2025
Renewable energy share in the Netherlands doubles in five years to reach 19.8%

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 10, 2025 Keep reading

June 10, 2025
IEEE PES ISGT Latin America 2025: Panama to Host Key Event on Smart Grids and Renewable Energy

by Strategic Energy Jun 10, 2025 Keep reading

June 9, 2025
PPAs, digitalisation and industrial investment: FES Iberia brings together the keys to boosting electricity demand

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 9, 2025 Keep reading

June 9, 2025
Spain debates how to distribute the reconnection costs following the 28 April blackout

by Milena Giorgi Jun 9, 2025 Keep reading

The CNMC must determine how to allocate the restart costs, while OMIE prepares the settlement of the affected operations and ACIE calls for clarity and fairness in tariff design.

June 9, 2025
The spot market no longer offers certainty: cheap renewables, volatile prices and contradictory signals

by Milena Giorgi Jun 9, 2025 Keep reading

June 9, 2025
EU Sustainable Energy Week 2025 to focus on social fairness and competitiveness

by Strategic Energy Jun 9, 2025 Keep reading

The European Commission’s flagship energy event returns to Brussels from 10 to 12 June, spotlighting the clean energy transition and its role in delivering a fairer and more competitive Europe.

June 6, 2025
Pressure mounts in Spain to implement mechanisms that guarantee system stability

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

June 6, 2025
Spain processes 1.7 GW of renewables in June: IGNIS and Verbund take the lead

by Milena Giorgi Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

June 6, 2025
CITE25 unveils its most international edition yet, focusing on Europe’s renewable energy sector

by Strategic Energy Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

June 6, 2025
Norvento launches TECHnPower, a new brand showcasing its commitment to cutting-edge technology after over 40 years of innovation

by Strategic Energy Jun 6, 2025 Keep reading

TECHnPower will now encompass the Galician company’s technology division, which includes a wide range of disruptive products for the generation, management, and storage of renewable energy.