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June 3, 2025
FES Iberia 2025: Senior executives from Latin America to highlight the region’s renewable energy opportunities

by Strategic Energy Jun 3, 2025 Keep reading

On June 24, leaders from Guatemala and the Dominican Republic will take part in a Latin America-focused panel during the event organized by Future Energy Summit, where they will reveal key details about upcoming tenders for generation and storage.

June 3, 2025
Karol Nawrocki becomes President of Poland: A setback for renewables?

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 3, 2025 Keep reading

Karol Nawrocki won Poland’s presidential election in a run-off on 1 June with 50.89% of the vote. His critical stance on the European Green Deal and his defence of coal as a strategic resource raise concerns in the renewable energy sector. Krzysztof Jaworski, political and energy analyst, warns Strategic Energy Europe: “Renewables will face a new institutional veto”.

June 3, 2025
Following the Iberian blackout, AELEC demands capacity markets, regulatory stability, and more robust networks to avoid further crises

by Emilia Lardizabal Jun 3, 2025 Keep reading

During the Storage, Renewable, and EV Integration Forum, Cristina Caballero, senior regulator at AELEC, warned about the technical challenges facing the Spanish electricity grid following the Iberian blackout. She called for investments in infrastructure, capacity markets, and agile planning to ensure a robust system in the face of high renewable penetration.

June 3, 2025
EU guidance on ensuring electricity grids are fit for the future

by Strategic Energy Jun 3, 2025 Keep reading

The Commission has presented a Guidance document on anticipatory investments for developing forward-looking electricity networks. With an estimated €730 billion for distribution and €477 billion for transmission grid developments needed by 2040, the document addresses EU countries, national regulatory authorities, as well as transmission and distribution system operators.

June 2, 2025
TotalEnergies, Zelestra and Sungrow to take part in FES Iberia to discuss energy storage, PPAs and synergies across Ibero-America

by Strategic Energy Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

Luis Alvargonzález (Zelestra), Enrique De Ramón (Zelestra), Gonzalo Barba (TotalEnergies) and Gonzalo Feito (Sungrow) will be among the key figures speaking at FES Iberia on June 24, where over 400 executives will discuss the recent blackout, grid modernization, energy storage, PPAs, regulation and energy security.

June 2, 2025
More than 1,200 renewable projects have already been approved for grid connection in Romania, totaling 60 GW of capacity

by Emilia Lardizabal Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

As of April 2025, the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) reports that 1,228 projects with a capacity equal to or greater than 1 MW have valid connection permits. Only 11% of them are fully authorized, and only 35 incorporate storage, with a total capacity of 1,519 MW.

June 2, 2025
Spain lays the foundations of the RENOCICLA programme to boost the circular economy in renewables

by Milena Giorgi Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

Order TED/542/2025, published today in the Official State Gazette (BOE), regulates the grants of the Renocicla Programme, funded by the Next Generation EU initiative and aimed at companies promoting the circular economy in renewable energy equipment.

June 2, 2025
Wood Mackenzie warns: Global tariffs could trigger a recession and shake up key energy sectors

by Strategic Energy Jun 2, 2025 Keep reading

According to the latest report from international consultancy Wood Mackenzie, “Horizons – May 2025,” escalating trade tensions may significantly disrupt supply chains, increase project costs, and delay the energy transition just as the sector reaches a critical phase of expansion.

May 29, 2025
New Investments in Renewables, Storage, and Digitalization: Iberdrola Arrives at FES Iberia 2025 with a Consolidated Roadmap

by Strategic Energy May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The rollout of new solar plants, offshore wind farms, and hybrid projects across Europe—along with recent milestones such as Spain’s first industrial microgrid—solidifies Iberdrola’s position at the heart of the energy transition. This strategy will be central to the presentation by Julio Castro, CEO of Iberdrola Spain, at FES Iberia 2025, taking place on June 24 in Madrid, with over 400 leaders from the energy sector in attendance.

May 29, 2025
Ireland will miss its 5 GW offshore wind target by 2030, industry calls for urgent political action

by Lucia Colaluce May 29, 2025 Keep reading

Wind Energy Ireland warns that the country is at risk of missing its window of opportunity to develop a competitive offshore wind industry. The plan, launched at the Offshore Wind Conference 2025, demands immediate political leadership and coordinated action to advance key projects, ports and energy infrastructure.

May 29, 2025
UK to launch CfD Round 7 for offshore wind in August, with results due between late 2025 and early 2026

by Lucia Colaluce May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has confirmed that Allocation Round 7 (AR7) of the CfD scheme will open for applications in August, with results anticipated between late 2025 and early 2026. The process outlines five potential timeline scenarios depending on applicant appeals, and introduces key reforms for fixed-bottom offshore wind projects without planning consent.

May 29, 2025
Valdezorita, storage and PPAs: ABO Energy’s strategy to enable large-scale renewable projects in Europe

by Lucia Colaluce May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The Valdezorita solar project, one of the largest ever developed by ABO Energy, illustrates how bilateral PPAs can secure long-term financing. In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Ingo Burdack-Debes discusses regulatory challenges and the progress of the company’s storage strategy in key markets like Germany and Spain.

May 29, 2025
EU closing in on the 2030 climate and energy targets, according to national plans

by Strategic Energy May 29, 2025 Keep reading

The Commission’s assessment shows that the EU is currently on course to reduce net GHG emissions by around 54% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, if Member States implement fully existing and planned national measures and EU policies. In the current geopolitical context, this demonstrates that the EU is staying the course on its climate commitments, investing with determination in the clean energy transition and prioritising the EU’s industrial competitiveness and the social dimension.

May 29, 2025
Marketing for the International Electrification and Decarbonization Week is moving forward strongly with more than 700 companies confirmed.

by Strategic Energy May 29, 2025 Keep reading

Marketing for the International Electrification and Decarbonization Week is moving forward strongly with more than 700 companies confirmed.

May 28, 2025
FES Iberia 2025 will bring together industry leaders to discuss how to strengthen energy security at a critical time for Spain

by Strategic Energy May 28, 2025 Keep reading

Julio Castro (Iberdrola Renovables), David Ruiz (Grenergy), Enrique Riquelme (Cox Energy), Rocío Sicre (EDP Renewables), Alejandro Ramos (Schletter), Carlos Píñar Celestino (Elmya), Fernando Cremades (Galp), Carolina Nester (Sonnedix) and Lucía Dólera (Jinko Solar) will take part in FES Iberia 2025, to be held on June 24 in Madrid. Over 400 senior energy executives will gather to discuss how to move towards a more secure, flexible and resilient energy system.

May 28, 2025
One month after the blackout Spain fast-tracks the transposition of the protection and resilience directive

by Milena Giorgi May 28, 2025 Keep reading

The Council of Ministers has approved the draft bill transposing European Directive 2022/2557. The new regulation will directly affect energy companies and other strategic sectors, imposing new obligations with limited opportunity for public debate.

May 28, 2025
Sólida highlighted the bottlenecks hindering renewable deployment across Europe during the Strategic Energy forum

by Lucia Colaluce May 28, 2025 Keep reading

At the Strategic Energy Europe forum, Emilio Blanco González, Consultancy Manager at Sólida, analysed the regulatory, technical and economic constraints facing renewable energy projects across the continent. “Capture prices are very low, but we continue to see hybrid developments and repowering,” he states.

May 28, 2025
Aelēc Demands Transparency and a Rigorous Technical Explanation Regarding the April 28 Blackout

by Strategic Energy May 28, 2025 Keep reading

The electricity sector and the public still lack an official, detailed explanation of what happened.

May 27, 2025
European data centers aim to meet 75% of their energy demand with renewables this year, but face challenges

by Emilia Lardizabal May 27, 2025 Keep reading

The European Data Centre Association drives the sector’s energy transition with an ambitious target: achieving 100% renewable energy consumption by 2030. “Our members currently operate on 94% renewable energy. 12% of that comes from PPAs, and the rest is sourced renewables or through carbon offsets,” notes the Secretary General.

May 27, 2025
Urgent reforms in Europe needed to revive wind power growth by 2030

by Milena Giorgi May 27, 2025 Keep reading

The Global Wind Report 2025 and sector experts warn: “Regulatory and financial efforts must be stepped up to remain competitive,” with a renewed focus on interconnection and energy cooperation.

May 27, 2025
Asset protection under curtailment: 3E unfolds its strategy to preserve long-term profitability

by Emilia Lardizabal May 27, 2025 Keep reading

In a context where curtailment can reach up to 70%, 3E is deploying advanced digital twin and machine learning solutions to optimize asset performance and protect long-term value. The company is accelerating its global expansion, aiming to reshape profitability in the renewable energy sector.