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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 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.

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.