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April 28, 2025
UK injects £300 million to lead offshore wind supply chain and unlock global investment

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 28, 2025 Keep reading

The British Government allocates £300 million to the offshore wind supply chain and launches grid connection reforms set to unlock £40 billion annually in private investment, creating thousands of jobs and securing clean energy by 2030.

April 27, 2025
Commission approves €612 million Portuguese State aid scheme to support energy-intensive companies

by Strategic Energy Apr 27, 2025 Keep reading

The European Commission approved a €612 million Portuguese plan to reduce electricity rates for electro-intensive companies, preventing their relocation to countries with less stringent climate policies. In return, the beneficiaries must promote energy efficiency measures or use renewable energy. The initiative seeks to balance industrial competitiveness and decarbonization goals.

April 25, 2025
European offshore wind projects in the US undermined by Trump’s policies

by Milena Giorgi Apr 25, 2025 Keep reading

The suspension of the under-construction Empire Wind 1 project, led by Equinor and featuring components manufactured in Europe, has raised alarm bells. According to consultant Kiko Maza, this development puts the growth of European companies at risk.

April 25, 2025
IEA and 60 governments outline a new energy security model based on renewables and cooperation

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 25, 2025 Keep reading

At the Summit on the Future of Energy Security, over 120 ministers, CEOs and international leaders agreed that secure, reliable and affordable energy is critical for economic stability, industrial competitiveness and climate resilience. “Without energy security, there is no national security”, asserts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

April 25, 2025
IberBlue Wind remains vigilant over electoral impact on Portugal’s offshore tender

by Milena Giorgi Apr 25, 2025 Keep reading

The consortium formed by Simply Blue Group, Proes Amper, and FF Nev has expressed its readiness to compete in upcoming floating offshore wind auctions. While welcoming the definition of the model and timelines, they remain cautious about potential changes following the 18 May elections.

April 25, 2025
Renewables supply nearly half of Germany’s power in Q1 2025 despite wind shortfall

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 25, 2025 Keep reading

During the first quarter of 2025, renewable energy sources covered 46.9% of Germany’s total electricity consumption, according to data from ZSW and BDEW. Wind generation fell sharply due to weather conditions, while solar power surged by 32%, highlighting its increasing role in the energy mix.

April 23, 2025
Europe debates the future of energy: renewable integration, storage, and electric vehicles

by Strategic Energy Apr 23, 2025 Keep reading

The second edition of the “Storage, Renewables, and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum,” organized by Mobility Portal Europe and Strategic Energy Europe, will be held virtually on May 21 and 22. Leaders and experts will analyze the challenges and opportunities for accelerating the integration of renewable energy in Europe.

April 23, 2025
756 GW at stake: The UK reform shaking up the renewable market and raising legal challenges

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 23, 2025 Keep reading

The new TMO4+ framework promises to unlock up to 756 GW of backlogged projects, more than five times the UK’s peak electricity demand, prioritising those that are “ready and needed”. Senior Energy Lawyer Harshita Khurana highlights the legal challenges accompanying this transformation in the UK in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.

April 23, 2025
Offshore wind tenders in Portugal: Key points and sector expectations

by Milena Giorgi Apr 23, 2025 Keep reading

Iberian companies welcome the definition of the auction schedule before July, under a centralised sequential model with a target of 2 GW. What will be the size of the wind farms, what prices can be expected, and how competitive is the market?

April 23, 2025
Romania is preparing its second CfD auction with expectations of lower prices and appeal to new investors

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 23, 2025 Keep reading

The Romanian Government will launch its second CfD auction with an allocation of 3,472 MW and reduced maximum prices. Eusebiu-Valentin Stamate, Policy Analyst at Issue Monitoring, anticipates lower prices, more competition and active participation from domestic and international investors, especially from established markets such as Germany and Denmark.

April 23, 2025
Data centres and AI to double power demand: Renewables must rise to the challenge

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 23, 2025 Keep reading

BloombergNEF forecasts that global electricity demand will increase by 75% by 2050, driven by artificial intelligence and data centres. Renewable energy is expected to supply two-thirds of this consumption, but the report warns of the urgent need to adapt power grids and accelerate system flexibility.

April 22, 2025
AEGE reopens the discussion on energy contract flexibility for large consumers

by Milena Giorgi Apr 22, 2025 Keep reading

Pedro González, Managing Director, states that enabling multiple physical suppliers will facilitate the signing of long-term contracts in the current context of a slowdown in the PPA market, while also enhancing industrial competitiveness.

April 22, 2025
Portugal boosts offshore wind with new competitive model targeting 2 GW by 2030

by Milena Giorgi Apr 22, 2025 Keep reading

The Government defines a sequential centralised model to drive the installation of 2 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030, aligned with the PNEC 2030. The renewables sector highlights regulatory stability and investment appeal.

April 22, 2025
Uncertainty grows: Could the new Net Zero Industry Act raise the costs of offshore wind power?

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 22, 2025 Keep reading

With the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) coming into force, developers fear they won’t be able to meet industrial requirements without higher price caps. “Will politicians accept a higher price cap? It’s not certain, and that creates a lot of uncertainty,” says Matteo Bernard of France renouvelables. Meanwhile, France is seeking to increase its offshore wind capacity 12-fold in just a decade.

April 22, 2025
“Dangerous situation”: Fiscal aid cuts undermine competitiveness of energy-intensive industry

by Milena Giorgi Apr 22, 2025 Keep reading

Major energy consumers are shifting from industry to data centres. What impact does this have on the renewables market? Carlos Martín Graña, Head of Operations at ENERJOIN, analyzes the current situation.

April 21, 2025
Onshore wind: Germany resists adjustment pressure and maintains 3.4-GW tender volume

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

Germany’s Federal Network Agency confirmed it will uphold the full 3.443-MW volume in the onshore wind tender scheduled for 2 May 2025, despite regulatory provisions allowing for reductions in case of low participation. The maximum bid value will remain at 7.35 euro cents per kilowatt hour.

April 21, 2025
Solar record in Ireland: electricity grid hits 750 MW of generation in March

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

In March, Ireland’s electricity grid hit a new solar power record, with a peak of 750 MW connected to the system. The figure marks a key milestone towards the country’s 80% renewable electricity target, according to provisional data from EirGrid.

April 21, 2025
Wind sector presents recommendations to turn innovation into industrial competitiveness

by Strategic Energy Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

The sector calls on the EU to establish a European Fund for Wind Research & Competitiveness under the next EU budget. The Fund should safeguard the competitiveness of the European wind industry and to secure Europe’s technology sovereignty in clean tech.

April 21, 2025
Volatility in the electricity market tests the effectiveness of risk hedging for renewable energy parks

by Milena Giorgi Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

The volatility of the European electricity market, intensified by renewable overcapacity and trade tensions between China and the United States, is prompting developers and investors to adopt risk hedging strategies to sustain the profitability of their assets.

April 21, 2025
Europe signed 1,556 MW in PPAs during March, reversing the downward trend

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

In March 2025, 1,556 MW of new PPAs were signed in Europe, a 129% increase over the previous month. Spain, Italy, and Poland led the way in terms of volume, with strong private sector participation and a predominance of solar PV.

April 21, 2025
Energy consumption falls in Italy, while solar generation grows by 23.8% year-on-year

by Strategic Energy Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

Renewable sources covered 39% of electricity demand (in March 2024, they accounted for 42.3%). Photovoltaic (+23.8%) and thermal (+18.6%) sources increased. Hydroelectric (-33.6%), geothermal (-2.4%), and wind (-7.2%) sources decreased. For the latter, this is the third consecutive month of decline.

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