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March 3, 2025
Shoreline Wind: The artificial intelligence revolution in offshore wind energy

by Emilia Lardizabal Mar 3, 2025 Keep reading

Shoreline Wind has established itself as a key player in the offshore wind industry with an innovative SaaS platform that optimizes the planning, construction, and operation of wind farms. Thanks to its patented artificial intelligence (AI) technology, Shoreline is transforming the efficiency and profitability of wind projects globally.

February 28, 2025
The Crown Estate drives offshore wind expansion in the UK with a focus on the Celtic Sea

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 28, 2025 Keep reading

With 36 operational wind farms and a current total capacity of 11.8 GW, The Crown Estate plays a pivotal role in the UK’s energy transition. Julia Rose, Head of Offshore Wind, highlights the Celtic Sea’s potential for floating offshore wind, a sector that could create over 5,000 jobs and generate £1.4 billion in economic impact. Additionally, The Crown Estate is working on optimising seabed usage through sustainable planning and close cooperation with the government and industry.

February 28, 2025
Biodiv-Wind revolutionises biodiversity integration in wind farms with AI and real-time monitoring

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 28, 2025 Keep reading

With over 700 systems installed in farms across Europe, Brazil, and South Africa, Biodiv-Wind combines video, radar, and acoustic sensors to protect biodiversity and enhance public acceptance of wind energy.

February 28, 2025
Amazon strengthens its leadership in renewable energy with 17 new projects in Spain and its first initiative in Portugal

by Strategic Energy Feb 28, 2025 Keep reading

The company has launched a total of 94 solar and wind projects in Spain, with a generation capacity exceeding 3.7 GW. Bloomberg NEF has recognised Amazon as the world’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy for the fifth consecutive year.

February 28, 2025
Iberdrola achieves record profit of €5.612 billion, driven by a historic €17 billion investment

by Strategic Energy Feb 28, 2025 Keep reading

Iberdrola its strategic targets, fuelled by rising demand and strengthened investment in grids and renewables across the UK and the US

February 27, 2025
The European Commission launches the Clean Industrial Deal: key strategies in energy, financing, circular economy, and employment

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 27, 2025 Keep reading

The European Commission has officially launched the Clean Industrial Deal (CID), a roadmap aimed at strengthening EU industrial competitiveness while driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. The plan focuses on energy, financing, circular economy, and employment, with the goal of making Europe a leader in clean technology. Key industry associations, including WindEurope and Hydrogen Europe, have reacted to the announcement, welcoming its focus on renewables and industrial decarbonisation while urging further action to address regulatory and market challenges.

February 27, 2025
Wind energy in crisis: Grid and permit shortages halt its progress in Europe

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 27, 2025 Keep reading

Europe installed 16.4 GW of wind energy in 2024, but this figure falls short of the required capacity to meet energy security and decarbonisation targets. Grid bottlenecks, slow permitting, and insufficient electrification are stalling the sector’s expansion.

February 27, 2025
Germany advances in offshore wind: BSH publishes results for two new wind farms in the North Sea

by Strategic Energy Feb 27, 2025 Keep reading

Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has published the results of preliminary research on two new offshore wind farm sites in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the North Sea. The data, available on the PINTA data portal, will be used in the bidding process, which closes on 1 August 2025.

February 26, 2025
The Clean Industrial Deal: Europe’s response to China and the US in the green race

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 26, 2025 Keep reading

At a press briefing, experts analysed the impact of the Clean Industrial Deal and the Omnibus package on Europe’s competitiveness and decarbonisation. Spain emerges as one of the main beneficiaries.

February 25, 2025
Triodos Bank announced record financing for renewable energy at the Storage and Renewable Energy Leadership Forum

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 25, 2025 Keep reading

With up to 400 MW in planned financing for 2025 and a presence in several European markets, Triodos Bank is focusing on PPA structures, merchant models, and innovative financing in energy storage, small-scale solar parks, and electric mobility to drive the energy transition. Miguel Ángel Amores González, representative of Triodos Bank Spain, presented the bank’s strategy during the “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp.

February 25, 2025
Energy Infrastructure Partners increases its stake to 65% in BayWa’s renewable subsidiary

by Strategic Energy Feb 25, 2025 Keep reading

Increase in shareholding in BayWa r.e. from 49% to 65% through agreed capital increase. Flagship lenders support BayWa r.e. with significant and comprehensive financing as an independent company, now extended through 2028, laying groundwork for long-term growth. BayWa r.e. to transform into sharply focused, independently positioned company aimed at growing its IPP portfolio and anchored in core expertise in project development and operation.

February 25, 2025
The energy sector reacts to Friedrich Merz’s victory: Demands for stability and continuity

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 25, 2025 Keep reading

Germany’s energy industry calls for regulatory clarity and commitment to renewable energy following the right-wing shift in the new government led by Friedrich Merz. The revival of nuclear power and economic challenges dominate the sector’s agenda.

February 25, 2025
DRI drives growth in Europe with over 1.3GW in renewables and new markets on the horizon

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 25, 2025 Keep reading

DRI has experienced remarkable growth in the renewable energy sector across Europe. In 2024, the company added five new projects, bringing its total portfolio to 1.3GW in wind, solar, and battery storage. Additionally, DRI expanded its workforce with new offices in Zagreb, Milan, Rome, Warsaw, and Bucharest, reinforcing its position as an agile and independent renewable energy developer and operator.

February 24, 2025
The keys to the Draghi Plan: Five points that will define the future of renewable energy in Europe

by Milena Giorgi Feb 24, 2025 Keep reading

The European Union strengthens its commitment to renewable energy with new financing, regulatory, and administrative simplification mechanisms—what are the key issues for business leaders to monitor?

February 24, 2025
The rise of electrification: Global consumption to grow by 4% annually until 2027

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 24, 2025 Keep reading

Electricity demand is set to grow by 4% annually until 2027, adding 3,500 TWh in just three years. The surge of consumption is driven by the electrification of key sectors, the rise of data centres, and the expansion of electric vehicles. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewables will cover 95% of this growth, but the rapid transition poses major challenges for grid stability and energy infrastructure.

February 24, 2025
Renalfa strengthens its portfolio of over 2 GW in solar, wind, and storage

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 24, 2025 Keep reading

Renalfa positions itself in the renewable energy sector with a portfolio of over 2 GW in solar, wind, and energy storage (BESS) projects. With more than 400 MW of operational assets and the ongoing construction of 800 MW of solar energy along with over 1 GW in storage, Renalfa is solidifying its presence in the market. CEO Ivo Prokopiev states that they are focusing on the hybridization of assets and the conversion of non-dispatchable renewable energy into marketable electricity products.

February 24, 2025
Iberdrola and Kansai expand their strategic alliance to accelerate electrification in different countries

by Strategic Energy Feb 24, 2025 Keep reading

The collaboration focuses on exploring new opportunities in electricity grid and renewable energy projects in the countries where Iberdrola operates. Both companies are already partners in the British company Electricity North West and the Windanker offshore wind farm.

February 20, 2025
No guarantees and no competitive pricing: The uncertainty facing floating offshore wind under FER 2

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 20, 2025 Keep reading

The FER 2 Decree was designed to promote emerging technologies such as floating offshore wind power in Italy. However, its implementation presents significant limitations, ranging from the absence of a clear auction schedule to the lack of economic adjustment mechanisms that ensure project viability. Filippo Barzaghi, Offshore Wind Senior Analyst at Nadara, analyzes the current barriers and Italy’s role in the European supply chain in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.

February 20, 2025
Germany’s elections: Candidates and their positions on renewable energy

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 20, 2025 Keep reading

Germany’s 23 February 2025 federal elections will define the country’s political and energy direction, with CDU/CSU leading the polls, followed by AfD, while the SPD lags in third place. Candidates face a key debate over the future of renewable energy, with positions ranging from rapid expansion to a more cautious approach.

February 19, 2025
Today industry leaders debate the future of renewable energy in the “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum”

by Strategic Energy Feb 19, 2025 Keep reading

Follow the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum today from 1:00 PM (Central European Time). A free virtual event where industry leaders will discuss the future of energy and electric mobility. The forum will feature renowned companies such as Jinko Solar, and Black&Veatch.Don’t miss it!