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June 18, 2025
TotalEnergies secures 1 GW offshore without subsidies in Germany paying €180,000/MW

by Milena Giorgi Jun 18, 2025 Keep reading

The Federal Network Agency has awarded the N-9.4 area in the North Sea to North Sea OFW One GmbH, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, for €180 million. The industry warns of mounting financial and technical risks in such developments.

June 18, 2025
Offshore wind: Portugal confirms 2025 auction and sets six-month deadline to define competitive criteria

by Milena Giorgi Jun 18, 2025 Keep reading

The Portuguese Government confirmed this Monday that it will define the model for its first floating wind auction within two months and set the competitive bidding criteria within six months. The process prioritises sustainability, industrial realism and social considerations.

June 17, 2025
Latin American insight reaches FES Iberia with collaborative proposals to enhance renewable project execution

by Milena Giorgi Jun 17, 2025 Keep reading

Practical know-how and adaptability in changing contexts are presented as valuable allies for Europe by LATAM-based service companies.

June 17, 2025
Renewables account for 61.6% of May’s generation mix and drive record-low prices in the daily market

by Milena Giorgi Jun 17, 2025 Keep reading

According to APPA Renovables’ May 2025 report, renewables generated 12,754 GWh, with solar PV leading the mix. There were 269 hours with zero or negative prices, while gas demand for power generation surged by 68.1%.

June 13, 2025
Renewables in progress: 590 MW approved, 133 MW rejected and 3.8 MW in hybrid storage

by Milena Giorgi Jun 13, 2025 Keep reading

In just seven days, the BOE published decisions on over 726 MW of renewable energy projects. Highlights include developments by MOEVE, Renovalia, Grenergy, Iberdrola, Elawan and Verbund AG, while those of Avintia Energía and EDP Renovables were dismissed.

June 13, 2025
40% decline in the European PPA market during 2025

by Strategic Energy Jun 13, 2025 Keep reading

In May, only 14 PPAs were signed across Europe, totalling 350 MW, all of them corporate. Solar energy led the mix with 52% of the volume. Poland topped the monthly ranking, with companies such as Google, Auchan, Iliad and Musgrave driving demand.

June 13, 2025
Poland advances renewable and grid stability goals with offshore wind and capacity market auctions

by Strategic Energy Jun 13, 2025 Keep reading

The Polish Energy Regulatory Office launches its first offshore wind support auction while finalizing capacity market results to ensure energy system resilience. Together, these steps reinforce Poland’s twin commitment to decarbonization and security of supply.

June 12, 2025
CEOs Summit at FES Peru: Key executives from the sector will be participating

by Strategic Energy Jun 12, 2025 Keep reading

Marco Fragale from Orygen and Walter Sciutto from Pluz Energía Perú have confirmed their attendance at the Peruvian FES edition, the most prominent conference and networking event for public and private energy sector players.

June 12, 2025
French electricity hits record lows in May: 90% of days see negative prices

by Lucia Colaluce Jun 12, 2025 Keep reading

In May 2025, the average electricity price in France dropped to €72/MWh, 29% lower than in January. Prices were zero or negative on 90% of the days, with an average hourly spread of €95/MWh. This volatility sharpens the role of energy storage and signals a structural shift in the French power system.

June 11, 2025
How far can renewables go? Saturation, curtailment and the way forward

by Juan Ignacio Barrea Jun 11, 2025 Keep reading

Renewable saturation is now a technical reality in Europe. In this article, Kiko Maza, CEO of WeMake Consultores, explains with data how storage, interconnection and flexible demand are key to overcoming this limit.

June 11, 2025
ORLEN opens Poland’s first offshore wind farm installation terminal

by Strategic Energy Jun 11, 2025 Keep reading

ORLEN’s new terminal in Świnoujście to become a key Baltic Sea hub for next-generation offshore wind turbine deployment.

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.