February 16, 2025Poland at a key energy crossroads: The reform that could transform its renewable market

Poland
Poland at a key energy crossroads: The reform that could transform its renewable market

Poland’s Energy Law reform aims to improve energy security and accelerate the integration of renewables. However, its impact will depend on removing bureaucratic obstacles, strengthening energy storage, and optimising public investment. Michał Sobczyk, Senior Technology Developer at European Energy, analyses the challenges and opportunities presented by this regulatory shift in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

February 16, 2025Leading companies to discuss the future of energy and electric mobility at the ‘Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum’

Europe
Leading companies to discuss the future of energy and electric mobility at the ‘Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum’

On February 18 and 19, the virtual event “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum” will take place, organized by Strategic Energy Corp. Companies such as ChargePlanner, Hellonext, EV Charge, Be Charge, Pluginvest, Electra, Kempower Nordics, BP Pulse, Zunder, Huawei, Ignis, Jinko Solar, and Black & Veatch will participate in a series of panels conducted in both English and Spanish. Registration is free.

February 14, 2025Poland takes a strong stand in the Baltic: Europe’s new offshore wind powerhouse

Poland
Poland takes a strong stand in the Baltic: Europe’s new offshore wind powerhouse

The country is making significant strides in developing key infrastructure for offshore wind farms, with an estimated potential of 33 GW in the Baltic Sea. “This is a very significant development. Offshore wind is growing and has the potential to generate electricity competitively and affordably,” says Christoph Zipf, Press & Communications Manager at WindEurope, to Strategic Energy Europe.

February 13, 2025Italy drives offshore wind energy with more than 80 GW under environmental processing

Italy
Italy drives offshore wind energy with more than 80 GW under environmental processing

The country is advancing in its energy transition strategy with a total of 128 offshore wind projects in the environmental permitting process, amounting to a capacity of 81.3 GW, according to a survey conducted by Strategic Energy Europe based on data published by the MASE. Companies such as Avenhexicon, Acciona Energía, and Renexia are leading the transformation of the offshore sector. Complete list of projects at the bottom of the article.

February 13, 2025France advances in the territorialization of the Multi-Year Energy Program with the work of SER

Europe
France advances in the territorialization of the Multi-Year Energy Program with the work of SER

The country prepares to update its Multi-Year Energy Program (PPE), with renewable targets distributed by region. The Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables of France (SER) has worked on planning and sector representation in regional energy committees. “Each territory will have its own roadmap,” states Jérémy Simon, Deputy General Delegate of SER.

February 13, 2025The Commission urges eight EU countries to expedite permits for renewables

Europe
The Commission urges eight EU countries to expedite permits for renewables

The European Commission urged Bulgaria, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Sweden to comply with EU rules to accelerate permitting procedures for renewable energy projects. These rules, which should have been adopted by July 2024, aim to simplify processes and reduce timelines. The mentioned countries have not yet complied and could face legal action if they fail to do so within the next two months.

February 11, 2025VERBUND X Ventures invests in electrification fund Vireo Ventures to accelerate the energy transformation in Europe

Europe
VERBUND X Ventures invests in electrification fund Vireo Ventures to accelerate the energy transformation in Europe

VERBUND X Ventures, the corporate venture capital unit of Austria’s leading utility VERBUND, has made a strategic investment in Vireo Ventures, a European early-stage venture capital fund focusing on electrification and digitalization. This partnership underlines VERBUND’s continued commitment to fostering innovation in the energy sector through a targeted fund investment.

February 10, 2025Italy incentivizes offshore wind with €185/MWh under FER 2, but rising CAPEX concerns the industry

Italy
Italy incentivizes offshore wind with €185/MWh under FER 2, but rising CAPEX concerns the industry

The FER 2 Decree establishes a Contract for Difference for offshore wind energy with a base price of €185/MWh. According to Michele Scoppio, CEO of Gruppo Hope, the industry is calling for tariff structure adjustments due to rising CAPEX. Additionally, the Ports Decree will modernize key infrastructure for the sector’s development.

February 10, 2025Romania leaves more than 1,200 MW out of its latest auction: Can PPAs absorb the surplus?

Romania
Romania leaves more than 1,200 MW out of its latest auction: Can PPAs absorb the surplus?

The recent Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction in Romania left more than 1,200 MW of renewable capacity—mainly solar—without subsidies. While wind developers secured contracts at competitive prices, solar projects are now looking for alternatives in the corporate and cross-border PPA markets. The key question remains: are there enough buyers to absorb this volume? Imre Vass analyzes PPA market trends in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

February 16, 2025Poland at a key energy crossroads: The reform that could transform its renewable market

Poland
Poland at a key energy crossroads: The reform that could transform its renewable market

Poland’s Energy Law reform aims to improve energy security and accelerate the integration of renewables. However, its impact will depend on removing bureaucratic obstacles, strengthening energy storage, and optimising public investment. Michał Sobczyk, Senior Technology Developer at European Energy, analyses the challenges and opportunities presented by this regulatory shift in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

February 16, 2025Leading companies to discuss the future of energy and electric mobility at the ‘Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum’

Europe
Leading companies to discuss the future of energy and electric mobility at the ‘Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum’

On February 18 and 19, the virtual event “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum” will take place, organized by Strategic Energy Corp. Companies such as ChargePlanner, Hellonext, EV Charge, Be Charge, Pluginvest, Electra, Kempower Nordics, BP Pulse, Zunder, Huawei, Ignis, Jinko Solar, and Black & Veatch will participate in a series of panels conducted in both English and Spanish. Registration is free.

February 14, 2025Poland takes a strong stand in the Baltic: Europe’s new offshore wind powerhouse

Poland
Poland takes a strong stand in the Baltic: Europe’s new offshore wind powerhouse

The country is making significant strides in developing key infrastructure for offshore wind farms, with an estimated potential of 33 GW in the Baltic Sea. “This is a very significant development. Offshore wind is growing and has the potential to generate electricity competitively and affordably,” says Christoph Zipf, Press & Communications Manager at WindEurope, to Strategic Energy Europe.

February 13, 2025Italy drives offshore wind energy with more than 80 GW under environmental processing

Italy
Italy drives offshore wind energy with more than 80 GW under environmental processing

The country is advancing in its energy transition strategy with a total of 128 offshore wind projects in the environmental permitting process, amounting to a capacity of 81.3 GW, according to a survey conducted by Strategic Energy Europe based on data published by the MASE. Companies such as Avenhexicon, Acciona Energía, and Renexia are leading the transformation of the offshore sector. Complete list of projects at the bottom of the article.

February 13, 2025France advances in the territorialization of the Multi-Year Energy Program with the work of SER

Europe
France advances in the territorialization of the Multi-Year Energy Program with the work of SER

The country prepares to update its Multi-Year Energy Program (PPE), with renewable targets distributed by region. The Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables of France (SER) has worked on planning and sector representation in regional energy committees. “Each territory will have its own roadmap,” states Jérémy Simon, Deputy General Delegate of SER.

February 13, 2025The Commission urges eight EU countries to expedite permits for renewables

Europe
The Commission urges eight EU countries to expedite permits for renewables

The European Commission urged Bulgaria, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Sweden to comply with EU rules to accelerate permitting procedures for renewable energy projects. These rules, which should have been adopted by July 2024, aim to simplify processes and reduce timelines. The mentioned countries have not yet complied and could face legal action if they fail to do so within the next two months.

February 11, 2025VERBUND X Ventures invests in electrification fund Vireo Ventures to accelerate the energy transformation in Europe

Europe
VERBUND X Ventures invests in electrification fund Vireo Ventures to accelerate the energy transformation in Europe

VERBUND X Ventures, the corporate venture capital unit of Austria’s leading utility VERBUND, has made a strategic investment in Vireo Ventures, a European early-stage venture capital fund focusing on electrification and digitalization. This partnership underlines VERBUND’s continued commitment to fostering innovation in the energy sector through a targeted fund investment.

February 10, 2025Italy incentivizes offshore wind with €185/MWh under FER 2, but rising CAPEX concerns the industry

Italy
Italy incentivizes offshore wind with €185/MWh under FER 2, but rising CAPEX concerns the industry

The FER 2 Decree establishes a Contract for Difference for offshore wind energy with a base price of €185/MWh. According to Michele Scoppio, CEO of Gruppo Hope, the industry is calling for tariff structure adjustments due to rising CAPEX. Additionally, the Ports Decree will modernize key infrastructure for the sector’s development.

February 10, 2025Romania leaves more than 1,200 MW out of its latest auction: Can PPAs absorb the surplus?

Romania
Romania leaves more than 1,200 MW out of its latest auction: Can PPAs absorb the surplus?

The recent Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction in Romania left more than 1,200 MW of renewable capacity—mainly solar—without subsidies. While wind developers secured contracts at competitive prices, solar projects are now looking for alternatives in the corporate and cross-border PPA markets. The key question remains: are there enough buyers to absorb this volume? Imre Vass analyzes PPA market trends in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

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