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February 13, 2025
Congress approves postponing nuclear shutdown: why does it pose a risk to renewables?

by Milena Giorgi Feb 13, 2025 Keep reading

Although non-binding, congress has sent a message to the government urging it to reconsider abandoning nuclear power in the energy mix. The measure creates uncertainty for renewable investments, fuels the debate on nuclear competitiveness, and raises concerns about grid stability.

February 13, 2025
The European PPA market kicks off 2025 with strong momentum and shifting technological trends

by Milena Giorgi Feb 13, 2025 Keep reading

The European PPA market began 2025 with 25 agreements and 756.3 MW contracted, the highest January figure since 2022. Spain ranks as the second country with the most transactions, while wind energy gains ground over solar, whose market share dropped to 36%.

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

by Strategic Energy Feb 13, 2025 Keep reading

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, 2025
Poland to invest 700 billion zlotys in 2025 with energy transformation as a key pillar

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 11, 2025 Keep reading

The economic plan presented by Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Finance Minister Andrzej Domański includes a record-breaking investment in energy infrastructure. The strategy prioritises offshore wind farms, the expansion of transmission networks, and the construction of nuclear power plants.

February 11, 2025
Italy defines key priorities in energy transition and environmental security for 2025-2027

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 11, 2025 Keep reading

The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) establishes a roadmap to consolidate decarbonization, energy security, and sustainable development in Italy.

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

by Strategic Energy Feb 11, 2025 Keep reading

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, 2025
France accelerates floating wind energy with prices of €85.9/MWh in its latest auction

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 10, 2025 Keep reading

France is solidifying its leadership in floating offshore wind energy with the latest AO6 auction setting a benchmark price of €85.9/MWh, including connection and cable costs. With two new projects awarded in the Mediterranean, the country continues its ambitious expansion, aiming for over 10 GW of offshore wind capacity in the coming years.

February 10, 2025
The China effect: Renewables to continue dropping in price in 2025

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 10, 2025 Keep reading

Solar, wind, and battery storage costs will keep falling, with reductions of up to 11% in 2025. China leads this trend, but Western protectionism may slow the decline of renewables.

February 10, 2025
Amazon is named top corporate purchaser of renewable energy in Europe

by Strategic Energy Feb 10, 2025 Keep reading

Amazon has been named the top corporate buyer of renewable energy in the European market, having invested in more than 230 solar and wind projects across Europe to date. More than 46 new projects have been added in 2024 across countries including Spain, Portugal, UK, Greece, Italy and Finland.

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

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 10, 2025 Keep reading

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

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 10, 2025 Keep reading

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 10, 2025
Europe needs over €1.3 billion in energy infrastructure to achieve decarbonization

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 10, 2025 Keep reading

The European Commission warns of the urgent need for investment in electricity grids, hydrogen, and CO₂ storage to sustain the energy transition. More than 50% of the investment is concentrated in Germany, France, and the Netherlands.

February 10, 2025
Decarbonization through renewables energy in the French Industry

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 10, 2025 Keep reading

France is driving its industrial decarbonization strategy with financial incentives and strict regulations. Noémie Papon, Director of energy and decarbonation projects at GreenFlex, details the key aspects of the process, the most polluting sectors, and the renewable energies that are transforming the industry.

February 7, 2025
Offshore wind in 2025: How will governments and investors tackle market challenges?

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 7, 2025 Keep reading

The offshore wind sector faces key challenges in 2025, from the need for realistic subsidies of governments to financial uncertainty driven by interest rates and commodity prices. Peter Lloyd-Williams, Senior Analyst at Westwood Global Energy Group, analyses the factors that will shape the sector’s growth and the feasibility of new projects in conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

February 7, 2025
Has the reduction of CAPEX reached its limit? Investment in solar and wind energy begins to rise

by Milena Giorgi Feb 7, 2025 Keep reading

Industry sources warn that there is little room left to lower investment costs, and instead, a growth trend of between 5% and 10% is being observed.

February 7, 2025
CaixaBank and BPI finance R. Power with €38.6 million for photovoltaic projects in Portugal

by Strategic Energy Feb 7, 2025 Keep reading

With its first international project finance agreement, R. Power strengthens its presence in the European renewable energy market. The €38.6 million financing from CaixaBank and BPI will support the development of solar plants with a total capacity of 68 MWp, including new constructions and asset refinancing.

February 7, 2025
Cleantech: A €426 Million investment sets a growth record in the Iberian Peninsula, but growth-stage Investment Declines

by Strategic Energy Feb 7, 2025 Keep reading

With €426 million in clean tech investments, the Iberian Peninsula is emerging as a key European hub. Despite record-breaking early-stage funding, growth-stage investments remain a challenge. Ambitious policy updates in Spain and Portugal signal a commitment to green reindustrialization, but strategic action is needed to secure long-term competitiveness. As the Clean Industrial Deal launches in 2025, will Iberia capitalize on its momentum and establish itself as a clean tech powerhouse?

February 6, 2025
Romania Installed 700 MW of Renewables in 2024 and Prepares to Double Its Capacity in 2025

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 6, 2025 Keep reading

In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Romania’s Ministry of Energy highlighted a record-breaking year in 2024, with the addition of 1,200 MW of new energy capacity, 700 MW of which came from renewable sources. As part of this progress, 333 MW were connected in December, stemming from 116 awarded projects. Looking ahead to 2025, the country aims to double this capacity, strengthening its commitment to renewable expansion and modernizing its electricity infrastructure.

February 6, 2025
Germany 2025: Between the PPA boom and the urgent need for more storage

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 6, 2025 Keep reading

With a record 62.7% of renewable energy in its electricity mix, Germany is making strong progress in renewables. However, Irina Peltegova, Senior Green Power Market Analyst at Veyt, tells Strategic Energy Europe that the country faces key challenges in storage, price volatility, and new renewable energy support schemes. PPAs are emerging as an increasingly attractive alternative for the sector.

February 6, 2025
Scotland’s paradox: The bottleneck holding back wind energy growth

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 6, 2025 Keep reading

The country generates more renewable energy than it can consume, but the lack of grid infrastructure threatens the development of new projects. “Much of what we generate needs to be exported, but the grid connection is not ready for that,” warns John MacAskill, Group Growth Director at ABL Group, in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe. In 2025, Scotland’s grid constraints are expected to cost nearly £2 billion in compensation payments.

February 6, 2025
Trend of PPAs in Romania: Prices between 65 and 85 €/MWh and Awaiting Regulatory Changes

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 6, 2025 Keep reading

The trend of PPAs in Romania has tripled its contract volume in 2024, with prices ranging between 65 and 85 €/MWh. However, according to Corina Melchor, Senior Clean Energy Advisor at Trio Advisory, regulatory uncertainty and the low liquidity of the market present challenges for the sustained growth of long-term power purchase agreements.

February 13, 2025
Congress approves postponing nuclear shutdown: why does it pose a risk to renewables?

by Milena Giorgi Feb 13, 2025 Keep reading

February 13, 2025
The European PPA market kicks off 2025 with strong momentum and shifting technological trends

by Milena Giorgi Feb 13, 2025 Keep reading

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

by Strategic Energy Feb 13, 2025 Keep reading

February 11, 2025
Poland to invest 700 billion zlotys in 2025 with energy transformation as a key pillar

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 11, 2025 Keep reading

February 11, 2025
Italy defines key priorities in energy transition and environmental security for 2025-2027

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 11, 2025 Keep reading

The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) establishes a roadmap to consolidate decarbonization, energy security, and sustainable development in Italy.