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February 5, 2025
The companies behind the 35 GW of renewable energy projects driving the UK’s energy transition

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 5, 2025 Keep reading

The Planning Inspectorate of the UK Government is overseeing the progress of 35 GW of renewable energy projects, reflecting a strategic push aligned with the National Energy Plan (Net Zero). Leading companies in the sector are spearheading initiatives in offshore wind, solar, and emerging technologies, securing multi-billion-pound investments and making a significant impact on the UK’s energy mix. At the bottom of the page, the full list of renewable projects is available.

February 5, 2025
Italy pushes for regulatory changes, but bureaucracy still hinders renewable development

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 5, 2025 Keep reading

Italy introduces regulatory changes to accelerate renewable energy permits. However, Eugenio Tranchino, Head of Italy and Partner at Watson Farley & Williams, states that the slow granting of permits and administrative inefficiency remain obstacles that jeopardize the achievement of the 2030 climate goals.

February 5, 2025
Germany expands offshore wind energy to 40 GW by 2034 with a vision of 70 GW by 2045

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 5, 2025 Keep reading

The newly published 2025 Site Development Plan by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) of Germany outlines a roadmap to achieve 40 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2034 and lays the groundwork for 70 gigawatts by 2045. Additional areas have been identified in the North Sea and Baltic Sea through cooperation with Denmark and the Netherlands.

February 5, 2025
Racing to 2030: How the UK’s 2025 reforms will transform wind and solar energy

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 5, 2025 Keep reading

The UK government is moving forward with its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and preparing for the AR7 auction, which will be crucial for the development of wind and solar energy in the country. A record capacity of new generation is expected in a year that will shape the energy transition. Kumara Rathnam, Senior Analyst at Veyt, shared his perspective with Strategic Energy Europe on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

February 5, 2025
Iberdrola and Amazon Expand Renewable Energy Deal, Signing 476 MW PPAs in Spain and Portugal

by Strategic Energy Feb 5, 2025 Keep reading

Amazon has already facilitated the generation of over 66,000 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable energy from Iberdrola worldwide under the PPA agreements. In 2024, Iberdrola successfully migrated a wide range of applications to AWS, including its Renewable Operations and Maintenance ecosystem, DOMINA.

February 4, 2025
Europe challenges China in the wind energy race: Key industry insights

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 4, 2025 Keep reading

Wind energy is consolidating itself as a key pillar in Europe’s energy transition. Christoph Zipf, Press & Communications Manager at WindEurope, revealed in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe the main challenges and opportunities facing the sector. From competition with China to the impact of the Net Zero Industry Act, along with the growing role of green hydrogen, Europe is striving to maintain its leadership in the global market.

February 4, 2025
Italy projects 10 GW of offshore wind energy by 2035 and over 20 GW by 2050

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 4, 2025 Keep reading

Italy has enormous potential for offshore wind energy. Michele Scoppio, CEO of Gruppo Hope, states that projections indicate the country will reach 10 GW of installed capacity between 2030 and 2035 and could exceed 20 GW by 2050. However, technical, economic, and regulatory challenges still need to be overcome.

February 4, 2025
New renewable auction designs: the impact of the NZIA law

by Milena Giorgi Feb 4, 2025 Keep reading

The Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) promotes the incorporation of non-economic criteria in renewable energy auctions across Europe. In Spain, auctions have been stalled since 2022, while the sector analyzes how to adapt the mechanism to incentivize local production without compromising competitiveness.

February 4, 2025
The United Kingdom faces record electricity prices: What is failing in its energy system?

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 4, 2025 Keep reading

The United Kingdom reached a record price of €1,159/MWh on January 22nd, highlighting the flaws of an energy system dependent on gas and disconnected from Europe. Meanwhile, on the continent, prices remained between €159 and €180/MWh, emphasizing the advantages of integration and flexibility in electricity markets. Sofía Núñez Mier and Julio Del Pino shared their perspective on this issue with Strategic Energy Europe.

February 4, 2025
FER X Auctions: Stability for the Italian Renewable Energy Sector?

by Emilia Lardizabal Feb 4, 2025 Keep reading

Ludovica Terenzi, co-founder of GreenSquare Italia, emphasizes that the FER X auctions will allow for fixed prices for energy trading, ensuring financial stability and easier access for renewable companies in Italy.

February 3, 2025
First floating wind farm in Estonia: Oxan Energy’s CEO details plans for the Saare-1 project

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 3, 2025 Keep reading

With a capacity of 900 MW, Saare-1 represents a crucial step in the country’s energy transition. “Estonia is on the path to producing much more renewable electricity than it needs, becoming a significant player in the renewable electricity space in the Baltic region,” highlights Nicolas Paul-Dauphin, CEO of Oxan Energy, in an exclusive conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

February 3, 2025
Suspension of Lithuania’s offshore wind auction: Tensions between Government and investor confidence

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 3, 2025 Keep reading

The decision to temporarily postpone Lithuania’s second offshore wind auction highlights tensions between the objectives of stabilising electricity prices and the need to attract foreign investment. Linas Sabaliauskas, Managing Director of the Lithuanian Wind Power Association (LVEA), told Energía Estratégica España that the measure has limited short-term impact but exposes structural vulnerabilities in the country’s energy strategy.

February 3, 2025
Poland’s wind power bet: 19 projects, 12 GW, and new incentives

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 3, 2025 Keep reading

Poland is making a strong bet on offshore wind energy, with 19 projects under development and a target of 12 GW of installed capacity. However, it faces key challenges in infrastructure, financing, and regulatory frameworks. KUKE launches green investment guarantees to mobilise capital and accelerate the transition.

February 3, 2025
Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation

by Lucia Colaluce Feb 3, 2025 Keep reading

Poland faces a power capacity deficit of up to 120 GW by 2040, according to Forum Energii. While renewables are taking the lead, the capacity market struggles to attract investments in flexible technologies and gas units, which are critical to ensuring grid stability.

February 3, 2025
Confirmed: Renewables Do Not Increase Grid Management Costs

by Milena Giorgi Feb 3, 2025 Keep reading

In its latest monthly report, APPA Renovables disproves the claim that renewable energies increase grid management costs. The analysis reveals that the adjustment services in April, with high renewable generation, had costs similar to those in December, when renewable contribution was lower.

January 28, 2025
The slowdown of PPAs in Italy: prices between 65 and 70 EUR/MWh and uncertain regulations

by Emilia Lardizabal Jan 28, 2025 Keep reading

The PPA market in Italy is facing a slowdown due to high prices, exceeding 65 euros per MWh, and regulatory uncertainty surrounding the FEREX decree. This context, combined with the complexity of Guarantees of Origin and the growing interest in cross-border PPAs, defines the current landscape of the sector.

January 28, 2025
Of 900 MW: Oxan Energy secures Saare 1 project, Estonia’s first floating offshore wind farm

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 28, 2025 Keep reading

Oxan Energy, in collaboration with SNOW, will develop the Saare 1 wind farm, located 60 km off the coast of Saaremaa Island. This 900 MW project is key to Estonia’s goal of achieving 100% renewable energy and enhancing its energy independence.

January 27, 2025
Europe after Trump’s re-election: A threat or an opportunity for renewables?

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 27, 2025 Keep reading

The shift in priorities in the United States towards oil & gas and artificial intelligence presents both challenges and opportunities for the renewable energy industry, particularly in Europe, where the wind energy sector and supply chain could benefit from eased competition.

January 27, 2025
The AR7 is set to be “the most successful auction” in the history of renewable energy in the United Kingdom

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 27, 2025 Keep reading

The UK government has announced the launch of AR7, the upcoming Contracts for Difference auction, aiming to overcome the challenges of previous rounds and set a new standard for renewable energy. This initiative seeks to secure up to 50 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030, an ambitious goal that hinges on immediate strategic decisions.

January 27, 2025120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation

Grzegorz Onichimowski

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PSE

January 27, 2025
120 GW deficit: Poland’s capacity market and the urgent need to balance renewables with flexible generation

by Lucia Colaluce Jan 27, 2025 Keep reading

In the 2024 energy auctions, Poland awarded more than 1.6 GW of renewable capacity, with 91% allocated to photovoltaic projects. Maciej Jakubik, an expert in EU regulations and policies at Forum Energii, explains to Strategic Energy Europe the reason behind this phenomenon and the regulatory challenges faced by wind projects.