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May 8, 2025
5 key measures to prevent Spain from backsliding after April’s blackout

by Strategic Energy May 8, 2025 Keep reading

The 28 April’s power outage exposed the fragility of Spain’s power system. Fundación Renovables proposes five concrete measures—from strengthening storage to demand-side flexibility—to prevent setbacks in the transition towards a decarbonised and 100% renewable model.

May 8, 2025
Europe diversifies its portfolio with marine technologies: from offshore wind and floating solar to hybrid projects

by Emilia Lardizabal May 8, 2025 Keep reading

Electrical engineer Nayeem Hossain analyzes the progress of marine renewable energy, from offshore wind to tidal power and hybrid solutions. He asserts that, although the market is still developing, the potential is “immense” and could transform the European electricity system.

May 8, 2025
Strong activity in the European PPA market: April consolidates the expansion of onshore wind and larger contract sizes

by Milena Giorgi May 8, 2025 Keep reading

The last month closed with 24 PPAs signed and 1.45 GW contracted across Europe. Onshore wind led the market, and contract sizes doubled compared to January, consolidating a new dynamic during the first four months of 2025

May 8, 2025
UK adjusts its CfD scheme to ensure clean power by 2030 with enhanced government oversight

by Strategic Energy May 8, 2025 Keep reading

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero has confirmed regulatory changes to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme ahead of Allocation Round 7 (AR7), including later publication of the budget, expanded access to anonymised bid data for the Secretary of State, and integration of the Clean Industry Bonus into Ofgem’s price cap.

May 7, 2025
Financial markets: Growing risks in renewable investments What are the trends?

by Milena Giorgi May 7, 2025 Keep reading

He recommends exercising extreme caution with traditional renewable investments and anticipating the business of energy storage and grid stabilisation.

May 7, 2025
Poland reshapes its power mix: aims for 56% renewables within five years

by Lucia Colaluce May 7, 2025 Keep reading

Poland’s share of renewables in its electricity mix has grown from 8% in 2015 to 30% in 2024. With new auctions, regulatory easing and a booming solar segment, the country now aims to reach 56% by 2030, according to insights from LevelTen Energy.

May 6, 2025
Energy security and renewables: a summit to address the Iberian blackout

by Energía Estratégica May 6, 2025 Keep reading

FES Iberia 2025 will explore how to strengthen energy security in the aftermath of the blackout, analysing the role of storage, grids and regional integration in systems with high renewable penetration and increasing operational complexity.

May 6, 2025
ORLEN leads Poland’s energy transition with Baltic Power and 12.8 GW in renewables

by Lucia Colaluce May 6, 2025 Keep reading

Polish energy group ORLEN is advancing Baltic Power, the country’s first offshore wind farm, which will be operational in 2026 and cut CO₂ emissions by 2.8 million tonnes annually. It also aims to reach 12.8 GW of installed renewable capacity by 2035, including storage and five new offshore projects.

May 6, 2025
Ireland launches strategic maritime map to reach 20 GW of offshore energy by 2040

by Lucia Colaluce May 6, 2025 Keep reading

Minister Darragh O’Brien has announced the launch of the National Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP), aimed at centralising offshore renewable energy planning and providing certainty for the sector to meet the 2040 target of 20 GW. “This maximises our financial, human and time resources,” states the Minister.

May 6, 2025
AELĒC requests participation in investigation commission on Monday’s blackout

by Strategic Energy May 6, 2025 Keep reading

The President of AELĒC (Asociación de Empresas de Energía Eléctrica), Marina Serrano, has issued a formal statement regarding the investigation initiated by MITECO (Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge) into the widespread power outage that occurred on Monday.

May 4, 2025
Distributed Black Start: UK’s strategy for a system without central backup

by Lucia Colaluce May 4, 2025 Keep reading

Faced with an electricity system increasingly dominated by renewable energy and inverters, the United Kingdom is redefining its approach to system recovery after major blackouts. The strategy now includes storage, regional restart pathways and a decentralised infrastructure, as analysed by Dlzar Al Kez, Research Associate at Net Zero Infrastructure, in conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.

May 4, 2025
Informal meeting of the Environment Council on: eco-innovation, climate change and counteracting disinformation

by Strategic Energy May 4, 2025 Keep reading

The discussions concerned the objectives and values of the European Climate Adaptation Plan, the role of technology in accelerating eco-innovation and the need to involve the private sector in climate action, inter alia.

May 4, 2025
Romania and the United States consolidate energy alliance with a historic meeting between ministers

by Strategic Energy May 4, 2025 Keep reading

At the Three Seas Summit, Sebastian Burduja and Christopher Allen Wright held the first official meeting between energy ministers from both countries, reaffirming their strategic cooperation on projects such as SMR, Cernavodă, and renewable energy. Furthermore, Romania has surpassed 2.1 billion lei in photovoltaic investments for local entities.

May 2, 2025
The offshore wind sector plans to add 19.6 GW to its operating capacity by 2025

by Emilia Lardizabal May 2, 2025 Keep reading

Despite project cancellations and delays totaling more than $100 billion, the offshore wind industry expects to add nearly 20 GW of energy to operations in the coming months, driving the global energy transition.

May 2, 2025
Science for Business: polish University of Zielona Góra unveils integrated R&D Powerhouse

by Strategic Energy May 2, 2025 Keep reading

This strategic consolidation brings together the Center for Renewable Energy, the university’s LOIiWA spin-off, and the Science and Technology Park, forming a robust platform for collaboration between science and industry in Western Poland and beyond.

April 30, 2025
When the grid fails: microgrids for competing with intelligence and energy autonomy

by Milena Giorgi Apr 30, 2025 Keep reading

What are the technical details behind these systems that enable households, industries, and communities to manage their renewable energy, optimise costs, and achieve operational independence, leveraging available resources without relying solely on centralised systems?

April 30, 2025
The solar industry warns: 3 GW compromised could jeopardise Europe’s grid stability

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 30, 2025 Keep reading

A report commissioned by SolarPower Europe reveals that digitalised solar systems, particularly small-scale installations, require new cybersecurity standards to ensure Europe’s energy stability.

April 30, 2025
ENTSO-E proposes splitting Germany and Luxembourg into 5 bidding zones to enhance electricity market efficiency

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 30, 2025 Keep reading

The reconfiguration proposed by ENTSO-E would generate net benefits of €339 million by reducing internal grid congestion, but faces challenges related to transition costs, market liquidity, and risks to renewable energy investments.

April 29, 2025
The Iberian blackout alerts Europe: it is urgent to strengthen electricity grids and accelerate storage

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 29, 2025 Keep reading

Millions of people lost power after the blackout in Spain, Portugal, and France, exposing the vulnerability of Europe’s electricity grids and the risk of similar failures across the continent. The crisis intensifies the debate on urgent investments in energy storage, cybersecurity, and resilience. Industry executives and consultants discuss risks and solutions with Strategic Energy Europe.

April 29, 2025
Which of all the blackout hypotheses is considered the most accurate according to the experts?

by Milena Giorgi Apr 29, 2025 Keep reading

The blackout has been confirmed to have multiple causes, yet the initial trigger remains a mystery. Technical failures, atmospheric phenomena, and cyberattacks have been considered. Experts highlight high-voltage line failures, limited interconnection capacity, and the challenges of managing a renewable-based system as key contributing factors.

April 29, 2025
Katherina Reiche: What does the new minister propose to boost renewables in Germany?

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 29, 2025 Keep reading

With political and business experience, Katherina Reiche takes on Germany’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, tasked with modernising infrastructure, accelerating clean energy adoption, and positioning the country as a leader in Europe’s energy transition. Industry experts expect his mandate to focus primarily on hydrogen infrastructure.