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April 23, 2025
Data centres and AI to double power demand: Renewables must rise to the challenge

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 23, 2025 Keep reading

BloombergNEF forecasts that global electricity demand will increase by 75% by 2050, driven by artificial intelligence and data centres. Renewable energy is expected to supply two-thirds of this consumption, but the report warns of the urgent need to adapt power grids and accelerate system flexibility.

April 22, 2025
AEGE reopens the discussion on energy contract flexibility for large consumers

by Milena Giorgi Apr 22, 2025 Keep reading

Pedro González, Managing Director, states that enabling multiple physical suppliers will facilitate the signing of long-term contracts in the current context of a slowdown in the PPA market, while also enhancing industrial competitiveness.

April 22, 2025
Portugal boosts offshore wind with new competitive model targeting 2 GW by 2030

by Milena Giorgi Apr 22, 2025 Keep reading

The Government defines a sequential centralised model to drive the installation of 2 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030, aligned with the PNEC 2030. The renewables sector highlights regulatory stability and investment appeal.

April 22, 2025
Uncertainty grows: Could the new Net Zero Industry Act raise the costs of offshore wind power?

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 22, 2025 Keep reading

With the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) coming into force, developers fear they won’t be able to meet industrial requirements without higher price caps. “Will politicians accept a higher price cap? It’s not certain, and that creates a lot of uncertainty,” says Matteo Bernard of France renouvelables. Meanwhile, France is seeking to increase its offshore wind capacity 12-fold in just a decade.

April 22, 2025
“Dangerous situation”: Fiscal aid cuts undermine competitiveness of energy-intensive industry

by Milena Giorgi Apr 22, 2025 Keep reading

Major energy consumers are shifting from industry to data centres. What impact does this have on the renewables market? Carlos Martín Graña, Head of Operations at ENERJOIN, analyzes the current situation.

April 21, 2025
Onshore wind: Germany resists adjustment pressure and maintains 3.4-GW tender volume

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

Germany’s Federal Network Agency confirmed it will uphold the full 3.443-MW volume in the onshore wind tender scheduled for 2 May 2025, despite regulatory provisions allowing for reductions in case of low participation. The maximum bid value will remain at 7.35 euro cents per kilowatt hour.

April 21, 2025
Solar record in Ireland: electricity grid hits 750 MW of generation in March

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

In March, Ireland’s electricity grid hit a new solar power record, with a peak of 750 MW connected to the system. The figure marks a key milestone towards the country’s 80% renewable electricity target, according to provisional data from EirGrid.

April 21, 2025
Wind sector presents recommendations to turn innovation into industrial competitiveness

by Strategic Energy Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

The sector calls on the EU to establish a European Fund for Wind Research & Competitiveness under the next EU budget. The Fund should safeguard the competitiveness of the European wind industry and to secure Europe’s technology sovereignty in clean tech.

April 21, 2025
Volatility in the electricity market tests the effectiveness of risk hedging for renewable energy parks

by Milena Giorgi Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

The volatility of the European electricity market, intensified by renewable overcapacity and trade tensions between China and the United States, is prompting developers and investors to adopt risk hedging strategies to sustain the profitability of their assets.

April 21, 2025
Europe signed 1,556 MW in PPAs during March, reversing the downward trend

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

In March 2025, 1,556 MW of new PPAs were signed in Europe, a 129% increase over the previous month. Spain, Italy, and Poland led the way in terms of volume, with strong private sector participation and a predominance of solar PV.

April 21, 2025
Energy consumption falls in Italy, while solar generation grows by 23.8% year-on-year

by Strategic Energy Apr 21, 2025 Keep reading

Renewable sources covered 39% of electricity demand (in March 2024, they accounted for 42.3%). Photovoltaic (+23.8%) and thermal (+18.6%) sources increased. Hydroelectric (-33.6%), geothermal (-2.4%), and wind (-7.2%) sources decreased. For the latter, this is the third consecutive month of decline.

April 18, 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, Italy will boost 2.4 GW of renewable energy with progress in environmental assessment

by Emilia Lardizabal Apr 18, 2025 Keep reading

According to a survey by Strategic Energy Europe based on data from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MASE), 2.4 GW of renewable energy projects were processed in Italy in the first three months of 2025. Wind and agrivoltaic technologies lead the portfolio, with significant growth in projects with storage.

April 18, 2025
ScottishPower awards HSM Offshore Energy the construction of the substation for its East Anglia Two offshore wind farm

by Strategic Energy Apr 18, 2025 Keep reading

The company, ScottishPower Renewables, has awarded an EPCIC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning) contract for its East Anglia TWO offshore substation and jacket foundation to HSM Offshore Energy.

April 18, 2025
Greece publishes its Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)

by Strategic Energy Apr 18, 2025 Keep reading

This is an important initiative, as for the first time our country sets the rules for the organization of the marine space. The MSP takes into account the interactions between land and sea activities and emphasizes the consultation and co-formulation of priorities per region, through the establishment of Marine Spatial Planning Frameworks.

April 17, 2025
The North Sea takes centre stage as the backbone of Europe’s energy independence

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 17, 2025 Keep reading

The Offshore TSO Collaboration has unveiled a new portfolio of cross-border projects with a 2040 horizon for a regional energy grid.The OTC Grid Map 2025, outlines over 300 GW of offshore wind capacity expected across the region, including areas within national Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs). It includes projects like Nautilus and LionLink,

April 17, 2025
New meeting of the task force at the Ministry of Environment and Energy from Greece for the regulation of energy production in view of Easter

by Strategic Energy Apr 17, 2025 Keep reading

As part of preparations for Easter, the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy brought together key stakeholders in the electricity system to monitor the implementation of production limitation measures at renewable and cogeneration plants. According to preliminary data, producer compliance reached 89%.

April 16, 2025
The Madrid renewable energy mega-meeting brings together key figures from the sector: Repsol, Galp, and Sonnedix

by Strategic Energy Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

Joao Costeira, of Repsol; Carlos Relancio, of Galp; and Carolina Nester, of Sonnedix, will lead panels at FES Iberia 2025, to be held on June 24 in Madrid. The summit, which will bring together more than 400 executives, will also feature important partners such as Wattkraft, 360 Energy, Risen, Chemik, Yingli, and BLC Power Generation.

April 16, 2025
Europe debates the future of energy: Renewable Integration, Storage, and Electric Vehicles

by Strategic Energy Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

The second edition of the “Forum on the Integration of Storage, Renewables, and Electric Vehicles”, organized by Mobility Portal Europe and Strategic Energy Europe, will be held virtually on May 20 and 21. Leaders and experts will analyze the challenges and opportunities for accelerating the integration of renewable energy in Europe.

April 16, 2025
European PPA market redefined in 2024 with 19 GW contracted, hybrid surge and Iberian leadership

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

According to Wood Mackenzie’s latest report, the European renewable energy PPA market closed 2024 with nearly 19 GW of newly contracted capacity, led by Spain and Germany. Hybrid agreements and strong corporate demand are reshaping the outlook for 2025.

April 16, 2025
UK unlocks £40 billion by prioritising clean energy grid connections

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

The UK Government and Ofgem have launched a reform prioritising strategic projects to fast-track the energy transition. The plan is expected to unlock £40 billion in annual private investment, following £43.7 billion already announced since July in the clean energy sector.

April 16, 2025
Poland exceeds 22 GW in solar capacity and secures 10.8 GW in wind: ¿System stability under pressure?

by Lucia Colaluce Apr 16, 2025 Keep reading

According to official data from Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne, by March and April 2025, installed photovoltaic capacity reached 22,074 MW, while wind farms totalled 10,868 MW, marking a new national milestone. However, the rapid growth also reveals persistent imbalances in the power system, with deviations exceeding 2,000 MW at times.