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August 22, 2025
Minister O’Brien officially launches first ESB and BnM project as part of solar co-development agreement

by Strategic Energy Aug 22, 2025 Keep reading

Timahoe North Solar Farm in Co Kildare will deliver 108MWp of renewable energy, enough to power around 25,000 homes. The project has been fully operational since early 2025. Joint venture between two of Ireland’s largest energy providers will deliver up to 500MW of solar in support of national climate targets.

August 22, 2025
East Anglia THREE offshore converter station jacket beds down in North Sea

by Strategic Energy Aug 22, 2025 Keep reading

The massive steel structure that will house ScottishPower Renewables’ first-ever HVDC offshore converter station has been successfully installed in the southern North Sea.

August 21, 2025
Record boost: 16.1 GW of renewables approved in a single quarter in the United Kingdom

by Milena Giorgi Aug 21, 2025 Keep reading

The country recorded a year‑on‑year increase of 195% in solar, wind and storage, with major projects led by Ørsted, RWE and ScottishPower. Experts warn about grid bottlenecks and the urgent need for further investment.

August 21, 2025
VSB Group Connects One of Europe’s Largest Repowering Projects to the Grid

by Strategic Energy Aug 21, 2025 Keep reading

With an installed capacity of 105.6 megawatts, it ranks among the largest repowering projects in Europe. The energy output has increased sixfold compared to the original site – made possible by state-of-the-art turbine technology.

August 20, 2025
“The only opportunity this scenario opens up is to hybridise renewables with batteries”

by Milena Giorgi Aug 20, 2025 Keep reading

In July, Spain lost 1.1 TWh of renewable energy due to grid restrictions. While solar PV and wind capacity continues to grow, energy markets expert and Managing Director of Our New Energy, Miguel Marroquín, stresses that storage is emerging as the key pathway to integrate surplus generation.

August 20, 2025
Increased demand due to the heat wave drives up prices in European electricity markets

by Strategic Energy Aug 20, 2025 Keep reading

In the week of August 11, Germany and France set records for solar photovoltaic energy production. Wind energy generation increased in Portugal and France, while in Germany, Italy and Spain it decreased. Electricity demand grew in most European markets, as a result of higher temperatures, which drove up prices in European electricity markets, according to AleaSoft Energy Forecasting.

August 20, 2025
Germany will add 8.6 GW of renewable energy by 2025, but there is still a long way to go by 2030

by Strategic Energy Aug 20, 2025 Keep reading

Between January and July 2025, Germany added 8,646.9 MW of gross renewable capacity, driven by solar and onshore wind. However, growth remains below the pace needed to meet the legally mandated targets for 2030, according to data from the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur).

August 20, 2025
Renewables surpass 55% of the electricity mix in July with solar PV leading the way

by Strategic Energy Aug 20, 2025 Keep reading

In July, renewables generated 13,871 GWh, accounting for 55.1% of Spain’s national electricity mix. Solar PV led with a 25% share, while electricity demand rose by 2.1% year-on-year and gas use in combined-cycle plants increased by 31.7%.

August 19, 2025
What conclusions do experts draw from the record level of renewable curtailment?

by Milena Giorgi Aug 19, 2025 Keep reading

In July 2025, 11% of the renewable electricity generated in Spain could not be injected into the grid, compared with just 0.8% a year earlier. 93% of the restrictions came from the transmission network.

August 19, 2025
More than 1,700 GW of renewable energy blocked in Europe by grid bottlenecks

by Strategic Energy Aug 19, 2025 Keep reading

A new report warns that only five grid operators in Europe are modeling a 100% renewable system by 2035, while €7.2 billion in renewable generation was lost by 2024 due to a lack of grid capacity.

August 19, 2025
Ireland, Spain and Portugal lead PPAs in July with 1.9 GW signed

by Strategic Energy Aug 19, 2025 Keep reading

In July, 16 PPAs were closed in Europe, reaching a total of 1.9 GW. Utilities took the lead, with Bord Gáis Energy at the forefront. Solar energy reduced its share, accounting for only 25% of the contracted capacity.

August 18, 2025
Impact of growth of data centres on energy consumption

by Milena Giorgi Aug 18, 2025 Keep reading

This report examines how the growth of digital services, and the data centres that support them, affects energy consumption in the UK.

August 15, 2025
Spain processes 900 MW of renewables in August with a boost to storage and industrial focus

by Milena Giorgi Aug 15, 2025 Keep reading

In August, seven projects totalling 646.665 MW were approved and four totalling 253.26 MW were rejected. The leaders were Iberdrola (180 MW), Zelestra (156 MW), and European Energy (26.16 MW), while Sungrow received approval for 55 MW of storage.

August 15, 2025
Renewable generation exceeds 41% in the OECD and grows 6% year-on-year in May

by Strategic Energy Aug 15, 2025 Keep reading

Based on IEA data, the report shows an acceleration in solar and wind deployment across the OECD, with marked regional differences and a decline in fossil fuel use.

August 14, 2025
Germany presents a roadmap to strengthen the resilience of the renewable industry

by Strategic Energy Aug 14, 2025 Keep reading

For the first time, the federal government and the wind industry have set concrete goals to diversify permanent magnet suppliers and strengthen energy security in the face of geopolitical tensions.

August 14, 2025
RWE and Norges Bank join forces for three offshore wind projects

by Strategic Energy Aug 14, 2025 Keep reading

Norges Bank Investment Management acquires a 49% equity stake in RWE’s 1.6-gigawatt Nordseecluster and 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind projects – construction progressing as planned. Once fully commissioned, wind farms will produce enough electricity to supply a total of more than 2.6 million households in Germany and Denmark
RWE leads construction and operations on behalf of the partners

August 14, 2025
Romania awards over 2.7 GW in its second CfD renewable energy auction

by Strategic Energy Aug 14, 2025 Keep reading

The auction reflects the growth of large-scale projects and consolidates the CfD scheme as a key tool for accelerating Romania’s energy transition with stable prices and secured financing.

August 12, 2025
Experts foresee a favourable price outlook for offshore wind in Europe

by Milena Giorgi Aug 12, 2025 Keep reading

Despite lingering doubts, figures for both fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind are starting to add up for some markets. But what are the optimal conditions for these developments?

August 11, 2025
UK Opens Seventh CfD Auction to Boost Clean Energy

by Strategic Energy Aug 11, 2025 Keep reading

With applications open until 27 August at 5pm, Allocation Round 7 and 7A mark a critical step in the UK’s strategy to scale up renewable energy, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and achieve clean power targets by 2030.

August 11, 2025
Commission approves €11 billion French State aid scheme to support offshore wind energy

by Strategic Energy Aug 11, 2025 Keep reading

The European Commission has approved France’s plan to develop three floating offshore wind farms that will add 1.5 GW, diversify the supply chain, support the EU’s 2030 renewable target and supply power to 450,000 French households.

August 11, 2025
Vestas strengthens its leadership in Eastern Europe with new order in Romania

by Strategic Energy Aug 11, 2025 Keep reading

Fifteen V162-6.4 MW turbines will power the Ansthall wind farm in Romania, scheduled to begin operations in 2027 under a long-term service agreement with OX2 Construcción AB, as part of a strengthened Eastern Europe strategy where Vestas leads with over 1.2 GW installed from Bucharest.

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