by Emilia Lardizabal | May 19, 2025
For the first time in history, the world’s top four wind turbine manufacturers are Chinese: Goldwind, Envision, Mingyang, and Windey. Meanwhile, in 2024, Europe reached a 92% share of its regional market, 4 percentage points higher than its 2023 level. The global wind industry, which installed 117 GW in 2024, faces significant structural challenges.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 19, 2025
With just 838.5 MW of new solar capacity installed in April 2025, Germany’s photovoltaic market remains stagnant. While rooftop solar demand continues to weaken, plug-in solar devices are gaining momentum, according to the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). To remain on track toward its 2030 goals, the country would need to add an average of at least 1.5 GW per month, a figure that last month results fell far short of.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 19, 2025
Grid operator TenneT warns that, despite current stability, the security of the electricity supply will deteriorate significantly after 2030, with the LOLE rising to 12.6 hours by 2033. The energy transition demands urgent action in flexibility, storage, and controllable capacity to prevent critical supply disruptions.
by Strategic Energy | May 19, 2025
The auction will take place between 10 June 2025 at 12:00 and 12 June 2025 at 12:00, Estonian time (UTC+3).Two Estonian companies who submitted an application for a superficies licence qualified to participate in the auction for Saare 7 sea area: Sunly Wind OÜ and OÜ Utilitas Wind.
by Strategic Energy | May 19, 2025
Landmark Great British Energy Bill passes in Parliament. Publicly-owned energy company to benefit working people by accelerating clean power, bringing energy security and jobs as part of the Plan for Change. £4 million renewable scheme opens to give Scottish communities a stake in energy
by Strategic Energy | May 16, 2025
On 21-22 May, industry leaders will discuss the energy transition and zero-emission mobility, opening with an exclusive IRENA interview. Participants include GCL SI, SMA Solar, SolPlanet, and associations like SolarPower Europe. Free registration and global access.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 16, 2025
Between April and May 2025, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) assessed 43 renewable energy projects. Although more than 2,900 MW of capacity was reviewed, only 1,257.87 MW received a positive environmental evaluation, while 1,660.19 MW were rejected. Agrivoltaics dominated the proposals, with Sassari emerging as the most active location.
by Emilia Lardizabal | May 16, 2025
Italy is attracting significant investment interest as a future digital hub, but faces significant obstacles: a lack of regulatory clarity, grid saturation, and a shortage of skilled labor, warns Francesco Salvan. Renewable energy and BESS are proving essential to sustaining growth.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 16, 2025
With a historic investment plan totalling PLN 550 billion over the next decade, Poland is fast-tracking its energy market overhaul to boost economic competitiveness and cut CO₂ emissions by up to 97% by 2050. According to McKinsey & Company, this strategy could generate annual savings of PLN 25 billion, equivalent to 1% of the national GDP.
by Strategic Energy | May 16, 2025
Hystar’s patented design uses membranes up to ten times thinner than those in conventional units, materially improving efficiency and lowering the cost of hydrogen generation. The technology dovetails with ORLEN’s programme to produce and deploy renewable hydrogen as part of the Group’s wider energy-transition strategy.
May 19, 2025Top 15 wind turbine manufacturers in 2024: China dominates the top 4, and Vestas holds its ground in the top 5
