by Strategic Energy | May 8, 2025
Future Energy Summit (FES) Iberia 2025 will bring together more than 400 executives from the public and private sectors on June 24 at the Colegio de Caminos, Betancourt Auditorium, in Madrid. They will share the space with industry leaders such as Repsol, Galp, and Sonnedix, at an event that will bring together more than 400 executives to discuss key trends in the energy market.
by Milena Giorgi | May 8, 2025
Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope, adopting his name in homage to the Church’s progressive tradition. This, together with his close relationship with Francis, could signal a continuation of support for renewable energy and sustainability.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 8, 2025
According to the Swedish Energy Agency, electricity production will increase by 15% by 2028, driven by wind and nuclear power. Despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, industrial demand is set to rise by 25%, primarily due to green hydrogen projects.
by Milena Giorgi | May 8, 2025
REN reinstates the energy flow from Spain with a 1,000 MW cap following the 28 April blackout, in place until 12 May.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 8, 2025
The new plan outlines strategies to boost hydrogen uptake across transport, industry, and power generation, with clear targets for 2030, £11 billion in private investment, and alignment with the UK’s net zero ambitions.
by Strategic Energy | May 8, 2025
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.
by Lucia Colaluce | May 8, 2025
During the Press Breakfast for the Opening of The smarter E Europe 2025, held on the opening day of Intersolar with the participation of Strategic Energy Europe, renewable energy leaders warned that the current pace of storage deployment is insufficient to sustain the energy transition. A continent-wide strategic plan is needed to ensure a stable, resilient and fully renewable energy system.
by Emilia Lardizabal | May 8, 2025
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.
by Milena Giorgi | May 8, 2025
The 28 April event is estimated to have cost Spain around €3 billion. Experts from OMIE, AFRY, Alantra and Hesstec agreed that preventing future blackouts depends on the deployment of distributed storage, grid forming inverters, and an operational redesign of the system.
by Milena Giorgi | May 8, 2025
Following the blackout, Ancillary Services exceeded €35/MWh and suppliers are applying adjustment clauses, creating tension with industrial clients.
May 8, 2025Chemik, Yingli Solar, and Matrix Renewables will participate in FES Iberia 2025 alongside other industry leaders.
