Our initiatives
April 28, 2025The company plans to reach 2.8GW operational in Europe by 2030, with a focus on wind, solar, and storage. France and the United Kingdom are the pillars of the strategy from Boralex, that combines greenfield development and acquisitions.
April 28, 2025With over 550 investors from 30 countries and an 85% reinvestment rate, Crowmie is committed to democratising investment in industrial solar projects. It highlights that only 17% of Spaniards actively invest their savings, presenting a key opportunity to finance the energy transition.
April 28, 2025The British Government allocates £300 million to the offshore wind supply chain and launches grid connection reforms set to unlock £40 billion annually in private investment, creating thousands of jobs and securing clean energy by 2030.
April 27, 2025The European Commission approved a €612 million Portuguese plan to reduce electricity rates for electro-intensive companies, preventing their relocation to countries with less stringent climate policies. In return, the beneficiaries must promote energy efficiency measures or use renewable energy. The initiative seeks to balance industrial competitiveness and decarbonization goals.
April 27, 2025The Solar Stewardship Initiative (SSI) welcomes the UK government’s proposed amendment to the GB Energy Bill, aimed at combating forced labor in solar supply chains. The organization reaffirms its commitment to a just energy transition based on human rights, environmental sustainability, and responsible governance, while promoting transparency and traceability in the global photovoltaic industry.
April 25, 2025The suspension of the under-construction Empire Wind 1 project, led by Equinor and featuring components manufactured in Europe, has raised alarm bells. According to consultant Kiko Maza, this development puts the growth of European companies at risk.
April 25, 2025At the Summit on the Future of Energy Security, over 120 ministers, CEOs and international leaders agreed that secure, reliable and affordable energy is critical for economic stability, industrial competitiveness and climate resilience. “Without energy security, there is no national security”, asserts UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
April 25, 2025The consortium formed by Simply Blue Group, Proes Amper, and FF Nev has expressed its readiness to compete in upcoming floating offshore wind auctions. While welcoming the definition of the model and timelines, they remain cautious about potential changes following the 18 May elections.
April 25, 2025The upcoming agrivoltaic auction in Italy has over €300 million in public funds, but the grid connection timeline is causing uncertainty among investors. “The connection timeline must be accelerated,” warns Ludovica Terenzi, founder of Greensquare Italia, in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.
April 25, 2025During the first quarter of 2025, renewable energy sources covered 46.9% of Germany’s total electricity consumption, according to data from ZSW and BDEW. Wind generation fell sharply due to weather conditions, while solar power surged by 32%, highlighting its increasing role in the energy mix.
