by Strategic Energy | Apr 15, 2025
In light of recent court rulings on biodiversity and landscapes, the Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables reaffirms that onshore wind power reduces France’s dependence on fossil fuels, which cost €62.5 billion in 2024, and contributes to the country’s energy sovereignty and transition.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 15, 2025
In a conversation with the European Commissioner for Climate Action, Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Stavros Papastavros stressed that the new emission reduction targets must be realistic and enjoy political and social support. Greece reaffirms its commitment to the Paris Agreement and EU objectives.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 14, 2025
Driven by advances in artificial intelligence, data centers will reach a global electricity consumption of 945 TWh by 2030. According to the International Energy Agency, the sector will demand more than 450 TWh of additional renewable generation by 2035 to sustain this technological transformation without compromising the energy transition.
by Milena Giorgi | Apr 14, 2025
The solar manufacturer will attend the Madrid summit to strengthen its positioning in a context marked by growing uncertainty in the solar market. The company aims to reconnect with active developers and anticipate trends in pricing, technology, and industry consolidation.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 14, 2025
The Baltic country is actively progressing in its offshore wind licensing process, supported by a clear legal framework, strong foreign interest and new tenders planned for 2025. “We have advanced projects, but we need to strengthen the grid,” says Merilin Kraun, Project Manager at Estonia’s technical regulatory authority, in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 14, 2025
Despite having the second-largest offshore wind potential in Europe, France has only 1.5 GW in operation and faces a complex path marked by administrative obstacles, high investment costs, and limited infrastructure. The country is targeting 18 GW by 2035, but current projects will not be ready before 2028, according to an analysis by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 14, 2025
Ireland’s grid operator EirGrid has unveiled a €1bn procurement plan to build offshore infrastructure along the east and south coasts. Meanwhile, new data shows wind power saved €1.2bn in 2024 alone.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 14, 2025
The firm reaches 62,577 GWh distributed in the first three months of 2025 and registers growth in all regions where it develops its electricity grid activity. Europe’s leading electricity company in terms of market capitalization has a renewable energy capacity of over 44,600 MW and consolidates its position as one of the companies most committed to energy independence and security of supply.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 11, 2025
At WindEurope’s annual event in Copenhagen, the industry proposed a new agreement to auction 100GW of offshore wind capacity between 2031 and 2040, using bilateral Contracts for Difference. The pact includes a 30% cost reduction target and measures to reinforce Europe’s energy security.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 11, 2025
In 2024, electricity generated from clean sources accounted for 40.9% of the global total, driven by an unprecedented surge in solar energy. This technology alone helped avoid 1,658 million tonnes of CO₂, according to the latest Ember report.
April 15, 2025The French renewable energy sector defends wind power as a strategic pillar in the face of court decisions
