by Milena Giorgi | Apr 11, 2025
The European wind industry has committed to reducing LCOE by 30% by 2040, aiming to deploy 100 GW through CfD contracts and ensure 15 GW of new capacity annually. Spain and Portugal, with a combined potential of over 30 GW, are key to achieving these targets — but remain stuck.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 10, 2025
Insolight develops customized agrivoltaic solutions that optimize agricultural performance and solar production across various climates and crops. With a presence in Switzerland, France, and Italy, the company plans to expand in new countries in 2026 and reach 1 GW built by 2032, according to its CEO, Laurent Coulot, in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 10, 2025
The European Court of Auditors warns that current planning and investment in electricity grids falls far short of what is required to meet climate goals. Between €1.994 billion and €2.294 billion in investments are needed by 2050, while the current pace continues to lag behind renewable energy expansion.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 10, 2025
The PPA market in France has grown since the energy crisis, but remains in its infancy: between 2019 and 2023, it barely reached 2.2 GW of installed capacity, compared to the 12 GW awarded in public auctions. Eighty-one percent of the contracts are for photovoltaic projects, with average terms of 19 years and prices reaching as high as €100/MWh.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 10, 2025
The company’s latest certification reinforces its commitment to Spanish sustainability regulations for photovoltaic projects.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 9, 2025
After announcing this in a webinar, Wood Mackenzie experts warned about the impact of the new US tariffs on Chinese products, which have already risen to 125%. Analysts warn that the measure could increase the price of lithium batteries by 25% and worsen the energy crisis in Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 9, 2025
Between January and March 2025, Great Britain increased its reliance on natural gas for electricity generation, while wind energy power fell by up to 7 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Despite this, carbon intensity continued to decline, reaching lows of 35 gCO₂/kWh.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 9, 2025
By the end of 2024, Croatia had reached 3.8 GW of installed renewable energy capacity, with solar energy doubling its figures in one year. By 2025, photovoltaic power is expected to exceed 1 GW. However, structural and legal challenges remain, hindering the sector’s momentum. The ZEZ cooperative warns of a lack of public trust, outdated infrastructure, and an inconsistent regulatory framework.
by Milena Giorgi | Apr 9, 2025
The Spanish autonomous community is strengthening its leadership as an energy hub, focusing on storage, green hydrogen, and competitive renewables, attracting technological and productive investments that are transforming the region’s industrial profile.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 9, 2025
The Romanian Ministry of Energy confirmed the second round of the CfD mechanism with a total volume of 3,472 MW, financed with €3 billion from the Modernization Fund. The auction will include 1,472 MW of solar and 2,000 MW of onshore wind, and is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2025.