by Strategic Energy | Apr 9, 2025
BSW-Solar welcomed the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD for its push toward renewables, although it warned of risks to investment. The organization called for an acceleration of the energy transition and the elimination of barriers to storage and clean generation.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 9, 2025
With 30 GW of connection requests registered by Terna and projected annual growth of 30%, Italy could reach up to 1.5 GW of data centre capacity by 2030. Luca Venturelli warns that this expansion accelerates pressure on infrastructure and opens a key window for renewable development. He estimates that 80% of the energy consumed by these centers in Italy comes from renewables.
by Milena Giorgi | Apr 9, 2025
The energy markets analyst forecasts a structural transformation of Portugal’s electricity system, with over 90% renewable generation by 2031 and 5 GW of storage capacity by 2030. This will enable the country to reverse electricity flows with Spain and establish itself as a net exporter in the coming decade.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 9, 2025
The third storage auction in Greece demonstrated a dramatic shift in competition and the technology being implemented. Our New Energy warns that this process foreshadows what could happen with the MACSE auction in Italy, where higher prices, 4-hour batteries, and fierce competition are expected.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 9, 2025
The ERAA 2024 report warns that while offshore wind is essential for Europe’s electricity security, a lack of reliable market signals is hindering its deployment. By 2035, the EU will require a combined expansion of up to 1,737,702 MW in solar and wind capacity.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 9, 2025
The European Commission unveils the Hydrogen Mechanism, a digital and financial tool designed to establish a unified European hydrogen market and accelerate decarbonisation in industry and transport.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 9, 2025
At the Clean Tech 2025 Conference, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen announced the mobilization of €100 billion to create an Industrial Decarbonization Bank. The goal is to boost the growth of innovative companies and sustain Europe’s leadership in clean technologies, accompanied by regulatory reforms and strategic agreements.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 8, 2025
The escalating tariff dispute between global powers is already affecting the clean energy supply chain. Europe, highly dependent on Chinese components, faces the challenge of sustaining its energy transition without getting trapped between Washington and Beijing. “This context may delay key projects but also open new opportunities,” says Tasso Paes Franco Filho, executive at Sammy Free, in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Milena Giorgi | Apr 8, 2025
With a global investment of $2.6 billion through to 2026, the company will define its next steps in May, prioritising LFP batteries and private PPAs as its business model.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 8, 2025
The British government is pushing forward with its second round of hydrogen support, advancing 27 projects in key sectors such as aviation, glass manufacturing and energy generation. The initiative could attract over £1 billion in private investment and create thousands of skilled jobs in the country’s industrial heartlands.
April 9, 2025The German Solar Industry Association welcomes progress, but warns of risks in the new coalition agreement.
