by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 8, 2025
Although 96.5% of renewable electricity reached end consumers, solar curtailment totalled 1,389 GWh in 2024 — a 97% increase year-on-year. Germany’s Federal Network Agency attributes the spike to increased installed capacity and exceptionally high solar radiation.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 8, 2025
The Italian government has identified the ports of Augusta, Taranto, Brindisi, and Civitavecchia as key areas for the development of offshore projects. The industry now awaits the publication of the regulatory framework and the auction to unlock investments.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 8, 2025
During March 2025, 23 PPA contracts were signed in Europe for a total of 1.04 GW, 64% of which corresponded to solar projects. Germany led the ranking with over 290 MW, closely followed by Spain with 272.9 MW. Statkraft, Nexwell Power, and GoldenPeaks Capital stood out as the top developers of the month, acording to an report from Our New Energy.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 8, 2025
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the proposal on Monday. “Europe is ready to negotiate with the US”, she stated.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 7, 2025
With panel prices as low as €0.06/W on the European market, the European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) warns of the risks posed by Chinese dumping and calls for active policies and local content quotas to ensure fair conditions and reindustrialize Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 7, 2025
Amid Donald Trump’s tariff escalation, China imposes 34% reciprocal duties on all US imports, directly impacting crude oil and LNG trade. The move threatens to sever the last remaining ties in the energy relationship between the two superpowers.
by Milena Giorgi | Apr 7, 2025
Compostilla Green was selected in the final resolution of IDAE’s aid program for renewable hydrogen valleys. The 250 MWe plant will produce eSAF, create 2,000 jobs during construction and 240 during operation, and aims to repurpose a former mining area in Castile and León.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 7, 2025
They did so during FES Caribe 2025. The tender—which will involve the main electricity distributors as off-takers—is slated to take place this year, 2025.
by Milena Giorgi | Apr 7, 2025
The seven awarded projects range from the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and direct industrial consumption, to the development of regional green hydrogen networks in strategic industrial clusters.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 7, 2025
The Nancy Administrative Court of Appeal has revoked the permit for the 226 MW Mont des Quatre Faux wind farm, which comprises more than 60 wind turbines owned by the French company EDF Renewables and the Belgian company Renner.