by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 2, 2025
Dutch ultra-fast electric vehicle charging infrastructure operator Fastned closed 2024 with the supply of 141 GWh of 100% renewable energy, 40% more than the previous year. With 346 stations in operation and another 226 under construction, the company plans to reach 1,000 stations by 2030 in Europe, tripling its impact on the energy transition.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 2, 2025
Despite more than €32.9 billion in committed financing, one in five hydrogen projects in Europe has been canceled or put on hold. The Westwood Global Energy Group report estimates that only 17% of the current pipeline will be operational by 2030 unless rapid action is taken on regulatory frameworks, effective subsidies, and demand mandates.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 2, 2025
Between 2030 and 2035, Portugal will experience a concentrated repowering phase.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 2, 2025
The rapid development of new electricity grids and the optimal use of existing infrastructure are key to a successful EU energy transformation. On 26 March 2025, the Minister of Climate and Environment, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, addressed this topic at the flagship event of the Polish Presidency: Resilient EU grids : ensuring energy security and competitiveness.
by Milena Giorgi | Apr 2, 2025
“The meeting of renewable energy leaders is an opportunity to lay the groundwork for what may come in the coming months,” says Juan Antonio Irastorza.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 2, 2025
With 89 GW of installed capacity as of 2024, Europe is consolidating its energy transition through an unprecedented growth in storage technologies, led by pumped hydro and electrochemical batteries. The EU’s new state aid framework will be key to adding a further 128 GW by 2030, according to the EMMES 9.0 report.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 2, 2025
Within a year, Sweden’s battery capacity for balancing services soared from 80 MW to 610 MW, yet local grid operators are struggling to keep up. A report by Svensk Solenergi reveals the regulatory, technical and operational barriers slowing down their integration.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Apr 2, 2025
Europe’s hydrogen market is facing serious hurdles to reach final investment decisions. Despite political momentum, only 4% of global projects reach that milestone, amid major challenges in financing, transparency, and implementation of programs such as IPCEI. Experts from the EIB, EBRD, and companies like Lhyfe reveal what is needed to unlock the value chain.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 2, 2025
Norwegian Hydrogen has now made the investment decision for a new hydrogen plant in Rjukan, Telemark in Norway. This is part of the company’s strategy, which includes existing production of green hydrogen and several new projects currently under development across the Nordic region.
by Strategic Energy | Apr 2, 2025
It is a dual-row solar tracker that optimizes LCOE, reduces installation time, enhances energy performance, and adapts to uneven terrain, strengthening its leadership in efficient and versatile solar solutions worldwide.
April 2, 2025Fastned aims to triple its charging network and plans to distribute 2,000 MWh of charging stations on average by 2030
