by Emilia Lardizabal | Mar 31, 2025
The data, revealed by IPTO, highlights a structural issue in the Greek grid, unable to absorb the rapid growth in renewables. The sector is demanding compensation, urgent measures, and accelerated deployment of storage to prevent further losses.
by Milena Giorgi | Mar 31, 2025
The Iberian market recorded increases of 161% and 172% in average prices. The increase is attributed to “a spring without sun or wind” and warns about the impact of renewables on waste and uncounted generation.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Mar 31, 2025
During February, 24 power purchase agreements (PPAs) were signed, totaling 679.8 MW—representing a 14% decline in volume and a 4% drop in the number of deals, according to a report by Pexapark. The market is showing signs of cooling, but remains active with innovative structures such as multi-buyer contracts and record-breaking long-term agreements.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 31, 2025
It is one of five projects from the first energy sandbox awarded in Spain, promoting demand flexibility to reduce costs, integrate renewables, and transform the electricity system toward a more efficient and sustainable model.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 31, 2025
The program, aligned with European regulations, offers reductions of up to 85% in green certificate costs for key industrial sectors.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 31, 2025
With 1.735 million installations and 18 GW of operational capacity, the UK consolidates its solar rollout. In 2024 alone, 191,000 systems were added, while large-scale projects like Peartree Hill and One Earth, totalling over 1 GW, move forward. The complete list of projects at the bottom of the article.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 31, 2025
The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) strongly rejects any attempt to reduce the legally binding 70 GW target by 2045. Its Managing Director, Stefan Thimm, warns that stepping back now would lead to costly energy imports. Germany closed 2024 with 8.5 GW of installed offshore wind capacity.
by Milena Giorgi | Mar 31, 2025
In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Jorge Paradela Gutiérrez, Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines, details how the region will surpass 20 GW of renewable energy by 2026, deploy 23 green hydrogen projects worth €5.5 billion, double the number of energy communities, and consolidate alliances with Germany and the Netherlands.
by Milena Giorgi | Mar 31, 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, solar PPA buyers are offering contracts between €25 and €30/MWh, although projects are only viable starting at €35/MWh. This has led to a minimal volume of contracts. In contrast, wind power is trading above €50/MWh, with peaks of up to €54/MWh, but there are no wind farms available to sell this energy.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 31, 2025
The new auction under the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) offers a total volume of 3,443,164 kW for onshore wind projects. The maximum bid value is set at 7.35 cents per kilowatt hour. The deadline for submitting applications is May 2 due to a national holiday.
March 31, 2025Greece registered 200 GWh of renewable curtailment in March, already reaching 25% of the 2024 total
