by Strategic Energy | Mar 13, 2025
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will invest up to 30 million euros in the “Pestera II” wind project, which will have a capacity of 400 MW and supply power to over 1.4 million households. This investment supports the European Union’s sustainability and climate neutrality goals.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 13, 2025
With 21,618 MW of photovoltaic capacity and 10,852 MW of wind farms as of early 2025, Poland continues to expand its renewable energy sector. However, the growing share of these sources in the electricity system raises challenges for market stability, including price fluctuations, grid congestion risks, and the need for better storage and demand management mechanisms.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 13, 2025
In 2024, greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands dropped by only 1.6%, significantly lower than the 7% reductions recorded in previous years. Despite the expansion of solar and wind energy, sectors such as industry and aviation increased their environmental impact. To meet climate targets, the country must cut emissions by 7 megatonnes of CO₂ per year, a pace three times higher than the current rate.
by Milena Giorgi | Mar 13, 2025
A report analyzes possible scenarios with 20 GW of storage capacity in Spain, which could mitigate electricity market volatility but also reduce its own revenues.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 13, 2025
Plug-in solar energy is becoming an affordable and easily accessible alternative in Europe, driving the democratization of renewable energy and challenging grid connection regulations. In Germany, there are already up to 4 million systems installed, according to a report from SolarPower Europe.
by Milena Giorgi | Mar 13, 2025
On March 17, the new structure, which seeks to align the Spanish electricity system with European regulations, comes into effect. This represents a technical challenge for retailers, generators, and consumers with limited digital capabilities.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 13, 2025
In the year to date, renewable production supplied 77% of consumption, divided between hydroelectric with 38%, wind with 28%, photovoltaic with 6% and biomass with 5%. Natural gas production supplied 13% of consumption, while the balance of trade with foreign countries supplied the remaining 10%.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 13, 2025
“The United States is one of Iberdrola’s main investment destinations. To the 50 billion dollars invested over the last 20 years, we will add more than 20 billion dollars by the end of the decade to modernize, expand and digitalize network infrastructures”, Ignacio Galan, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 13, 2025
Sungrow has announced its partnership with Renewable Power Capital (RPC) to supply its advanced PowerTitan 2.0 liquid-cooled energy storage system for the Kalanti 50MW/100MWh BESS project, located in Uusikaupunki, in the southwest part of Finland.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 12, 2025
Europe reached 37 GW of installed offshore wind capacity in 2024, with 21 GW within the EU. However, supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and regulatory uncertainty threaten the sector’s growth. As the continent pushes towards 4.5 GW of new offshore wind capacity in 2025, WindEurope experts assess the latest investment trends, policy shifts, and key challenges ahead.