by Strategic Energy | Feb 25, 2025
The renewable energy mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market shows significant differences between Europe and the United States in 2024. While regulatory incentives and access to capital have driven the U.S. market, investments in Europe face specific challenges.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 24, 2025
Dr Fabián Hinz, Head of Hydrogen International at ABO Energy, presented the company’s global expansion strategy for green hydrogen during the virtual event “Storage and Renewable Leadership Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp. With 20 GW in development and a presence in North America, Europe, Africa, and Latin America, ABO Energy is focusing on strategic partnerships and key infrastructure to establish hydrogen as a pillar of the global energy transition.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 24, 2025
At the Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicle Integration Forum organized by SEC, Daniel Fernández Alonso highlighted ENGIE’s commitment to energy storage and green hydrogen, with ambitious targets set for 2030 and 2035. However, he emphasized: “We really need to accelerate,” pointing out that long administrative timelines are delaying key projects in Europe.
by Milena Giorgi | Feb 24, 2025
The European Union strengthens its commitment to renewable energy with new financing, regulatory, and administrative simplification mechanisms—what are the key issues for business leaders to monitor?
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 24, 2025
Electricity demand is set to grow by 4% annually until 2027, adding 3,500 TWh in just three years. The surge of consumption is driven by the electrification of key sectors, the rise of data centres, and the expansion of electric vehicles. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewables will cover 95% of this growth, but the rapid transition poses major challenges for grid stability and energy infrastructure.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 24, 2025
Renalfa positions itself in the renewable energy sector with a portfolio of over 2 GW in solar, wind, and energy storage (BESS) projects. With more than 400 MW of operational assets and the ongoing construction of 800 MW of solar energy along with over 1 GW in storage, Renalfa is solidifying its presence in the market. CEO Ivo Prokopiev states that they are focusing on the hybridization of assets and the conversion of non-dispatchable renewable energy into marketable electricity products.
by Strategic Energy | Feb 24, 2025
The collaboration focuses on exploring new opportunities in electricity grid and renewable energy projects in the countries where Iberdrola operates. Both companies are already partners in the British company Electricity North West and the Windanker offshore wind farm.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 20, 2025
Anis Ayoub, Business Development Manager at Plug Power, outlined the company’s latest projects and vision for the future of hydrogen during the virtual event “Storage, Renewable and Electric Vehicles Integration Forum”, organised by Strategic Energy Corp. Regulatory frameworks and financial incentives will be crucial to unlocking the full potential of green hydrogen in the European market.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 20, 2025
The FER 2 Decree was designed to promote emerging technologies such as floating offshore wind power in Italy. However, its implementation presents significant limitations, ranging from the absence of a clear auction schedule to the lack of economic adjustment mechanisms that ensure project viability. Filippo Barzaghi, Offshore Wind Senior Analyst at Nadara, analyzes the current barriers and Italy’s role in the European supply chain in an interview with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 20, 2025
Germany’s 23 February 2025 federal elections will define the country’s political and energy direction, with CDU/CSU leading the polls, followed by AfD, while the SPD lags in third place. Candidates face a key debate over the future of renewable energy, with positions ranging from rapid expansion to a more cautious approach.
February 25, 2025Mergers and acquisitions in renewable energy: Is Europe losing ground to the U.S. in 2024?
