by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 10, 2025
France is driving its industrial decarbonization strategy with financial incentives and strict regulations. Noémie Papon, Director of energy and decarbonation projects at GreenFlex, details the key aspects of the process, the most polluting sectors, and the renewable energies that are transforming the industry.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 10, 2025
The UK solar industry warns that current energy policies could stall solar and battery storage development after 2030, jeopardising £26 billion in investments. Solar Energy UK’s letter urges the Government to revise capacity limits to prevent higher energy costs and a potential industry slowdown.
by Energía Estratégica ES | Feb 10, 2025
The European Commission has approved more than 8 million euros for Scale Gas, a subsidiary of Enagás, to deploy six renewable hydrogen refueling stations in Spain. These will be part of the Atlantic and Mediterranean corridors of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 7, 2025
The offshore wind sector faces key challenges in 2025, from the need for realistic subsidies of governments to financial uncertainty driven by interest rates and commodity prices. Peter Lloyd-Williams, Senior Analyst at Westwood Global Energy Group, analyses the factors that will shape the sector’s growth and the feasibility of new projects in conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Milena Giorgi | Feb 7, 2025
Industry sources warn that there is little room left to lower investment costs, and instead, a growth trend of between 5% and 10% is being observed.
by Milena Giorgi | Feb 7, 2025
The Spanish government, through IDAE, has announced the first call results for renewable hydrogen incentives. With €1.2 billion in funding, selected projects will enhance large-scale hydrogen production, strengthen industrial applications, and advance Spain’s leadership in Europe’s energy transition.
by Strategic Energy | Feb 7, 2025
With its first international project finance agreement, R. Power strengthens its presence in the European renewable energy market. The €38.6 million financing from CaixaBank and BPI will support the development of solar plants with a total capacity of 68 MWp, including new constructions and asset refinancing.
by Strategic Energy | Feb 7, 2025
With €426 million in clean tech investments, the Iberian Peninsula is emerging as a key European hub. Despite record-breaking early-stage funding, growth-stage investments remain a challenge. Ambitious policy updates in Spain and Portugal signal a commitment to green reindustrialization, but strategic action is needed to secure long-term competitiveness. As the Clean Industrial Deal launches in 2025, will Iberia capitalize on its momentum and establish itself as a clean tech powerhouse?
by Emilia Lardizabal | Feb 6, 2025
In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Romania’s Ministry of Energy highlighted a record-breaking year in 2024, with the addition of 1,200 MW of new energy capacity, 700 MW of which came from renewable sources. As part of this progress, 333 MW were connected in December, stemming from 116 awarded projects. Looking ahead to 2025, the country aims to double this capacity, strengthening its commitment to renewable expansion and modernizing its electricity infrastructure.
by Lucia Colaluce | Feb 6, 2025
With a record 62.7% of renewable energy in its electricity mix, Germany is making strong progress in renewables. However, Irina Peltegova, Senior Green Power Market Analyst at Veyt, tells Strategic Energy Europe that the country faces key challenges in storage, price volatility, and new renewable energy support schemes. PPAs are emerging as an increasingly attractive alternative for the sector.
February 10, 2025Decarbonization through renewables energy in the French Industry
