by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 6, 2025
In 2024, Germany set a record for renewable energy, which accounted for 62.7% of its net public electricity generation. This achievement was accompanied by a historic reduction in CO2 emissions and significant progress in solar energy and storage technologies.
by Milena Giorgi | Jan 3, 2025
The evolution towards a market led by informed buyers highlights protection against negative prices, dynamic structures, and the increasing integration of energy storage for greater flexibility.
by Emilia Lardizabal | Jan 3, 2025
Jantzen Renewables, a renewable energy project developer, positions itself in the renewable market with solar, wind, and storage projects in Romania, achieving a pipeline exceeding 1 GW. The company celebrates the recent sale of a 710 MW photovoltaic project and analyzes the challenges and opportunities in the country’s energy sector.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 3, 2025
In 2025, Europe is set to make significant progress in offshore wind capacity with tenders in the Netherlands, Poland, Estonia, and Germany. With over 20 GW planned, the continent faces key challenges in meeting its climate goals.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 3, 2025
With a strategic location and robust infrastructure, the Netherlands has solidified its position as a European leader in the development of green hydrogen. However, Rostyslav Nykitenko comments to Strategic Energy Europe that technical and regulatory challenges continue to pose significant obstacles to the advancement of this key technology in the energy transition.
by Energía Estratégica | Jan 3, 2025
The capacity of connections from small- and medium-scale renewable energy producers and self-consumption systems in Endesa’s grid subsidiary, e-distribución, has increased by 53% since 2020. The capacity of self-consumption installations has reached 3.9 GW, while that of producer installations exceeds 26.8 GW.
by Milena Giorgi | Jan 2, 2025
The Spanish electricity sector faces challenges in financing the necessary grids for the energy transition, according to AELEC’s president. The lack of clear definitions in fiscal policy for 2024 and a model that hinders quick decision-making by electricity companies threaten Spain’s competitiveness.
by Milena Giorgi | Jan 2, 2025
The Vice President of AEPIBAL, Eugenio Domínguez, emphasises the importance of securing contracts of at least 10 years and defining clear criteria regarding emissions for the capacity market. The initiative aims to strengthen the competitiveness and viability of energy storage in comparison to conventional technologies.
by Milena Giorgi | Jan 2, 2025
The capacity market will allow contracts of up to 15 years, linked to the useful life of assets. With flexibility to transfer rights and a design based on firmness coefficients and stress hours, batteries face new competitive challenges.
by Lucia Colaluce | Jan 2, 2025
The intermittency of renewable energy, highlighted during Dunkelflaute episodes, is reshaping Europe’s energy dynamics. Gas remains a key backup, but growing volatility presents challenges for supply flexibility.