Renewable energy across Europe

By 2030, the European Union aims to achieve 42.5% renewable energy in its energy mix. This is an ambitious goal based on the commitment and willingness of each Member State to accelerate the energy transition! However, each country is moving at its own pace, depending on the challenges and opportunities it faces.

Discover what's making headlines in each of the countries where the Enerfip Group operates. Overview of the news that is shaking things up with Enerfip France, Enerfip España, Enerfip Italia and Enerfip Nederland!

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🇫🇷 In France, the government is adjusting its ambitions in the PPE

Provided for by the Energy Transition for Green Growth Act, the multi-year energy program (PPE) is one of the tools that outlines the roadmap for France's energy transition. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, it identifies priority actions and the means to be implemented.

However, PPE 3 (2025-2035), available for public consultation, is marked by limited ambitions in several areas. The most notable changes concern the solar sector, with revised downward targets for installed capacity. Between the November 2024 and March 2025 versions, it increased from 75 to 100 GW to 65 to 90 GW by 2035, distributed as follows:

• 41% for small and medium-sized rooftops;
• 5% for small ground-mounted installations;
• 54% for large installations, of which 38% ground-mounted and 16% rooftop.

Regarding the development of the industrial sector, PPE 3 aims to produce up to 10 GW of value chain components by 2035:

• 3 to 5 GW for the silicon chain;
• 3 to 5 GW for ingots and wafers;
• 5 to 10 GW for cells and modules.

💡 Note
The adjustments that have been discussed for several weeks regarding the purchase prices relating to decree S21 for small-power rooftop photovoltaic projects (100-500 kWp) have still not been specified at the time of writing. It seems clear that the government is aiming to curb the growth of this sector and focus incentives on larger projects.

What is your opinion on the revisions made to the PPE 3 objectives, particularly regarding photovoltaics? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

🇮🇹 Italy focuses on renewable energy with FER X

Italy is accelerating its development in favor of the energy transition with the FER X decree. Supporting renewable energy, this plan provides for 17.65 GW of new installed capacity, including 14.65 GW allocated through competitive auctions and 3 GW reserved for small installations of less than 1 MW. FER X also includes regional tariff adjustments:

• +5 €/MWh for installations on water;
• +4 €/MWh in Central Italy;
• +10 €/MWh in Northern Italy.

Within 90 days of the entry into force of this decree, the MASE (Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security) ******must, on the one hand, approve the operational rules of FER X. On the other hand, the GSE (Energy Service Manager) must publish its first notice within 30 days of this approval.

🤔 Did you know ?
In accordance with Article 14, this support scheme can only be combined with:

– capital contributions that reach 40% of investment costs (for new installations);
– guarantee funds and working capital;
– tax incentives, such as tax credits or tax exemptions on investments in materials and equipment.

With these measures, Italy intends to accelerate the deployment of solar, wind, and other clean energies. What do you think of this approach? Do you think it is an effective lever for the energy transition? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

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🇳🇱 The rise of renewable energy in the Netherlands

The growth of renewable energy is making it possible to gradually reduce electricity production from fossil fuels, particularly coal-fired power plants. It is therefore logical that the share of gas-fired power plants has increased, now representing more than 3/4 of electricity production from fossil fuels.

Electricity production in the Netherlands from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, and biomass, increased by 10% in 2024, reaching 61 billion kWh, or 51% of total electricity production, according to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS).

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🤔 Did you know?
During the summer period, the share of renewables in the energy mix even approached 60 % ? Solar electricity production, which varies throughout the year, peaked during the months of May to August. In 2024, solar energy contributed to 1/3 of the Netherlands' total electricity production during this period. The growth in solar energy in 2024 was largely driven by an increase in installed capacity, which grew by 14% to over 24 GW. However, due to less favorable weather conditions, electricity production from solar increased by only 11% compared to the previous year. id="">🇪🇸 Spain, a key player in the development of offshore wind and green hydrogen

Spain is making progress in its energy transition strategy, with a particular focus on the development of green hydrogen and offshore wind. The government recently announced an investment of €1.2 billion to support renewable hydrogen projects, with the aim of positioning the country as a leader in this emerging sector.

This support is part of a broader approach that also includes major advances in the deployment of offshore wind power. The regulatory framework for organizing the first auctions of offshore wind projects has been established, paving the way for their development, although the first auction is expected by the end of 2025.

🔢 Key figures
The Spanish government launched a hydrogen roadmap in October 2020, with clear objectives for 2030.

– This plan aims to achieve a production capacity of 11 GW of electrolyzers by 2030, in order to decarbonize the industrial and energy sectors.
– Spain plans to deploy 150 buses, 5,000 light vehicles, and two commercial train lines powered by hydrogen.
– Among the key measures, Spain aims to install hydrogen refueling stations every 200 km on the TEN-T network (trans-European transport network) and in urban areas with more than 100,000 inhabitants.
– An investment of 8.9 billion euros is needed to develop green hydrogen.

How could other European countries learn from the Spanish strategy? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

Financing signed by Enerfip

☀️ Focus on H2Move

The Spanish company HVR Energy is a key player in the world of hydrogen. It recently obtained a grant of €4.2 million for its Activa H2 project, aimed at contributing to the development of sustainable mobility in Europe. This funding will allow it to deploy 20 hydrogen refueling stations along the TEN-T network, thus contributing to the network of clean infrastructure in Spain.

This initiative is part of the European Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program, designed to finance sustainable and interconnected infrastructure. In total, the CEF has allocated €44.3 million to four Spanish projects to promote alternative fuels and accelerate the decarbonization of transport.

HVR Energy stands out in particular for the opening, in 2023, of the first green hydrogen production, storage, and distribution plant in Colsada. Developed in partnership with Avanza, the city's bus network operator, this installation represents a turning point for the integration of green hydrogen into public transport.

Activa H2 refueling stations: a flexible and innovative solution

The Activa H2 project is based on a concept of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS), designed to be compact, modular and scalable. These infrastructures can supply both light and heavy vehicles, while reducing costs and offering greater installation flexibility.

The technical characteristics of Activa H2 stations:

• Distribution pressure: 350 bar and 700 bar
• Installed power: 15 kW
• Distribution capacity: 1 ton/day
• Storage system: 900 bar
• Occupied floor space: 20 m²

These stations are designed to be integrated into existing service stations or installed directly on them company sites operating hydrogen vehicles. Thanks to its avant-garde approach, HVR Energy also benefits from the support of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, thus strengthening its position in the European hydrogen ecosystem.

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To learn more about the subject, Mathieu, a financial analyst at Enerfip, explains everything you need to know about green hydrogen.

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