Renewables Surpass Traditional Energy as Default Choice

Galileo announced that it has reached 700 MW of grid-secured renewable energy and storage projects in Spain. The portfolio includes standalone battery energy storage systems, solar PV hybrid projects, and onshore wind assets. Galileo’s wider active development pipeline in Spain totals 1.4 GW. A further 1.4 GW of projects is linked to capacity tenders expected to take place in Spain over the coming years. “Reaching 700 MW of grid-secured projects is a major achievement for our team and demonstrates the significant progress we have made in Spain,” said Eduardo González Solá, Director of Business Development & Power Origination for Spain at Galileo. “Composed primarily of BESS standalone projects, concentrated in large consumption areas in Catalonia and Madrid, as well as onshore wind and PV assets, this pipeline of projects is both well-progressed and technologically well-diversified.” Galileo is seeking consent for a large portion of the 700 MW grid-secured portfolio and expects to reach multiple final investment decisions by the end of 2026. “Galileo is well-positioned in Spain for the future with a strong, diversified pipeline and a highly experienced team,” noted Ingmar Wilhelm, Co-founder and CEO of Galileo. “Galileo aims to obtain consent for a large portion of this 700 MW of grid-secured projects and looks forward to reaching multiple final investment decisions for this attractive portfolio by the end of 2026.” https://lnkd.in/gsw7XpuS #cleanenergy

  As renewable capacity expands, grid infrastructure is becoming a key enabler of the energy transition. According to Electricity System Operator (ESO) EAD, Bulgaria is investing heavily in transmission upgrades, interconnections and digitalisation to support rapid growth in solar and battery storage. “The system is evolving to handle higher RES penetration while maintaining security and balance.” With projects aimed at increasing transmission capacity by several gigawatts and improving regional connectivity, the grid is adapting to new operational realities. At the same time, managing connection queues and preventing speculative projects remain important priorities. Read the full SeeNext analysis: https://lnkd.in/df6Cmwpf #grid #renewables #energystorage #energytransition #southeasteurope https://lnkd.in/dRNdj-a5

🔋 Global #EnergyStorage deployment reached a new milestone in 2025, with 112 gigawatts (GW) of annual additions excluding pumped hydro, marking a 48 percent increase over the previous year. That surge took cumulative annual installs from 10 GW in 2021 to over 100 GW in just four years, outpacing the growth timelines of solar and wind power development. The record reflects increased market maturity and the accelerating role of storage in balancing renewable energy.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 12 Renewable energy growth is no longer just about adding more Solar and Wind capacity.The bigger shift may lie in how reliability, flexibility and power procurement evolve over the next decade. This week's Question was to Sanjay Banga ,CEO& MD, Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited: "𝑰𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘, 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒆 𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆?” His perspective touches all three phases at once, Renewables, Distributed Solar and the future relevance of large Thermal heavy utilities: “Soon the preferred option will be Renewable + Wind + Battery on an RTC basis, considering the flexibility involved. The focus on Thermal will diminish after five years.” He further highlighted that: • Solar momentum is likely to continue more at a distributed level rather than only through CTU-scale development • Utilities and traditional generators may need to reinvent themselves as discoms become increasingly independent in power procurement. A significant insight emerges here: The future grid may not be defined only by generation capacity ,but by flexibility, decentralization, and storage-led reliability. Grid Konnect Solutions LLP #RenewableEnergy #BatteryStorage #EnergyTransition #Solar #PowerSector #Transmission #Grid #LeadershipSpeaks

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) latest report on 24/7 Renewables is out now here: https://ow.ly/334X30sVz0o Three points that stood out for me: 1. “Firm renewables” are already competitive with fossil fuels In high-quality regions, hybrid solar, wind and storage systems can now deliver round-the-clock power at costs comparable to (or even below) new fossil generation. That’s a major shift in the narrative from “intermittent” to “reliable and competitive.” 2. The cost story is unprecedented Since 2010, solar costs have dropped ~87%, onshore wind ~55%, and battery storage ~93%. This isn’t just incremental progress, it’s a structural transformation that’s enabling 24/7 clean power to become a realistic baseline. 3. Hybridisation is the real game changer The report highlights how combining solar + wind + storage dramatically reduces system costs thanks to their natural complementarity. It’s not about single technologies anymore, it’s about smart system design. At Bureau Veritas, we’re seeing this shift first-hand, supporting renewable projects across wind, solar, storage and hybrid systems to ensure they are bankable, reliable and deployed rapidly at scale. #Renewables #WindEnergy #Solar #EnergyTransition #Storage #NetZero

Revolutionizing Hybrid Wind + Storage Development! 🌬️🔋 We are thrilled to see our latest press release being picked up by several leading industry publications! The message is clear: The future of energy is hybrid, and the tools we use to build it must be just as integrated. At Youwind Renewables, we’ve officially closed the gap between wind and storage. Our cloud-based SaaS platform is pioneer in integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) directly into the early-stage design and financial modeling for both onshore and offshore wind projects. As our CEO Anna Rivera Jové Rivera puts it: "BESS is a key piece to include from early project phases, and we are proud to offer this expanded suite of capabilities." Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eayMVmdb A huge thank you to the media outlets and our partners for helping us share this milestone. Let’s accelerate the energy transition, together. 🚀 #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #OnshoreWind #BESS #EnergyStorage #SaaS #GreenTech #Innovation #YouwindRenewables #EnergyTransition

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) latest report on 24/7 Renewables is out now here: https://ow.ly/sOwp30sVzE3 Three points that stood out for me: 1. “Firm renewables” are already competitive with fossil fuels In high-quality regions, hybrid solar, wind and storage systems can now deliver round-the-clock power at costs comparable to (or even below) new fossil generation. That’s a major shift in the narrative from “intermittent” to “reliable and competitive.” 2. The cost story is unprecedented Since 2010, solar costs have dropped ~87%, onshore wind ~55%, and battery storage ~93%. This isn’t just incremental progress, it’s a structural transformation that’s enabling 24/7 clean power to become a realistic baseline. 3. Hybridisation is the real game changer The report highlights how combining solar + wind + storage dramatically reduces system costs thanks to their natural complementarity. It’s not about single technologies anymore, it’s about smart system design. At Bureau Veritas, we’re seeing this shift first-hand, supporting renewable projects across wind, solar, storage and hybrid systems to ensure they are bankable, reliable and deployed rapidly at scale. #Renewables #WindEnergy #Solar #EnergyTransition #Storage #NetZero

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) latest report on 24/7 Renewables is out now here: https://ow.ly/UuMV30sVFve Three points that stood out for me: 1. “Firm renewables” are already competitive with fossil fuels In high-quality regions, hybrid solar, wind and storage systems can now deliver round-the-clock power at costs comparable to (or even below) new fossil generation. That’s a major shift in the narrative from “intermittent” to “reliable and competitive.” 2. The cost story is unprecedented Since 2010, solar costs have dropped ~87%, onshore wind ~55%, and battery storage ~93%. This isn’t just incremental progress, it’s a structural transformation that’s enabling 24/7 clean power to become a realistic baseline. 3. Hybridisation is the real game changer The report highlights how combining solar + wind + storage dramatically reduces system costs thanks to their natural complementarity. It’s not about single technologies anymore, it’s about smart system design. At Bureau Veritas, we’re seeing this shift first-hand, supporting renewable projects across wind, solar, storage and hybrid systems to ensure they are bankable, reliable and deployed rapidly at scale. #Renewables #WindEnergy #Solar #EnergyTransition #Storage #NetZero

Wind energy could play a much larger role in Bulgaria’s energy system - if structural barriers are addressed. According to Bulgarian Wind Energy Association (BGWEA), the country has strong wind resources and a significant project pipeline, yet deployment has been slow due to regulatory delays and market constraints. “The stagnation is not due to lack of resources or investor interest, but to limited predictability and permitting challenges.” At the same time, the current dominance of solar capacity is creating risks of imbalance, price volatility and increased system costs. A more diversified renewable mix - combining wind, solar and storage - will be critical for long-term system efficiency and competitiveness. Read the full analysis: https://lnkd.in/dfbUa_YB #windenergy #renewables #energytransition #flexibility #southeasteurope

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) latest report on 24/7 Renewables is out now here: https://ow.ly/h2XZ30sVArp Three points that stood out for me: 1. “Firm renewables” are already competitive with fossil fuels In high-quality regions, hybrid solar, wind and storage systems can now deliver round-the-clock power at costs comparable to (or even below) new fossil generation. That’s a major shift in the narrative from “intermittent” to “reliable and competitive.” 2. The cost story is unprecedented Since 2010, solar costs have dropped ~87%, onshore wind ~55%, and battery storage ~93%. This isn’t just incremental progress, it’s a structural transformation that’s enabling 24/7 clean power to become a realistic baseline. 3. Hybridisation is the real game changer The report highlights how combining solar + wind + storage dramatically reduces system costs thanks to their natural complementarity. It’s not about single technologies anymore, it’s about smart system design. At Bureau Veritas, we’re seeing this shift first-hand, supporting renewable projects across wind, solar, storage and hybrid systems to ensure they are bankable, reliable and deployed rapidly at scale. #Renewables #WindEnergy #Solar #EnergyTransition #Storage #NetZero