Amendments to increase auction volumes and streamline permitting for priority renewable zones.

New framework allowing dual-use agricultural photovoltaic installations with simplified permitting.

BNetzA awards 3,456 MW at record low average price of 6.06 ct/kWh. 2.36x oversubscription with 8,155 MW bids. Growing competition driving prices well below 7.35 ct/kWh ceiling.

German cabinet approves RED III implementation legislation, adjusting GHG reduction quota and abolishing double counting of advanced fuels from 2026.

DEA launches tenders for 3 sites with state-supported two-sided CfD. DKK 55.2bn budget cap.

Spain completes first capacity market auction with strong battery storage participation. 3.2 GW capacity contracted at average EUR 28.50/kW-year.

Spain to hold first capacity market auctions by September 2025. System operational 2026.

MITECO announces EUR 2bn aid package including EUR 355m renewables manufacturing programme.

Council and Parliament reach agreement on stepwise prohibition of Russian LNG and pipeline gas imports, with full ban by end of 2026 (LNG) and autumn 2027 (pipeline).

Commission publishes recommendation and three guidance documents to support RED III implementation, lower energy costs, and accelerate clean energy transition.

Wind became Finland second largest electricity source (after nuclear) in 2024, surpassing hydropower.

Finland reaches 9 GW installed wind capacity. 24% of electricity from wind in 2024.

Increased demand for corporate PPAs from energy-intensive industries diversifying revenue streams.

1.5 GW offshore wind awarded to TotalEnergies-RWE at EUR 44.9/MWh. France largest renewable project, EUR 4.5bn investment. Will power 1 million homes. RWE seeking exit, TotalEnergies to continue as operator.

953 MW awarded to 42 projects at EUR 86.6/MWh average from over 90 submissions.

AO7 and AO8 specifications published for 2.5 GW offshore capacity. Goal: 10 GW by 2035.

Record 8.4 GW offshore wind secured across 8 projects at GBP 91/MWh. Strike price below GBP 94/MWh breakeven, ~40% lower than equivalent gas. Expected to unlock GBP 20-27bn private investment.

AR7 opened to applications with GBP 1.08bn budget for offshore wind. First round with 20-year contracts and separated technology timelines.

TMO4+ reforms requiring 90% deposit now effective. Expected to clear speculative projects from queue.

Greece finalized its offshore wind regulatory framework, designating initial development zones in the Aegean and Ionian seas.

New support mechanism for standalone battery storage through capacity payments.

Government allocates EUR 18.9bn for grid upgrades to support 80% renewable electricity by 2030.

Second offshore wind auction awards 900 MW to Helvick Head (ESB-Ørsted) at EUR 98.72/MWh. EUR 140m community benefit fund over 20 years.

1,079 MW awarded across 23 projects (219 MW wind, 860 MW solar) at EUR 98.81/MWh average.

1.1 GW solar allocated under first NZIA-compliant auction excluding Chinese equipment for large projects. Average price EUR 66.37/MWh, 27.7% below ceiling.

Record 8.6 GW allocated: 474 solar projects (7.7 GW) at EUR 56.82/MWh average (37% below ceiling), 29 wind farms (940 MW) at EUR 72.85/MWh. 17.5 GW bids received.

New incentive framework with 7 annual auctions through 2028. Includes offshore wind and storage.

Minister confirms IJmuiden Ver Gamma-A tender September 2026 with TOWOZ support mechanism. EUR 2.5bn budget split between Climate Fund (EUR 0.9bn) and SDE++ (EUR 1.6bn).

Netherlands opens 1 GW offshore wind tender at Nederwiek I-A site with subsidy support under TOWOZ framework.

Two 500 MW floating wind areas awarded: Equinor-Vargronn and EDF-Deep Wind (Harald Hårfagre JV). 2-year maturation phase, then NOK 35bn subsidy auction. COD from 2034.

Norway reopens first floating wind tender for three 500 MW areas. Deadline September 2025.