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Germany’s Onshore Wind Repowering Accelerates Towards 2030 Targets
Preparing for the upcoming OnWIND – Onshore Wind Energy, which will take place on 2/3 June 2026 in Hamburg, The Voice of Renewables prepared this report on current state and outlook on onshore wind repowering in Germany. Germany is entering a new phase in its energy transition, with onshore wind repowering projects playing a decisive…
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From Large Reactors to SMRs: Europe’s Nuclear Strategy for the Next 25 Years
Europe’s nuclear story got a jolt in 2025 — not as a single headline, but as a string of concrete moves that make clear nuclear power is back at the centre of the continent’s clean-energy debate. Governments and utilities are no longer asking whether to keep nuclear on the table; they’re asking how big a…
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Europe’s hydrogen market at a crossroads: will heavy industry decarbonisation dream come true?
The EU has made substantial commitments: targets for low-/green hydrogen production and hydrogen consumption (especially in industry), funding instruments (e.g. the Hydrogen Bank), pipelines/infrastructure plans, and import strategies. The idea is that hydrogen — ideally green hydrogen (produced using renewable electricity) or low-carbon hydrogen (using carbon capture, etc.) — can replace “grey” hydrogen (from natural gas without…
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DEEP DIVE: Greece’s new landmark hydrogen law – practical implications for investors and developers
The Voice of Renewables has been following the development of hydrogen space in Greece since the launch of National Hydrogen Strategy launched in the early 2020s. Back then it was only focused on pilot projects and infrastructure development. Now, with Greece’s landmark hydrogen law (Law 5215/2025) approved, we are looking at what it says, why…
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DEEP DIVE: Vertical Gas Corridor – building a flexible backbone for tomorrow’s low-carbon energy system
The Vertical Gas Corridor is a regional energy infrastructure initiative in Southeast / Central Europe, aiming to connect natural gas supply and transmission routes north‑south (and potentially reverse) through Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and further afield. Greece, with its LNG terminals and interconnectors, is on the way to become a hub, enabling supply diversification (not just from east‑west…
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Deep Dive: Lithuania’s Hydrogen Ecosystem – Strategically Positioned for Exports and with Strong Political Support
At the heart of Lithuania’s hydrogen ambitions is the Lithuanian National Energy Independence Strategy, adopted in June 2024, foreseeing hydrogen sector as a cornerstone of renewables driven and export orientated energy system. It is strongly underpinned by existing industrial consumers and dynamically developing renewables generation capacities, dominated by onshore wind and solar projects, the generated electricity…
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Moldova’s 2025 Parliamentary Elections: A Turning Point for Energy Policy
Parliamentary elections will be held in Moldova in just over a fortnight from today – on 28 September 2025. The outcome of this election will be pivotal to country’s future, including its energy policy, security, and sovereignty. The last parliamentary election in Moldova was held on 11 July 2021, resulting in a landslide victory for…
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Deep Dive: Finland’s Strategic Rise in the European Hydrogen Economy
As the global energy landscape undergoes a fundamental shift toward decarbonisation, Finland is rapidly positioning itself as a frontrunner in the emerging hydrogen economy. With a strategic vision anchored in its near carbon-free electricity grid, abundant renewable energy resources, and advanced industrial capabilities, Finland aims to produce at least 10% of the European Union’s clean…
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Deep Dive: Moldova’s Energy Independence Driven by Renewables + Auction Insights
Moldova aims to achieve energy independence by 2030. The government’s action plan outlines 22 actions related to major infrastructure projects, increasing local electricity generation capacity from renewable sources, improving energy efficiency, establishing energy reserves, and integrating energy markets with the EU. Moldova’s proactive measures, supported by EU partnerships and strategic investments, are steering the country…
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Deep Dive: Green Hydrogen – Greece’s Launchpad to a Clean Energy Revolution – Turning Vision into Action.
Greece is transforming from a renewable energy-rich nation into a strategic hydrogen hub, positioning itself at the crossroads of European and Middle Eastern energy exchange. Pilot infrastructure is now emerging and policy frameworks are gaining clarity. With projects spanning e-methanol for shipping, SAF for aviation, and green ammonia export hubs, Greece’s 2030 energy vision points…
