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Cybersecurity challenges for the renewable energy sector
Author: Davide Barbieri, PhD As renewable energy becomes the backbone of global decarbonisation, the sector faces a rapidly growing but often underestimated risk: cyberthreats. Solar farms, wind turbines, and energy storage systems are now deeply digitalized and connected, and this connectivity, while enabling efficiency and smart management, also exposes critical vulnerabilities. Digital Risk The renewable…
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Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, and Latvia, initiate a €382 million project to fortify critical energy infrastructure.
In late September 2025, Lithuania, together with Poland, Estonia and Latvia, launched a €382 million coordinated effort to bolster the resilience of their power transmission infrastructure against aerial threats—especially drones. The plan is spearheaded by Lithuanian grid operator Litgrid and Poland’s PSE, with Lithuanian Energy Minister Žygimantas Vaičiūnas and Litgrid CEO Rokas Masiulis playing prominent roles in pitch…
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Baltic States TSOs to strengthen their resilience agains cyber and physical attacks.
After successfully coordinating the synchronisation of the Baltic States with the continental European network, the electricity transmission system operators of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland are now planning on strengthening the resilience of their power systems against hybrid security threats. To this end, the operators have submitted an application for European Union funding to support…
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Beyond the Lowest Bid: What Really Matters in Europe’s Energy Transition
When governments and utilities launch auctions for renewable energy projects, the lowest price used to be the ultimate deciding factor. But in 2025, the picture is more complex. Non-price criteria (NPC) – factors such as sustainability, social impact, system integration, and innovation – are increasingly shaping procurement decisions. By going beyond cost, these criteria ensure…
