Italy is urging the EU to relax energy spending rules as Middle East tensions push prices higher, while the government also moves forward with plans to restart nuclear power production.

Wind and solar overtook coal in more countries during 2025, Germany’s battery storage market continues to surge, and falling battery costs are accelerating the rise of 24/7 renewable power systems.

Türkiye plans its first offshore wind tender and targets 5GW of capacity by 2035, as the country expands renewable electricity generation and strengthens energy security through major grid investment.

Solar became the largest source of new electricity generation in 2025, Spain’s electricity system continues to shift away from fossil fuels, and battery material production is rapidly expanding worldwide.

China has installed the world’s largest floating offshore wind turbine, a 16MW system designed for deep waters and extreme conditions, highlighting the future potential of large-scale floating wind energy.

Europe faces rising energy costs and demand, with high prices and import reliance exposing weaknesses as a new report urges a shift towards cheaper, secure electricity to protect competitiveness.