Distribution
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Enerven has secured the contract for Queensland’s Teebar battery project. Its delivery scope includes a 275/33kV substation and new high voltage connection, while Valo will supply the storage equipment for the 400MW/1,600MWh development.
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Hams Hall’s two supergrid transformers were energised in September 2026. The two 220MVA units form part of the 350MW battery development’s 400kV grid connection, ahead of its planned commercial operation.
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Olana has commissioned two batteries connected to Finland’s distribution network. The Gunnarsnäs and Koski Tl facilities provide 17MW/18MWh combined, connecting at 20kV and entering ancillary services markets through Fingrid’s balancing arrangements.
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Litgrid and PSE have agreed Harmony Link’s border connection responsibilities. The 220kV agreement defines ownership, technical compatibility, inspections, and testing arrangements ahead of construction expected to begin in Lithuania in 2027.
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Linux Foundation has launched OpenGrid for interoperable electricity grid planning. The initiative will create shared schemas, APIs, and translation tools while allowing existing commercial and open source modelling software to remain in use.
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Government has varied LionLink’s planning direction before its consent application. The decision keeps the UK to Netherlands hybrid interconnector within the Development Consent Order process as its design continues to develop.
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Ofgem has approved enhanced smart meter communications during service disruptions. Selected network information and supported prepayment functions will remain available when the core data service cannot operate normally.
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Ofgem has rejected two proposed transmission connection code changes today. CMP330/374 depended on a wider framework that NESO withdrew in June, leaving no workable basis for implementation.
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Ofgem proposes wider rights for customers building transmission connections themselves. Demand, generation, and storage projects could construct dedicated assets before transferring them to the relevant network owner.
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National Grid has completed its new Thames electricity tunnel early. The 2.2km bore finished 49 days ahead of programme before cable installation and further network work.