Distribution
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Slovakia’s distribution networks gain further EIB funding for modernisation works. The latest €50 million tranche lifts the package to €400 million for lines, substations, transformers, smart meters, and automation.
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Australia committed major financing to distribution-connected renewable energy projects nationwide. The A$100 million programme targets up to 16 solar, battery, and retrofit schemes capable of reaching construction during 2027.
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Invinity secured its largest battery sale to date at 43MWh. Dairyland Power Cooperative will deploy the vanadium flow systems across several Upper Midwest sites, with deliveries expected to begin in late 2027.
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Everything-to-grid technology could turn distributed assets into coordinated grid resources. The WEF says vehicles, buildings, batteries, and industrial loads could provide flexibility, although standards, market rules, and cybersecurity remain substantial barriers.
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ADS-TEC Energy has started construction of Mühlacker’s 20MWh battery system. The four-container installation will provide 10MW at the municipal substation, with handover scheduled for October 2026.
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KfW has launched two financing routes for German energy infrastructure. The programmes support distribution networks, grid-connected heating and cooling, geothermal plants, and thermal storage.
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Eku has acquired a 300MW Didcot battery project in Oxfordshire. Construction is planned for 2026, with a 600MWh system connecting to National Grid in 2028.
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Greenvolt has opened Poland’s 800MWh Turośń Kościelna battery storage facility. The 200MW transmission-connected asset combines four-hour duration, capacity market revenues, and commercial optimisation by Entrix.
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BRUSH has expanded domestic instrument transformer manufacturing capacity through acquisition. D K Moriarty will continue designing and producing current and voltage transformers in Colchester.
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M Group will refurbish a strategic Scottish 400kV transmission corridor. The £110 million programme covers more than 70km between Strathaven and Smeaton.