Distribution
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National Grid is formalising external scrutiny of distribution innovation priorities. The planned board will bring independent expertise into how network ideas are tested and scaled.
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Slovenia has joined Europe’s automated balancing platform for frequency restoration. ELES is now participating in PICASSO, the cross-border platform for automatic frequency restoration reserves.
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Baltic transmission planning is moving closer to formal EU prioritisation. The proposed Baltic-German PowerLink would combine interconnection, offshore wind integration, and regional electricity trading.
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Europe’s interconnection agenda is moving from planning into hardware delivery. Elmed’s 600MW HVDC link will connect Italy and Tunisia, adding a new route between Europe and North Africa.
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MSSL has linked heatwave resilience to LV switchboard design practice. Rising plant room temperatures are increasing focus on verified assemblies, temperature rise testing, and short-circuit withstand.
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Envision and Pulse are advancing a Wolverhampton battery storage project. The 129MW/310MWh system adds grid-forming capability and 2.4-hour duration to the UK BESS pipeline.
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SP Electricity North West has accelerated a battery grid connection. Real-time active network management avoided reinforcement, saved £3.2m, and kept curtailment to 0.3%.
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LS Marine Solution’s new vessel targets HVDC cable installation capacity. The Türkiye-built CLV is designed for offshore wind grids, fibre-optic cable laying, and long-distance subsea transmission projects.
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Nexans has secured long-term aluminium supply for grid cable production. The Hydro agreement strengthens conductor sourcing for European medium-voltage, overhead, and subsea high-voltage infrastructure.
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UK public charger deployment slowed in first-half 2026 rollout data. Zapmap recorded 121,171 public chargers across 46,731 locations at June-end.