Distribution
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Eelpower has acquired another Devon battery project near grid infrastructure. The 50MW/100MWh Stoneworthy scheme is planned for construction in 2027 and operation in 2028.
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Scania has successfully demonstrated bidirectional megawatt charging for heavy trucks. The test links high-power depot charging with vehicle-to-grid operation and fleet-scale flexibility.
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Europe enters summer with stronger capacity but uneven regional resilience. ENTSO-E’s 2026 outlook points to limited localised risks as renewable and battery capacity reshape system operation.
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Hitachi Energy has opened a specialist grid centre in Glasgow. The facility will create around 100 roles supporting UK transmission, distribution, renewable integration, and major electricity infrastructure programmes.
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Redeia has validated anti-cascading tower performance using advanced simulation.
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Germany’s regulator has backed a refused battery grid connection.
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SSEN Transmission has awarded the Greens 400kV substation delivery contract.
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Eurelectric has warned PFAS rules could disrupt grid equipment. The organisation is seeking targeted derogations and realistic transition periods for critical power-sector components.
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UK Power Networks is testing hydrogen backup for rural outages. The SHARED project combines electrolysis, storage, fuel cells, and sensor-led controls to assess lower-carbon alternatives to diesel generation.
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UK Power Networks has opened distribution data through Python tooling. The ukpyn package helps users access, filter, combine, and analyse Open Data Portal datasets.