Distribution
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National Grid is expanding dynamic line rating technology across 585km of transmission routes in England and Wales to increase usable network capacity.
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A new €600m CEF Energy call has opened for cross-border infrastructure projects across electricity, smart grids, hydrogen, CO₂ networks, and related European energy systems.
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Ireland and Spain have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a future electricity interconnector, opening feasibility work between governments and transmission system operators as Europe pushes for greater grid integration and renewable energy balancing.
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Power On has delivered EHV and HV infrastructure for Stansted North Site, including a 33 kV grid connection and new 33/11 kV primary substation to support phased commercial development near Stansted Airport.
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National Grid has energised its Little Horsted substation in East Sussex, adding around 0.5 GW of transmission capacity and supporting UK Power Networks’ adjacent distribution works as electricity demand rises across the South East.
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Trant Engineering has joined National Grid’s substation framework for major civil works, strengthening the delivery base for UK transmission upgrades as grid reinforcement, new connections, and substation construction move further up the infrastructure agenda.
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Sunwoda and EcoSourcen have completed a Belgian distribution-grid battery park.
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Distribuție Energie Electrică Romania has completed a RON 20.2m electricity distribution upgrade in Buzău County, covering medium- and low-voltage networks, switchgear, transformers, metering, and SCADA integration.
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The European Investment Bank and Commerzbank have launched a guarantee-backed cooperation intended to mobilise up to €2bn for grid investment and grid equipment supply chains across Europe.
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Ofgem has published the RIIO-3 Network Innovation Allowance governance framework, setting out how eligible network licensees and NESO can administer innovation funding during the new price-control period.