Distribution
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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.
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Nexans raised 2026 guidance after stronger first half electrification performance. Grid, connection, and transmission activities supported higher earnings while acquisitions expanded its North American cable platform.
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ZIEHL’s UFR1002IP adds networked diagnostics to modern grid protection systems. The device combines voltage and frequency monitoring with remote configuration, event records, and field updatable software.
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Ofgem proposes commitment fees for speculative data centre grid applications. Charges and new milestones would test whether large projects are financially and commercially ready to proceed.
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Elia and CPP Investments have acquired the planned Tarchon interconnector. The 1.4GW HVDC project would connect Britain and Germany, strengthening cross border capacity while supporting renewable integration and security of supply.
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Enexis will reinforce Dutch distribution networks through substantial new investment. The €500m financing supports 4,600km of cables, transformer stations, higher-capacity connections, and digital network-management systems across five provinces.