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Scientists want direct current monitoring across Britain’s transmission substation network. Analysis of the May 2024 storm identified currents above 50A at several sites, including an estimated 68A peak in Cornwall.
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NESO expects electricity constraint costs to rise sharply during 2027. The forecast reaches £3.2 billion as network limitations and reinforcement outages restrict the transfer of renewable generation.
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Ofgem has approved structured model exchange across electricity network boundaries. GC0139 introduces routine two-way sharing of solved power-system models between NESO and network operators from August 2026.
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Freidorf’s upgraded substation strengthens electricity resilience across western Timișoara region. The RON26 million project renews switchgear, auxiliary systems, neutral-treatment equipment, secondary circuits, and protection with digitally controlled infrastructure.
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Belgium has reset rules for its delayed offshore wind tender. The revised 700MW procurement adds a two-sided Contract for Difference, five-year construction period, cybersecurity tests, supply-chain conditions, and a firm date for initial offshore grid availability.
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Croatia has approved grid infrastructure for a major AI campus. Pantheon AI combines a 1GW connection, 500MW of solar, 8GWh of battery storage, and more than €500 million of transmission works.
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NESO is increasing day-ahead restrictions across four electricity interconnector links. The change covers routes to Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and France where forecast flows could create unresolved British system-security constraints.
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SP Energy Networks has advanced another major Scottish transmission reinforcement. Denny–Wishaw combines 400kV uprating, new overhead line, substation extensions, transformers, and cable work to release around 1GW of renewable capacity.
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European transmission operators want stronger investment conditions for electrification delivery. ENTSO-E is seeking regulation that recognises resilience, cybersecurity, flexibility, and system stability alongside cost efficiency.
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SSEN will upgrade shared electricity supplies across four pilot areas. The programme targets legacy connections that can restrict EV chargers, heat pumps, solar, and battery installations.