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ASTA has extended its Siemens Energy conductor partnership. The agreement runs to 2032 and supports copper conductor supply for transformer and high-voltage infrastructure manufacturing.
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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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CATL will supply major battery systems for Spanish projects. The 1.5GWh order supports Grenergy’s Oviedo and Escuderos storage schemes as Spain’s grid-scale BESS market develops.
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Jacobs will assess environmental conditions at Oldbury’s nuclear site. The work will support future planning, design, and permitting decisions for potential UK nuclear capacity.
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SSEN Transmission faces scrutiny over its Kintore-Tealing line. Agricultural, environmental, and consent issues continue shaping the proposed 400kV Scottish grid reinforcement.
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Gresham House has financed three UK battery storage projects. The £141m package supports 397MW/794MWh of capacity across Cockenzie, Monet’s Garden, and Elland 2.
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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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National Grid will refurbish a key south coast transmission route. Works between Mannington and Nursling will include reconductoring across 115 pylons and steelwork upgrades from June to November 2026.
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Electrical Safety First has opened its 2026 innovation award. The award recognises projects, products, and prototypes designed to reduce electrical hazards in homes, communities, and wider product environments.
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Tion will supply solar power to IONITY’s German network. The long-term agreement will support renewable electricity procurement for high-power EV charging infrastructure from 2027.