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SSEN has secured a long-term framework for Scottish HVDC cables. Sumitomo Electric and Van Oord will begin engineering for the proposed 525kV Shetland 2 link, with manufacturing expected from 2027.
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ScotWind developers face renewed uncertainty over future transmission investment priorities. Industry concerns centre on whether NESO’s first Strategic Spatial Energy Plan will provide sufficient zonal capacity for Scotland’s offshore wind pipeline.
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Derril Water’s summer shutdown exposes local distribution network integration constraints. The 42MWp cooperative project may remain curtailed until September while operators address an upstream transmission configuration around Alverdiscott.
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Eviny and Mer will combine their Nordic fast-charging business operations. The merged company will serve more than one million registered customers across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, with Germany potentially following.
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E.ON has extended its Aachen energy research partnership through 2031. The €7.5 million programme covers smart grids, storage, low-temperature heat networks, and commercial development of an AI-based substation controller.
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METLEN has advanced Greece’s 251.9MW solar-storage project toward construction phase. The Central Greece development combines approximately 375MWh of storage with integrated construction, energy management, and commercial operation.
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France’s EFGL floating wind farm has reached full operational output. Three 10MW turbines will now provide operating data on floating foundations, moorings, dynamic cables, and Mediterranean grid integration.
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Ukraine is preparing tenders for 1.5GW of flexible generation capacity. Projects must provide black-start capability, reinforced protection, and rapid delivery across regions facing severe electricity shortages.
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Baltic Power has begun delivering offshore electricity into Poland’s grid. More than 50 turbines are installed, while commissioning continues across the project’s 1.2GW generation, transmission, and control systems.
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Germany has approved legislation enabling eleven gigawatts of reliability procurement. Two 4.5GW auctions are scheduled during 2026, followed by a further technology-neutral round in 2027 covering dispatchable generation and storage.