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A major Welsh solar scheme has stalled on grid access. RWE has dropped its 99.9MW Butterfly solar-plus-storage proposal near Wrexham after concluding that connection availability and overall viability no longer supported the project.
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Shetland’s new grid connection has moved a step closer. The completed Kergord to Gremista 132kV link will begin supplying the islands through the local network once the standby solution enters service later this year.
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Alfen has brought the 15 MW / 30 MWh BESS Apeldoorn project into live trading in the Dutch market, adding another multi-service flexibility asset to the Netherlands grid.
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ACER says annual distribution grid investment in Europe has risen sharply since 2021 and is on course to approach €47 billion by 2027, even as structural barriers remain.
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Schneider Electric has launched Schneider Boost Pro in the UK, bringing a scalable battery storage platform for commercial buildings, industrial sites, and heavy-duty charging environments.
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Solar Energy UK has published new policy recommendations and a practical guide aimed at expanding Britain’s domestic solar and battery supply chain across manufacturing, engineering, installation, and associated services.
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Aurora Utilities has energised another group of Stagecoach depots across the UK, taking upgraded network capacity to a level that now supports around 1,330 electric buses.
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Greenvolt Next has taken the EPC contract for two Infinis solar parks in Stockton-on-Tees and Swansea, with both schemes including co-located battery storage and targeting completion in summer 2027.
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Centrica has energised two battery systems in southern Sweden now. The Borlänge projects add 40MW of flexible capacity and extend a European storage portfolio that now exceeds 770MW under contract.
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Amendment 4 is now in force across UK installations nationwide. The latest BS 7671 update adds new requirements for stationary batteries, medical locations, and Power over Ethernet, while the previous edition remains valid until 15 October 2026.