RWE has brought transmission infrastructure into its core investment programme. Its 55% indirect Amprion holding now sits alongside 10.3GW of generation under construction and €42 billion of planned net investment through 2031.
Scatec has completed Egypt’s 1.1GW Obelisk hybrid power project today. The development combines 1,125MW of solar generation with a 100MW/200MWh battery under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
Grid uncertainty is pushing British factories away from electrification plans. ADE: Demand research finds that unclear early costs and timelines can drive replacement decisions back towards gas.
RES will control high-voltage safety at offshore East Anglia TWO. The contract covers Safety from the System and Operational Control across infrastructure operating at up to 400kV.
Government has named 43 transmission projects for bill discounts today. Eligible households near qualifying infrastructure could receive £250 annually for ten years once construction and legislative conditions are met.
Coalburn 1 has entered commercial operation in South Lanarkshire today. The 500MW, two-hour system provides 1GWh of storage and anchors a three-project Scottish portfolio totalling 1.5GW/3GWh.
Vestas raised its profitability outlook after turbine orders grew sharply. Second-quarter intake reached 3,349MW as the combined turbine and service backlog rose to €76.9 billion.
Cadeler has acquired Menck to deepen offshore foundation installation capability. The €501 million deal adds piling hammers, drilling, grouting, noise mitigation, and specialist engineering.
TU Delft has doubled blade coating erosion resistance in testing. The graded polyurethane design uses ceramic platelets to protect rain-exposed wind turbine leading edges.
Econergy has connected its Iancu Jianu solar project in Romania. A 35MW/70MWh battery is planned at the same connection for 2027.