Portugal is bringing storage into its electricity adequacy framework now. A planned capacity mechanism and 750MVA battery auction would procure flexibility alongside generation and demand-side response.
Europe’s storage debate is moving beyond conventional short-cycle battery operation. Eurelectric’s analysis links longer-duration flexibility with lower curtailment, reduced congestion, and stronger renewables integration.
Shireoaks Solar Farm has secured consent near Worksop in Nottinghamshire. The 18.74MW scheme will export via local electrical connection infrastructure and adds another medium-scale solar project to the UK delivery pipeline.
Egni Co-op has secured new Welsh rooftop solar funding support. The £1.4m Local Energy Fund investment will support around 2MW of community-owned PV across schools and public buildings.
Carno 3 has reached financial close for Welsh construction delivery. Gresham House and Amegni Renewables have secured £80m from Santander and Rabobank for the 45MW North Wales wind farm.
Bute Energy has moved Twyn Hywel into construction funding delivery. The 93.8MW Caerphilly onshore wind project has secured £160m from Lloyds and Rabobank, with construction starting and operation expected by late 2027.
National Grid has secured consent for Birkhill Wood substation works. The new 400kV East Yorkshire site will connect future Dogger Bank offshore wind phases and support wider north-south transmission reinforcement.
UKPN Services will design Sizewell C construction power control systems. The appointment covers SCADA design for the Construction Electrical Supplies network, supporting monitored and remotely controllable power distribution across the nuclear build site.
APsystems is widening its storage portfolio for European installer markets. The expanded APstorage range spans balcony solar, residential hybrid and AC-coupled systems, and C&I cabinets.
RWE has completed a critical Nordseecluster A cable campaign milestone. The German offshore wind project has moved through inter-array cable installation, burial, termination, and testing, keeping the first phase of the 1.6GW programme on its delivery path.