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SP Energy Networks has advanced another major Scottish transmission reinforcement. Denny–Wishaw combines 400kV uprating, new overhead line, substation extensions, transformers, and cable work to release around 1GW of renewable capacity.
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EDF has extended two British nuclear stations through March 2030. Heysham 1 and Hartlepool are expected to generate another 28TWh under continuing inspection, maintenance, and regulatory oversight.
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Europe’s public charging network has passed 1.17 million installed points. June data shows continued expansion as higher-power equipment, reliability, grid access, and cross-border interoperability become increasingly important.
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Serbia has narrowed Đerdap 3 procurement to one qualified consortium. The Bechtel and ENKA team will enter the second selection phase for a strategic pumped-storage project.
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Luminus is extending operational technology security across its generation portfolio. SecureOT will cover thermal, hydro, wind, and battery assets through vendor-neutral inventory, vulnerability management, and risk prioritisation.
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European transmission operators want stronger investment conditions for electrification delivery. ENTSO-E is seeking regulation that recognises resilience, cybersecurity, flexibility, and system stability alongside cost efficiency.
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Spain and Portugal are accelerating long-duration electricity storage investment programmes. New support covers 3.5GW of pumped-hydro development alongside battery tenders, renewable integration measures, and wider system-resilience work.
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Germany has opened its first long-term electricity capacity market auction. The 4.5GW procurement offers 15-year commitments under detailed de-rating, delivery, security, and grid-support conditions.
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Ofgem has proposed rewards for innovative electricity transmission project delivery. The RIIO-ET3 mechanism would assess acceleration, evidence, repeatability, and long-term consumer value.
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Ofgem has proposed a coordinating role for energy data domains. The framework targets standardisation, interoperability, accessibility, governance, and improved system-wide use of operational information.