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  • Jacobs takes MESH consenting and regulatory role

    Jacobs takes MESH consenting and regulatory role

    Jacobs will lead regulatory work for EnergyPathways’ MESH storage project. The appointment covers planning, consenting, environmental work, grid connection, and support for Ofgem’s forthcoming cap-and-floor application.

  • ABB joins Rolls-Royce SMR electrical systems programme

    ABB joins Rolls-Royce SMR electrical systems programme

    ABB will explore electrical systems for Rolls-Royce SMR deployment programmes. The agreement covers automation, electrification, instrumentation, and communications for standardised 470MW reactor units planned in Britain and overseas.

  • National Grid refines East Midlands 400kV reinforcement

    National Grid refines East Midlands 400kV reinforcement

    National Grid has refined a major East Midlands reinforcement project. The revised scheme includes 60km of new 400kV line, two substations, and 66km of upgrades across three counties.

  • Offshore wind expansion raises grid security demands

    Offshore wind expansion raises grid security demands

    Offshore wind expansion is increasing Europe’s infrastructure security requirements rapidly. EIES wants cyber, physical, and supply chain resilience designed into projects as North Sea countries pursue 300GW of capacity by 2050.

  • EU solar growth exposes widening flexibility gap

    EU solar growth exposes widening flexibility gap

    EU solar additions increased slightly during 2026’s first six months. SolarPower Europe says grid constraints, curtailment, negative pricing, and insufficient flexibility are limiting deployment economics despite record electricity output.

  • Jacobs takes MESH consenting and regulatory role

    Hanab takes Sirius 220kV grid connection package

    Hanab will build Sirius battery’s new 220kV transmission connection infrastructure. The scope covers a high-voltage station, cable link, engineering, testing, and handover for Return’s 200MW/800MWh Dutch storage project.

  • EIB funds Princess Elisabeth Island grid phase

    EIB funds Princess Elisabeth Island grid phase

    EIB financing will fund Princess Elisabeth Island’s electrical infrastructure phase. The €1bn facility covers high-voltage equipment, transformers, and AC links supporting Belgium’s next offshore wind zone.

  • OptiGrid takes Bellambi Heights battery optimisation role

    OptiGrid takes Bellambi Heights battery optimisation role

    OptiGrid will optimise trading for Vena Energy’s 408MW Bellambi battery. The approximately 816MWh New South Wales project is under construction and targets commercial operation during 2027.

  • Global nuclear generation reaches record 2,702TWh

    Global nuclear generation reaches record 2,702TWh

    Global nuclear reactors generated a record 2,702TWh of electricity worldwide. World Nuclear Association says 82GWe is now under construction, while its conditional 2050 capacity scenario reaches 1,457GWe.

  • GE Vernova leads 6GW Indian HVDC terminal bid

    GE Vernova leads 6GW Indian HVDC terminal bid

    GE Vernova leads India’s bidding for a 6GW HVDC package. The company is L1 for ±800kV converter terminals linking Barmer II and South Kalamb, with final award formalities still outstanding.