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Crossaig North substation has received its first new supergrid transformer. The 480MVA, 275/132kV unit forms part of a wider reinforcement programme carrying renewable electricity from Argyll and Kintyre.
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ESB has taken Chleansaid wind farm to final investment decision. GE Vernova, Kirby Group, and Farrans will deliver the 96MW Scottish project for operation in 2028.
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Italy has granted strategic status to Energy Vault’s Sardinian project. The former coal-mining site could host renewable generation, storage, and an AI data centre scaling beyond 100MW.
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Infineon and Skeleton will develop new AI data-centre power architectures. Their MoU covers solid-state transformers and high-power systems combining silicon carbide, gallium nitride, and supercapacitors.
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OranjeWind installs its first foundation in the Dutch North Sea. The 795MW project will use 53 transition-piece-less monopiles, with turbine installation scheduled during 2027.
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Five RWE lignite units tripped after a German substation incident. About 3GW of output was lost; two units were restored by early afternoon while Amprion said system stability was maintained.
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BW ESS has acquired two large Spanish battery storage projects. The 126MW portfolio could provide up to 675MWh and is targeted for commercial operation during 2028.
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Civil works have started on Dublin’s Poolbeg substation upgrade programme. The rebuilt 220kV hub will support 1.6GW of new generation and demand, with operation targeted for Q4 2028.
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Germany has secured EU approval for its capacity mechanism framework. Competitive auctions will procure generation, storage, demand response, and cross-border capacity from 2031.
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Zest will install ultra-rapid chargers at nine Midlands Co-op stores. The operator will fund and run the infrastructure under a multi-year agreement.