Aukera has brought two UK solar farms into commercial operation. The Shropshire and Essex projects add 37.6MW of capacity within a wider CfD-backed solar and battery portfolio.
DCC’s new price control will shape smart meter communications costs. Ofgem is consulting on required revenue from November 2026 to March 2028 under a forward-looking regulatory framework.
Ofgem will administer household discounts linked to new transmission infrastructure. The scheme will provide bill support for eligible communities hosting electricity network assets needed for clean power expansion.
Marshfield’s new substation will expand capacity for rising local demand. National Grid Electricity Distribution will deliver the Cambrian Way project with underground cabling to support homes, businesses, EV charging, and low-carbon technologies.
RES has completed the Topaz wind project sale in Türkiye. Reges Elektrik will take forward the 66MWm project after licensing progress in Çorum and Yozgat.
Boskalis is adding cable-lay capacity for offshore grid expansion programmes. The 24,000-tonne vessel targets HVDC export cables, interconnectors, and large offshore wind projects.
NGEN is expanding software-led battery control across European energy markets. Its SG Brain platform combines AI, storage dispatch, market signals, and real-time system optimisation.
Balkan transmission operators are warning grids must match renewables growth. Regional priorities include investment, digital control, storage, coordinated capacity calculation, and cross-border resilience.
European Energy has started construction on major Sicilian agrivoltaics project. The 225.5MW development combines solar generation, grazing, reforestation, and biodiversity measures.
Firm household batteries could support constrained local electricity substations directly. E.ON’s proposal links domestic storage to distribution network operation, local flexibility, and delayed reinforcement.