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  • Marshfield substation strengthens South Wales network

    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 sells 66MW Topaz wind project in Türkiye

    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 orders 24,000-tonne cable-lay vessel

    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 advances AI-led battery control platform

    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 TSOs warn grids must match renewables growth

    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 starts 225.5MW Sicily agrivoltaic project

    European Energy has started construction on major Sicilian agrivoltaics project. The 225.5MW development combines solar generation, grazing, reforestation, and biodiversity measures.


  • E.ON proposes firm batteries for local grid constraints

    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.


  • Gala North substation plans enter consultation

    Gala North would reinforce a strategic Scottish Borders grid route. The proposed substation combines 132kV and 400kV infrastructure with an overhead line diversion.


  • Datacentre gas plans expose grid connection strain

    Datacentre power demand is exposing pressure on UK grid connections. Gas connection requests are rising as some developers weigh onsite generation against delayed electricity connections.


  • India adds record 15.3GW solar capacity

    India installed a record 15.3GW of solar capacity in the first quarter of 2026. The surge was driven by large-scale project commissioning, policy deadlines, improving transmission readiness, and accelerated open access and PM-KUSUM activity.