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Grenergy has secured long-term UK storage revenues across four projects. The NESO-backed contracts give the developer a 190 MW / 760 MWh platform in the British capacity market through the end of the decade.
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Salford’s grid upgrade has reached a new heavy-engineering milestone today. Three 132 kV transformers have been installed as Electricity North West pushes ahead with a wider reinforcement programme designed to meet rising electricity demand.
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Fusion plans at West Burton have moved decisively into delivery. A new government strategy and the appointment of ILIOS bring the STEP programme closer to site redevelopment, supply chain mobilisation, and a prototype fusion plant targeted for operation in 2040.
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ComAp and IBG deployed modular BESS controls for Central Europe.
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Galetech is expanding UK renewable engineering services with £3 million.
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AR8 opens in July 2026, advancing Britain’s next renewables auction.
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Aypa Power has reached financial close for two Ontario battery projects. The Elora and Hedley assets add contracted storage capacity secured through the IESO’s Long-Term 1 procurement.
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Public support for rooftop solar on new-build housing is rising. New research commissioned by E.ON UK shows strong buyer preference for homes fitted with PV, while government has already confirmed the Future Homes Standard will include solar on the majority of new homes.
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Utilita is extending decarbonisation work at its headquarters. Composting, rainwater harvesting, and a possible small-wind installation are being assessed as the supplier sharpens its operational net-zero programme ahead of Global Recycling Day.
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Schneider Electric has backed the permitting measures in the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act. The proposal combines faster manufacturing approvals with ‘Made in EU’ and low-carbon criteria in strategic sectors.