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Prysmian’s latest results underline accelerating demand across global power infrastructure. Transmission, distribution, industrial cable, and digital network activities all recorded organic growth during the second quarter.
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Two European battery projects have entered construction across major markets. RWE is developing 470MWh at Hambach, while Kallista Energy is progressing a 386MWh system in northern France.
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Nexans raised 2026 guidance after stronger first half electrification performance. Grid, connection, and transmission activities supported higher earnings while acquisitions expanded its North American cable platform.
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TCL Packaging has commissioned 1,176 rooftop solar panels at Telford. The insurer specified design uses DC optimised inverters, arc fault monitoring, and integrated emergency shutdown.
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ZIEHL’s UFR1002IP adds networked diagnostics to modern grid protection systems. The device combines voltage and frequency monitoring with remote configuration, event records, and field updatable software.
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ECS has approved two additional courses covering critical electrical competencies. Safe isolation supports building controls card requirements, while emergency lighting training becomes a recognised continuing development route.
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IET still wants electrician assessments before plug in solar connections. Stronger product rules do not remove concerns about existing wiring, protection, circuit loading, and multiple devices.
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Building safety oversight is tightening across higher risk construction projects. Main contractors face greater scrutiny of subcontractor competence, supervision, inspection, and completed work.
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Zest will install more than 1,000 public Hertfordshire chargepoints countywide. The 15 year programme combines £1.8 million of government funding with private investment and long term operation.
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National Highways completed solar and storage upgrades across sixteen sites. The programme combines 825kW of photovoltaics with batteries, heat pumps, and upgraded building systems.