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Ofgem proposes commitment fees for speculative data centre grid applications. Charges and new milestones would test whether large projects are financially and commercially ready to proceed.
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Acciona Energía opened a 42 bay charging hub in Badajoz. The 2MW installation combines ultra rapid, rapid, and AC charging equipment at a major commercial site.
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McDermott and ULC Energy will develop Dutch SMR applications together. Their cooperation will examine nuclear electricity, process heat, and hydrogen integration for industrial energy systems.
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Ireland curtailed 15% of available wind generation during early 2026. Grid limitations prevented substantial renewable output from reaching demand despite record June production.
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Spain has advanced 260MW of battery storage through permitting decisions. Seven projects across several regions combine standalone systems with solar and wind hybridisation.
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Two European battery projects will add 856MWh of storage capacity. RWE has started construction in Germany, while Kallista Energy and Envision Energy are advancing a large French installation.
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Elia and CPP Investments have acquired the planned Tarchon interconnector. The 1.4GW HVDC project would connect Britain and Germany, strengthening cross border capacity while supporting renewable integration and security of supply.
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Schools will test standardised contracts for privately financed rooftop solar. The Department for Education pilot covers around 150 institutions and introduces common PPA and land-lease terms for future projects.
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Engineers have raised concerns about Britain’s electricity balancing capabilities internally. The allegations follow the 23 June system event and focus on forecasting, control-room visibility, and the tools used to manage increasingly complex operating conditions.
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Lower Wyke Solar Park has secured permission after planning refusal. The 29MW Hampshire scheme will occupy 86 acres and deliver a stated 217% biodiversity net gain in habitats and hedgerows.