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VTT has opened a microgrid test environment in Espoo, Finland. FutureGrid combines physical infrastructure, real-time simulation, and digital twins to validate next-generation grid hardware, software, and control strategies before live deployment.
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SkillELECTRIC 2026 is open for entries across the UK. The NET-run competition will test electrotechnical students and apprentices through online assessment, regional heats and a national final, covering safe isolation, installation quality, inspection and testing, and low-carbon installation capability.
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Britain is tightening demand-side grid access as applications surge sharply. The consultation would remove speculative projects from the queue while giving data centres, industry, and EV infrastructure a faster route to connection.
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Colombia has reached 4 GW of clean generation capacity. The milestone lifts renewables to 17.09% of the national power mix and comes as the country pushes toward its 6 GW Plus target alongside new auction mechanisms for storage, long-term contracts, and supply security.
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TenneT increased grid investment sharply across the Netherlands and Germany. The operator spent €14.8 billion in 2025, but said around 60% of mainland Dutch onshore projects remain delayed by an average of 2.5 years.
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Nexans has tested subsea HVDC cable technology at 3,000 metres. The trial validated a 525kV mass-impregnated cable and joint for ultra-deep routes, with electrical testing run 30% above typical industry standards.
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Fluke has launched a DC charger analyser for field teams. The FEV500 combines safety, communication, and interoperability checks for fast chargers, helping service teams validate stations without using a vehicle on site.
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Schneider Electric has launched two HVAC drives for smarter buildings. The ATH200 and ATH600 target OEM, commercial, and mission-critical applications with native BMS connectivity, cyber protections, and support for lower-GWP refrigerants.
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Teesside University has added resilient controls to dynamic lighting systems. The new setup at its Digital Life building uses master-slave control architecture and programmable RGBW lighting, giving the campus team local control with reduced risk of downtime.
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A UK tender targets batteries for constrained charging sites nationwide. The first 22 systems form the opening phase of a 160-location programme designed to support high-power EV charging where grid capacity is too limited for direct connection.