Carlow approval advances hybrid solar storage capacity for Ireland’s grid. The Straboe project combines 102MW of PV with a 60MW battery.
Irish supercapacitor pilot links storage response with digital infrastructure loads. The County Offaly project will test ultra-fast power support.
Swedish wind storage investment strengthens hybrid renewable generation delivery models. OX2 will pair the Fageråsen wind farm with 209MWh of storage.
Germany opens registration for auctions supporting dispatchable power capacity procurement. Two 4.5GW tender rounds are planned for 2026.
EU funding expands clean energy infrastructure across eleven member states. The latest Modernisation Fund round supports grids, storage, heating, and transport electrification.
Iberian interconnection adds capacity across Portugal and Spain’s transmission systems. The new 400kV link strengthens cross-border balancing and renewable integration.
FireAngel has launched a mains-powered alarm range for professional installers. Spec+ covers smoke, heat, carbon monoxide, and multi-sensor alarms with Grade D1 classification and BLE interconnection.
Dean Moor Solar Farm has cleared the UK consent process. The 150MW Cumbria project will be built between Gilgarran and Branthwaite following approval through the nationally significant infrastructure route.
UK Power Networks has completed major south London cable reinforcement. The £6.8m Sutton to Beddington upgrade added 6.8km of underground cable to support resilience and future electricity demand.
DNOs now want early procurement mechanisms built into RIIO-ED3 planning. The proposal would give the supply chain earlier certainty for equipment and services needed to deliver distribution network reinforcement.