Electrical Engineering
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European grid operators want new generators to support dynamic voltage control.
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Nexans has agreed to acquire Republic Wire for an enterprise value of around €680m, expanding its North American low-voltage cable platform and targeting growth in utility, commercial, residential, and data-centre markets.
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The European Commission has developed guidance restricting EU-backed energy projects from using inverters supplied by high-risk countries.
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The EU-backed MISSION project is developing SF6-free switchgear for MV and HV AC and DC systems, targeting future transmission and distribution equipment.
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Jacobs has secured an eight-year framework with Murphy for work across SSEN Transmission projects, covering high-voltage design, verification, assurance, and multidisciplinary engineering support in Scotland’s expanding grid programme.
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ENTSO-E has published its final report into the 2025 blackout. The investigation traces the event to overvoltage and transformer trips, with region-wide corrective action now recommended.
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Schneider Electric has launched Schneider Boost Pro in the UK, bringing a scalable battery storage platform for commercial buildings, industrial sites, and heavy-duty charging environments.
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Amendment 4 is now in force across UK installations nationwide. The latest BS 7671 update adds new requirements for stationary batteries, medical locations, and Power over Ethernet, while the previous edition remains valid until 15 October 2026.
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Two standards bodies are tightening the utility-to-edge data interface now. The agreement links smart meter data structures with flexibility and distributed energy signalling at the grid edge.
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March pushed Europe’s power transition into the business of delivery. Grid access, procurement, building standards, flexibility markets, and contractor competence all moved closer to the centre of the energy conversation.