Digitalisation

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  • AVK expands critical power service leadership

    AVK expands critical power service leadership

    AVK has appointed new leadership across its critical power services. Andrew Chilcott will oversee standby generation, modular PowerPods, and prime power microgrid support.

  • ZIEHL adds remote access to grid protection

    ZIEHL adds remote access to grid protection

    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.

  • NESO engineers raise system-control concerns

    NESO engineers raise system-control concerns

    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.

  • NESO engineers raise system-control concerns

    E.ON tests quantum models for demand forecasting

    Quantum models are being tested against conventional electricity demand forecasting. E.ON and WISER used 103 anonymised smart-meter time series to examine hybrid quantum-classical approaches, with mixed results on simulation and live hardware.

  • Enexis secures €500m for Dutch grid expansion

    Enexis secures €500m for Dutch grid expansion

    Enexis will reinforce Dutch distribution networks through substantial new investment. The €500m financing supports 4,600km of cables, transformer stations, higher-capacity connections, and digital network-management systems across five provinces.

  • NESO engineers raise system-control concerns

    Cirrus Logic expands Scottish smart-energy development

    Cirrus Logic is expanding Scottish engineering for smart metrology systems. A Scottish Enterprise grant supports high-accuracy energy measurement technology for metering, charging, storage, data centres, and grid monitoring.

  • NESO engineers raise system-control concerns

    Ofgem approves structured network model exchange

    Ofgem has approved structured model exchange across electricity network boundaries. GC0139 introduces routine two-way sharing of solved power-system models between NESO and network operators from August 2026.

  • Enexis secures €500m for Dutch grid expansion

    Freidorf substation completes digital protection upgrade

    Freidorf’s upgraded substation strengthens electricity resilience across western Timișoara region. The RON26 million project renews switchgear, auxiliary systems, neutral-treatment equipment, secondary circuits, and protection with digitally controlled infrastructure.

  • CU Phosco expands telecoms structural verification

    CU Phosco expands telecoms structural verification

    CU Phosco is expanding structural checks for evolving telecom infrastructure. Its Global Design Check assesses towers, monopoles, rooftop frames, foundations, loading, and safety margins before network equipment is added or third-party designs are accepted.

  • NESO engineers raise system-control concerns

    Björn Twiehaus appointed WAGO Group chief executive

    WAGO has appointed Björn Twiehaus to lead its global business. The former Marquardt chief executive brings automotive electronics and mechatronics experience as connection technology, automation, energy data, and cybersecurity increasingly converge.