Digitalisation
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ACER says annual distribution grid investment in Europe has risen sharply since 2021 and is on course to approach €47 billion by 2027, even as structural barriers remain.
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Hitachi Energy and Samsung C&T have widened their grid pact. The agreement points to the growing weight of AC transmission, substations, and digital grid control as networks absorb more renewable power.
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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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NERC is monitoring the grid after a PLC threat warning. The advisory described Iranian-affiliated activity targeting internet-exposed industrial control systems across critical infrastructure sectors, including energy.
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SP Energy Networks has launched a new flexibility market platform. ElectronConnect will support month-ahead procurement, provider onboarding, and a three-year push to scale flexibility across the network.
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National Grid and GridCARE are using AI-led modelling in New York to identify latent network capacity and shorten connection timelines for large-load customers.
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DOE is widening solar cybersecurity standards work for distributed energy. Its Securing Solar for the Grid programme spans certification, testing, supply-chain risk, and training as inverter-based resources take a larger role in U.S. grid operations.
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SSEN has completed a live day-ahead flexibility trial in Maidenhead. The pilot used short-notice demand reduction and generation adjustments during planned maintenance, cutting exposure to customer interruptions and testing a new route for outage management.
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Schneider Electric launches MCSeT for UK medium-voltage power distribution networks. The switchgear range combines EvoPacT HVX breakers, integrated sensing, and predictive maintenance functions for industrial, commercial, and utility applications.
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MW Dispatch has entered live operation on Britain’s electricity network. UK Power Networks and NESO are using distribution-connected assets to manage transmission constraints and bring some projects forward in heavily constrained regions.