Energy
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SSEN has secured a long-term framework for Scottish HVDC cables. Sumitomo Electric and Van Oord will begin engineering for the proposed 525kV Shetland 2 link, with manufacturing expected from 2027.
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ScotWind developers face renewed uncertainty over future transmission investment priorities. Industry concerns centre on whether NESO’s first Strategic Spatial Energy Plan will provide sufficient zonal capacity for Scotland’s offshore wind pipeline.
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METLEN has advanced Greece’s 251.9MW solar-storage project toward construction phase. The Central Greece development combines approximately 375MWh of storage with integrated construction, energy management, and commercial operation.
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Ukraine is preparing tenders for 1.5GW of flexible generation capacity. Projects must provide black-start capability, reinforced protection, and rapid delivery across regions facing severe electricity shortages.
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Germany has approved legislation enabling eleven gigawatts of reliability procurement. Two 4.5GW auctions are scheduled during 2026, followed by a further technology-neutral round in 2027 covering dispatchable generation and storage.
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Q2 advanced Britain’s connections, storage, standards, and transmission programmes further. Renewable growth continued, while fuel-price volatility and inverter controls kept system resilience central to energy engineering.
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Sizewell B’s extension keeps nuclear capacity in Britain’s mix longer. The UK government and EDF have agreed terms supporting a 20-year operational extension from 2035 to 2055.
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Ofgem is testing how early distribution charges should be confirmed. The consultation covers notice-period options for network charges during the transition to the ED3 price control.
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Nexans has validated conductor integrity testing on TenneT’s 380kV grid. The CORECHECK field deployment verifies composite-core overhead conductors during transport, installation, and commissioning.
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Vattenfall is expanding Swedish fast charging through Nima’s portfolio acquisition. The transaction adds 178 ultra-fast charging points and a further 254 planned points across Sweden.