Energy
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ABB will explore electrical systems for Rolls-Royce SMR deployment programmes. The agreement covers automation, electrification, instrumentation, and communications for standardised 470MW reactor units planned in Britain and overseas.
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National Grid has refined a major East Midlands reinforcement project. The revised scheme includes 60km of new 400kV line, two substations, and 66km of upgrades across three counties.
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EU solar additions increased slightly during 2026’s first six months. SolarPower Europe says grid constraints, curtailment, negative pricing, and insufficient flexibility are limiting deployment economics despite record electricity output.
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EIB financing will fund Princess Elisabeth Island’s electrical infrastructure phase. The €1bn facility covers high-voltage equipment, transformers, and AC links supporting Belgium’s next offshore wind zone.
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Global nuclear reactors generated a record 2,702TWh of electricity worldwide. World Nuclear Association says 82GWe is now under construction, while its conditional 2050 capacity scenario reaches 1,457GWe.
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TerraPower targets British Natrium electricity generation by 2034, CEO says. The 345MW sodium-cooled design combines nuclear generation with molten-salt storage capable of lifting output to 500MW.
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KER TOKI’s Ișalnița project has now received Romanian regulatory approval. The 147MW system starts at 294MWh, can expand to 609MWh, and targets completion during the first half of 2027.
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Kawasaki has completed installation of Lingen’s 30MW hydrogen turbine equipment. Commissioning will precede trials spanning 100% hydrogen operation and variable hydrogen-natural-gas blends.
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ENGIE has formally opened its 875MW Flémalle flexible generation plant. The €650 million CCGT combines 63% efficiency with modulation of up to 50MW per minute.
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R.Power has reported 75.994MW from Poland’s 2027 supplementary capacity auction. The one-year obligations cover storage assets with 159.5MW of connection capacity and remain subject to the formal results process.