Energy
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China’s next grid cycle points to another infrastructure surge nationwide. Multi-year spending plans from the country’s state grid operators show how transmission, distribution, and renewable integration are becoming central to energy security strategy.
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Fusion plans at West Burton have moved decisively into delivery. A new government strategy and the appointment of ILIOS bring the STEP programme closer to site redevelopment, supply chain mobilisation, and a prototype fusion plant targeted for operation in 2040.
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ComAp and IBG deployed modular BESS controls for Central Europe.
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Galetech is expanding UK renewable engineering services with £3 million.
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Aypa Power has reached financial close for two Ontario battery projects. The Elora and Hedley assets add contracted storage capacity secured through the IESO’s Long-Term 1 procurement.
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Public support for rooftop solar on new-build housing is rising. New research commissioned by E.ON UK shows strong buyer preference for homes fitted with PV, while government has already confirmed the Future Homes Standard will include solar on the majority of new homes.
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Utilita is extending decarbonisation work at its headquarters. Composting, rainwater harvesting, and a possible small-wind installation are being assessed as the supplier sharpens its operational net-zero programme ahead of Global Recycling Day.
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Schneider Electric has backed the permitting measures in the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act. The proposal combines faster manufacturing approvals with ‘Made in EU’ and low-carbon criteria in strategic sectors.
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Peak Energy and RWE Americas plan a sodium-ion storage pilot in Wisconsin. The project would mark the first deployment of sodium-ion batteries on the MISO network if commissioned as planned.
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UKBIC has opened its Flexible Pilot Line in Coventry. The new line is intended to lower material and scale-up costs for battery start-ups and SMEs moving from lab work toward commercial manufacture.