Energy
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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.
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National Grid’s fund consultation links transmission delivery with community benefit. The proposed Norwich to Tilbury fund could provide more than £30m across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.
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Lithuania is adding storage alongside rapid solar and wind growth. Preliminary data shows 752MW of renewable energy and storage connected in the first half of 2026.
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Nissan is testing automated V2G access without plug-in dependency barriers. The trial combines bidirectional AC charging with Easelink’s automated conductive charging technology.
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ABB and Ørsted are testing AI fault prediction in Denmark. The Avedøre Power Station pilot will use existing electrical system data to detect developing faults earlier.
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Elexon will make half-hourly electricity data more accessible nationally soon. The Smart Data Repository is intended to support flexibility, planning, and digital market operation.
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Field has moved two larger UK battery projects towards construction. The Keith and Hartmoor schemes will add 239MW and 1GWh of storage capacity to its pipeline.
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National Grid is formalising external scrutiny of distribution innovation priorities. The planned board will bring independent expertise into how network ideas are tested and scaled.
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Slovenia has joined Europe’s automated balancing platform for frequency restoration. ELES is now participating in PICASSO, the cross-border platform for automatic frequency restoration reserves.
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Greece has raised offshore wind ambition with firmer grid detail. A new decree sets 2.35GW of planned capacity across defined marine zones and connection points.