Grid reform now faces the harder test of physical delivery. Engineering capacity, high-voltage equipment, construction access, and commissioning resource will decide how quickly renewable and storage projects can connect.
Nexans is expanding its North American low-voltage cable platform.
Two Scottish offshore wind projects have advanced onshore infrastructure.
The Irish Sea transmission assets decision has moved to September.
National Grid has raised its five-year network investment programme.
Polish transmission system operator PSE has awarded contracts for a 400kV line that will carry power from Baltic Sea offshore wind farms into the national grid, supporting Poland’s fast-developing offshore wind programme.
AMPACIMON has been selected for a National Grid dynamic line rating sensor rollout covering part of the UK transmission network, with DRONE VOLT expected to install sensors on live high-voltage lines using LineDrone technology.
The Great Sea Interconnector may require additional funding if a European Investment Bank assessment confirms higher project costs for the planned Greece–Cyprus–Israel subsea electricity link.
Ofgem has approved early construction funding for major Scottish transmission schemes, allowing network developers to secure grid components and advance enabling works ahead of final project approval.
BayWa r.e. will operate Germany’s largest planned battery storage system.