Energy
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UKPN Services will design Sizewell C construction power control systems. The appointment covers SCADA design for the Construction Electrical Supplies network, supporting monitored and remotely controllable power distribution across the nuclear build site.
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RWE has completed a critical Nordseecluster A cable campaign milestone. The German offshore wind project has moved through inter-array cable installation, burial, termination, and testing, keeping the first phase of the 1.6GW programme on its delivery path.
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Germany’s grid expansion debate has sharpened around permitting reform measures. BDEW has set out 12 proposals covering 110kV reinforcement, replacement builds, environmental assessment, procedural deadlines, and approval certainty.
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Elia’s offshore energy island has moved deeper into construction phase. The Belgian project will concentrate future Princess Elisabeth Zone output into a purpose-built offshore grid hub, adding weight to Europe’s shift toward shared offshore transmission infrastructure.
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UK battery storage is moving further into infrastructure investment territory. Falling costs, stabilising revenues, and flexibility demand are strengthening the case for BESS deployment.
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Frontier Power’s Scottish acquisition enlarges Britain’s long-duration storage pipeline further. The Ayr and Busby projects would use Eos Z3 zinc hybrid cathode battery technology.
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Iberdrola’s green bond reinforces electricity grids as core transition infrastructure. The two-tranche issue will support network investment across core markets and selected renewable-energy refinancing.
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European Energy’s Latvian solar park expands Baltic renewable generation capacity. The 148MWp Tārgale project includes a 110MW grid connection and a long-term corporate offtake agreement.
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Dutch grid moratoriums expose the operational cost of connection scarcity. TenneT is using optimisation tools while long permitting cycles continue to slow physical reinforcement.
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Siemens Energy’s offshore contract strengthens Germany’s high-voltage transmission manufacturing capacity. The 2GW converter platform will support North Sea wind transmission and expand domestic delivery of critical grid equipment.