Energy
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Germany’s storage revenues are forecast to exceed €17bn this year.
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Sweden has paused the Konti-Skan Connect cable to Denmark. The decision follows a dispute over congestion revenue and exposes pressure around interconnector funding and domestic generation policy.
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ENTSO-E has examined data centres as both large loads and potential flexibility assets. Its report sets out grid security risks around rapid demand growth, voltage control, and renewable integration.
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Engie has completed its acquisition of UK Power Networks ahead of schedule. The deal brings one of Britain’s largest electricity distribution operators into Engie’s regulated network portfolio.
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IN Power’s April issue asks whether the grid is ready. Coverage connects automation, OT cybersecurity, demand flexibility, data centres, autonomous industrial sites, and contracting competence as electrification pressure moves from policy target to operational test.
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Energinet has introduced a temporary three-month pause on new grid connection agreements in Denmark after large-scale demand requests outpaced near-term network capacity, with data centres cited as a major driver.
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Centrica has completed the acquisition of the 850MW Severn combined-cycle gas turbine power station in South Wales, strengthening its flexible generation portfolio as the UK system absorbs more renewable output.
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Sonaura will develop and operate a 7MW private-wire solar project to supply Bentley Motors’ Crewe manufacturing headquarters, subject to planning and regulatory approvals.
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Ofgem has rejected CUSC modification CMP344, which sought to change how offshore Income Adjusting Event costs are recovered from transmission users.
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National Grid is expanding dynamic line rating technology across 585km of transmission routes in England and Wales to increase usable network capacity.