Energy
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European grid operators want new generators to support dynamic voltage control.
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Nexans has agreed to acquire Republic Wire for an enterprise value of around €680m, expanding its North American low-voltage cable platform and targeting growth in utility, commercial, residential, and data-centre markets.
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Global has appointed former ScottishPower executive Barry Carruthers as Chief Strategy Officer, strengthening its energy infrastructure leadership as the group targets turnover growth to £500m.
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The European Investment Bank and Commerzbank have launched a guarantee-backed cooperation intended to mobilise up to €2bn for grid investment and grid equipment supply chains across Europe.
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National Grid has energised the Little Horsted substation in East Sussex, adding around 0.5GW of transmission capacity and supporting UK Power Networks’ downstream reinforcement work.
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UK gas networks received 113 data centre connection enquiries across 2024 and 2025, as electricity grid delays shape energy choices for major digital infrastructure.
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Power took centre stage at Hannover Messe for good reason. As industrial AI, EV charging, electrified production, hydrogen systems, and digital factories increase demand on electrical infrastructure, the event pointed to a more complex transition built around controllability, protection, storage, and grid edge resilience.
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NESO has procured nearly 700MW through the first zonal run of its Demand Flexibility Service, extending the operational role of flexible demand.
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Decade Energy has secured €22m to scale depot power infrastructure for electric truck fleets across Europe.
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The EU-backed MISSION project is developing SF6-free switchgear for MV and HV AC and DC systems, targeting future transmission and distribution equipment.