Energy
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Romania’s compressed-air project revives focus on long-duration electricity grid storage. Airengy and Hagag Europe are targeting salt-cavern storage as Europe searches for alternatives to short-duration lithium systems.
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Hungary’s largest battery project moves grid flexibility forward across Europe. Greenvolt’s Buj system adds nearly 289MWh of storage capacity to a market scaling fast from a low operational base.
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Europe’s inverter restrictions sharpen cybersecurity concerns for grid-connected renewables projects. The EU funding measure could reshape solar procurement, project economics, and supplier risk assessments across European energy infrastructure.
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Ofgem has revised RIIO-ED2 allowances for local distribution reinforcement costs. The decision changes load-related expenditure volume drivers as DNOs manage electrification-driven demand.
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Battery storage planning has gained a clearer technical reference point. The ESN guide covers fire safety, land use, noise, biodiversity, cybersecurity, emergency response, traffic, and electromagnetic fields.
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Socomec is extending storage hardware across cabinet and containerised systems. SMARTSYS C260 and M5000 cover commercial energy management, EV charging support, utility-scale BESS, and medium-voltage grid services.
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Schneider and Kraken are linking grid software with flexibility orchestration. The partnership combines visibility, congestion forecasting, DERMS capability, and AI-led control for utilities and DSOs.
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Europe is formalising Mediterranean power infrastructure through new investment structures. T-MED covers renewables, smart grids, interconnectors, storage, cybersecurity, hydrogen corridors, and clean-tech value chains.
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JA’s rebrand moves its centre beyond photovoltaic modules alone globally. The structure combines solar, storage, smart energy, and capital services.
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Propelled trailer technology is entering live freight operations in Germany. TIP, Nivalis, BPW, and Sommer are testing a self-assisting semi-trailer.