Energy
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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.
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Nexans is expanding its North American low-voltage cable platform.
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Two Scottish offshore wind projects have advanced onshore infrastructure.
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The Irish Sea transmission assets decision has moved to September.
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National Grid has raised its five-year network investment programme.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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BayWa r.e. will operate Germany’s largest planned battery storage system.