Western Link 2 has entered its first public consultation phase. National Grid and SP Energy Networks are proposing a 2GW Scotland-Wales HVDC connection, combining offshore cable, underground cable, a new converter station, and Pentir substation works.
LionLink is moving further into formal investment and delivery planning. The hybrid DC interconnector would link Dutch offshore wind infrastructure with Dutch and UK onshore high-voltage systems, combining generation export and cross-border electricity exchange.
Elmed now moves into the practical converter-station delivery phase programme. The supplier will provide HVDC technology for the 600MW Italy-Tunisia link, including valves, controls, transformers, switchgear, studies, installation supervision, and commissioning.
NESO’s first summer margin notice exposed changing electricity adequacy risks. The warning was cancelled after sufficient capacity became available.
SSEN Transmission has quantified Scotland’s next high-voltage grid investment cycle. The £29bn programme links renewable connections with delivery capacity.
CCC has warned UK electrification remains behind required delivery pace. Grid capacity and electricity prices sit at the centre.
National Grid has named contractors for overhead line capacity upgrades. The programme focuses on existing transmission routes across England and Wales.
Axpo will add battery flexibility at its Rizziconi power plant. The project uses an existing connection in southern Italy.
Equinix is testing hydrogen backup power at its Dublin facility. The pilot links fuel-cell generation with critical power resilience.
NatPower has secured Tesla support for European battery storage deployment. The programme combines Megapack hardware, EPC delivery, and optimisation software.