Generation
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National Grid has energised another key Dinorwig-Pentir transmission circuit now. The upgrade advances cable replacement and substation works in North Wales, with hybrid gas insulated switchgear forming part of the wider reinforcement programme.
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Steel cutting has started on East Anglia TWO’s substation foundation. The work at Smulders’ Wallsend yard brings a £60m-plus fabrication contract into full production as ScottishPower Renewables advances its 960MW Suffolk offshore wind project toward 2027 installation and end-2028 operation.
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ENTSO-E’s verdict exposes Europe’s lagging voltage control architecture. Iberia’s outage was triggered by overvoltage, but the deeper failure lay in weak reactive-power discipline, soft plant obligations, and tools built for a slower grid.
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Irish solar has secured fresh EIB-backed financing for large-scale buildout. A €100 million loan to Dolmen Solar underpins a 395MWp four-project portfolio being developed by Power Capital Renewable Energy.
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Muir Mhòr has awarded scholarships to Scotland’s next wind specialists. The latest University of Strathclyde awards extend a skills pipeline tied to one of Scotland’s most advanced floating offshore wind developments.
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Wales has launched a sector deal to accelerate renewable deployment. At Morlais, Inyanga’s 30MW HydroWing project gives marine energy a defined role in meeting Wales’ 2030 and 2035 electricity targets.
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Salko UK has secured fresh long-term maintenance work with Uniper. The award covers once-through cooler and gas turbine exhaust works at Enfield, plus continued maintenance at Grain and Taylors Lane over four years.
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Fusion plans at West Burton have moved decisively into delivery. A new government strategy and the appointment of ILIOS bring the STEP programme closer to site redevelopment, supply chain mobilisation, and a prototype fusion plant targeted for operation in 2040.
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AR8 opens in July 2026, advancing Britain’s next renewables auction.
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Colombia has reached 4 GW of clean generation capacity. The milestone lifts renewables to 17.09% of the national power mix and comes as the country pushes toward its 6 GW Plus target alongside new auction mechanisms for storage, long-term contracts, and supply security.