Jordan O'Brien

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Ireland’s EirGrid urged to deliver full 500MW energy storage goal by 2030

Energy Storage Ireland has called on EirGrid to ensure the Government’s 500MW long-duration energy storage target is fully delivered by 2030.

Finning urges sites to update cold weather power plans as winter risk grows

Site managers are being urged to ensure power systems are serviced and back-up plans put in place, as forecasters predict a cold winter ahead.

National Grid DSO publishes largest network dataset to speed up connections

National Grid DSO has published its largest and most detailed release of network data to date, as it looks to speed up grid connections.

RWE backs 350MW Pembroke battery, its largest yet

RWE has decided to back what it says will be its largest battery energy storage facility in the UK, a 350MW system at Pembroke in South Wales.

Toyota plans European smart charging service, teams up with British Gas

Toyota has outlined plans to build a new EV charging ecosystem across Europe, centred on smart energy services for electric vehicles.

EVA England map exposes major gaps in EV charging rollout

An updated EV Constituency Dashboard has exposed stark differences between areas in both EV uptake and access to public charging.

Slovenian TSO joins ENCS as Europe steps up cyber defence of power grids

Slovenia’s transmission system operator has joined the European Network for Cyber Security, in a move aimed at bolstering European defences.

Councils using digital planning tool secure 100% success rate in LEVI bids

Local authorities using a new digital planning tool have reportedly secured a 100% first-time success rate in bids to the Government’s LEVI fund.

Savills: Grid constraints continue to be a regional problem

The UK grid currently faces many constraints, but new research from Savills has suggested that the picture isn’t exactly universal. 

Downing to build 40MW private-wire solar farm for Kao Data in Harlow

Downing Renewable Developments has agreed to develop, build and operate a 40MW solar farm to supply Kao Data’s colocation campus in Harlow. 

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