Latest coverage on electrification infrastructure, grid connections, EV charging, and energy storage

Most leading universities plan to retain Level 7 engineering apprenticeships this autumn, despite tighter funding rules for older learners.

Proposed planning changes could speed up ground investigations for electricity networks, helping project teams identify site risks earlier.

RWE’s Pembroke synchronous condenser is now supporting the grid, as NESO shifts stability services away from conventional generation.

UK Power Networks is developing a new digital platform that uses AI to identify electricity infrastructure and speed up wayleave agreements.

Aura Power and Verdant Energy have merged to form a UK solar and battery IPP with 1GW operating or under construction and a 10GW pipeline.

Econergy has secured £42.7m from Santander to build its 80MW/240MWh Immingham battery, backed by two 10-year revenue floor deals with EDF.

Kempower’s first UK financed charging project demonstrates how smaller forecourts could deploy faster without carrying the full capex burden.

AI-driven data centre growth is worsening electrical skills shortages, with every UK market surveyed reporting a lack of MEP workers.

National Grid's new £5 million employability fund will support 5,000 young people who are not currently in employment, education or training.

Hertfordshire County Council has appointed Zest to deliver more than 1,000 public EV chargepoints as part of a 15 year contract.