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Vertiv to expand switchgear manufacturing in Ireland

Vertiv has announced a major expansion of its local manufacturing operations in Derry and County Donegal.

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National Grid energises new London Power Tunnels 2 circuit

National Grid has energised a new transmission circuit, bringing a key section of its London Power Tunnels 2 upgrade into service.

Drax plans to co-locate biomass plant with 100MW data centre

Drax has set out plans to add a 100MW data centre at its power station near Selby, positioning the project as supporting the rising demand for AI.

NESO sets out new grid connections pipeline to support Clean Power by 2030

The National Energy System Operator has unveiled a new pipeline of deliverable energy projects that will be prioritised for connection to the grid.

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.

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.

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. 

The quiet comeback of direct current

Blending AC with DC can cut losses, simplify prosumer microgrids, and build a more resilient power system.

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