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Will Iberia’s blackout finally jolt Europe into upgrading its overstretched power grids?

April’s Spanish-Portuguese outage is a stark warning – and Europe must strengthen and smarten its grids before the next blackout hits.

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National Grid invests in major connection for UK’s largest EV battery factory

National Grid has officially begun a multi-million pound electrical engineering project that will help bring power to the UK’s biggest EV battery factory. 

UK Government vows to make building nuclear easier, as it rips up planning rules

The UK Government has announced plans to scrap archaic regulations governing nuclear power in England and Wales.

How to avoid electrical hazards with reliable neutral earthing

Mike Torbitt, Managing Director of Cressall, explains the importance of reliable neutral earthing and how to achieve it.

UK projected to miss revised 2030 clean power targets by 32 GW

The UK Government is forecast to miss its recently revised clean power targets for offshore wind, onshore wind, and solar PV by a combined 32GW.

Government announces new rules to accelerate infrastructure projects

The Government has announced plans to streamline the construction of major infrastructure across Britain, including nuclear plants and wind farms. 

UK Power Networks installs world’s first ‘smart’ substation

The UK’s first ‘smart’ electricity substation has been installed in Kent, forming part of a plan to dynamically manage power flow and unlock capacity.

Gas-fired power generation hits 20-year low amid renewables surge

Gas-fired power output in Great Britain has fallen to its lowest level in two decades, according to a new report from Montel Analytics. 

How to meet growing electricity demand and carbon targets

Clint Noble from Finning UK & Ireland examines how the industry can adapt to meet growing demand for electricity while reducing carbon emissions.

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