A new position paper from Eurelectric warns that Europe's network tariff reform must balance harmonisation with national flexibility, safeguard investment signals and avoid distorting wholesale markets as electrification accelerates.
Europe's grid queues hold 1,700 GW of stalled projects. Sharing connections between wind and PV could ease the bottleneck, but regulation, permitting and grid operators keep hybrid parks a rarity, explains Philipp Rasche of ENEO.
The new line targets CO₂ savings and material efficiency in electrical installation, and is aimed at electrical trades, planners and installation companies.
From shared connection points to AI-driven trading: two very different perspectives on Europe's grid capacity problem, and how developers and operators can make better use of existing grid capacity, cut curtailment losses and lift returns on renewable assets.
Under DEDDIE/HEDNO's investment plan, the capacity of renewable energy projects connected to the national distribution network would climb from 9 GW currently to 16 GW by the end of the decade.
EDS, the state-run distributor for the Western Balkan country, has invested around €200 million in smart meters, with almost a quarter of the country's meters now read remotely.
The PV-Stick uses snap-in termination technology that locks cables into place both electrically and mechanically – no crimping involved, cutting installation time in any installation context.
The national Energy Markets Inspectorate is finalising a revised model for grid operators’ revenues. Solar association Svensk Solenergi backs the proposals but warns that some elements could discourage new connections.
Now available in fire-red sheet steel, the FWS-PV firefighter switch gives arriving crews a clearly marked control point to shut down a live PV installation without delay.
The FWS 3 and FWS 6 generator junction boxes with fire switches are designed for solar installations up to 1,000 volts DC and also shield inverters against surges.
The PV and storage giant Sungrow has cleared 14 grid-forming scenarios at utility scale and completed EU Battery Regulation conformity across its full ESS portfolio, two milestones with direct bearing on Europe's storage rollout.
Europe’s power grids resemble a congested highway, with renewable projects queuing for connection. Moritz Rolf of Sungrow outlines how storage and coordination can help ease the bottlenecks.
Based on network modelling and connection data, a recent study by distribution network operator Deddie/Hedno suggests that between 1.8 GW and 2.9 GW of battery storage could be connected to Greece’s existing distribution grid.
The final report on the 28 April 2025 blackout in Spain and Portugal has been published by ENTSO-E, identifying the causes of the most severe European grid incident in more than 20 years.
EU policy must integrate security, competitiveness and social impact considerations alongside climate targets, says state-backed energy group Tauron Polska Energia, reflecting country-level realities and system stability needs.
The Falkirk battery project marks Rolls-Royce’s entry into the UK storage market, as the country scales storage capacity under its Clean Power 2030 plan.
The Varitector PU AC series from German connectivity and automation specialist Weidmüller provides a broad portfolio of surge protection devices across building, industrial and process environments.
At Rimini Expo Centre, DPE 2026 will host a three-day platform focused on infrastructure, digitalisation and the integration of distributed and centralised power systems.
A new Prologis logistics facility in Almere operates mainly off-grid, using a microgrid that combines rooftop PV, battery storage and emergency backup systems.
A new solar park near ORLEN’s Płock facility will supply renewable power directly to the refinery’s internal grid, reflecting Poland’s move towards self-financing, subsidy-free energy solutions for large industrial sites.
Eurelectric’s alliance with EPRI on artificial intelligence reflects efforts to align power sector innovation with the growing digitalisation and decarbonisation demands facing European grids.
As Europe’s energy transition accelerates, grid challenges are intensifying. Manuel Schmidt of iwell explains how Dutch experience can inform solutions.
The European Commission has published its new Grids Package, a set of legislative proposals and guidance designed to drive grid investment, speed up permitting and coordinate network planning at the EU level.
With its new HP20P fuses, electrical power specialist Mersen introduces the first 2,000 V DC protection solution for PV systems, enabling more compact and efficient high-voltage solar installations.
With an abundance of sunshine and long coastlines, Croatia offers immense PV potential. But investors, developers and homeowners face major challenges. Experts Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from the Croatian Renewable Resources Association (OIEH) share their insights.
