Power Grids
National Grid and TenneT Germany Launch GriffinLink, a 2 GW Offshore Wind Interconnector
The British and German grid operators announce a cooperation to develop a multi-purpose interconnector linking their offshore wind farms. This project, presented as a European firs
Bangladesh: Government Committee Accuses Adani Power of 50% Overcharging
United Kingdom Overhauls Antitrust Regime and Invests $34M in Kraken Technologies
State Grid Activates 89 km 500 kV Network in Jiangsu
Samsung Ventures Invests in Amperon to Accelerate Energy Forecasting Solutions
Texas-based startup Amperon, specialized in AI-powered energy forecasting, announces receiving an investment from Samsung Ventures. This transaction is intended to support its inte
Africa’s five power pools struggle to reach their regional integration potential
The African Energy Chamber analyzes the challenges facing the continent’s five power pools. The Southern African Power Pool, the most advanced, trades only 2% of its total demand d
IRENA Publishes Report Identifying 40 Innovations to Transform Global Energy Systems
The International Renewable Energy Agency unveils an analysis identifying technological and regulatory solutions aimed at modernizing grids, expanding electricity access and foster
Orrön Energy secures 2.9 GW of grid connections in the United Kingdom
Orrön Energy secures grid connections for six projects in the UK and obtains municipal approvals for 250 MW of additional projects in Germany, reinforcing the commercial maturity o
Berlin restores electricity after longest blackout since World War Two
A suspected arson attack on a power facility cut electricity to around 45,000 households and 2,000 businesses in Berlin for several days, triggering an exceptional response from au
Power outage in Berlin triggers federal investigation for terrorist sabotage
A suspected attack on a Berlin power facility cut off electricity to thousands and prompted a nationwide emergency response amid rising security concerns.
Sabotage in Berlin disrupts 45,000 households and threatens grid stability
An attack claimed by a far-left group severely impacted Berlin’s electricity supply, testing the network operator’s response capacity amid ongoing threats to energy infrastructure.
Kraken raises $1 billion for tech independence amid global energy market shift
Octopus sells a minority stake in Kraken for $1 billion in a deal valuing the tech platform at $8.65 billion, initiating its spin-off and strengthening its position among internati
SECI launches tender for power trading platform with five-year maintenance support
India’s public sector SECI seeks to outsource the design and management of an energy trading software platform, including technical support and human resources for five years at it
Nexans sells Autoelectric to Motherson for €207mn, completing its strategic shift
French group Nexans initiates the sale of its Autoelectric subsidiary to India’s Motherson for €207mn ($227mn), marking its full exit from non-electrification activities.
The French government asks RTE to maintain the THT line project to Fos
The government confirms the continuation of the high-voltage line construction to Fos-Berre, despite criticism from the public debate and local tensions regarding environmental and
Kenya launches grid reform to meet the rise of economic zones
Facing a rapid increase in demand across industrial corridors, the Kenyan government is restructuring its power grid to accelerate connections, reduce technical losses and integrat
Armada joins Genesis programme to deploy sovereign compute power in the United States
US-based Armada has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to participate in the Genesis Mission, aimed at accelerating scientific research and reinforc
Czech government prepares CEZ buyout in $9.6bn deal
Several scenarios are under review to regain control of CEZ, a key electricity provider in Czechia, through a transaction estimated at over CZK200bn ($9.6bn), according to the Mini
Polish regulator investigates suspicious trades ahead of Orlen’s Energa announcement
Poland’s financial watchdog has launched legal proceedings over suspicious transactions involving Energa shares, carried out just before Orlen revealed plans to acquire full owners

