grid connection

With Europe’s electricity system under mounting strain, the continent’s power industry is calling on the European Commission to take bold, coordinated action in its upcoming Grids Package.

A new Prologis logistics facility in Almere operates mainly off-grid, using a microgrid that combines rooftop PV, battery storage and emergency backup systems.

As Europe’s energy transition accelerates, grid challenges are intensifying. Manuel Schmidt of iwell explains how Dutch experience can inform solutions.

Electricity consumers will soon benefit from lower grid fees for midday usage, as flexible tariffs are introduced to encourage smarter consumption. The move positions Austria as a pioneer in driving greater system flexibility across Europe.

Backed by new financing, SUNOTEC will deliver 115 MW of solar and 763 MWh of battery storage, helping Bulgaria move closer to its ambitious grid-scale energy storage targets.

ENTSO-E’s factual report concludes that the Iberian blackout on 28 April 2025 was due to insufficient voltage control rather than an overreliance on renewable energy. A detailed analysis is expected in early 2026.

Even with higher shares of wind and solar power, the Swedish grid shows no evidence of losing physical stability, according to a new study.

Stricter grid compatibility regulations for photovoltaic systems have prompted meteocontrol to introduce a new product designed to meet the updated requirements.

Digitised power systems are well-uited for handling today’s fluctuating demands. Data-driven approaches are unlocking new opportunities for operation, maintenance and management, as Sue Quense, Chief Commercial Officer at Aveva, explains.

SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission have chosen NKT as the preferred bidder to deliver the 525 kV HVDC cable system for the key cross-border energy project.

Solar systems provide statistically stronger blackout protection than large power plants. At the same time, the risk of cyberattacks is increasing. Sonna Barry from Secida AG explains how solar companies can prepare for escalating threats.

Grids are one of the bottlenecks for more renewable power. A new report from Eurelectric highlights how existing technologies can optimise grids, reduce investment needs and accelerate integration.

The €3.5 billion infrastructure package approved by the Irish cabinet marks the country’s largest grid investment and will support renewable energy expansion.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure is deepening its partnership with Italian DSO AcegasApsAmga to help decarbonise Trieste, with a key focus on electrifying the city’s busy port.

Power grids are increasingly impacted by extreme weather events driven by climate change. Eurelectric has issued proposals to help distribution system operators (DSOs) better prepare for these challenges.

UK technology consultancy Leading Resolutions advises that sustainability and net-zero goals will be futile if roadblocks in data science and outdated technology infrastructures are not addressed.

Austrian grid operator Kärnten Netz shows how it is possible to respond to grid connection requests from PV system operators in just 30 minutes. A pioneering project example from the new “Learing from Europe” series by The smarter E.

On Saturday (February 8) the Baltic states officially left the Russian-led integrated power system, joined during the Soviet rule under the BRELL agreement, to synchronise with the European power grid (UCTE). Eurelectric applauds this also as an important step towards implementing the energy transition in Europe.

European Energy has received grid connection approvals for around 500 MW of solar and wind energy projects across Romania. The total development pipeline for European Energy Romania now exceeds 1.5 GW of solar and wind projects.

Corsica Sole and Evecon are planning the construction of two battery storage power plants with a total capacity of 400 MWh in Estonia. They are intended to help stabilize the Baltic power grid, which is to be decoupled from the Russian power grid at the beginning of 2025.

Grid digitalisation can improve power system efficiency in Europe, but a untapped potential remains, according to a new study Wired for Tomorrow of Eurelectric. It shows what matters.

A hotel in Amsterdam turned the lack of an adequate grid connection to his advantage - with the help of PV, battery storage and energy management.

High electricity costs pose major challenges for local industry Hartwig Stammberger, Manager Technical Platform Breaking & Switching, Eaton Electrical Sector/EMEA, sees DC grids as a great opportunity to reduce energy consumption in industry and achieve sustainability goals.

SMA's Sunny Central FLEX is a modular platform that streamlines grid connections for photovoltaic installations, battery systems and emerging energy technologies.

The EU Council supports a series of measures for an interconnected and resilient electricity network in Europe, to ensure energy security and achieve decarbonisation in the EU. SolarPower Europe welcomes this and demands further steps.