Interconnection

The United States is funding a new high-voltage line to integrate Moldova into the European electricity market, following the cutoff of supplies from the separatist Transnistria region.
French group Nexans has begun installing a high-voltage submarine cable between Sardinia and Sicily, reaching an unprecedented depth of 2,150 metres as part of a project led by Italian grid operator Terna.

NKT selected as preferred bidder for power cable project between Scotland and England

Danish manufacturer NKT has been chosen to supply a 525 kV high-voltage cable system for the Eastern Green Link 3 project connecting Scotland and England’s power grids.
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British International Investment partners with Odyssey Energy Solutions to finance the expansion of interconnected mini-grids in Nigeria, under the World Bank-backed DARES programme.
Roraima, the last state not connected to Brazil’s national grid, has been linked through a publicly funded project launched over 14 years ago.

European Union targets eight bottlenecks to secure its power grid

The European Commission launches a regulatory plan addressing eight major power grid blockages to reduce price disparities and strengthen energy security across the Union.
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Amman confirms its grid readiness to supply Syria during off-peak hours, pending completion of Syrian infrastructure.
Spanish electricity companies call for urgent reinforcement of investments after finding more than 80% of the transmission grid is saturated.

EDF secures €500mn to upgrade Enedis’ power interconnections

EDF finalised a second €500mn ($535mn) tranche with the European Investment Bank to support interconnections and strengthen Enedis' electricity distribution network in 2025.
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NatPower Marine and Wah Kwong create a joint venture to deploy a maritime electric charging network in over 30 Asian ports by 2030, without requiring initial public investment.
Hitachi Energy commits $457mn to build a transformer factory in Virginia, part of a $1bn plan to support electrical interconnection in the US amid rising demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Bernard Gustin takes chairmanship of expanded 50Hertz supervisory board

Elia Group Chief Executive Officer Bernard Gustin has been appointed chairman of the new twelve-member supervisory board of 50Hertz, restructured under German co-determination law.
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US grid interconnection volumes rose 33% in 2024, driven by federal reform that streamlined procedures and enabled a record 75 GW of validated capacity.
Avangrid has launched a $122 million project to modernise the Meyer substation in Dansville, a key node for regional electrical interconnection in the State of New York.

Morocco faces Russian and European dilemma over cybersecurity of its interconnections

Between the Russian cooperation proposal and European cybersecurity requirements, Morocco must secure its energy infrastructure while consolidating its electricity exports to Spain.
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Ottawa funds five projects aimed at strengthening Ontario’s grid interconnection and reliability, integrating smart technologies and expanding local producers’ access to electricity markets.
Jersey Central Power & Light is investing in a programme to strengthen power lines and electrical equipment to improve service reliability for more than 3,600 customers in eight New Jersey communities.

The global microgrid market is expected to reach $116.5bn by 2032

Driven by rising demand for energy resilience, the global microgrid market is projected to grow by 15.6% annually between 2025 and 2032, according to SkyQuest Technology Consulting.
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Taihan strengthens its presence in Singapore with a fifth consecutive contract for a 400 kV underground network, as part of a power interconnection project with Indonesia.
The 1,500 MW Marinus Link project has received federal environmental approval, launching a major new submarine interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria.
A report identifies 30 GW of solar and wind potential along Southeast Asia’s interconnection corridors, highlighting the challenges tied to regional electricity infrastructure.
The Gregy-Elica submarine interconnection aims to deliver green electricity from Egypt to Greece, with confirmed support from the European Union and strengthened bilateral commitments.

Zambia launches $270mn power interconnection project with DRC

Zambia has approved the construction of a 200 km high-voltage line to DRC to diversify its electricity supply and boost regional trade.
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Guinea-Bissau has completed its connection to the sub-regional power grid linking Senegal, The Gambia and Guinea, thereby improving the stability of its capital's electricity supply.