Electrical
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UK public EV charging network grows 19% in 2025. Despite not breaking records, the UK’s EV charging infrastructure saw significant growth, with high-powered and on-street chargers gaining prominence, supported by focused regional expansion and government initiatives.
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Nexeon begins production of silicon-carbon materials in South Korea. The firm’s Gunsan plant is now production-ready and aims to supply battery cell manufacturers globally, enhancing lithium-ion battery performance with increased energy density and charging speed.
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Nexans will supply 66 kV wind farm accessories in Suffolk. ScottishPower Renewables has selected Nexans for East Anglia THREE, with 66 kV connectors and terminations supporting electrical continuity from turbine nacelles to the offshore platform, around 69 km off the Suffolk coast.
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Corvus Energy has secured a record battery contract for Scotland. Remontowa Shipbuilding has ordered Corvus systems for seven fully electric CMAL ferries, each fitted with a 5.7 MWh Dolphin NxtGen ESS, with deliveries staged from 2026 to 2028.
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IPS has agreed to acquire TechPro to expand power services. The deal adds a group of specialist companies and a higher concentration of NETA-certified technicians, strengthening lifecycle support for mission-critical power systems across data centres, utilities, and industrial facilities in North America.
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ABB has agreed to buy Netcontrol to expand grid automation. The Helsinki-based supplier’s software and services are expected to sit inside ABB’s Distribution Solutions portfolio once the deal closes in Q1 2026, giving ABB more tools for utility control rooms wrestling with renewables, load growth, and resilience pressures.
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ABB acquires UK technology firm IPEC for electrical diagnostics. ABB aims to enhance early failure warnings in high-dependency sites, leveraging IPEC’s expertise in data centres to improve predictive maintenance and minimise downtime across critical industries.
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WindEurope forecasts significant job growth in Europe’s wind industry. The sector is expected to expand from 443,000 jobs today to 607,000 by 2030, driven by increased wind capacity and demand, despite challenges in meeting deployment targets.
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Drax outlines a 100MW data centre plan for Selby. The project aims to meet AI demand and support renewable energy investment, with operations potentially starting in 2027. Planning details are pending, and the project aligns with AI infrastructure growth.
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ABB has deployed the UK’s first turnkey medium-voltage UPS system. Ark Data Centres has adopted ABB’s innovative AI-ready architecture, integrating grid connection and UPS at medium voltage, to meet the high power demands of AI. This deployment supports Ark’s expansion and positions it for future digital demands.
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