Haggis the Scottish robot dog gets £150,000 for HVDC data collection
Haggis the robot, developed by Ross Robotics, helps SSEN Transmission monitor and inspect electrical components and identify faults. Image courtesy
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Energy and power
Sweden’s Linköping University partners with Siemens Energy
(L. – r.) LiU’s Vice-Chancellor Jan-Ingvar Jönsson and Hans Holmström, CEO of Siemens Energy AB. Image: Magnus Johansson Linköping University
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National Grid’s John Pettigrew to be replaced by former Shell executive
John Pettigrew. Image courtesy National Grid National Grid has appointed Zoë Yujnovich as its next chief executive, succeeding John Pettigrew
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Trump’s proposed budget cancels billions of dollars in energy infrastructure
Image courtesy 123rf The deferred resignation programme started at the US Department of Energy (DOE) last week, cutting billions of
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Internet-inspired power distribution and sharing system starts in Sweden
Gunilla Flygare, Vice President and Business Development Manager LKF, Fredrik Millertson, CEO LKF, Jonas Birgersson, Chairman ViaEuropa, Mats Helmfrid, Chairman
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Two big V2G players become one: Nuvve acquires Fermata Energy
Fermata Energy V2X bidirectional charger was the first to be approved by Nissan for use in the US. Image courtesy
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GB smart meter network set for major upgrade
Image courtesy Tomato Energy The Data Communications Company (DCC) is partnering with IBM UK, CGI, Netcompany, and Vodafone to upgrade
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First building blocks in place for Belgium’s North Sea energy island
Image credit: Elia Group Transmission company Elia Group has announced that construction has started on the Princess Elisabeth Island, an
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Texas utility plans network of weather stations to enhance storm response
Storm on power lines concept image. Courtesy 123rf Ahead of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, Texas utility company CenterPoint Energy
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Iberian blackout sheds light on grid fragility
Image courtesy 123rf As Spain, Portugal and the European Commission continue to investigate the blackout that shook the power grid
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