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- 1Measuring Grid Stability as Renewables Replace Traditional Power●How do you measure grid stability as we shift to renewables? Solar/wind lack the natural inertia of traditional power pl
As solar and wind replace conventional power plants, grids lose the natural inertia that traditionally kept frequency stable, raising concerns about blackout risks. UK-based Reactive Technologies is addressing this by sending sonar-like pulses through the grid to measure live inertia directly, revealing risks that standard models miss. The company has received €19 million in backing from the European Investment Bank to expand the approach.
- 2EIB vice president: Investment in Ukraine 'cannot wait'▼Investment in Ukraine ‘cannot wait,’ says EIB vice president
A vice president of the European Investment Bank said investment in Ukraine cannot wait, stressing the urgency of financing reconstruction and recovery despite the ongoing war. The remarks underline pressure on European institutions and partners to commit funds quickly, with the country's needs growing and delays carrying mounting costs.
- 3EBRD downgrades Ukraine's growth forecast amid escalating attacks●EBRD downgrades Ukraine’s economic growth forecast amid escalating attacks
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has lowered its economic growth forecast for Ukraine, citing the escalation of attacks on the country. The downgrade signals that intensifying strikes are weighing on prospects for an economy already strained by war, and it points to a more cautious outlook for reconstruction and investment in the months ahead.