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June 29, 2026

Rewire. #180 — Monday, 29 Jun 2026

● Monday 29 Jun 2026
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Today's signal: EU policy machinery is consolidating across the energy transition stack—from the near-final Grids Package and tripartite storage deal targeting gas reduction, to the newly opened hydrogen infrastructure scheme and the €211m subsidy unlocking BP-Iberdrola's Spanish expansion. Meanwhile, the technology layer is racing to match this regulatory pull, with CATL's field-validated sodium-ion BESS and Integrals Power's 153 mAh/g UK-made LFP cathode signaling that chemistry diversification is moving from lab to commercial deployment.
Grids Package · EU · Montel News / TEM
EU energy ministers near deal on Grids Package as Sweden backs draft compromise
EU energy ministers are converging on a compromise text for the European Grids Package, with Sweden publicly welcoming a draft that resolves a long-running dispute. The agreement targets faster permitting and anticipatory investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Grids Package · Industrial Policy Source →
Grids Package · EU · Montel News
Commission tripartite storage deal aims to cut gas use, expand hybrid PPAs
The European Commission has unveiled a so-called tripartite agreement bringing together governments, financial institutions, producers and suppliers to accelerate energy storage deployment. The stated aim is to displace gas-fired generation and unlock hybrid renewable-plus-storage power purchase agreements.
Grids Package · Industrial Policy Source →
Hydrogen · EU · Hydrogen Insight
EU opens applications for hydrogen infrastructure support scheme
The European Commission has opened applications for a new support scheme targeting hydrogen infrastructure, alongside a parallel Italian-flagged call for hydrogen and CCS projects of European interest. The move addresses the missing transport and storage backbone for the nascent hydrogen market.
Industrial Policy Source →
Hydrogen · ES · Hydrogen Insight
BP and Iberdrola weigh expansion of Spanish green hydrogen project after €211m subsidy approval
BP and Iberdrola are considering expanding their Castellón green hydrogen project after securing €211m in subsidy approval. The development signals continued state backing for RFNBO-scale electrolysis in Spain despite broader sector retrenchment.
RFNBO · Industrial Policy Source →
Batteries · EU · CleanTechnica
CATL unveils field-validated TENER sodium-ion BESS at Intersolar Munich
CATL officially launched its TENER sodium-ion energy storage system in Munich, claiming it is the world's first real-world validated sodium-ion BESS with commercial maturity across technology, production and supply chain. The company cited cumulative shipments but the launch is a vendor announcement.
Batteries Source →
Batteries · EU · Charged EVs
Integrals Power validates UK-made LFP cathode at 153 mAh/g in cell tests
UK firm Integrals Power reported its domestically produced LFP cathode achieved 153 mAh/g in cell testing. The result is positioned as evidence of a viable European/UK cathode supply chain independent of Chinese material.
Batteries · Industrial Policy Source →
Industrial Policy · EU · E3G
E3G publishes 2025 Steel Policy Scorecard on decarbonisation momentum
E3G released its 2025 Steel Policy Scorecard, assessing whether major economies are maintaining momentum on green steel transition policy. The benchmark tracks public support, demand-side measures and trade protection for low-emission steel.
Industrial Policy · CBAM Source →
Market Snapshot
NH₃ Fossil ("Grey")
$688.25
/t Dlvd NWE
NH₃ Low-Carbon ("Blue")
$738.92
/t Dlvd NWE
NH₃ RFNBO ("Green")
$909.81
/t Dlvd NWE
EUA (EU ETS)
€80.15
/tCO₂
DE Baseload DA
€140.28
/MWh
TTF Gas
€41.14
/MWh
Sources: SMARD.de, Flourish/Argus · View all →
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