[UK grid to spend £20.9bn to achieve net zero emissions] The UK power network operator will have a £20.9bn budget to expand the grid to connect millions of electric vehicles, smart systems and small renewable energy projects over the next five years. The budget will be used for service, maintenance, upgrades and repairs by six UK distribution network companies from April 2023, and has been approved by regulator Ofgem. The plan, which includes tree-cutting, flood protection and other energy security measures, aims to improve the resilience of the UK's 800,000km of overhead and underground transmission lines to deal with more severe weather events in the future. Editor/Xing Wentao

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• 2026.10.29 09:50
• [Laos lays out wind and solar new energy]
• Relying on the cooperation of the China Laos Corridor, Laos is accelerating the development of wind and solar new energy. The 72 MW photovoltaic project in Wanxiang Saiseta Development Zone has started construction with a total investment of 320 million yuan and received 121 million yuan in overseas loan support. China General Nuclear Power Laos million kilowatt photovoltaic base is under construction, and electricity can be sent to Yunnan. The institution predicts that by 2035, the installed capacity of wind and solar power in Laos will reach 9.8GW. The local government will focus on energy transformation, build a regional energy hub, and deepen the interconnection of electricity between China and Laos.Editor/Gong Ziwei

• 2026.10.29 09:40
• [Vietnam increases household photovoltaic policy]
• Vietnam has issued the latest directive to strengthen local responsibilities and promote the implementation of household rooftop photovoltaics. Require all provinces and cities to introduce incentive plans by the end of December 2026, with the Ministry of Industry and Trade setting installation targets and local governments independently developing subsidy mechanisms. The policy is synchronized with the development of energy storage, and the proportion of surplus electricity connected to the grid has been increased to 50%. The current installed capacity of rooftop photovoltaics in Vietnam exceeds 11.45GW, and there is a lack of supporting documents in many places. The new policy aims to alleviate the electricity shortage and ensure power supply.Editor/Gong Ziwei