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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The European investigation of the blackout points to failures of the Electric Grid, companies, and regulators in Spain

An investigation reveals that the major blackout in the Iberian Peninsula last year was caused by various failures in the electric system and inadequate regulations.

Mar 20 β€’ 09:05 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

'Cuba is not Venezuela': Trump's takeover threat collides with 'disciplined revolutionary state'

The article discusses the complexities of U.S. President Trump's threats towards Cuba in the context of its unique political structure and the recent challenges faced by the country, particularly in its electric grid.

Mar 18 β€’ 13:57 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
World

'Cuba is not Venezuela': Trump's takeover threat collides with 'disciplined revolutionary state'

The article discusses the complexities of Cuba's political situation in the context of Donald Trump's threats to take over the country following its electric grid failure.

Mar 18 β€’ 11:31 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Sports

F1 becomes more electric, but still without China, the giant of the sector

Formula 1 is increasingly integrating electric technology, yet China, a leader in this automotive sector, remains almost absent from the racing grid.

Mar 13 β€’ 18:19 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Tesla and Google Join Forces to Better Utilize Unused Capabilities of the American Electric Grid

Tesla and Google have partnered, along with other industry leaders, to optimize the American electric grid by developing battery technologies to utilize its unused capacity.

Mar 10 β€’ 22:49 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Ikeja Electric apologises as national grid slump triggers blackouts

Ikeja Electric has apologized to customers for ongoing power supply disruptions due to gas supply constraints affecting the national grid's electricity generation.

Mar 6 β€’ 15:57 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

How can the electrical grid survive the explosion of AI

During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, experts discuss the electric grid's capacity to handle the exponential growth in energy demand due to the rise of artificial intelligence.

Mar 6 β€’ 04:45 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Expansion of the energy network will benefit 2,200 families in Arapiuns communities

The expansion of the electric grid in the Arapiuns region will improve electricity access for 2,200 families in rural and riverside communities.

Mar 3 β€’ 13:36 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

For the first time in recent history: "The grid is under pressure. Ordinary businesses cannot get power"

Denmark's electric grid is facing significant challenges, affecting the supply of power to ordinary businesses, such as Lidl, which could shift to electric trucks if power access improves.

Feb 22 β€’ 20:25 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New Study: How Much Can Bidirectional Charging Save

A new pilot project in Gothenburg highlights the financial and environmental benefits of bidirectional charging technology for electric vehicles.

Feb 22 β€’ 13:06 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Life & Tech

Bidirectional Charging: Making Money with Electricity from Electric Cars?

The article discusses bidirectional charging technology for electric vehicles, highlighting its potential to allow electric car batteries to store energy when prices are low and return it to the grid when needed.

Feb 16 β€’ 10:33 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Bidirectional Charging: Can You Make Money from the Electricity of Your Electric Car?

Bidirectional charging enables electric vehicles to not only draw power from the grid but also feed energy back when needed, potentially allowing owners to earn money.

Feb 16 β€’ 10:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Connecting Home Solar and Electric Vehicle Batteries to the Grid Could Boost South Africa's Clean Energy and Strengthen the Electricity System

South Africa aims to enhance its clean energy efforts by integrating residential solar and electric vehicle batteries into the national grid to help reduce carbon emissions.

Feb 9 β€’ 04:41 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Canada’s power grid is under pressure amid rising demand, watchdog warns

A report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation warns that Canada's electricity grid is under stress and may struggle during extreme weather events due to rising demand.

Feb 7 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Life & Tech

The Sun is stronger than our electric grid β€” and we are defenseless against it

The article discusses the vulnerability of our electric grid to solar storms, drawing parallels to a historical event in 1859 that caused widespread disruption in telegraph communications.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

BNDES approves R$ 280 million for the production of batteries that reduce outages on the electric grid

The BNDES has approved R$ 280 million in financing for WEG to renovate an industrial plant and build Brazil's largest energy storage battery factory in ItajaΓ­ (SC).

Feb 4 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
World

Russian attacks overshadow peace talks with Kiev in Abu Dhabi

Russian attacks on Ukraine's electrical grid have intensified, coinciding with renewed peace talks between the two nations in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the United States, following the failure of an earlier meeting.

Feb 4 β€’ 11:57 UTC

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