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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cuba, once again in the dark: suffers the second national blackout in less than a week

Cuba experienced its second national blackout in less than a week due to a total disconnection of the National Electric System, affecting power supply critically across the country.

Mar 21 • 23:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electric failure at Pronto-Socorro da Augusto Montenegro causes patient transfers in Belém

An electrical failure at the Dr. Roberto Macedo Emergency Room in Belém led to patient transfers and the suspension of services due to power fluctuations.

Mar 21 • 22:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Possibly Melted Reactor Pressure Vessel Captured Inside Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 by Drone

Tokyo Electric Power Company has released footage showing possible melting of the reactor pressure vessel in Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3.

Mar 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Electric service in Santa Elena will be normal from this Saturday, March 21, stated Minister Inés Manzano

Electric service in Santa Elena, Ecuador, is set to resume normally from March 21 after a series of technical disruptions.

Mar 18 • 14:58 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

TEPCO's Capital Partnership, Dozens of Overseas Funds Express Interest; Delisting Also Considered

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO HD) is attracting interest from dozens of domestic and foreign investment funds and companies for potential capital partnerships as part of its restructuring plan.

Mar 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba 'powers on': Reconnects 45% of its thermoelectric plants after 24 hours of national blackout

Cuba has reconnected 45% of its thermoelectric plants following a nationwide blackout, yet widespread power supply cuts persist across the country.

Mar 17 • 20:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The internal combustion engine lost out in a surprising place – even the poor rushed to electric car dealerships

Nepal has seen a sudden boom in electric vehicle registrations, reaching nearly 80%, thanks to the availability of cheap hydroelectric power.

Mar 17 • 12:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck crashes into electric power pole on Pádua Dias Avenue in Piracicaba

A truck crashed into an electric power pole on Pádua Dias Avenue in Piracicaba, causing partial road closure but no casualties.

Mar 16 • 14:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Residents lament one-year blackout in Lagos community

Residents of Ajumoni Community in Lagos have been experiencing a prolonged power blackout for nearly a year, severely affecting their daily lives and businesses.

Mar 16 • 01:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Collisions with poles left more than 18,000 customers without power in the region of Presidente Prudente in 2026

In Presidente Prudente, Brazil, over 18,000 customers lost power due to recent collisions with electric poles, highlighting a worrying trend of accidents in the area.

Mar 15 • 17:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Mercedes-Benz VLE: The Best of Two Worlds

Mercedes-Benz presents its future in the V-Class series with the new VLE models set to launch in summer 2026, incorporating a flexible platform designed initially for electric power but continuing to offer diesel options.

Mar 10 • 18:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Powering Africa's digital future - Why energy infrastructure is the foundation of the intelligent era

The article discusses the crucial role of energy infrastructure in supporting Africa's digital transformation and filling the gap in the continent's growing demand for electric power for digital services.

Mar 10 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

BYD Blade Battery 2.0 & FLASH Charging: The Power in Unity

BYD's new Blade Battery 2.0 and FLASH Charging technology allow for rapid charging of electric vehicles in extreme conditions.

Mar 10 • 15:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Electric power line between Finland and Sweden was affected by a malfunction, the cable is not damaged

A malfunction has impacted the electric power line connecting Finland and Sweden; however, the cable remains undamaged.

Mar 10 • 10:33 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga Water will donate generators to support Ukraine

Riga Water is donating seven electric generators to Ukraine via the organization Ziedot.lv to assist with humanitarian efforts in providing continuous power supply amidst the ongoing conflict.

Mar 9 • 05:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Charging Cars with Solar Power: "An Enormous Market"

New French regulations will require larger parking lots to be equipped with solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations starting this summer, impacting companies like Sweden's Smartports.

Mar 8 • 14:07 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 15:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

F1 adopts sustainable fuel, but 'green era' is hindered by global calendar

Formula 1 is set to implement 100% sustainable fuel and enhanced electric power units in 2026, as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2030, but faces challenges due to its extensive global calendar.

Mar 5 • 20:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Investigation of the Core Meltdown at Reactor No. 3 Using Micro Drones: 21 Flights in Two Weeks

Tokyo Electric Power Company has begun a series of inspections using micro drones inside the containment vessel of Reactor No. 3 at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, with plans for 21 flights over two weeks to assess the state of nuclear fuel debris.

Mar 5 • 09:36 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Tepco official says 'it's short but incredibly long' - Fukushima Daiichi's 51-year decommissioning goal

Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) is strategizing on the extraction of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi plant as it approaches a goal set for decommissioning by 2051.

Mar 5 • 08:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Toyama District Court Rejects Request to Suspend Hokuriku Electric's Shika Nuclear Power Plant Operations; Plaintiffs Call Ruling 'Inadequate'

Amidst a lawsuit from shareholders to suspend operations at the Shika Nuclear Power Plant, the Toyama District Court dismissed their claims, prompting criticism from plaintiffs about the ruling's thoroughness.

Mar 4 • 12:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

New Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid: 100 km on electric power and fast DC charging

The sixth generation of the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid offers a 100 km electric range, fast DC charging capabilities, and a maximum power of 304 hp.

Mar 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Hokuriku Electric Power Shiga Nuclear Power Plant Operation Suspension Lawsuit, Shareholders' Request Dismissed - Toyama District Court Ruling

A Toyama District Court ruling dismissed a lawsuit filed by six shareholders of Hokuriku Electric Power seeking to halt operations at the Shiga Nuclear Power Plant, which has been offline since 2011.

Mar 4 • 06:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal pool invaded and machinery house robbed on the coast of SP

A municipal pool in Mongaguá, São Paulo, was invaded and its entire electric wiring was stolen, leaving the facility without power.

Mar 3 • 20:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after being electrocuted and falling from a height of 10 meters in Acre

A man in Rio Branco, Brazil, died after falling 10 meters following an electric shock while attempting to cut power lines.

Mar 2 • 22:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Appearance Can Be Deceiving – This Car Has Incredible Power!

A Norwegian website highlights the impressive electric performance of a modified Volkswagen Beetle with 600 horsepower, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.9 seconds.

Mar 2 • 20:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Japan's Largest Offshore Wind Power Project Starts Operation Off Kitakyushu City

Japan's largest offshore wind farm, the Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm, has commenced operations off the coast of Kitakyushu City, accounting for 40% of the country's total offshore wind power output.

Mar 2 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Electric

A photographer captured a thunderstorm over Montevideo, evoking themes from Romantic art regarding nature's power.

Mar 2 • 03:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

TEPCO Implements Renewable Energy 'Output Control' for the First Time Due to Increased Solar Power Generation in Good Weather

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has conducted its first 'output control' of renewable energy, limiting solar and wind generation due to an excess supply caused by good weather conditions.

Mar 1 • 05:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Regulatory Commission Inspector Threatens at Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, Apologizes to Kyushu Electric Without Showing Evidence

An inspector from Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority was reprimanded for making unsubstantiated threats during an inspection of the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant, leading to an apology to Kyushu Electric.

Feb 27 • 10:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The upcoming giant SUV from Porsche will replace electricity with combustion engines

Porsche is set to introduce a giant SUV that will feature combustion engines instead of electric power.

Feb 27 • 07:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Residents, business owners decry poor power supply in Lagos communities

Residents and business owners in Lagos State are expressing frustration over the persistent poor electricity supply provided by the Ikeja Electric Distribution Company.

Feb 27 • 00:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Mazda CX-6e: pre-order begins with Power Bonus

Mazda has officially launched the pre-order phase for the new Mazda CX-6e, introducing the Power Bonus initiative that offers significant economic benefits to encourage customers towards electric vehicles.

Feb 26 • 21:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An SUV presents a new variant in Argentina with more power and autonomy

The Jetour T1 i-DM, an electrified version of a known SUV, is now available in Argentina, promising better performance and efficiency.

Feb 26 • 15:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chubu Electric President Promises to 'Promptly Submit' Data on Fraud Following Regulatory Committee's Indication

Chubu Electric's president acknowledged the insufficient documentation during a press conference and pledged to provide necessary records regarding the fraudulent data concerning earthquake motion standards used for the Hamaoka nuclear power plant.

Feb 26 • 11:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Plaintiffs 'merely take the regulator's judgment at face value' - Request to suspend operations at Shikoku Electric's Ikata Nuclear Power Plant rejected

The Yamaguchi District Court has dismissed a request from local residents to suspend the operations of the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant, leading plaintiffs to criticize the reliance on the nuclear regulator's safety judgments.

Feb 26 • 11:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Heat from miles underground to power 10,000 homes in UK renewable energy first

The UK's first deep geothermal electricity plant has begun operations in Cornwall, capable of powering 10,000 homes while also extracting lithium for battery production.

Feb 26 • 10:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Electric Power Corporation's Operating Profit Increased by 62% Last Year, but Debt Still Exceeds 200 Trillion Won

Korea Electric Power Corporation reported a significant increase in operating profit for the last year, yet it still faces a staggering debt of over 200 trillion won.

Feb 26 • 07:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Debris Retrieval Robot Arm Unveiled: Development Delays, Second Unit Set for 2026

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) unveiled a robot arm designed to retrieve melted nuclear fuel from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, with plans to deploy a second unit by fiscal year 2026 due to development delays.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Data Tampering at Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, Records for Standard Seismic Motion Missing - Regulatory Commission Inspection

The Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan announced findings of irregularities regarding seismic data at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant, with records related to the establishment of standard seismic motion yet to be found.

Feb 25 • 05:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

TEPCO Employee Photographs Secret Document with Smartphone and Sends it to 16 Colleagues

A Tokyo Electric Power Company employee photographed a classified document related to security measures at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant and sent it to 16 colleagues, raising concerns over security management lapses.

Feb 24 • 02:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

13-year-old boy dies after touching wire while riding bicycle on street in SC

A 13-year-old boy tragically died in São Bento do Sul, Brazil, after suffering an electric shock from a fallen power line while riding his bicycle.

Feb 23 • 12:03 UTC
🇩🇰 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 • 20:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nissan Qashqai e-POWER: Electric Driving Experience Without Charging Needs

Nissan has introduced the third-generation Qashqai e-POWER, combining electric driving with the convenience of traditional gasoline vehicles.

Feb 20 • 12:49 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New chairman of the Electricity Business Federation appointed: Kansai Electric's Mori takes over after Chubu Electric's president's resignation due to scandal

Kansai Electric's president, Mori Nozomu, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Electricity Business Federation following the resignation of the former chairman over data falsification issues related to a nuclear power plant.

Feb 20 • 07:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Recall: Stop using this car product immediately

Finland's Tukes warns consumers to immediately cease using the Power Plus TNS-30W-120150-2 charger due to safety hazards.

Feb 19 • 09:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chubu Electric Workers' Union Starts Negotiations Without Specifying Amounts After Hamaoka Data Fraud Incident During Spring Labor Offensive

The Chubu Electric Workers' Union has initiated wage negotiations without specifying amounts, following a fraud incident related to seismic data at the Hamaoka Nuclear Power Plant.

Feb 18 • 08:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Electric: Power outage immobilized a train of the ISAP in Perissos

A power outage immobilized an ISAP train at the Perissos station in Greece, leaving passengers trapped during peak hours.

Feb 17 • 16:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ADMIE: Full coverage of Crete's demand from the new interconnection with Attica

The ADMIE has announced that Crete's energy demand is fully met through a new interconnection with Attica, providing up to 500 MW of electric power, which aligns with local consumption during winter.

Feb 17 • 16:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

The strongest Kia in history now has even more power. It wants to be a family electric car and a rocket on wheels

The Kia EV6 GT boasts 650 horsepower and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in just 3.5 seconds, demonstrating the high performance possible in modern electric vehicles.

Feb 17 • 12:40 UTC

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