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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway has a power queue because we lack network

Norway is facing significant power distribution issues due to inadequate electrical grid capacity, leading to substantial price differences and delays in industrial projects.

Mar 19 • 16:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Power reset: How GAMCO may unlock 1,600MW

Nigeria's government is introducing the Grid Asset Management Company to address power shortages by unlocking stranded generation capacity and improving transmission infrastructure.

Mar 16 • 03:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Electric lights appear at the sand dunes – these pictures show how China is claiming islands in the South China Sea

The article discusses China's increasing presence and control over islands in the South China Sea, highlighted by the recent appearance of electric lights at the sand dunes.

Mar 14 • 03:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Temelín prepares to replace electrical installations for 800 million crowns

The Temelín nuclear power plant is planning a significant upgrade to its electrical installations at a cost of 800 million Czech korunas.

Mar 13 • 08:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Iran threatens retaliatory strikes if the US attacks electrical networks

Iranian security chief Ali Larijani has warned that Iran will strike regional electrical networks if the United States attacks its electrical infrastructure.

Mar 12 • 13:43 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here, 60-year-old power lines are being dismantled - Stockholm's electricity supply is to be secured

In a significant infrastructure effort, Stockholm is investing 30 billion kronor to upgrade its electrical grid, aiming to increase capacity by 60 percent while dismantling old power lines that have served the city for over six decades.

Mar 10 • 17:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wire theft leaves 1,200-meter bridge in the dark and affects access to Florianópolis

The Colombo Salles Bridge in Brazil is experiencing power outages due to thefts of electrical wires, impacting access to the city of Florianópolis.

Mar 10 • 12:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Electrical cable between Finland and Sweden has suffered a malfunction

An important electrical cable linking Finland and Sweden experienced a technical malfunction, as reported by Finland's national grid operator Fingrid.

Mar 10 • 07:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Águas de Manaus fined over R$ 500,000 after outage affects water supply in the capital

The utility company Águas de Manaus was fined over R$ 500,000 due to an electrical failure that interrupted water supply in parts of the capital Amazon.

Mar 6 • 22:03 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Power and hot water disruptions due to lightning

The article discusses disruptions in electrical and hot water services caused by lightning strikes in Iceland.

Mar 6 • 16:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water supply is interrupted in part of Manaus after maintenance at treatment station; see affected areas

Water supply has been interrupted in parts of Manaus due to electrical maintenance at the Ponta das Lajes Water Treatment Station, affecting areas in the East and part of the North zones of the city.

Mar 6 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A conflict delays the start of the largest mining project in Argentina

A significant conflict regarding electrical infrastructure is hindering the initiation of Argentina's largest copper mining project in San Juan, which involves a $7.1 billion investment.

Mar 5 • 20:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Energy from Waste in Cities. Green Power for Municipal Units

Polish cities are increasingly converting municipal waste into electrical and thermal energy, highlighting the importance of local energy production for urban infrastructure.

Mar 5 • 18:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Disruptions in Local Train Services Due to Electrical Track Failure

Local train services in the Helsinki metropolitan area are experiencing disruptions due to an electrical track failure, leading to cancellations and delays for several trains.

Mar 5 • 07:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Water has disappeared in Varėna and Old Varėna

Water supply has been temporarily disrupted in Varėna and Old Varėna due to damage to a main water pipeline caused by electrical contractor work.

Mar 4 • 18:41 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The grid network is being expanded to Kiruna – a joyful announcement for LKAB

LKAB is set to receive increased electrical infrastructure support with the planned construction of high-voltage lines to Malmberget and Kiruna, despite delaying moves towards fossil-free iron sponge production.

Mar 2 • 15:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A high-voltage cable worth hundreds of millions is being constructed towards downtown Helsinki, alarming Kirkkonummi

A significant investment is being made in constructing a high-capacity electrical cable in Helsinki, which has raised safety concerns.

Mar 2 • 08:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The United States is using 2,000 rats administered paracetamol to reduce invasive snakes in forests and protect wildlife and the electrical grid

The U.S. is employing a controversial method on Guam utilizing 2,000 rats to control the invasive brown tree snake, which threatens local bird populations and infrastructure.

Mar 1 • 08:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The industrial response to a new electrical stage

Mexico is entering a phase of expansion and modernization of its electrical infrastructure to meet growing demand and support a more digital economy.

Feb 27 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enel says that vehicle collisions with posts increased in 2025 and contributed to power outages in SP

Enel reported a rise in vehicle collisions with electrical posts in Greater São Paulo in 2025, leading to significant power outages.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Apartments built with 110V always raise fire concerns"... Residents express anxiety over the Eunma Apartment tragedy

Residents near the Eunma Apartment in Gangnam, where a recent fire resulted in four casualties including a 17-year-old, are expressing heightened concerns about the fire risks associated with aging infrastructure.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The windstorm in Babahoyo knocks down fifteen poles and affects thirteen homes

A severe windstorm in Babahoyo, Ecuador, has led to significant damage, knocking down electrical poles and affecting homes and communities.

Feb 24 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fund invests R$ 281 million in energy transmission in São Paulo

The Shalom FIP has signed a concession contract to build two underground energy transmission lines in São Paulo, committing R$ 281 million to enhance the electrical capacity for 7 million residents.

Feb 23 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alberto Craveiro Avenue will have a total closure in both directions on Sunday

Alberto Craveiro Avenue in Fortaleza will be fully closed in both directions on Sunday, October 22, for electrical network relocation as part of the VLT Aeroporto-Castelão project.

Feb 21 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

State school in São Paulo operates with improvised energy for two months

A state school in São Paulo has been operating without regular electricity for two months, relying on an improvised connection due to stolen electrical cables.

Feb 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas: Abbott awards 149 million dollars to protect the electrical grid and other infrastructures from hacking

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $149 million grant to Texas Tech University aimed at enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure and testing capabilities against electromagnetic pulses.

Feb 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Tijuana has enough energy to receive 1.35 billion dollars in industrial developments

Tijuana is ready to attract 1.35 billion dollars in industrial investments by 2026, supported by sufficient electrical infrastructure.

Feb 18 • 02:19 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Advancement in strengthening electrical infrastructure in Nuevo León ahead of the World Cup: CFE

The Director General of Mexico's Federal Electricity Commission mentioned ongoing improvements to electrical infrastructure in Nuevo León in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 13 • 18:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Failure of the electrical connection to Sweden

The article discusses the temporary failure of the Poland-Sweden electrical connection, its causes, and the responses from the Polish energy system.

Feb 12 • 17:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

“Electric Shock” by ELITHE on electrical supplies in buildings

The Greek Institute of Electric Installations Technology (ELITHE) emphasizes the urgent need for systematic upgrades to electrical systems in buildings due to safety risks.

Feb 11 • 05:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

When water bursts from electrical outlets: why these extraordinary rains are flooding Spain?

Spain has faced extraordinary flooding due to a series of severe storms linked to climate change, raising concerns about infrastructure and emergency response.

Feb 7 • 12:44 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Total blockage in the electrical grid: new industrial and housing projects will not be able to connect

Spain's electrical infrastructure is collapsing, preventing new industrial and housing projects from connecting to the grid, leading the government to acknowledge the failure of its green energy plan amidst nuclear debates.

Feb 6 • 11:19 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Partial collapse of Cuba's electrical system: 3.4 million people are left without power

Cuba's national electric system experienced a partial collapse affecting approximately 3.4 million people across four eastern provinces due to a failure in a high-voltage line.

Feb 5 • 09:27 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Ukraine sees direct negotiations with Russia as 'productive' despite the breakdown of the brief energy truce

Ukraine considers direct negotiations with Russia to be productive, even as the brief energy truce collapses amidst ongoing attacks on its electrical infrastructure during harsh winter conditions.

Feb 4 • 19:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Russia launches its biggest attack of the year against Ukraine's electrical grid just hours before sitting down to negotiate

Russia conducted its largest air offensive of the year against Ukraine's energy infrastructure just hours before resuming peace talks, leaving thousands of homes without heating amid a polar wave.

Feb 3 • 19:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

How to avoid electrical risks and accidents? This is what the CFE asks

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) advises the public to follow recommendations to prevent incidents and accidents with the electrical network, highlighting the dangers of entering restricted areas and the risks associated with vandalism or theft of electrical infrastructure.

Feb 3 • 00:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Power Outage in Berlin: The Authorities' Ping Pong is Not Helpful

A recent power outage in Berlin affected over 100,000 people, highlighting the vulnerabilities of the city's electrical grid and sparking criticism of government response.

Jan 15 • 06:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Attack on electrical networks and power plant in Poland

A recent coordinated attack on Poland's electrical grids and power plant was reported as the strongest unsuccessful attack to date, with officials warning that similar strikes may recur.

Jan 13 • 14:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Schneider Electric launches primary switches without SF₆ gas ready for the future

Schneider Electric unveiled its latest innovations, GM AirSeT, at the ENLIT Europe 2025 conference in Bilbao, marking a significant step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions in electrical systems.

Jan 9 • 12:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

In Berlin, 50,000 households left without electricity. Suspected arson

Over 50,000 households in southwest Berlin experienced power outages due to a fire on electrical infrastructure, with police investigating suspected arson.

Jan 3 • 12:25 UTC

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