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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Terrorist Threat Made to the Nordic Electricity System

A terrorist threat has been issued against the electricity systems of all Nordic countries, according to Swedish and Finnish media reports.

Feb 26 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

System that generates electricity using marine bacteria developed at Unesp; understand

A research project at São Paulo State University (Unesp) has developed an experimental system that generates electricity using the photosynthesis of marine bacteria.

Feb 26 • 11:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Media: Serious external threat to the Nordic electricity network

A serious external threat to the Nordic electricity infrastructure has prompted several authorities in the region to enter a state of alert.

Feb 26 • 10:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

CM Yogi Visits Hydrogen Plant in Yamanashi, Japan

CM Yogi visited a hydrogen plant in Yamanashi, Japan, to learn about advanced technologies for generating hydrogen and electricity from water.

Feb 26 • 09:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The government succeeded. The network bill has left the commission's freezer

The Polish government has advanced its network bill through parliamentary committees, aiming to reform the process of connecting new energy sources to the national electricity grid.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Electric and gas prices increase across the board due to reduced government subsidies for March usage

Major electric and gas companies in Japan have announced price increases for March due to rising fuel costs and reduced government subsidies.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Power stakeholders seek accountability, shift to clean energy

Nigerian electricity sector stakeholders are urging coordinated reforms and accountability while transitioning to cleaner energy during the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry Week 2026 in Abuja.

Feb 26 • 09:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Two appliance rule could cut £178 off your electricity bills

A simple change in daily habits could lead UK households to save approximately £178 on energy bills annually, according to an energy expert.

Feb 26 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Supreme Court granted the Environmental Board the right in the Kunda hydroelectric power plant dispute

The Estonian Supreme Court upheld the Environmental Board's refusal to grant a permit for the restart of the Kunda hydroelectric power plant, citing minimal electricity production that would not justify the environmental impact.

Feb 26 • 08:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Electricity production is prohibited: the Supreme Court granted rights to the Environmental Board

The Estonian Supreme Court has ruled against electricity production at the Kunda River, siding with the Environmental Board in a long-standing dispute.

Feb 26 • 08:24 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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Hamburg: We should maintain oil shale capacity until the nuclear power plant's operation

Energy expert Arvi Hamburg argues that Estonia should continue to produce electricity from local oil shale resources for at least another decade to ensure energy security before transitioning to nuclear power.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New Gas Network Development Plan: Estonia's Peak Consumption is Covered

Elering has presented a gas transmission network development plan for 2026-2035, ensuring Estonia's peak energy needs can be met, even during cold winters and unexpected circumstances.

Feb 26 • 06:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Magic beneath the surface’: pioneering geothermal plant launched in Cornwall

A pioneering geothermal plant in Cornwall has begun operations, tapping into granite rocks to generate electricity and extract lithium.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Lions behind thousands of stoves for Ukraine: 'Very important'

Several Lions organizations across Sweden are supporting Ukraine by donating stoves to assist families that have lost electricity due to the war.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Al Jazeera interviews an Egyptian scientist who unified the laws of transfer

The article features an interview with Dr. Mohamed Salama, who discusses his research on unifying the various laws governing the transfer of energy, mass, and electricity.

Feb 26 • 04:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

5% VAT on Electricity? Poland Skeptical of European Commission Proposal

Poland expresses skepticism regarding the European Commission's proposals to lower electricity costs through tax reductions and budget adjustments.

Feb 26 • 03:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aneel attributes increase in electricity bill in Roraima to Linhão de Tucuruí costs

The general director of the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (Aneel) cited a judicial process related to the Linhão de Tucuruí project as a key reason for the 24.13% increase in electricity rates in Roraima.

Feb 26 • 01:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG urged to scrap electricity subsidies for all customers

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, has called for the removal of electricity subsidies in Nigeria, advocating for cost-reflective tariffs to stabilize the power sector.

Feb 26 • 00:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

IBEDC eyes 200MW boost, revives hydro plants

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company plans to rehabilitate hydro plants in Oyo and Osun states and aims to add 200 megawatts of supply through direct purchases from generating companies to enhance electricity reliability.

Feb 26 • 00:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

REA confirms progress on $750m solar projects

Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency reports significant advancements in a $750 million solar initiative aimed at enhancing electricity access for millions.

Feb 26 • 00:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Stopping emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine is like a dagger to the back, says energy analyst Potočár

Energy analyst Radovan Potočár criticizes Slovakia's decision to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, citing significant political and practical implications.

Feb 25 • 18:48 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Power outage in Bolderāja

A technological disruption in the power supply in Bolderāja, Riga, has affected approximately 2,100 customers.

Feb 25 • 16:39 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Electricity situation in Kyiv to remain difficult until at least April

Kyiv's electricity supply will remain challenging until at least April, according to energy supplier Yasno's CEO Serhii Kovalenko.

Feb 25 • 15:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: Eon Pressures the Network Agency

Eon plans to invest approximately €48 billion by 2030 to expand electricity networks in response to growing demands from renewable energy sources and industrial shifts to electrification.

Feb 25 • 15:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Reply: The Capacity Fee Should Spread Out Customer Electricity Usage

Per Barkström from Mälarenergi discusses the importance of evenly distributing electricity consumption throughout the day to utilize the existing power grid more efficiently.

Feb 25 • 15:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Stopping emergency supplies to Ukraine / They will feel it hard when they have outages, says Fico. According to SaS, Putin was also helped by Brhel

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico calls for the halt of emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine, arguing that outages would have a more significant impact on them than commercial supplies.

Feb 25 • 15:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why electricity may be Donald Trump's 'Achilles' heel'

The article discusses how rising electricity costs amid energy supply issues could undermine President Trump's claims of improved economic conditions.

Feb 25 • 13:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Electricity is about to become very cheap

Electricity prices are set to drop significantly in Finland due to an anticipated increase in wind power production.

Feb 25 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ramadan in Gaza Symbolizes Everything That Is Missing for Residents

The article discusses how Gazans struggle with the observance of Ramadan due to a lack of access to power and reliable communication.

Feb 25 • 12:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Clandestine miners consuming up to R$ 5 million in electricity are deactivated in the DF

Three clandestine cryptocurrency mining operations have been shut down in São Sebastião, Brazil, for illegally diverting electricity, resulting in significant financial implications.

Feb 25 • 12:03 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Enemy of Ukraine and ally of the Kremlin: Fico's threats have put Slovakia on the front pages of world media

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has drawn international attention with threats to cut off emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks.

Feb 25 • 11:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

TMBK: Who vs. Who. Vengeful Fico Still Does Not Supply Electricity to Ukrainians

The article discusses the ongoing issue of Slovakia under Robert Fico's leadership withholding electricity supplies to Ukraine despite previous commitments.

Feb 25 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Electricity meter countdown for nearly 150,000 Brits before summer 'switch off'

Nearly 150,000 households in the UK are facing a shift to smart meters, as outdated electricity meters risk losing vital heating and hot water control before a summer cut-off.

Feb 25 • 10:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you suffering from shocking electricity bills? A major turning point is approaching

The article discusses a potential relief for consumers facing high electricity prices due to an increase in wind energy production as weather conditions improve in Finland.

Feb 25 • 10:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Renewable Energy: Electricity from the Forstenrieder Park

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Forstenrieder Park wind farm, which will house six turbines generating electricity for 20,000 households, signifies a major shift in the perception of renewable energy viability in the area.

Feb 25 • 09:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Electricity sales company Oomi lays off staff and closes offices in Helsinki, Rovaniemi, and another location in Oulu

Oomi, a Finnish electricity sales company, has completed restructuring negotiations leading to layoffs and the closure of several offices due to a significant organizational restructuring.

Feb 25 • 09:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Electricity continues to flow from Slovakia to Ukraine. Doubts arise over Fico's ban

Electricity deliveries from Slovakia to Ukraine are ongoing, but concerns have been raised over the legality and implications of Prime Minister Fico's recent ban on emergency supplies.

Feb 25 • 09:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Snowstorm hits the Northeast US, tens of thousands without power

A snowstorm has impacted the Northeast USA, leaving tens of thousands of residents without electricity.

Feb 25 • 09:07 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Fire in a larger transformer station in Funen

A fire at a significant transformer station in Skårup, South Funen, has left 2,800 households without electricity, and some without water as emergency services respond to the incident.

Feb 25 • 08:52 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mixed contracts with CFE, against the clock

The Mexican government has extended the registration deadline for mixed contracts involving renewable energy projects with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) due to time constraints faced by interested companies.

Feb 25 • 08:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Fire in transformer station causes power outage for 2,800 households

A fire at a transformer station in Skårup near Svendborg has left 2,800 households without electricity and several without water.

Feb 25 • 08:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kallas: new wind farms may not lower electricity prices

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas questions whether the establishment of new wind farms will effectively reduce electricity prices without the integration of substantial storage solutions.

Feb 25 • 08:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Northeast USA Hit by Snowstorm, Tens of Thousands Still Without Power

The Northeast of the United States is facing widespread power outages following a snowstorm that left tens of thousands without electricity amidst ongoing low temperatures and significant snow accumulation.

Feb 25 • 08:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Expert shares advice: if you're short on cash to pay electricity bills, consider home renovation

An expert advises Estonian families facing high electricity bills to consider home renovations as a way to reduce future energy costs.

Feb 25 • 08:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EXPERT EXPLAINS: How to cope with an unexpectedly high electricity bill

January saw electricity prices on the Estonian market double compared to last year, leading to record high bills for families.

Feb 25 • 07:57 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 100 Critical Hours and the Rise of Energy Storage

The article discusses the upcoming Market Balance of Power (MBP) in Mexico, aimed at addressing electricity supply and demand, and its implications for users facing increased costs.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Reserve Bank could hike cash rate twice in 2026 as Australia’s inflation stays stubbornly high

Australia's Reserve Bank is projected to raise interest rates twice in 2026 due to persistent inflation, with January figures revealing a 3.8% rate driven by increasing electricity costs.

Feb 25 • 06:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Wife of lineman fired from job assaults JE

In a surprising incident in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district, the wife of a lineman, who was dismissed from his job, physically assaulted a Junior Engineer in his office over the abrupt termination without notice.

Feb 25 • 05:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Thousands in Slovakia Take to the Streets to Support Ukraine and Against Fico

Thousands of demonstrators in Bratislava, Slovakia, rallied in support of Ukraine and protested against Prime Minister Robert Fico's decision to halt emergency electricity exports to Ukraine.

Feb 25 • 05:34 UTC

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