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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

AEDC slashes losses, deploys 70,000 meters

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has significantly reduced its operational losses and deployed additional meters as part of efforts to enhance electricity supply.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:17 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ 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 β€’ 00:15 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

'No light, no bill' protest begins in Niger

Civil society organisations in Niger State are organizing a protest to demand better electricity supply and fair billing practices from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company.

Feb 27 β€’ 00:15 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

AEDC cuts losses by 10%, deploys 70,000 meters in 14 months

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has reduced its losses from 42% to 32% in one year while deploying 70,000 meters to enhance electricity supply.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:37 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ 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 β€’ 00:22 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enel CEO says they have 'good discussions' for a definitive solution to blackouts in SP

The CEO of Enel, Flavio Cattaneo, claims the company is engaged in productive discussions to find a permanent solution to the frequent blackouts in SΓ£o Paulo's electricity distribution network.

Feb 23 β€’ 21:11 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Green Zones for Renewable Energy Development Were Supposed to Provide Cheap Electricity. Network Blockages Will Hinder Government Plans

Poland's government has launched an initiative to map areas suitable for renewable energy implementation, aiming to enhance investment and reduce costs; however, distribution network blockages may undermine these objectives.

Feb 23 β€’ 04:02 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"If you don't replace it, there will be a fire" - 270,000 yen for distribution board repairs; consultations about inspection scams are at a record high

Consultations about inspection scams, disguised as free electrical checks, have significantly increased, highlighted by a recent incident involving an elderly man in Tokyo.

Feb 22 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: AEDC postpones planned maintenance

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has postponed maintenance operations originally scheduled for election weekend following backlash from residents concerned about potential disruptions.

Feb 20 β€’ 21:50 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

HEDNO: Caution when flying kites on Clean Monday – What to do if it gets caught in power lines

The Greek Electricity Distribution Network Operator warns citizens about the dangers of flying kites near power lines on Clean Monday, urging caution to prevent accidents.

Feb 19 β€’ 09:20 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Step-by-step to resolve power supply challenges – NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued guidelines for consumers to address power supply and billing issues by first contacting their Distribution Companies.

Feb 17 β€’ 08:32 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

KEDCO raises concern over unreliable power supply from national grid

The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has raised alarms about the instability of power supply in Northwestern states due to issues with the Transmission Company of Nigeria.

Feb 12 β€’ 13:37 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

"Sadales tΔ«kls" has terminated two Russian and Belarusian citizens

The operator of the electricity distribution system, AS 'Sadales tΔ«kls', has terminated the employment of two citizens from Russia and Belarus due to national security laws.

Feb 7 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FG decries slow pace of free meter rollout

The Nigerian government has expressed concern over the delayed installation of smart meters, with only 200,000 installed despite the delivery of nearly 700,000 units aimed at addressing a significant metering gap.

Feb 4 β€’ 21:59 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Critical Infrastructure: The Federal Government Invests in the Power Grid Operator Tennet - And That's a Good Thing

The German government is acquiring a 25.1% stake in Tennet, the country's largest transmission system operator, to strengthen its influence over electricity distribution from renewable sources.

Feb 4 β€’ 15:53 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Blackout hits central region of SP and leaves 19 thousand without power; no forecast for return

A blackout in central SΓ£o Paulo has left approximately 19,000 customers without electricity due to issues with the underground distribution system, with no estimated time for restoration.

Feb 3 β€’ 21:12 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

AEDC Band A bills draining FUT Minna funds – VC

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Minna, Prof Faruk Kuta, revealed that the Band A bill from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company significantly impacts the university's finances during a press conference for the school's 34th Convocation Ceremony.

Feb 3 β€’ 00:17 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

China sends 0.1-second blackout recovery technology to protect power grids in 12 nations

China has developed a smart power grid technology that reduces blackout recovery time to just 0.1 seconds, which will be implemented in 12 countries to enhance electricity distribution reliability.

Jan 8 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
Life & Tech

Electricity prices in 2026 expected to be stable or falling, according to the Federal Network Agency – subsidies and renewables as reasons

Germany's Federal Network Agency predicts stable or falling electricity prices in 2026, driven by renewable energy expansion and potential subsidies, while also calling for fairer grid cost distribution.

Dec 27 β€’ 00:47 UTC

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