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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Electricity will become expensive in Delhi, prices will increase from April... Know the government's plan

Residents of Delhi can expect an increase in electricity rates starting in April, as the government prepares to pay off substantial debts owed to power distribution companies.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

EKEDC announces power outage after Lagos fire

Eko Electricity Distribution Company has begun efforts to restore power in parts of Lagos following a fire triggered by a vehicle collision with a gas tanker.

Mar 21 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด 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 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Rain, feeder faults plunge several Osun communities into darkness

Heavy rainfall and technical faults have led to power outages in multiple communities in Osun State, Nigeria, as reported by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Sweden threatens to limit electricity exports due to EU funding plan

Sweden is threatening to restrict its electricity exports to other countries due to a dispute with the European Union over the distribution of funding for energy infrastructure.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Cuba's power grid collapsed, leaving millions without electricity

Cuba's national power grid collapsed, leaving approximately ten million people without electricity due to longstanding issues with its outdated energy production and distribution system.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Disco Begs Customers, Says Poor Power Supply Not Its Fault

FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company in Anambra, Nigeria, has asked customers to understand that the poor power supply is due to nationwide generation issues and not their operational shortcomings.

Mar 13 โ€ข 07:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Fire in Chios: The fire in August that devastated the island started from a pole of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network

A fire that severely damaged northwestern Chios in August was determined to have originated from an electrical pole, according to a report from the Fire Service.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The (very high) cost of burying overhead lines

The Brazilian National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) is considering the possible expiration of Enel's concession in Sรฃo Paulo, a move that could have significant implications in the electricity distribution sector.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

DisCos pocket N2.3 trillion despite erratic power supply

In 2025, Nigeria's electricity distribution companies earned around N2.33 trillion, marking an increase despite ongoing complaints regarding poor service and frequent outages.

Mar 10 โ€ข 00:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Jos Disco unveils debt repayment plan for customers

The Jos Electricity Distribution Company has introduced a new debt repayment framework for customers to facilitate the settling of outstanding electricity debts.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Why your power supply remains erratic โ€” IBEDC

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has attributed the erratic power supply in its covered areas to gas supply shortages and national grid instability.

Mar 7 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Powerless for three hours in Flateyri after a power box burned

Flateyri experienced a power outage for three hours due to a fire in a power distribution box.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Turn off the light to change the bulb?

The article critiques the idea of revoking Enel's concession in Sรฃo Paulo, emphasizing the complexity and interlinked nature of the city's electricity distribution system.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Edenor seeks to acquire Transener: Manzano and Vila will present an offer and Brito considers competing

Edenor, an Argentine electricity distribution company, plans to bid for the privatization of high-voltage energy transporter Transener, while Genneia's shareholders are also considering entering the competition for this significant energy sector deal.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Power firms install 677,942 meters in one year

Nigerian electricity distribution companies reported a significant increase in customer metering, reaching nearly 7 million metered customers by the end of 2025.

Mar 5 โ€ข 02:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Osun residents protest blackout, give IBEDC seven-day ultimatum

Residents of Osun State protested against poor electricity supply and issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company to improve services.

Mar 5 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Customers to get N20bn meter refunds from DisCos โ€“ NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has mandated electricity distribution companies to refund N20.33 billion to customers for outstanding meter reimbursements under the Meter Asset Provider framework.

Mar 4 โ€ข 03:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Okpebholo joins Edo residents to protest power outages

Residents of Edo State, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, protested in Benin City against frequent power outages and the billing practices of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company.

Mar 3 โ€ข 00:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

DEI and Georgetown University collaborate for a new university in Greece

The Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator (DEI) has partnered with Georgetown University to establish a new legal entity for higher education in Greece, expected to begin operation in the fall of 2026.

Mar 2 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 00:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 00:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 00:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 Sรฃo Paulo's electricity distribution network.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ 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 โ€ข 04:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 21:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

HEDNO: Caution when flying kites on Clean Monday โ€“ 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 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Step-by-step to resolve power supply challenges โ€“ 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 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

"Sadales tฤซkls" has terminated two Russian and Belarusian citizens

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

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 21:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 15:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

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

A blackout in central Sรฃo 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 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

AEDC Band A bills draining FUT Minna funds โ€“ 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 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

Electricity prices in 2026 expected to be stable or falling, according to the Federal Network Agency โ€“ 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 โ€ข 00:47 UTC

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