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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

GenCos decry non-payment despite N501bn debt bond scheme

Power generation companies in Nigeria are expressing concern over the non-payment related to a N501bn bond issued to settle longstanding electricity debts, despite assurances from the government.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania Uses the Bharat Electricity Platform to Unveil Its Success in the Energy Sector

Tanzania's Ministry of Energy showcased the country's advancements in the energy sector at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in India.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

UNPRECEDENTED POWER OUTAGE โŸฉ The Iberian Peninsula left in darkness due to a perfect storm of bad circumstances last year

A report commissioned by ENTSO-E revealed that an April 2022 voltage fluctuation in the Iberian Peninsula's power grid led to rapid decreases in electricity generation and a subsequent major blackout in Spain and Portugal.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis

The Nigerian government is taking steps to address gas supply issues affecting electricity generation to improve power supply across the country.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Own energy covered all demand as the dry season ends in Ecuador

Ecuador's electricity demand has been met entirely by local generation since January, predominantly from hydro sources, as the dry season comes to an end.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

End of Batteries? Body Heat Can Power Electronics

Research indicates that a new technology developed at Seoul National University could revolutionize wearable devices by generating electricity from human body heat.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Is there a need for coal thermals?

The article discusses the challenges faced by Brazil's electric sector, particularly the risk of blackouts due to inappropriate energy generation and infrastructure issues stemming from outdated subsidies.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major source

The Canada Energy Regulator forecasts a significant surge in power generation in Canada by 2050, largely driven by growing demand from AI data centres and an increased reliance on wind energy.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Blackout hits Cuba as US fuel blockade bites

Cuba experiences a nationwide power outage, attributed to the United States' fuel blockade impacting the island's electricity generation amid an ongoing economic crisis.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Cubaโ€™s electrical grid collapses amid US oil blockade

Cuba's electrical grid has collapsed, leaving nearly 10 million people without power, affected by a U.S. oil blockade that has exacerbated the country's generation system problems.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Negotiations with the USA: Cuban Fight for Survival

Cuba is facing severe shortages of fuel and electricity, prompting the Castro family's next generation to negotiate with the United States as conditions in the country worsen.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Industrial Electricity Rates to be Revamped: Cheaper During Day, More Expensive at Night to Align with Solar Power Supply Capacity

South Korea's Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a reform of industrial electricity rates to lower prices during the day and increase them at night, encouraging energy consumption during solar generation hours.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:20 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‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Overloading and Regulation: Bavaria Cannot Feed Large Amounts of Eco-Power into Grids

Bavaria is losing increasing amounts of green electricity due to grid limitations, forcing the curtailment of solar energy production despite high generation levels.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is believed possible to double electricity production in nuclear power plants by 2050

Experts suggest that it may be feasible to double the electricity generation capacity of nuclear power plants by the year 2050.

Mar 10 โ€ข 02:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: How โ‚ฌ2.3 billion Government Electricity Project Failed

Nigeria's โ‚ฌ2.3 billion Presidential Power Initiative has officially collapsed, failing to achieve its targets for electricity generation.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The rise in gas prices in Europe brings coal back to the forefront

Rising gas prices in Europe due to energy security concerns related to the war in Iran are making coal a more attractive option for electricity generation.

Mar 8 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Energy Reform in Europe: Italy Aims to Undermine EU Emissions Trading

Italy is seeking to undermine the EU emissions trading system as it grapples with rising gas prices and heavy reliance on gas for electricity generation.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Andrus Kaarelson: We must reduce dependence on autocracies and establish new generation oil shale power plants

Andrus Kaarelson highlights the urgent need for Estonia to address its energy policy failures over the last decade and reduce reliance on autocratic energy sources.

Mar 6 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine restores a third of its power generation capacity damaged by Russian attacks

Ukraine has successfully restored about a third of the power generation capacity lost due to Russian attacks, with ongoing efforts to boost electricity imports and investment in energy infrastructure.

Mar 5 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Gas shortage drags power generation below 4,000MW โ€“ NISO

Nigeria's power generation has dropped below 4,000 MW due to ongoing gas supply shortages affecting thermal power plants.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US tech firms pledge at White House to bear costs of energy for data centers

Major US technology companies have agreed to cover the costs of new electricity generation for data centers during a White House event aiming to alleviate rising energy costs for consumers.

Mar 4 โ€ข 23:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Trump says data centre deal with AI firms will keep electricity costs low

U.S. President Donald Trump announced initiatives to ensure that electricity costs remain low as data centers grow in number due to artificial intelligence development.

Mar 4 โ€ข 22:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

February - Record Electricity Prices: Experts Predict March's Outcomes

Lithuania experienced a significant increase in electricity demand in February, prompting record prices due to cold weather and insufficient renewable energy generation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Gas shortage plunges Nigeria into prolonged blackouts

Nigeria is facing extended power outages due to a significant gas supply shortage affecting thermal power plants, as reported by the Nigerian Independent System Operator.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Where does Czechia get its electricity? Nuclear power has reached a milestone, solar energy has caught up in capacity

This article discusses how nuclear power in Czechia has reached a significant milestone in electricity generation, with solar energy now matching its output.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NLC, GENCOs clash over N6tn debt, N3tn bailout plan

The Nigeria Labour Congress and power generation companies are locked in a dispute over a N6 trillion debt and a proposed N3 trillion government bailout.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia takes step toward building two fast-acting electricity generation plants

The Nova Scotia government has approved partial plans for the construction of two fast-acting electricity generation plants in Pictou County, aimed at enhancing energy reliability during peak demand.

Feb 19 โ€ข 20:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Unpaid electricity bills now N6tn โ€“ GenCos

Power generation companies in Nigeria report that unpaid electricity bills have reached N6 trillion, raising concerns about the sustainability of power supply in the country.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

GenCos deny NLCโ€™s โ€˜extortionโ€™ claims, warn of looming power crisis

Nigerian power generation companies rebut allegations of extortion by the Nigeria Labour Congress, expressing concerns over the potential for a power crisis in the country.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

United States tests its aircraft carrier with a new nuclear power plant and greater electricity generation capacity

The United States is testing its aircraft carrier that features a new nuclear power plant and enhanced electrical generation capabilities.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

January recorded the highest gas consumption in five years, and transportation in nine years

Lithuania saw a significant increase in gas consumption in January due to low temperatures and high demand for heating and electricity generation, according to Amber Grid.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Latvian company plans to develop a nuclear waste-powered generator โ€“ initially for the Moon

A Latvian company, Deep Space Energy, is developing a new generation nuclear generator intended to produce electricity on the Moon using five times less fuel than previous systems.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Four-day maintenance to cut generation by 935MW, NISO warns

Nigeria is set to face a significant drop in electricity generation due to scheduled maintenance on a major gas facility, which is expected to reduce power generation by nearly 935 megawatts.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NNPC warns of power dip as Seplat shuts gas plant

The NNPC has announced a temporary reduction in gas supply due to Seplat Energy's scheduled maintenance, which could affect electricity generation in Nigeria.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Weather is Becoming Cold Again - Hereโ€™s What Electricity Prices Look Like

Electricity prices in Finland have surged recently due to cold weather and low wind power generation, reaching over 80 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Price frustrates investors and threatens Brazil's largest energy generation auction of 2026

The prices for Brazil's main energy auction were negatively received by investors, resulting in falling shares of companies and raising concerns over participation in the event.

Feb 11 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Reps set up seven-man panel to audit gas supplied to gencos

The Nigerian House of Representatives has established a seven-member panel to conduct a forensic audit of gas supplied to power generation companies due to concerns over gas being provided to inactive facilities.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

N3.6tn power subsidy plan should go beyond 2028 โ€“ GenCos

Power generation companies in Nigeria are urging the government to extend its proposed N3.6tn power subsidy plan beyond 2028, citing ongoing issues within the electricity sector.

Feb 10 โ€ข 02:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeriaโ€™s power grid operated at 36% capacity in January โ€” NERC

Nigeria's power grid struggled with generation availability, operating at only 36% capacity in January 2026 as reported by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC).

Feb 9 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Kyiv to bring online additional 9 MW of electricity capacity, imports reach highest level

Kyiv is set to increase its electricity generation capacity by 9 MW and has reported record daily electricity imports amid ongoing challenges in electricity supply following significant damage from recent Russian attacks.

Feb 8 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What other alternatives for electricity generation should Ecuador consider?

Experts suggest Ecuador explore various energy generation alternatives, such as solar, wind, and energy efficiency campaigns to meet growing demand.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's nuclear generation still partially reduced, emergency power outages introduced in most regions

Due to ongoing damage from Russian attacks on electricity infrastructure, Ukraine continues to experience nuclear generation reductions and emergency power outages in most regions.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's nuclear power plants cut generation capacity after large-scale Russian attack

Ukraine's nuclear power plants have reduced their generation capacity following a large-scale attack by Russia using drones and missiles, impacting the country's electricity supply.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

CFE and Sener promote Mixed Development Schemes to strengthen the country's energy security

The Ministry of Energy (Sener) and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) held an informational session to present Mixed Development Schemes aimed at enhancing energy security through strategic electric generation projects.

Feb 6 โ€ข 21:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Sweden provides โ‚ฌ94m for Ukraine's energy sector

Sweden has announced a โ‚ฌ94 million energy support package for Ukraine to address urgent needs in electricity generation and infrastructure recovery.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

GenCos dispute power subsidy claims as govt targets FAAC

Nigerian generation companies are disputing the existence of electricity subsidies as the government plans to distribute subsidy costs among different levels of government from 2026.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Billions for network development. PSE prepares for increased electricity consumption

The article discusses the planned investments by Polish Power Networks (PSE) to meet rising electricity consumption from 2027 to 2036, including strategies to address power balance and generation capacity gaps.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Nigeriaโ€™s incessant grid collapse crisis

Nigeria experienced two significant power grid failures within four days, severely affecting electricity generation and leaving millions without power, highlighting ongoing issues in the power sector.

Feb 3 โ€ข 00:08 UTC

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