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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Sadales tīkls will increase the available capacity in the power grid

Sadales tīkls plans to increase available electricity capacity in Latvia's development centers by approximately 200 megawatts by 2030, with significant implications for energy infrastructure investments.

Feb 26 • 13:46 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
🇸🇪 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
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ukraine Responds to Robert Fico: You Continue to Sell Us Electricity and Profit

Ukraine's energy operator stated that Slovakia's temporary halt of emergency electricity supplies will not affect its energy grid.

Feb 24 • 10:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government prepares a decree to increase capacity in the electricity grid and unlock millions in investments

The Spanish government is preparing a new decree aimed at optimizing the electricity grid and facilitating major investments.

Feb 24 • 04:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

He built his own hydroelectric power station from scratch and now lives with his own energy, independent of the grid

A man in Argentina has successfully built a mini hydroelectric power station to supply his home with energy independent of the electricity grid.

Feb 23 • 10:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

»It cries to heaven«: Companies are denied the ability to draw more power from the strained power grid

Danish companies are facing delays in accessing necessary power from the strained electricity grid, with significant implications for their operations and environmental goals.

Feb 22 • 20:25 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

For the first time in recent history: "The grid is under pressure. Ordinary businesses cannot get power"

Denmark's electric grid is facing significant challenges, affecting the supply of power to ordinary businesses, such as Lidl, which could shift to electric trucks if power access improves.

Feb 22 • 20:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Arizona: Hobbs invests $15.6 million to strengthen the energy grid and reduce electricity costs for homes

Governor Katie Hobbs has announced a $15.6 million investment to enhance Arizona's energy grid, aiming to minimize power outages and reduce home electricity costs.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese clean energy magnate warns that the AI boom will overload the global power grid

Chinese wind turbine magnate Zhang Lei warns that the increasing demand for electricity driven by artificial intelligence could push millions into energy poverty unless more investment is made in renewable sources.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How a single cloud can make fortunes in Australia's electricity market

Australian solar forecasting technology is changing the dynamics of the electricity market by influencing energy prices and grid stability.

Feb 18 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: record renewable capacity added in last quarter of 2025; wage growth expected to remain on hold

Australia added a record amount of renewable energy capacity to its electricity grid in the last quarter of 2025, surpassing previous highs.

Feb 17 • 20:06 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Obi Criticizes Tinubu Over Plan to Remove Aso Rock from Grid and Switch to Solar

Labour Party's Peter Obi criticizes President Tinubu for poorly managing Nigeria's power sector and abandoning the National Grid.

Feb 17 • 04:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Bidirectional Charging: Can You Make Money from the Electricity of Your Electric Car?

Bidirectional charging enables electric vehicles to not only draw power from the grid but also feed energy back when needed, potentially allowing owners to earn money.

Feb 16 • 10:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Bidirectional Charging: Making Money with Electricity from Electric Cars?

The article discusses bidirectional charging technology for electric vehicles, highlighting its potential to allow electric car batteries to store energy when prices are low and return it to the grid when needed.

Feb 16 • 10:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Grid Failures - More Companies May Exit As Power Sector Faces Cash Squeeze

Concerns are rising that more private companies in Nigeria may disconnect from the national grid due to ongoing power supply failures and financial strain in the electricity sector.

Feb 16 • 04:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Demonstration Research on 'Off-Grid Village' in Noto, Aiming for Resilient Communities by Kanazawa University

Kanazawa University has initiated a demonstration project in Noto to develop a sustainable 'off-grid village' model, leveraging advanced technology to ensure self-sufficiency in water and electricity.

Feb 16 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NLC slams DisCos for classifying consumers into bands, threatens strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened an industrial strike over the poor performance of the country's electricity grid and discriminatory consumer billing practices.

Feb 15 • 18:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Expenditures for the power grid: Why the energy transition has suddenly become so expensive

Germany's energy transition costs have surged significantly since 2018, attributed to increased expenditures on power plants and networks, with the government frequently stepping in to support these rising costs.

Feb 14 • 16:52 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 14:54 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Inside Africa’s micro-grid boom: A new model for electricity access

The article discusses the growing potential of solar-powered micro-grids in improving electricity access across Africa, emphasizing insights from industry leader Walid Sheta.

Feb 13 • 12:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

There are projects underway in Finland that can significantly increase electricity price spikes – Experts: This is the issue

Experts warn that numerous data center projects in Finland could result in higher electricity price spikes due to increased demand and limited flexibility in the power grid.

Feb 13 • 12:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seollal holiday, concerns of a massive blackout due to excess electricity? Total mobilization of 'output control'

During the Seollal holiday, power demand is projected to plummet, raising concerns about potential blackouts due to excess electricity, prompting authorities to take measures to stabilize the grid.

Feb 13 • 05:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: National Grid to Experience Drop in Electricity As Gas Facilities Undergo Maintenance

Nigeria's national electricity grid will face disruptions due to a scheduled maintenance of gas production facilities by Seplat Energy from February 12 to 15, 2026.

Feb 12 • 14:46 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 13:37 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China to dismantle local power protectionism in push to electrify national grid

China is transitioning towards a unified national power market to enhance energy security and promote green energy expansion.

Feb 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Aso Rock to disconnect from national grid in March – Permanent Secretary

The Aso Rock Presidential Villa plans to disconnect from the national electricity grid by March 2026 due to the completion of its solar power project, as stated by Permanent Secretary Temitope Fashedemi during a Senate budget presentation.

Feb 11 • 22:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Green Electricity: Reiche's Plans Are an Attack on the Energy Transition

A German proposal suggests renewable energy producers should take on more costs associated with electricity grid overload, which critics argue undermines the transition to sustainable energy.

Feb 10 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Redeia allocated 40% of its investments in the last decade to businesses outside of the Spanish electricity grid, which is now collapsed

Redeia has invested a significant portion of its resources outside the Spanish electricity grid, contributing to the current crisis affecting the network.

Feb 10 • 00:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Policy: How Renewables are Maturing

Germany's energy policy is evolving with new proposals by Minister Katherina Reiche aimed at enhancing the flexibility of grid operators to stabilize the system and reduce electricity costs.

Feb 9 • 20:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Expansion of Renewables: Wealthy Shake the Fundamental Principle of the Energy Transition

Germany's Federal Ministry of Economics is set to revise regulations for the expansion of renewable energy and the energy grid.

Feb 9 • 14:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Draft Bill for the Energy Transition: Lower Electricity Prices, More Stable Grids?

A new draft bill in Germany proposes changes to the energy transition aimed at lowering electricity prices and stabilizing the grid, sparking criticism from opposition parties but support from network operators.

Feb 9 • 14:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria’s power grid operated at 36% capacity in January — 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 • 11:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Connecting Home Solar and Electric Vehicle Batteries to the Grid Could Boost South Africa's Clean Energy and Strengthen the Electricity System

South Africa aims to enhance its clean energy efforts by integrating residential solar and electric vehicle batteries into the national grid to help reduce carbon emissions.

Feb 9 • 04:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

How Latvia's Power Grid Disconnected from Russia and What are the Benefits?

In early February 2025, the Baltic states disconnected from the BRELL electricity grid, linking them to Russia and Belarus, joining the unified European power grid instead.

Feb 8 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Canada’s power grid is under pressure amid rising demand, watchdog warns

A report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation warns that Canada's electricity grid is under stress and may struggle during extreme weather events due to rising demand.

Feb 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Estonia strengthens energy resilience - one of the largest mainland European battery energy storage parks "Hertz 1" opens in Kyso

The opening of "Hertz 1" marks a historic milestone in the Baltic energy sector, featuring a significant 200 MWh storage capacity as part of strategic projects aimed at stabilizing the regional electricity system after synchronization with the continental European grid.

Feb 6 • 12:21 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
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Major power outage in Cuba

Large parts of Eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness after a failure in the power grid left four provinces, including the country's second largest city, Santiago de Cuba, without electricity.

Feb 5 • 04:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

UK electricity cheaper than Nigeria’s — Energy expert

Energy expert Nick Agule claims that electricity costs in the UK are lower than those in Nigeria, indicating a troubling scenario for Nigeria's energy sector amid government subsidy plans and frequent grid failures.

Feb 4 • 17:36 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 15:53 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Slovenian company "Ngen" plans to invest 50 million euros in Latvia

The Slovenian technology company "Ngen" is set to invest around 50 million euros in a battery energy storage project in Latvia, utilizing Tesla technologies, as part of the Baltic states' integration into the European electricity grid following their disconnection from the Russian-controlled BRELL system.

Feb 3 • 20:55 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Grid Operator: Federal Government Acquires Stake in Grid Operator Tennet for 3.3 Billion Euros

The German government has acquired a minority share of 25.1% in Tennet Deutschland for 3.3 billion euros after several months of preparation, making Tennet the largest transmission system operator in Germany.

Feb 3 • 10:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Nigeria’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 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Nightclub is closed in Uberlândia for using 'energy theft' and causing losses of R$ 180,000, says police

A nightclub in Uberlândia was closed by the police for illegally connecting to the electricity grid, resulting in significant financial losses since 2021.

Feb 2 • 20:08 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

AI is reshaping US-China tech race – can electricity tilt the balance?

China's State Grid Corporation plans to invest significantly in electricity capacity, viewing it as a strategic asset in the US-China tech rivalry fueled by the demand for artificial intelligence.

Jan 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Massive hacking attack on Poland, was a step away from complete blackout

Poland experienced a significant cyberattack on its electricity grid in late December, which was successfully repelled, with government officials claiming it was linked to Russian sabotage.

Jan 15 • 15:40 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Crisis Preparedness of the Federal Government: 'Update' of the Food Emergency Reserve is to Start

The German Federal Minister of Food, Alois Rainer, plans to renew the food emergency reserve in response to the heightened threat level in Europe, emphasizing the urgency following a recent attack on the electricity grid in Berlin.

Jan 15 • 08:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Lives in a cabin without electricity and water, showers at the gym: "Not for the faint-hearted"

JADE Harris shares her daily life in a 25-year-old cabin in the Scottish forest, living off the grid, which has garnered both admiration and skepticism online.

Jan 14 • 12:25 UTC

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