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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Arvi Hamburg: The carbon dioxide quota trading system is driving oil shale electricity out of competition

The EU's emissions trading system (ETS) is a significant factor contributing to high electricity prices, according to Arvi Hamburg.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇪 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Graube: Russia's failure on the front in Ukraine has led to a 'terrorist winter'

During winter months, Russia has been terrorizing Ukraine's energy system with attacks, leading to prolonged lack of heating, electricity, and water in several cities.

Feb 24 • 16:35 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Will investigate the concession system: Fears for data centers in 'every nook and cranny'

Norwegian political parties SV and Høyre propose a concession system for data centers to manage their growth amid rising electricity consumption and environmental concerns.

Feb 24 • 12:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Litgrid has a new leader – A. Šemeškevičius begins his duties

A. Šemeškevičius has been appointed as the new leader of Litgrid for a five-year term, focusing on enhancing Lithuania's electricity transmission system.

Feb 23 • 10:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Cold Winter Challenges Helsinki, Which Switched from Coal to Wood and Electricity - Air Quality Improved

Helsinki faces challenges this winter as it adjusts to a coal-free heating system while noting improvements in air quality.

Feb 21 • 07:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

An Innovative, But Very Unusual Power Plant Created

A new helium-filled airborne wind energy system, S2000, designed by Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology, harnesses high-altitude winds to generate electricity.

Feb 20 • 17:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Chart of the week: Russia’s attacks push Ukraine’s energy system to the brink

Russia's sustained attacks on Ukraine have severely compromised the country's energy infrastructure, with millions facing a critical lack of heat, electricity, and water amid brutal winter conditions.

Feb 18 • 15:28 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CFE, ICA, and the government of Mexico City inspected the electrical system of Estadio Banorte

The government of Mexico City, along with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Ingenieros Civiles Asociados (ICA), conducted a technical inspection of the electrical system at Estadio Banorte.

Feb 17 • 19:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The European Anti-Fraud Office has launched an investigation into ČEPS projects

The European Anti-Fraud Office is investigating projects associated with ČEPS, the Czech electricity transmission system operator.

Feb 17 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How to coordinate electricity production?

The article discusses the critical role of the National Electric System Operator (ONS) in Brazil, comparing it to a conductor leading an orchestra, emphasizing its importance in coordinating electricity supply and demand.

Feb 17 • 13:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

CFE reviews electrical system of Estadio Banorte ahead of the 2026 World Cup

The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) conducted a technical inspection of Estadio Banorte's electrical system in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 16 • 23:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Anti Allas Breaks into the Electricity Market with His Discovery

Mario Kadastik responds to Anti Allas's recent comments about restructuring the Nord Pool energy market, stating that solutions proposed by Allas already exist in the system.

Feb 16 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The reason for the dramatic fluctuations in CO2 quotas has been revealed

A discussion in the Estonian Parliament highlighted the issues concerning the electricity system's reliance on CO2 quota prices due to the use of oil shale for electricity production.

Feb 16 • 12:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor: Let power peak prices govern state support

The author argues that the state energy support system should be based on the highest power prices rather than the monthly average, advocating for a change in how energy subsidies are calculated in Sweden.

Feb 16 • 12:38 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Ramaphosa and a Stable Electricity System in South Africa - the Devils Are in the Detail

President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizes the importance of energy reform in South Africa, but warns that challenges remain despite expectations of progress.

Feb 16 • 04:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Anders optimized the heating system: "The power company shouldn’t get another month"

Anders Karbin has transformed his heating system to be independent of electricity, reflecting deep concerns over rising energy costs and potential outages due to geopolitical tensions.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Failure of the electrical connection to Sweden

The article discusses the temporary failure of the Poland-Sweden electrical connection, its causes, and the responses from the Polish energy system.

Feb 12 • 17:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"European Energy" has opened the largest hybrid battery and solar power park in Northern Europe

The new hybrid energy park in Kvostedos incorporates a 50 MW energy storage system, enhancing electricity stability and flexibility in the region.

Feb 12 • 12:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Will Artificial Intelligence Consume the World's Electricity? Musk Warns and Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk warns that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence applications could lead to a significant energy crisis in the next three years due to unprecedented demand on the global energy system.

Feb 12 • 12:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Russia struck Kyiv’s heating system; two people died in eastern Ukraine

Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's electricity and heating infrastructure, plunging entire cities into darkness during the coldest winter in four years of war.

Feb 12 • 09:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Energy Expert Explains: These Are the Alternatives to Our Current Electricity Market

Marko Allikson from Baltic Energy Partners discusses the origins of the electricity market system and available alternatives if it no longer meets our needs.

Feb 11 • 19:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

A Year in the European Energy System: Baltic Electricity Supply Has Become Safer, But Resilience Needs Strengthening

Experts discussed increasing electricity production in the Baltic states to lower consumer prices and bolster industry resilience.

Feb 11 • 09:56 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
🇳🇬 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Irklis: Latvia's energy system is no longer directly influenced by Russia and Belarus

Latvia's energy supply security has significantly improved, as Russia and Belarus can no longer directly affect Latvia's energy system, according to Rolands Irklis, CEO of the electricity transmission system operator AST.

Feb 9 • 07:04 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Invention: This is how to combat the ridiculously high electricity price spikes

A Finnish company, Wicetec, has developed a de-icing system that could prevent icing on wind turbine blades and reduce electricity price spikes.

Feb 8 • 16:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

"Sadales tīkls" has terminated two Russian and Belarusian citizens

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

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
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

A new electricity consumption record was set in Estonia on Thursday

On Thursday morning, Estonia set a new electricity consumption record of 1723 megawatts, as reported by the system operator Elering.

Feb 5 • 10:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Partial collapse of Cuba's electrical system: 3.4 million people are left without power

Cuba's national electric system experienced a partial collapse affecting approximately 3.4 million people across four eastern provinces due to a failure in a high-voltage line.

Feb 5 • 09:27 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Annual Frequency Reserve Market: Costs Remained Close to Predictions

In Estonia, the total cost of frequency reserve readiness reached 74 million euros last year, aligning closely with the forecasts of system managers, and the cost was covered exceptionally from excess revenue without directly impacting consumer electricity bills.

Feb 4 • 15:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Chart of the week: Ukraine's electricity imports hit record high as Russian attacks devastate energy system

Ukraine recorded a significant rise in electricity imports in January 2026, reaching 900 gigawatt hours, due to ongoing Russian assaults on its power infrastructure.

Feb 4 • 07:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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

A blackout in central São 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 • 21:12 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)
Life & Tech

Net Zero Homes: the system that eliminates the electricity bill forever

Net Zero homes are designed to produce as much energy as they consume over a year, minimizing energy demand and utilizing renewable sources.

Feb 3 • 17:19 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Utility company admits fault that blacked out Bornholm for hours

On January 21, a power outage in Bornholm lasted 3.5 hours due to a fault in a safety system designed to regulate electricity levels in an undersea cable between Sweden and Bornholm, as confirmed by Trefor El-net Øst.

Feb 3 • 14:28 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Ukraine: Record Electricity Imports Amid Russian Storm of Attacks on the Energy Sector

Ukraine reached a record level of 894 gigawatt-hours in electricity imports in January 2026, a 40% increase compared to December 2025, amidst ongoing Russian attacks on its energy system, according to analysis firm ExPro.

Feb 2 • 15:14 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukraine cannot cover more than a third of electricity demand, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that the country can only meet a third of its electricity demand due to system capacity issues after ongoing repair work from strikes.

Jan 16 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction

The UK government has awarded subsidy contracts to offshore wind farms capable of powering 12 million homes, marking a significant step toward a clean electricity system by 2030.

Jan 14 • 13:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

ETS problems for companies, electricity from China, Fed president under pressure

The podcast discusses the increasing challenges posed by the EU's climate policy, particularly the emissions trading system (ETS), and its impact on energy-intensive industries.

Jan 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The construction pace of the North-South energy highway depends on offshore

The article discusses the role of PSE Inwestycje, a subsidiary company of Polish Power Network in supporting the development and modernization of the electricity transmission system amidst a tight investment schedule.

Jan 13 • 03:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Winter records have already been broken. Low temperatures increased demand for electricity and gas

Due to record low temperatures in Poland, there has been a significant increase in the demand for electricity and gas, prompting an evaluation of the energy system's response and sources of supply.

Jan 10 • 11:39 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Electricity and gas prices could fall in 2026 – energy system 'stretched to the limit'

RWE CEO Markus Krebber predicts that household electricity and gas prices may decrease in 2026 due to government subsidies and increased LNG supply, but warns that the energy system remains vulnerable during severe winters or supply disruptions.

Jan 4 • 10:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The energy race that Croatia can win: electricity becoming the new currency of the digital age

As digitalization unfolds across various business sectors, a reliable and modern energy infrastructure becomes crucial for economic growth and attracting investments increasingly reliant on energy system quality.

Dec 29 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Decision time for ADMIE: Funds, geopolitics, and capital increase of 1.1 billion

ADMIE is at a critical juncture regarding funding strategic projects crucial for electricity transmission system security, with a need for immediate capital to support projects worth 7.5 billion euros planned until 2034.

Dec 29 • 07:13 UTC

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