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🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Cuba Restores Electricity Supply After Latest Outage

Cuba has managed to restore electricity to two-thirds of Havana following a national blackout that affected the country's power system.

Mar 23 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Celec incorporates energy in Santa Elena to normalize the electric service

Celec has added three megawatts to the electric system of Santa Elena to enhance electricity service, with plans for more additions in the coming weeks.

Mar 22 • 21:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In Cuba - the second major power outage in a week

Havana experienced a complete blackout just before dusk following a previous outage that occurred just five days earlier, highlighting the precarious state of Cuba's aging electrical system.

Mar 22 • 11:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The power goes out across Cuba for the second time in a week

Cuba experienced another nationwide power outage on Saturday, with the national electricity system completely disrupted as reported by the Ministry of Energy.

Mar 22 • 05:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cuba, once again in the dark: suffers the second national blackout in less than a week

Cuba experienced its second national blackout in less than a week due to a total disconnection of the National Electric System, affecting power supply critically across the country.

Mar 21 • 23:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government will contribute at least 670 million to avoid a gap in the electrical system

The Spanish government plans to inject at least 670 million euros to sustain the electrical system amid significant tariff cuts for large industries.

Mar 21 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Reduction of Mazar Reservoir is preventive against the arrival of the rainy season, says Deputy Minister of Electricity

The Deputy Minister of Electricity, Javier Medina, emphasized that the reduction of the Mazar Reservoir levels is a preventive measure in preparation for the upcoming rainy season and is not indicative of any electrical system failures.

Mar 20 • 23:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Von der Leyen: ETS changes will come in the coming days

Ursula von der Leyen announces upcoming changes to the EU's emissions trading system to alleviate high energy prices and impact on electricity bills.

Mar 20 • 06:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Dan Jørgensen pointed to a quick fix that will lower electricity prices

During a summit, EU leaders discussed drastic solutions to rising energy prices, with ten countries advocating for a revision of the carbon trading system affecting electricity costs.

Mar 19 • 15:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Augstsprieguma tīkls plans to issue bonds worth 100 million euros

The electricity transmission system operator, AS Augstsprieguma tīkls, plans to issue bonds worth 100 million euros to diversify funding sources for development projects.

Mar 19 • 13:39 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Arvi Hamburg: a low-consumption electricity system is inevitably expensive

Arvi Hamburg discusses the inherent high costs of low-consumption electricity systems and suggests that large industrial users could help distribute these costs more evenly.

Mar 19 • 12:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ADMHE: A barrier against electricity price increases are the RES connected to the electricity system

Renewable Energy Sources (RES) connected systematically by ADMHE are reducing wholesale electricity prices in Greece.

Mar 19 • 12:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Green Electricity from the Differential Height of Rivers

Giorgio Parodi has invented a patented system that generates electricity from the kinetic flow of rivers, utilizing natural height differentials without consuming water or causing pollution.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Blackout plunges Cuba into darkness and exposes fragile power grid

A nationwide power outage in Cuba left 11 million residents without electricity, highlighting the country's struggling energy system.

Mar 17 • 06:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Cuba’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 • 19:41 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 19:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A total blackout in Cuba leaves the island in darkness and increases pressure on the dictatorship

Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout as its national electricity system collapsed, affecting millions amidst an ongoing energy crisis.

Mar 16 • 18:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cuba is left without power due to the collapse of its entire electrical system

Cuba has experienced a nationwide blackout after the complete collapse of its electrical system, marking the sixth total blackout in a year and a half.

Mar 16 • 18:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Transportation Restrictions Cost Society Billions Annually

Transportation restrictions in Iceland's electrical system are causing the society to lose billions annually due to wastage of energy and lost economic opportunities.

Mar 14 • 15:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Store electricity when it is cheap, sell it when it is expensive. 'EngyCell' helps to earn with battery systems

'EngyCell' is a Latvian digital platform that optimizes battery system operations in energy markets, targeting customers such as factories and renewable energy parks while planning expansion in Europe.

Mar 14 • 02:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Renewable energy companies will demand that presidential candidates prioritize the issue

Renewable energy companies in Brazil are preparing a letter to presidential candidates outlining public policy suggestions and identifying current challenges in the electricity sector.

Mar 12 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

No gas, no electricity, Indian Oil will cook day and night with sunlight

Indian Oil has introduced a solar cooking system amid rising LPG cylinder prices, offering an alternative for cooking without the need for LPG.

Mar 12 • 06:56 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In Zaruma and Portovelo, there are damages to the drinking water and electricity system due to winter emergencies

Winter emergencies in Zaruma and Portovelo have resulted in evacuations and significant impacts on essential services.

Mar 10 • 21:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Electricity Arrests Expose Deep-Seated Billing Corruption

Two suspects were arrested in Johannesburg for attempting to manipulate municipal electricity billing, highlighting ongoing corruption issues within the city's energy system.

Mar 9 • 14:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

UNDER THE LENS ⟩ Indecision gnaws at Estonia's electricity system

Estonia faces electricity shortages and high prices due to indecision in energy policy over the past five years.

Mar 6 • 16:45 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Aerovía operates normally after restoration of electricity supply

The Aerovía system in Guayaquil has resumed normal operations following the restoration of electricity by the National Corporation of Electricity (CNEL).

Mar 6 • 02:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Turn off the light to change the bulb?

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

Mar 5 • 20:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Two-thirds of Cuba left in the dark due to a massive failure in the electrical system

A massive failure in Cuba's main thermoelectric plant has left two-thirds of the island without power, affecting nearly 7 million residents.

Mar 4 • 18:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ADMIE: Strengthening Greece's energy security by leveraging IBM technology

Greece is modernizing its electricity transmission infrastructure through a collaboration between the Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) and IBM to implement an advanced AI-driven Asset Performance Management System (APMS).

Mar 4 • 09:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government seeks a private investment of US$ 700 million to create 'anti blackout' batteries

The Argentine government has launched a national and international call for private investment to establish energy storage battery systems in critical regions of the country, aiming to bolster the electricity supply system.

Mar 2 • 20:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Oskari's electricity bill skyrocketed – the culprit turned out to be the building's device

A student in Kokkola, Oskari, is demanding compensation from his landlord after his electricity bill surged due to the energy consumption of a ventilation system.

Mar 2 • 05:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Sami received a shocking bill – Soon it became clear what was consuming electricity in his apartment

Sami was surprised by an unusually high electricity bill due to a ventilation system in his rental apartment that drastically increased consumption.

Mar 1 • 17:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Benin region faces month of 10-hour daily outages, says TCN

The Benin region in Nigeria will experience scheduled daily electricity outages lasting up to 10 hours as the Transmission Company of Nigeria carries out necessary maintenance work on the power transmission system.

Feb 28 • 10:02 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇪 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

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