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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NLC rejects N6tn power sector bailout, demands reform

The Nigeria Labour Congress has rejected a proposed N6 trillion bailout for power generation companies, advocating for structural reforms instead.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:09 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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US-Japan agree on three projects including second round investment in SMR worth 109 trillion won

The US and Japan have agreed to invest 73 billion USD in three projects, including the construction of next-generation small modular reactors (SMR).

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:43 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‡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particularly the risk of blackouts due to inappropriate energy generation and infrastructure issues stemming from outdated subsidies.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

Power reset: How GAMCO may unlock 1,600MW

Nigeria's government is introducing the Grid Asset Management Company to address power shortages by unlocking stranded generation capacity and improving transmission infrastructure.

Mar 16 โ€ข 03:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Distributed Energy Drives Regional Development

Poland is undergoing an unprecedented transformation in its energy sector, driven by investments in renewable energy and storage technologies, with distributed generation becoming a dominant trend.

Mar 15 โ€ข 19:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ambato seeks clean energy: Fairis and the Regional Electric Company Centro Norte promote self-generation with solar panels

Fairis has inaugurated a 2.2-megawatt solar plant in Ambato, Ecuador, aimed at promoting self-generated clean energy for local homes and businesses.

Mar 14 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Bill Gates' first nuclear reactor: using sodium instead of water and his startup will build eight for Meta

Bill Gates' TerraPower has secured a license to build a fourth-generation sodium-cooled nuclear reactor in Wyoming, marking significant progress in commercial nuclear technology.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:29 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
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Miliband unveils plans to speed up nuclear power generation for UK

Ed Miliband has proposed plans to reduce regulations and bureaucracy to expedite nuclear power generation in the UK, amidst concerns over environmental impacts.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Climate to Increase Nuclear and Coal Power Generation in Response to High Oil Prices

The South Korean government announces plans to increase the operational rates of nuclear and coal power plants to counteract the long-term high oil prices caused by U.S.-Iran tensions, while also accelerating the transition to renewable energy.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:44 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
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Dukovany Has Youthful Energy. The New Generation Includes Four Nuclear Block Operators

The Dukovany nuclear power plant has welcomed a new generation, including four female operators working in the facility.

Mar 8 โ€ข 15:43 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‡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‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The government makes a new large bidding for land-based wind parks

The Estonian government announces a new renewable energy bidding initiative aimed at creating an additional 1-2 TWh of land-based wind power generation capacity.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:51 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Asso.subsea signs deal for construction of new generation TSV

Asso.subsea of Greece has signed a contract for the construction of 'Andromeda', a new generation Trenching Support Vessel designed for complex offshore energy projects.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Major generation unit of Paute Molino plant enters maintenance after 20 years of continuous operation

The fourth generation unit of the Paute Molino hydroelectric plant in Ecuador has entered major maintenance after 20 years of continuous operation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 23:30 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Huawei and Aggreko promise to develop Brazil's largest battery project in the Amazon

Huawei and Aggreko have partnered to install solar power plants with batteries in the Amazon, aiming to reduce polluting thermoelectric power generation in remote areas of Brazil.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

TEPCO Implements Renewable Energy 'Output Control' for the First Time Due to Increased Solar Power Generation in Good Weather

Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has conducted its first 'output control' of renewable energy, limiting solar and wind generation due to an excess supply caused by good weather conditions.

Mar 1 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

With current levels of Mazar and Amaluza reservoirs, Paute can generate for 22 consecutive days without a single drop of water entering

Ecuador's Paute hydroelectric complex can sustain power generation for 22 days under current reservoir conditions without new water inflow.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Solar energy storage could have a payback period of two years in Brazil

The installation of energy storage systems integrated with solar generation in Brazil can provide a payback period of up to two years for both commercial and residential establishments.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metlen: New hybrid project of 198 MW in the United Kingdom

Metlen is undertaking a new 198 MW hybrid project in the UK for Cero Generation and Enso Energy as part of its commitment to support the country's energy transition.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Renault partners with the Spanish Basquevolt to develop the battery for the electric car of the future

Renault has teamed up with Basquevolt to develop a next-generation electric vehicle battery that promises a breakthrough in energy density compared to current lithium-ion batteries.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Engie evaluates batteries and data center to alleviate cuts in solar park in Brazil

Engie is considering installing batteries or bitcoin mining data centers at its newly inaugurated solar complex in Brazil to mitigate energy generation cuts affecting the project and the renewable energy sector as a whole.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shared generation advances and expands access to clean energy in the country

Shared generation models are improving access to clean energy in Brazil while reducing costs for consumers.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:39 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‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

From electric generation: China/Europe versus the US/rest of Asia? to DeepSeek and the disaster of Chinese industrial policy with chips

The article discusses the shifting dynamics in energy production between China, Europe, and the United States, highlighting China's recent achievements in renewable energy and the implications for global energy politics.

Feb 21 โ€ข 23:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Next-Generation Decentralized Power Grid for 'Local Production, Local Consumption' Fully Established This Year

The South Korean government is set to commence the full-scale implementation of a next-generation decentralized power grid to promote local energy production and consumption beginning this year.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The financed war against energy generation from waste

A powerful network of international NGOs is opposing Waste-to-Energy technology, masking the true source of their funding and political motivations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:00 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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan's Next Generation Reactor Business Emerges as Second Investment Project with the US

Japan plans to include the construction of next-generation reactors as part of its second investment project in the United States.

Feb 19 โ€ข 02:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan's First Major Investment in the US: 52 Trillion Won in Industrial Diamonds, Power Generation, and Oil

Japan publicly revealed its first investment projects in the United States, which total $55 billion, aimed primarily at industrial diamonds, energy generation, and oil production.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Senior energy official outlines Ukraine's new power generation needs

Ukraine's energy officials have announced the need for an additional 9.5 GW of power generation capacity to be developed with collaboration from the government and the private sector.

Feb 18 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

DTEK to spend $355 million restoring 4GW of power generation destroyed by Russia before next winter

DTEK will invest โ‚ฌ300 million to repair power generation capacity damaged by Russian attacks, aiming to restore 4GW before the next winter.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Lack of energy investment reduces confidence in new companies: Comce Noreste

A lack of investment in energy generation and distribution is undermining confidence for new companies looking to establish themselves in Mexico amid nearshoring efforts, according to Javier Cendejas Meneses, president of COMCE Noreste.

Feb 16 โ€ข 23:52 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‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinaโ€™s green energy leader Inner Mongolia starts work on new โ€˜flexibleโ€™ power plants

Inner Mongolia is beginning construction on two 'flexible' power plants that will integrate coal with renewable energy sources to enhance power generation for eastern China.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Department of War transports next-generation reactor in nuclear energy milestone

The U.S. Department of War has successfully transported a next-generation nuclear reactor from California to Utah as part of a military initiative to modernize nuclear energy infrastructure.

Feb 15 โ€ข 21:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

The U.S. advances its nuclear strategy with the air transport of a next-generation reactor

The U.S. Department of Defense announced the air transport of a next-generation nuclear reactor as part of its initiative to strengthen nuclear energy development in the country.

Feb 15 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in New York: Kathy Hochul announced more than 23 million dollars for innovation projects in next-generation buildings

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an investment of over 23 million dollars aimed at funding projects focused on innovation in next-generation buildings to address climate change and improve energy efficiency.

Feb 14 โ€ข 21:03 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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chung-Ang University Develops Physical Model for Next-Generation OLED Analysis

Chung-Ang University has developed a critical technology designed to accelerate the commercialization of fourth-generation OLED technology by analyzing energy transfer mechanisms in phosphor-sensitized fluorescence OLEDs.

Feb 13 โ€ข 01:50 UTC

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