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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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

At the Džūkste Biogas Metering Point, More Than 0.5 Million Cubic Meters of Gas Have Been Pumped Since Its Establishment

Since its establishment in late July 2025, the Džūkste biogas metering point has pumped over 0.5 million cubic meters of gas into the system, according to Latvia's Minister of Climate and Energy, Kaspars Melnis.

Mar 23 • 07:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Center Party, Isamaa, and independent deputies seek the repeal of ETS2

The Center Party and Isamaa, along with independent deputies, have proposed a parliamentary motion to the European Commission and member states to initiate a comprehensive reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and repeal ETS2.

Mar 23 • 05:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Heat Accumulated on Earth Reaches Highest Level Since 1960s… Warning of ‘Heat Overload’ for Oceans, Atmosphere, and Cryosphere

Recent reports indicate that Earth’s accumulated heat has reached its highest level since 1960, primarily driven by human activities and greenhouse gas emissions, signaling a critical state for the planet's climate system.

Mar 23 • 04:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Iran rejects Donald Trump's ultimatum and threatens to annihilate the energy system of the entire Persian Gulf

Iran has responded angrily to President Trump’s ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, promising devastating consequences for U.S. and Israeli attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Mar 22 • 23:02 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
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Why is the VAT for environmentally friendly heat from a heat pump higher than for solid fuel heating?

A viewer named Gatis questions the logic behind the VAT system that imposes a higher rate on heat pumps compared to solid fuel heating, expressing concerns over its fairness and implications for green energy incentives.

Mar 22 • 08:41 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
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in less than a week

Cuba experiences a second nationwide blackout in a week due to an overstretched power system affected by ageing infrastructure and US sanctions.

Mar 22 • 02:43 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
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Australia news live: Tropical Cyclone Narelle crosses NT coast as category three system

Australia is facing fuel supply challenges due to cancelled deliveries primarily linked to the ongoing international crisis sparked by the Iran war.

Mar 21 • 22:29 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
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Tusk: "This is a political revolution in the EU." What has Poland gained regarding ETS and fuel prices?

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasizes a significant political shift in the EU following the recent European Council summit, particularly regarding the future of the emissions trading system (ETS) amidst ongoing energy market challenges.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bill Decree, Brussels approves

The European Union has reached a compromise allowing member states to negotiate with the Commission regarding energy regulation distortions, particularly concerning the Emission Trading System (ETS).

Mar 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Circular Economy: The Leading State Model in Brazil That Transformed the Countryside

Mato Grosso, Brazil, has transitioned from relentless agricultural expansion to an integrated system of agriculture, livestock, energy, and urban development.

Mar 20 • 16:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The European investigation of the blackout points to failures of the Electric Grid, companies, and regulators in Spain

An investigation reveals that the major blackout in the Iberian Peninsula last year was caused by various failures in the electric system and inadequate regulations.

Mar 20 • 09:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland and Italy press for ETS; Brussels announces corrections

Poland and Italy are urging changes to the European Trading System (ETS), prompting Brussels to consider adjustments amid rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions.

Mar 20 • 07:40 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Emission allowances work, but need modernization, said von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen announced that the emissions trading system is functioning but requires modernization to improve flexibility.

Mar 20 • 05:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

EU, the energy crisis raises concerns: clash over CO2 emissions

The European Union is considering a temporary nationwide suspension of its emissions trading system in response to the ongoing energy crisis.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Prime Minister Orpo: Good Outcome Regarding Emissions Trading at EU Summit

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo announced a positive outcome from the EU summit in Brussels concerning emissions trading, with no changes to the fundamentals of the system as some EU countries desired.

Mar 19 • 23:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

No stopping for emissions trading in the EU

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirms that there will be no halt to the EU's emissions trading system despite rising energy prices.

Mar 19 • 21:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

European leaders argue about energy

European Union leaders are engaged in heated debates regarding energy policy, particularly focusing on the Emissions Trading System (ETS).

Mar 19 • 21:05 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Orbán blocks €90bn loan, threatening vital EU support for Ukraine’s energy system & overall survival

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has impeded a €90 billion loan aimed at providing crucial support for Ukraine's energy infrastructure and broader sustainability efforts amid ongoing conflict.

Mar 19 • 19:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Metron Analysis Poll: Gains for ND, Decline of 'Anti-System' Parties - Do Greeks Want Nuclear Energy?

A new poll by Metron Analysis shows increased political support for Greece's ruling New Democracy party amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 17:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The focus of the European Union summit is energy

The European Union summit is primarily focused on energy, particularly the emissions trading system (ETS).

Mar 19 • 16:50 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cutting-edge production costs and production is active 24 hours a day

Giorgio Parodi introduces an innovative system for harnessing the hydropower of Italian and European rivers sustainably, aiming to contribute to green energy solutions.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

European Council at a Standstill, Meloni Meets Merz: Change the Ets System

The European Council faces uncertainty due to a lack of reliable information on the Iranian crisis, overshadowing discussions on competitiveness in favor of war and energy issues.

Mar 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government contracts more than one Itaipu in the largest energy auction of the year

The Brazilian government has contracted 19 GW of thermal and hydropower to bolster the electrical system during periods of high demand and low solar output.

Mar 18 • 19:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Live: NASA astronauts perform historic spacewalk on March 18

NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir are conducting a historic spacewalk outside the International Space Station on March 18 to enhance its energy system.

Mar 18 • 16:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

10 countries call for a revision of the ETS system

A coalition of ten European countries, including Poland, is urging a thorough review of the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) ahead of an upcoming energy summit in Brussels.

Mar 18 • 15:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Six-pack changes in EU ETS. There is a Polish position

Poland's climate minister has outlined the country's stance on potential reforms to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) ahead of an upcoming European Council meeting.

Mar 18 • 11:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Check your photovoltaic system after winter. It hurts far less now than in the middle of the season

The article advises checking photovoltaic systems after winter to avoid costly repairs during the peak season.

Mar 18 • 09:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The EU wants to lower CO2 prices. Poland gains allies

The European Council meeting set for March will focus on CO2 emission trading system reforms, amid rising energy prices in the EU, with Poland aligning its interests with key allies.

Mar 18 • 03:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The EU energy split on the ETS. Berlin withdraws, Rome in the minority

The German minister Carsten Schneider affirmed the effectiveness of the EU's Emission Trading System (ETS) at the EU Environment Council, distancing Germany from any alliance with Italy seeking its suspension.

Mar 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cuba 'powers on': Reconnects 45% of its thermoelectric plants after 24 hours of national blackout

Cuba has reconnected 45% of its thermoelectric plants following a nationwide blackout, yet widespread power supply cuts persist across the country.

Mar 17 • 20:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Editorial: Trump drove Cuba into a deep crisis – the socialist system may already be faltering

Cuba's nationwide blackout this week highlights the failures of its socialist system, exacerbated by the U.S. oil embargo under Trump.

Mar 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Announcement of the easing of ETS allowed for an explosion in energy prices

The announcement regarding the easing of the ETS has led to a surge in the stock prices of Polish energy companies, driven by proposed reforms to the emissions trading system.

Mar 17 • 18:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

ERR Brussels: The European Commission Plans to Change the ETS

The European Commission intends to modify the ETS carbon trading system to avoid significant fluctuations and price hikes in carbon credit prices.

Mar 17 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Poland's largest opposition party calls on the government to withdraw from the ETS

Poland's largest opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has proposed a resolution urging the government to initiate the withdrawal process from the emissions trading system (ETS).

Mar 17 • 14:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rando Värnik: Global impacts are making Estonia's food system vulnerable

Rando Värnik discusses how Estonia's food system is under pressure from global influences such as rising energy prices, geopolitical shocks, and inadequate funding, leading to concerns over food security.

Mar 17 • 12:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TEET KUKK › Energy storage is not a power plant

The Estonian government's decision to provide guarantees for the Paldiski pumped hydro storage reflects a shift towards balancing energy production and consumption in the country's energy system.

Mar 17 • 12:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Preparing Additional Budget for War... Considering Direct Support for Citizens at the Same Amount'

President Yoon Seok-yeol has ordered the preparation of an additional budget due to the prolonged war situation in the Middle East, alongside a review of energy-saving measures like a vehicle restriction system.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Nawrocki's letter on Tusk's desk: "Dramatic increase in energy bills"

President Nawrocki has written to Prime Minister Tusk regarding the EU emissions trading system, warning of its negative impact on Poland's industry and citizens' energy costs.

Mar 17 • 08:52 UTC

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