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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Concerns About Finland's Power Grid Arise – Expert: This is a Particular Danger Point

An expert warns that attacks on Finland's energy infrastructure could potentially lead to fatalities and significant disruptions.

Feb 26 • 18:14 UTC
🇱🇻 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The competition seeks several board members for "Conexus", with a salary of 3000 euros before taxes

A recruitment competition has been announced for three board member positions at Conexus Baltic Grid, with a monthly salary of 3000 euros before taxes.

Feb 26 • 13:16 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hyosung Heavy Industries 'Core Technology for West Coast Energy Highway HVDC to be Completed Next Year'

Hyosung Heavy Industries announced a roadmap to localize its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology by next year, aiming to secure sovereignty in the domestic power grid and enhance export competitiveness.

Feb 26 • 09:09 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Energy Transition: Eon invests more in power grids

Eon, Europe's largest power grid operator, is planning to significantly increase its investment in power networks, targeting €48 billion from 2026 to 2030 to accommodate renewable energy sources and new data centers.

Feb 25 • 14:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: European Commission to back Ukraine's energy recovery and boost grid protection

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced support from the European Commission for Ukraine's energy recovery and grid protection efforts amid ongoing challenges.

Feb 25 • 09:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Secret talks between the minister and the president? Surprising facts have emerged

The new grid law aimed at facilitating renewable energy connections faces challenges due to short deadlines imposed on companies, leading to suspension of legislative progress.

Feb 25 • 07:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The danger of living "outside the system": the mistake some parents made in an isolated house that cost them custody

A family living in isolation in Italy lost custody of their children after their lifestyle choice was deemed a serious violation of minors' rights.

Feb 25 • 07:00 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

England's best off-grid escape named with beautiful national parks and rugged coastline

An analysis identifies England's top off-grid getaway, highlighting its natural beauty and low technology interference.

Feb 24 • 02:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

SILAB 2026: There is no energy transformation without a digital revolution

A conference organized by UNEP/GRID Warsaw emphasized the necessity of digital transformation in achieving energy transition amidst regulatory and technological changes in Europe.

Feb 23 • 23:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Hobart stadium power options uncosted, not finalised

Upgrades to Hobart's power grid for the Macquarie Point stadium are still pending finalization and cost assessment, with significant energy demand increases expected.

Feb 23 • 18:40 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government to Establish 'Power Grid Innovation Plan' in the First Half of the Year to Accommodate 100GW of Renewable Energy

The South Korean government plans to establish a power grid innovation plan within the first half of the year to accommodate the expansion of renewable energy to 100GW by 2030.

Feb 23 • 04:51 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
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New Study: How Much Can Bidirectional Charging Save

A new pilot project in Gothenburg highlights the financial and environmental benefits of bidirectional charging technology for electric vehicles.

Feb 22 • 13:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Rosario: a fire devoured a motorcycle shop that was illegally connected to the power grid

A motorcycle shop in southern Rosario was devastated by a significant fire caused by an illegal electrical connection.

Feb 21 • 18:17 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
🇰🇷 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 • 01:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas: Abbott awards 149 million dollars to protect the electrical grid and other infrastructures from hacking

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $149 million grant to Texas Tech University aimed at enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure and testing capabilities against electromagnetic pulses.

Feb 19 • 10:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Transmission Technology: Beijing Plans a Global Super Grid

China is developing ultrahigh voltage (UHV) transmission lines to establish a global energy network powered by its renewable energy, with ambitions to set this technology as a standard internationally.

Feb 19 • 06:31 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

EU Energy Commissioner warns: "The power grid is an easy target"

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen highlights the vulnerability of the European power grid to sabotage and cyberattacks following recent incidents.

Feb 16 • 19:59 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
🇷🇺 RT
World

Why is Russia targeting Ukraine’s energy grid?

The article examines Russia's strategy behind targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, suggesting it is not aimed at causing humanitarian disasters but is part of a broader military tactic.

Feb 16 • 10:18 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

The costs associated with Germany's energy transition have surged dramatically since 2018, with inflation-adjusted expenses increasing by an average of 8.1% per year, leading to increased state involvement in funding.

Feb 14 • 16:52 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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Statnett faces criticism: Threatened with coercive fines

Statnett has been criticized and threatened with coercive fines by RME for failing to ensure customers can connect to the power grid in the Midt region.

Feb 13 • 21:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

How Trump’s order to have the military buy coal would actually work

President Trump has signed an executive order to direct the military to purchase coal, aiming to boost domestic coal production and enhance the reliability of the U.S. power grid, but challenges remain in funding and legislation.

Feb 13 • 16:43 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
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Failure of a key cable under the Baltic. Urgent message

An underwater power connection between Poland and Sweden has been disabled due to a technical fault, but the national grid remains stable according to the system operator.

Feb 12 • 17:20 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

He sold his house and built a pirate ship on the shore. Now his dream threatens to be destroyed by the authorities.

Sam Griffiss, who invested all his savings to live off-grid in a pirate ship, faces existential threats from local authorities.

Feb 12 • 10:15 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

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