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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
🇰🇷 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
🇦🇺 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
🇦🇷 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
🌍 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
🌍 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
🇩🇪 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
🇫🇮 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
🇳🇬 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
🇳🇬 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
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

Ukraine energy CEO urges Europe, NATO to prepare for Russian strikes on power grid

The CEO of Ukraine's largest energy firm has called on Europe and NATO to prepare for potential Russian attacks on energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 11 • 12:23 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Rejects that NVE is a bottleneck: - Wrong analysis

NVE director Kjetil Lund states that the agency is not hindering power and grid developments, having processed 760 concession cases last year, 200 more than the previous year.

Feb 11 • 12:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine moves its power grid underground to shield it from Russian attacks

Ukraine is relocating its power substations underground to protect against Russian strikes, amid an ongoing energy crisis that poses a significant financial burden.

Feb 10 • 14:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK backs biggest English onshore windfarm in a decade among 190 green energy projects

The UK government has supported the largest onshore windfarm in a decade as part of 190 energy projects aimed at creating a virtually zero carbon power grid by 2030.

Feb 10 • 09:29 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Thousands Without Running Water in Belgorod After Ukrainian Attack

Approximately 100,000 residents in Belgorod are left without running water due to power surges caused by Ukrainian airstrikes on the local power grid.

Feb 9 • 14:56 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Huh Yun-hong, CEO of GS Construction, visits construction site in Australia... 'Aiming for power grid construction project'

GS Construction CEO Huh Yun-hong inspected a construction site in Australia and is seeking new business opportunities in power grid infrastructure.

Feb 9 • 06:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will the Saemangeum Floating Solar Power Project Get on Track? Four Institutions Pledge Cooperation

The Saemangeum floating solar power project, stalled for years due to grid connection issues, is poised to progress following a memorandum of understanding between related institutions.

Feb 9 • 05:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

How Latvia's Power Grid Disconnected from Russia and What are the Benefits?

In early February 2025, the Baltic states disconnected from the BRELL electricity grid, linking them to Russia and Belarus, joining the unified European power grid instead.

Feb 8 • 22:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Massive Attack on Ukraine's Power Grid: "Very Tired"

Russia continues its extensive attacks on Ukraine's power grid, leading to significant blackouts across the country.

Feb 8 • 16:24 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

IAEA calls for restraint as Russian attacks cause Ukrainian nuclear plants to lose power

The IAEA has urged for restraint following a Russian attack that led to Ukrainian nuclear power plants halting operations and presents a threat to nuclear safety.

Feb 7 • 14:41 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Canada’s power grid is under pressure amid rising demand, watchdog warns

A report from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation warns that Canada's electricity grid is under stress and may struggle during extreme weather events due to rising demand.

Feb 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

After the announcement of a million-euro reward – Dobrindt reports many leads

The German government has announced a one million euro reward for information that could clarify a recent terrorist attack on Berlin's power grid, leading to a surge in investigative tips according to Interior Minister Dobrindt.

Feb 7 • 08:29 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Russia Hits Ukraine Power Grid With ‘Massive Attack,’ Operator Says

Russian forces launched a significant assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, resulting in widespread power outages as the ongoing war escalates despite peace talks.

Feb 7 • 07:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Kyiv calls for Polish aid after 'massive' Russian attack on Ukraine power grid

Kyiv has requested emergency assistance from Poland amid widespread power outages following a significant Russian attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

Feb 7 • 07:44 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia launches large-scale attack on Ukraine's power system

Russia has launched a significant offensive on Ukraine's power infrastructure, impacting major substations and thermal power plants.

Feb 7 • 07:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Power outage across large parts of Ukraine after Russian attack

A massive Russian assault on Ukraine's power supply has resulted in widespread blackouts across the country, according to the grid operator Ukrenergo.

Feb 7 • 06:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Russia hits Ukraine power grid with ‘massive attack’ — Operator

A major attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure by Russian forces has resulted in widespread power outages, as reported by the state grid operator.

Feb 7 • 03:48 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

"Play Football" - Dobrindt rejects boycott of the World Cup in the USA

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt refuses to support calls for a boycott of the World Cup in the USA, recalling the previous debates over the tournament in Qatar while addressing a recent attack on Berlin's power grid.

Feb 7 • 03:28 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

IAEA says Ukrainian nuclear power plants require large-scale repairs

The IAEA reports that extensive repairs are necessary for Ukrainian nuclear power plants due to military attacks on the power grid affecting operations.

Feb 6 • 17:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Major power outage in Cuba

Large parts of Eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness after a failure in the power grid left four provinces, including the country's second largest city, Santiago de Cuba, without electricity.

Feb 5 • 04:57 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

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