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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
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Iran threatens to attack power plants supplying the US bases

Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens to strike power plants in Israel and other regions that supply electricity to American military bases amid rising tensions with the US.

Mar 23 • 05:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Power is returning to crisis-ridden Cuba

Cuban authorities are working to restore electricity after the second nationwide blackout in a week and have managed to supply power to over 70,000 customers in Havana, including hospitals.

Mar 22 • 19:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Intervene in Nigeria’s worsening power crisis, ex-lawmaker urges Tinubu

Former lawmaker Olatunbosun Oyintiloye calls on President Tinubu to address Nigeria’s escalating power crisis affecting households and businesses.

Mar 22 • 11:50 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai credits China’s AI edge to power grid, open-source models

Joe Tsai, chairman of Alibaba, highlights China's competitive advantage in AI due to its strong power grid, commitment to open-source models, and comprehensive supply chains.

Mar 22 • 11:46 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Cuba hit by a second national power outage in less than a week

Cuba is experiencing its second national power outage in less than a week, with the latest blackout, the seventh in a year and a half, beginning in the evening and linked to ongoing energy supply issues exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.

Mar 22 • 00:30 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Ground Report: What are the conditions at the power station targeted by the IDF?

Israel conducted a significant airstrike in southern Lebanon, targeting bridges, power supply, and other critical infrastructure.

Mar 21 • 10:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A World Power, a Regional Power, Two Different Objectives

The article discusses Israel's recent attack on an Iranian gas field and the subsequent repercussions affecting global energy supplies and fuel prices.

Mar 20 • 18:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Vandals Knock Down Tower T99 Along Ughelli/Benin 330kv Transmission Line

A transmission tower (T99) in Nigeria's Delta State collapsed due to vandalism, causing disruption in power supply from Transcorp Power Plc to the national grid.

Mar 20 • 12:51 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Fresh electricity proposal: Will prioritize national security

Norway's Energy Department is proposing a new law to allow electricity companies to prioritize national security interests over regular demand, following issues with power supply for military needs.

Mar 20 • 11:26 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Swedish Power Grid: Electricity Prices in Northern Sweden May Double

Electricity prices in Northern Sweden are projected to nearly double by 2030 due to industrial investments and changing supply-demand dynamics in the region.

Mar 20 • 11:24 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

New power outages in four oblasts due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy sector

Recent Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have led to new power outages in four oblasts, affecting electricity supply for local consumers.

Mar 20 • 09:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Blackouts: FG moves to resolve gas supply crisis

The Nigerian government is taking steps to address gas supply issues affecting electricity generation to improve power supply across the country.

Mar 20 • 06:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Morocco is expanding 17 power plants, dams, and channels to bring more water inland, reduce drought pressure, and maintain supply until 2030

Morocco is implementing significant water management projects to combat severe drought and ensure water supply into the future.

Mar 17 • 21:09 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Map of power cuts: who is without supply after the storm in AMBA

A storm in the AMBA region of Argentina left over 35,000 users without electricity due to severe weather conditions including heavy rain and hail.

Mar 17 • 19:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russian strike on Ukrainian power plant leaves neighboring city's water supply dry

Moldovan officials reported that a Russian attack on a Ukrainian hydroelectric power station has caused an oil spill, contaminating the country's water systems and leaving its second-largest city without water.

Mar 17 • 05:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Why we shouldn't often charge our mobile phone in the car

Experts warn that frequently charging mobile phones in cars can harm their long-term performance due to unstable power supply and the use of low-quality chargers.

Mar 17 • 05:13 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Cuba Temporarily Experiences Complete Power Outage

Cuba has faced a nationwide power outage following persistent electricity supply problems and a lack of oil shipments.

Mar 17 • 03:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: the "invisible" work that will supply energy to millions of people this year

New York's upcoming Champlain Hudson Power Express project is set to provide clean electricity to one million residents by 2026, creating 1,400 jobs and covering 20% of the city's energy needs.

Mar 16 • 23:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

"Luna Ring", the project to provide energy to Earth

An ambitious project proposes to use the Moon as a giant solar power plant to supply clean energy to Earth through a system of solar panels encircling it.

Mar 16 • 22:30 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 03:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Residents lament one-year blackout in Lagos community

Residents of Ajumoni Community in Lagos have been experiencing a prolonged power blackout for nearly a year, severely affecting their daily lives and businesses.

Mar 16 • 01:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Construction of 7 offshore wind power complexes with a capacity of 11GW on the West Coast

The Korean government plans to develop seven offshore wind power complexes totaling 11GW on the West Coast by 2035, primarily in the Honam region.

Mar 15 • 05:10 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Submarine base denied power: These are also waiting for electricity

A Norwegian submarine base is not receiving additional power, impacting various local projects seeking electricity.

Mar 14 • 21:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Juha Kankkunen Reveals: A Six-Euro Part Destroyed Toyota's Dual Power Supply

Juha Kankkunen reported on the challenges faced by Toyota's rally team during the Kenya Rally, caused by muddy conditions that damaged vehicle components.

Mar 14 • 10:53 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Trolleybus and tram services suspended in parts of Kyiv after Russian attack

Trolleybus and tram services in Kyiv have been suspended following a Russian attack that disrupted power supply in the city.

Mar 14 • 05:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Power crisis: Blackout wreaks havoc

Nigeria is experiencing severe electricity supply issues exacerbated by a heatwave, leading to widespread blackouts and reliance on alternative power sources.

Mar 14 • 01:14 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 10:20 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Power Outage May Worsen As Gas Supply Drops

Nigeria is facing a potential worsening of power outages due to decreased gas supply to thermal power plants, impacting business operations.

Mar 13 • 09:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Disco Begs Customers, Says Poor Power Supply Not Its Fault

FirstPower Electricity Distribution Company in Anambra, Nigeria, has asked customers to understand that the poor power supply is due to nationwide generation issues and not their operational shortcomings.

Mar 13 • 07:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

CLIA: Prioritizing Onshore Power Supply for Electricity

The Cruise Lines International Association emphasizes the importance of onshore power supply infrastructures in European ports to reduce emissions and promote sustainability in the cruise industry.

Mar 13 • 06:16 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

15 municipalities in Eastern Norway affected by power outages due to bad weather

Thousands are without power in Eastern Norway due to severe weather conditions affecting transportation and electricity supply.

Mar 12 • 16:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: ‘No light, no life’, Lagos residents protest power outages

Residents of Lagos rallied in protest against chronic power outages, demanding better electricity supply and decrying the negative impact on local businesses.

Mar 12 • 10:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Power Cuts Are the New Normal in Kenya - What Went Wrong and How to Fix It

Kenya is experiencing significant power cuts due to production shortfalls, as President William Ruto acknowledges the necessity of load-shedding to stabilize the national grid.

Mar 12 • 04:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Citi Ukraine CEO: Banks in Ukraine operate without interruption

The banking system in Ukraine continues to function relatively normally despite the ongoing war and power supply restrictions.

Mar 12 • 03:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sanwo-Olu unveils electrification projects in Badagry

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu inaugurated new electrification projects aimed at enhancing power supply in the Badagry West area.

Mar 12 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Light carries out tree pruning operation in Paty do Alferes

Light is conducting a tree pruning operation in Paty do Alferes, Rio de Janeiro, to enhance energy supply quality and prevent power outages.

Mar 11 • 15:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Taiwan Studies Reactivating Its Last Nuclear Power Plant for Energy Security

Taiwan is considering reactivating its last nuclear power plant in 2028 due to energy security concerns amid potential supply blockages.

Mar 11 • 11:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Delta residents, business owners protest poor power supply

Residents and business owners in Delta State protest against inadequate power supply and high tariffs imposed by BEDC Electricity Plc.

Mar 11 • 00:12 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here, 60-year-old power lines are being dismantled - Stockholm's electricity supply is to be secured

In a significant infrastructure effort, Stockholm is investing 30 billion kronor to upgrade its electrical grid, aiming to increase capacity by 60 percent while dismantling old power lines that have served the city for over six decades.

Mar 10 • 17:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tehran shaken by explosions in more than 20 locations, power out in several areas

Tehran experienced a series of powerful explosions following airstrikes, impacting power supply in multiple districts.

Mar 10 • 06:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

DisCos pocket N2.3 trillion despite erratic power supply

In 2025, Nigeria's electricity distribution companies earned around N2.33 trillion, marking an increase despite ongoing complaints regarding poor service and frequent outages.

Mar 10 • 00:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Darwin residents urged to reduce water usage as city's dam stops operations

Residents of Darwin are being urged to cut back on water consumption following the failure of pumps at the city's main dam due to flash flooding and heavy rain.

Mar 9 • 22:27 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Riga Water will donate generators to support Ukraine

Riga Water is donating seven electric generators to Ukraine via the organization Ziedot.lv to assist with humanitarian efforts in providing continuous power supply amidst the ongoing conflict.

Mar 9 • 05:59 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Known security flaw threatened drinking water in Västerås – this is how the man got in and turned off the power

A 30-year-old man entered a crucial area for the power supply of Västerås' waterworks and caused a total power outage, leading to serious threats to the city’s drinking water supply.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Enel trucks stranded in flooding in São Paulo, and rain hits the Botanical Garden

Heavy rains in São Paulo led to Enel trucks being stranded in floods, with significant impacts on local infrastructure and power supply.

Mar 8 • 22:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Manufacturers cut output as electricity supply plunges

Nigerian manufacturers are reducing production due to severe electricity shortages, relying on diesel generators as backup power sources.

Mar 8 • 01:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why your power supply remains erratic — IBEDC

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has attributed the erratic power supply in its covered areas to gas supply shortages and national grid instability.

Mar 7 • 15:34 UTC

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