Category: Power News

Power News is the perfect place to find all the latest updates.

It’s where you’ll learn about notable power cuts throughout the world as and when they happen. If there’s a breaking story concerning power grids, this is the place to find out more.

Alternatively, take a trip back in time and discover some of the biggest blackouts in history – are there any lessons we can learn?

For a more in-depth analysis of electricity networks and power problems, check out our Power Insights.

Power Station Fire Causes Blackout Across Greece

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 Chris Owens No Comments

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Large parts of Greece were plunged into darkness following a power cut caused by substation fire.

Power Plant Fault Plunges Pakistan Into Nationwide Blackout

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 Chris Owens No Comments

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Pakistan hit by near nationwide power outage following technical fault that causes generation plants to shut down.

The 11 Biggest Blackouts Of All Time

December 7, 2020December 8, 2020 Chris Owens 5 Comments

Counting down some biggest blackouts the world has ever seen including electrical interruptions that left hundreds of millions of people in the dark.

10-Point Plan To Help Meet Net Zero Pledge

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Chris Owens No Comments

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A faster transition to electric vehicles and support for hydrogen and wind power form part of new plans to help meet UK’s net zero by 2050 target.

System Failure Initiates Widespread Israel Power Outage

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Chris Owens No Comments

Power News

Large parts of Israel were left without electricity after a widespread blackout the state-run grid operator blamed on “a malfunction in power production units”.

Biggest Blackouts In History: The Great Storm Of 1987

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Chris Owens No Comments

Power News

October 1987 saw the biggest storm to hit southern parts of the UK in almost 300 years kill 18 people, cause billions of pounds of damage and leave hundreds of thousands of homes without power.