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More than 21 million people were left without electricity after a nationwide blackout on Sri Lanka.
Read More “Sri Lanka Plunged Into Darkness By Nationwide Power Cut” »
Uganda experiences fifth nationwide blackout in a matter of months.
Hundreds of thousands of people are still without electricity after a major power outage across Chicago.
National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios 2020 report outlines the path towards zero carbon emissions by 2050, with renewables, energy storage, and electric vehicles all having crucial roles to play.
Read More “Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal” »
Will relaxing red tape lead to an energy storage boom and treble battery capacity?
Britain goes coal-free for more than two months… Is this trend likely to continue? And if so, what challenges does it pose our electricity network?
A “once-in-a-decade” storm with wind speeds topping 80 mph causes major blackout in Western Australia.
Read More “Cyclone Mangga Leaves 62,000 In Western Australia Without Power” »
Elexon, a key part of the UK’s power grid supply chain, has been hit by a suspected cyber-attack.
Read More “UK Power Grid Administrator Elexon Struck By Cyber-Attack” »
Nationwide blackout hits Kenya and Uganda following a fault on a high voltage transmission line.
Read More “Electricity Restored Following Nationwide Outages In Kenya And Uganda” »
Sunday wind storm leads to “record-breaking” number of power outages in Nashville, Tennessee.