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Demand for Backup Power in Home Solar Systems Rises After Iberian Peninsula Blackout
Widespread power outages in Spain have increased demand for home solar systems offering backup power, with approximately 70% of new systems in Germany equipped for emergency power and around half of these providing power during outages; Germany's power grid remains highly reliable with average outag...
Demand for Backup Power in Home Solar Systems Rises After Iberian Peninsula Blackout
Widespread power outages in Spain have increased demand for home solar systems offering backup power, with approximately 70% of new systems in Germany equipped for emergency power and around half of these providing power during outages; Germany's power grid remains highly reliable with average outag...
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32% Bias Score
Second Major Power Outage Hits Puerto Rico
A second island-wide power outage in four months plunged 1.4 million Puerto Ricans into darkness on Wednesday, affecting 76% of LUMA Energy's customers, and is expected to take two to three days to restore service to 90% of customers; the cause is under investigation.
Second Major Power Outage Hits Puerto Rico
A second island-wide power outage in four months plunged 1.4 million Puerto Ricans into darkness on Wednesday, affecting 76% of LUMA Energy's customers, and is expected to take two to three days to restore service to 90% of customers; the cause is under investigation.
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36% Bias Score
Cuba's Power Grid Collapses, Plunging Nation into Blackout
On Friday evening, Cuba's power grid collapsed due to a faulty transmission line, plunging the nation into a blackout impacting 10 million people and causing shortages in essential services. This follows months of rolling blackouts due to fuel shortages, natural disasters, and economic sanctions.
Cuba's Power Grid Collapses, Plunging Nation into Blackout
On Friday evening, Cuba's power grid collapsed due to a faulty transmission line, plunging the nation into a blackout impacting 10 million people and causing shortages in essential services. This follows months of rolling blackouts due to fuel shortages, natural disasters, and economic sanctions.
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40% Bias Score
Cuba Halts Non-Essential Activities Due to Energy Crisis
To alleviate the impact of a severe energy crisis, including a 1,656-megawatt grid failure on February 13th, the Cuban government suspended non-essential work and school on February 14th and 15th, citing inadequate infrastructure maintenance and US sanctions as contributing factors.
Cuba Halts Non-Essential Activities Due to Energy Crisis
To alleviate the impact of a severe energy crisis, including a 1,656-megawatt grid failure on February 13th, the Cuban government suspended non-essential work and school on February 14th and 15th, citing inadequate infrastructure maintenance and US sanctions as contributing factors.
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32% Bias Score
Russia Launches Major Missile Strike on Ukraine's Energy Grid
A massive Russian missile attack on December 13th targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages and damage to DTEK power plants across multiple regions, including Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattia, Kyiv, Odesa, and others, while reportedly causing no casualties.
Russia Launches Major Missile Strike on Ukraine's Energy Grid
A massive Russian missile attack on December 13th targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages and damage to DTEK power plants across multiple regions, including Ivano-Frankivsk, Zakarpattia, Kyiv, Odesa, and others, while reportedly causing no casualties.
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68% Bias Score
Major Power Outage Cripples Spain and Portugal
A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal, affecting major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon, disrupting transport, internet, and water; half of Spain's power has been restored, while Portugal anticipates full restoration within a week; the cause remains undetermined.
Major Power Outage Cripples Spain and Portugal
A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal, affecting major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon, disrupting transport, internet, and water; half of Spain's power has been restored, while Portugal anticipates full restoration within a week; the cause remains undetermined.
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28% Bias Score
Greece Requires 7,000 Photovoltaic Parks to Curb Production to Avoid Easter Blackout
To prevent a potential blackout during the Easter weekend, Greek authorities are requiring approximately 7,000 photovoltaic park owners to be ready to reduce or halt energy production within three hours of notification, due to a surplus of renewable energy and low demand.
Greece Requires 7,000 Photovoltaic Parks to Curb Production to Avoid Easter Blackout
To prevent a potential blackout during the Easter weekend, Greek authorities are requiring approximately 7,000 photovoltaic park owners to be ready to reduce or halt energy production within three hours of notification, due to a surplus of renewable energy and low demand.
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40% Bias Score
Cuba's Power Grid Collapses, Leaving 10 Million Without Electricity
A complete failure of Cuba's power grid on Friday evening, August 4th, 2023, left 10 million people without electricity due to a faulty transmission line component in Havana, compounding existing challenges from fuel shortages, natural disasters, and economic crisis, and impacting vital services.
Cuba's Power Grid Collapses, Leaving 10 Million Without Electricity
A complete failure of Cuba's power grid on Friday evening, August 4th, 2023, left 10 million people without electricity due to a faulty transmission line component in Havana, compounding existing challenges from fuel shortages, natural disasters, and economic crisis, and impacting vital services.
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44% Bias Score
Cuba Faces Severe Fuel Shortages Amidst Economic Hardship
Cuba is experiencing widespread fuel shortages, causing long lines at gas stations and disrupting daily life, following months of blackouts; reduced oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico contribute to the crisis.
Cuba Faces Severe Fuel Shortages Amidst Economic Hardship
Cuba is experiencing widespread fuel shortages, causing long lines at gas stations and disrupting daily life, following months of blackouts; reduced oil shipments from Venezuela and Mexico contribute to the crisis.
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32% Bias Score
Cuba Experiences Third Nationwide Blackout in Two Months
A malfunctioning automatic valve at Cuba's main power plant caused a nationwide blackout on Wednesday, affecting 10 million people, marking the third such outage in under two months; the valve was repaired, restoring partial power.
Cuba Experiences Third Nationwide Blackout in Two Months
A malfunctioning automatic valve at Cuba's main power plant caused a nationwide blackout on Wednesday, affecting 10 million people, marking the third such outage in under two months; the valve was repaired, restoring partial power.
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44% Bias Score
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