Tag #Energy Grid

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Massive Power Outage Hits Portugal and Spain, Exposing Europe's Grid Vulnerability

A major blackout plunged 60 million people in Portugal and Spain into darkness for several hours, highlighting the Iberian Peninsula's limited grid connections and dependence on external support.

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Dutch Entrepreneur Develops Bidirectional Charging to Stabilize Power Grid

Robin Berg, a Dutch entrepreneur, has developed bidirectional charging stations that allow electric vehicles to both charge and return energy to the grid, aiming to address the Netherlands' overloaded power grid.

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dw.com
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Iberian Power Outage Caused by Voltage Surge, Report Finds

A report revealed that a voltage surge in southern Spain caused a large-scale power outage lasting over 10 hours on April 28th, affecting Spain and Portugal, due to technical faults and planning issues, prompting the government to plan grid improvements and integration with the European grid.

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nos.nl
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Dutch High-Voltage Grid Expansion Delayed Until 2033

The expansion of the high-voltage grid in Gelderland, Utrecht, and Flevoland is delayed until 2033 (originally planned for 2029) due to challenges in constructing a new substation in Utrecht-Noord, impacting large energy consumers and potentially hindering economic growth and renewable energy integr...

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elmundo.es
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Spain's April 28th Blackout: Insufficient Grid Interconnections Under Scrutiny

A nationwide blackout occurred in Spain on April 28th, 2024, due to a rapid chain of destabilizing events affecting frequency and connections, leading to a complete shutdown; the CNMC investigation is underway, ruling out the energy mix as the cause but highlighting insufficient interconnections wit...

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Heathrow Airport Shutdown: Root Cause of Power Outage Remains Unknown

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport on March 20th caused a power outage, shutting down the airport for most of the day and affecting over 270,000 journeys; the root cause remains under investigation.

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mk.ru
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Intense Russian Drone Strikes Cripple Ukrainian Infrastructure

Over two days, Russia launched a massive drone attack across Ukraine, targeting key infrastructure, military sites, and industrial facilities in several regions, causing significant damage and casualties.

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nos.nl
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Overloaded Grid in Almere Forces University to Seek Alternative Power Sources

A new datacenter in Almere, Netherlands, faces criticism for straining the local electricity grid, leaving institutions like Windesheim University to seek alternative power sources, illustrating challenges in managing energy infrastructure growth and demand.

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nos.nl
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High-Voltage Grid Expansion Delayed Until 2033

The expansion of the high-voltage electricity grid in Gelderland, Utrecht, and the Flevopolder is delayed until 2033 (potentially 2035) due to challenges in placing a new substation in Utrecht-Noord, impacting large energy consumers and potentially causing wider economic consequences.

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Rogue Devices in Solar Inverters Spark US National Security Concerns

The discovery of "rogue communication devices" in Chinese-made solar inverters imported to New Jersey has sparked bipartisan concerns about national security, leading to proposed state legislation banning equipment from specific foreign countries and mirroring similar actions in other states to addr...

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dailymail.co.uk
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Heathrow Airport Power Outage: £4.8 Million Tourism Loss After Substation Fire

A fire at the North Hyde substation near Heathrow Airport on March 20th caused a major power outage affecting airport operations and 67,000 homes, resulting in significant disruption and economic losses; investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

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fr.euronews.com
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Widespread Power Outage in Iberia Highlights Need for Grid Modernization

A major power outage in Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, disrupting transportation, communication, and financial services, is prompting urgent calls for greater investment in energy grids to support the transition to renewable energy sources and ensure reliable electricity supply.

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