Tag #Energy Security

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Iraq Suffers Major Power Outage Amid Record Heat

A massive power outage plunged most of Iraq into darkness on August 11, 2023, due to record temperatures (50°C in Baghdad) and high demand, particularly in Karbala during the Arba'in pilgrimage, impacting over 6,000 megawatts; power was gradually restored in some areas.

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Germany to End Subsidies for New Residential Solar Power Systems

German Economics Minister Katherina Reiche will end subsidies for new solar rooftop installations, citing market profitability, despite opposition from the industry and Greens who warn of jeopardizing climate goals and the 150,000 solar industry jobs.

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Peru's Solar Paradox: Village Next to Gigantic Plant Remains in Darkness

Pampa Clemesí, a Peruvian village near the Rubí and Clemesí solar plants—Peru's largest solar complex—lacks grid electricity, despite the plant's 440 GWh annual production. The government's delayed connection of a new power line, despite Orygen's $800,000 investment in infrastructure, leaves residen...

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Azerbaijan Faces Economic Pressure Amidst Ukraine War Support

Presidents Aliyev and Zelenskyy spoke, emphasizing continued energy cooperation despite the war; Zelenskyy congratulated Aliyev on Armenia negotiations, but Russia is reportedly blocking millions in funds sent to Azerbaijan, potentially impacting its economy and social stability.

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Greek Consumers Flee Variable Energy Plans for Fixed Rates Amidst Market Volatility

Over 1.2 million Greek consumers switched from variable-rate green energy plans to fixed-rate blue plans in 2025 due to volatile energy prices, with 241,258 switching in the first five months alone; this trend is driven by increased competition and consumer demand for price stability, leading to mar...

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Federal Grant Funds New North Dakota Nickel Plant, Addressing National Security Concerns

The US government awarded a $114 million grant for a new nickel processing plant in Beulah, North Dakota, transforming a former coal mine and diversifying the town's economy, addressing national security concerns over reliance on foreign mineral suppliers, primarily China, which controls 75% of the ...

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Spain Bypasses Parliament to Push Through Energy Reforms

Following the July rejection of its anti-blackout decree, the Spanish government is using a new urgent decree to implement key energy reforms, including electricity system control improvements and energy storage, but omitting a praised shared self-consumption measure that has prompted a citizen back...

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Tesla Seeks UK Electricity Supply License Amidst Declining Car Sales

Tesla Energy Ventures Limited applied for a UK license to supply household electricity, aiming to compete with existing firms and accelerate renewable energy adoption, as Tesla's energy product revenue rose 93% last year to \$1.5 billion.

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Spain's PS10 Thermosolar Plant: A Story of Promise and Underperformance

Spain's first commercial solar tower plant, PS10, opened in Sanlúcar la Mayor in 2007, generating 11 megawatts; however, a larger planned complex failed to materialize, highlighting challenges in Spain's thermosolar sector.

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Tesla Applies for UK Electricity Supply License Amidst Declining Car Sales

Tesla, the world's richest man's electric car company, applied for a UK electricity supply license last month, aiming to supply homes and businesses with electricity by next year, despite a recent 60% drop in UK Tesla car sales in July 2025.

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Azerbaijan-Armenia Agreement Shifts South Caucasus Geopolitics

Azerbaijan and Armenia signed an agreement in Washington D.C. on August 8th, 2025, facilitated by the U.S. and Turkey, establishing a transportation corridor through Armenia connecting Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan, significantly altering regional geopolitics and lessening Russian influence.

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German Offshore Wind Farms Face "Wind Theft", Impacting Energy Yield

Wind theft" in German offshore wind farms reduces energy yield by up to 30 kilometers in the turbines' wake, impacting overall farm efficiency due to high-density installations (8-10 megawatts per square kilometer), unlike Denmark (4-5 megawatts); mitigation strategies offer limited improvements.

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