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UK Energy Grid Improves Monitoring After Iberian Peninsula Blackouts
Following widespread power outages in Spain and Portugal, Britain's National Energy System Operator (Neso) enhanced its grid monitoring using a new mathematical methodology to prevent similar incidents.
UK Energy Grid Improves Monitoring After Iberian Peninsula Blackouts
Following widespread power outages in Spain and Portugal, Britain's National Energy System Operator (Neso) enhanced its grid monitoring using a new mathematical methodology to prevent similar incidents.
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24% Bias Score
Australia's Waratah Super Battery Begins Operation, Boosting Grid Stability
The 350-megawatt Waratah Super Battery, located at a former coal plant in New South Wales, Australia, began operation on Tuesday, providing crucial grid stabilization during outages and supplementing renewable energy sources. It's expected to reach 850 megawatts by year-end.
Australia's Waratah Super Battery Begins Operation, Boosting Grid Stability
The 350-megawatt Waratah Super Battery, located at a former coal plant in New South Wales, Australia, began operation on Tuesday, providing crucial grid stabilization during outages and supplementing renewable energy sources. It's expected to reach 850 megawatts by year-end.
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40% Bias Score
U.S. Grid Stability Hinges on Soaring Battery Storage Adoption
Due to increased demand and grid stress, the U.S. is rapidly expanding its energy storage capacity, with batteries comprising 90% of new additions, exceeding 26 GW in 2024 and projected to increase by 19.6 GW in 2025, according to the EIA. This is driven by factors such as underinvestment in grid in...
U.S. Grid Stability Hinges on Soaring Battery Storage Adoption
Due to increased demand and grid stress, the U.S. is rapidly expanding its energy storage capacity, with batteries comprising 90% of new additions, exceeding 26 GW in 2024 and projected to increase by 19.6 GW in 2025, according to the EIA. This is driven by factors such as underinvestment in grid in...
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48% Bias Score
China's Pumped Hydro Storage Expansion Drives Renewable Energy Integration
China's installed pumped hydro storage capacity exceeded 58 GW by the end of 2024, adding 7.75 GW in the past year, driven by increasing renewable energy integration and solidifying its global leadership for the ninth consecutive year.
China's Pumped Hydro Storage Expansion Drives Renewable Energy Integration
China's installed pumped hydro storage capacity exceeded 58 GW by the end of 2024, adding 7.75 GW in the past year, driven by increasing renewable energy integration and solidifying its global leadership for the ninth consecutive year.
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40% Bias Score
NSW Shifts Solar Battery Focus to Virtual Power Plants
NSW will end its $2600 home solar battery incentive program on June 30, 2024, using the savings to boost payments for households joining virtual power plants (VPPs) that sell excess stored energy to the grid, complementing the federal government's $2.3 billion battery scheme starting July 1st, aimin...
NSW Shifts Solar Battery Focus to Virtual Power Plants
NSW will end its $2600 home solar battery incentive program on June 30, 2024, using the savings to boost payments for households joining virtual power plants (VPPs) that sell excess stored energy to the grid, complementing the federal government's $2.3 billion battery scheme starting July 1st, aimin...
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32% Bias Score
Redeia and Iberdrola Clash Over Responsibility in Spain's Total Blackout
Spain's April 28th complete blackout sparked a dispute between grid operator Redeia and electric companies over responsibility, with Redeia blaming insufficient reactive power absorption by conventional plants and Iberdrola highlighting Redeia's sole grid operation responsibility.
Redeia and Iberdrola Clash Over Responsibility in Spain's Total Blackout
Spain's April 28th complete blackout sparked a dispute between grid operator Redeia and electric companies over responsibility, with Redeia blaming insufficient reactive power absorption by conventional plants and Iberdrola highlighting Redeia's sole grid operation responsibility.
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56% Bias Score
TenneT CEO Warns of Growing Challenges to Germany's Power Grid Stability
TenneT CEO Tim Meyerjürgens warned of increasing challenges to Germany's power grid stability, highlighting the need for immediate action to ensure reliable electricity supply after 2030, particularly with the planned phase-out of coal power plants.
TenneT CEO Warns of Growing Challenges to Germany's Power Grid Stability
TenneT CEO Tim Meyerjürgens warned of increasing challenges to Germany's power grid stability, highlighting the need for immediate action to ensure reliable electricity supply after 2030, particularly with the planned phase-out of coal power plants.
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40% Bias Score
Waratah Super Battery Stabilizes NSW Energy Grid, Preventing Blackouts
The Waratah Super Battery in NSW, Australia, now online with 350MW capacity (increasing to 850MW by late 2025), prevents blackouts by stabilizing the grid and improving energy transmission, potentially lowering electricity prices.
Waratah Super Battery Stabilizes NSW Energy Grid, Preventing Blackouts
The Waratah Super Battery in NSW, Australia, now online with 350MW capacity (increasing to 850MW by late 2025), prevents blackouts by stabilizing the grid and improving energy transmission, potentially lowering electricity prices.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Farmers Profit from Vehicle-to-Grid Technology
Australian farmers are pioneering vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, selling their electric vehicle's stored energy back to the grid during peak demand, earning significant profits and contributing to a more sustainable energy system.
Australian Farmers Profit from Vehicle-to-Grid Technology
Australian farmers are pioneering vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, selling their electric vehicle's stored energy back to the grid during peak demand, earning significant profits and contributing to a more sustainable energy system.
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56% Bias Score
China's Pumped Hydro Storage Capacity Exceeds 58 GW
By the end of 2024, China's installed pumped hydro storage capacity reached 58 GW, adding 7.75 GW in the past year, driven by the need to stabilize its power grid with increased renewable energy. This makes China the world leader for nine consecutive years.
China's Pumped Hydro Storage Capacity Exceeds 58 GW
By the end of 2024, China's installed pumped hydro storage capacity reached 58 GW, adding 7.75 GW in the past year, driven by the need to stabilize its power grid with increased renewable energy. This makes China the world leader for nine consecutive years.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Electricity Prices Rise Despite Wholesale Market Drop in May 2025
Spain's May 2025 electricity prices, while historically low at under €17 per MWh in the wholesale market, saw a regulated price increase of €0.70 due to increased safety measures post-blackout, reaching €53 on average; however, this is still €15 less than the average for the last ten Mays.
Spanish Electricity Prices Rise Despite Wholesale Market Drop in May 2025
Spain's May 2025 electricity prices, while historically low at under €17 per MWh in the wholesale market, saw a regulated price increase of €0.70 due to increased safety measures post-blackout, reaching €53 on average; however, this is still €15 less than the average for the last ten Mays.
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28% Bias Score
Spain Power Outage: Low Conventional Power Protection Amidst Record Renewables
Spain's April 28th power outage occurred amidst record renewable energy production (61.5%), yet coincided with the lowest level of conventional power plant protection (6 gas and 4 nuclear) for the month, prompting questions about the system's resilience.
Spain Power Outage: Low Conventional Power Protection Amidst Record Renewables
Spain's April 28th power outage occurred amidst record renewable energy production (61.5%), yet coincided with the lowest level of conventional power plant protection (6 gas and 4 nuclear) for the month, prompting questions about the system's resilience.
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56% Bias Score
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