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Lebanon power outages: EDL blames ‘technical factors beyond its control’

The state-owned utility Electricité du Liban (EDL) has responded to growing criticism over widespread power outages across Lebanon, attributing the crisis to long-standing technical challenges and uncontrollable factors that have affected the country's power infrastructure for years. In a......

World Bank approves $400 million program to expand clean energy access in Ethiopia

The World Bank has approved a $400 million financing package to support Ethiopia’s efforts to provide clean and reliable electricity to nearly six million people. The funding is part of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) Program for Results (PforR), an......

Jordan confirms electricity supply project to Lebanon remains on the table

Amid ongoing energy challenges in Lebanon, Jordan has reaffirmed its commitment to a regional electricity supply project originally proposed in 2021. The plan, which involves transmitting Jordanian electricity to Lebanon via Syria, had long been stalled due to U.S. sanctions imposed under the Caesar......

Portugal explores energy link with Morocco to bolster grid security

Portugal is considering an electrical interconnection with Morocco as part of its €400 million energy security plan, aiming to strengthen its power grid and prevent major blackouts like the one that affected the Iberian Peninsula in June. During a press conference on Monday, Portugal’s Minister......

Morocco's electricity demand surges as heatwaves drive air conditioning usage

Morocco's electricity grid has witnessed a significant surge in demand, peaking at around 7.0 gigawatts on June 20, attributed to persistent heatwaves that have increased reliance on air conditioning. This figure represents a nearly 5% rise compared to 2024, according to Energy Transition Minister......

Morocco turns to floating power ships to meet growing electricity demand

Morocco is exploring a flexible and rapid solution to its increasing electricity needs by considering the import of up to 6,000 megawatts of power via floating power ships from Turkey. These ships, equipped with mobile power plants, offer a timely alternative amid growing pressure on conventional energy......

Reasons behind UK’s withdrawal from Morocco-UK electricity project

An economic expert, Yassin Alia, highlighted the key reasons for the UK government's decision to withdraw its support from the electric interconnection project with Morocco. He explained that this move reflects a shift in the UK's energy policy, despite the project having been promoted for years......

Morocco doubles down on renewable energy with 20-gigawatt target

Morocco is cementing its position as a regional leader in renewable energy with an ambitious goal to achieve 20 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity. This target, announced by Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali, represents a doubling of the country’s current installed......

€1.6bn pledged by EU investment bank for Spain-France power link

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €1.6 billion to finance the Bay of Biscay electricity interconnection, a critical project aimed at strengthening energy links between Spain and France. This initiative comes in response to Spain’s calls for improved infrastructure following......