Keywords: Electricity


Casablanca waste-to-energy megaproject estimated at €1.3 billion

Morocco is preparing to take a major step toward transforming household waste into energy with a large-scale project in Casablanca estimated to require an investment of around €1.3 billion, according to Portuguese energy and circular-economy publication Jornal PT Green. The facility, described......

Golfech nuclear reactor shut down again as heatwave pushes Garonne toward 28°C

A reactor at France’s Golfech nuclear power plant has been taken offline again as a persistent heatwave drives up the temperature of the Garonne River, forcing the operator to comply with environmental restrictions. EDF said production unit No. 2 was shut down as a precaution on Saturday evening,......

Turkey aims to complete Akkuyu nuclear power plant by 2030

Turkey has reaffirmed its ambition to bring all four reactors of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant into operation by 2030, marking a major milestone in the country's long-term strategy to diversify its energy mix and strengthen energy security. Turkish officials stated that testing of the plant's......

AI-driven power surges are putting data center infrastructure under growing pressure

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is reshaping not only digital innovation but also the infrastructure that powers it. As AI models become larger and more computationally demanding, data centers are facing unprecedented fluctuations in electricity consumption, creating new technical and......

Historic Danube drought raises concerns over Europe's energy supply

Several countries in Central and Eastern Europe are facing growing energy concerns as exceptionally low water levels in the Danube River disrupt electricity production and transportation. The prolonged drought, combined with persistent heatwaves, has placed additional pressure on energy infrastructure......

Morocco leads Arab coal consumption in 2025 amid energy transition challenges

Morocco remained the largest coal consumer in the Arab world in 2025, highlighting the country’s continued reliance on fossil fuels despite its ambitious plans to expand renewable energy sources and accelerate its energy transition. According to recent energy data, Morocco’s coal consumption......

Cuba faces another nationwide power outage as energy crisis deepens

Cuba has experienced another nationwide power outage after the country's electricity grid suffered a complete collapse, leaving millions of residents without electricity. The latest blackout marks the fourth major disruption within a month, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the island's......

Nationwide blackout hits Cuba again after total collapse of national power grid

Cuba has experienced another nationwide power outage after the country's electricity grid suffered a total system collapse, leaving millions of residents without electricity, including in the capital, Havana. State-owned utility Unión Eléctrica (UNE) reported that the national electricity......

Serbia cuts hydropower output as drought pushes Danube levels to historic lows

Serbia has sharply reduced electricity generation from its hydroelectric power plants as prolonged drought and extreme heat across Europe have caused the Danube River to reach historically low water levels. Energy Minister Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said Sunday that declining river flows had forced......