Keywords: Electricity


Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reconnected to power grid after IAEA-brokered ceasefire

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been successfully reconnected to the national electricity grid following urgent repair work carried out under a locally agreed ceasefire facilitated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), according to official statements released on Saturday. The......

Poland to pick partner for second nuclear plant in 2027

Poland is preparing to select a strategic partner for its second nuclear power plant in 2027, with a final decision on the site expected the following year, according to government officials. The announcement was made by the deputy energy minister while presenting an updated national nuclear energy......

Egypt's inflation expected to ease in May amid ongoing economic challenges

Egypt's annual inflation rate is expected to decline slightly in May, offering temporary relief to consumers and policymakers as the country continues to navigate economic challenges. Economists anticipate that the moderation in inflation will be largely driven by favorable statistical comparisons......

Japan plans to replace aging nuclear reactors to meet future energy demand

Japan is considering a major modernization of its nuclear energy sector, with plans to replace a significant number of aging reactors over the coming decades. The initiative reflects the country’s efforts to secure long-term electricity supplies, strengthen energy independence, and support economic......

Energy crisis threatens Cuba’s education system, experts warn

Cuba’s ongoing energy crisis is placing increasing pressure on the country’s education system, raising concerns among educators and international observers about its long-term impact on students and academic institutions. Frequent power outages, fuel shortages and transportation difficulties......

Open interest in natural gas and power markets reaches record levels on ICE

Global energy trading activity reached a new milestone in May as Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced record levels of open interest across its natural gas and electricity markets. The development reflects growing uncertainty in global energy supplies and increasing demand for energy risk management......

Morocco approves 3,000 MW of renewable energy projects in early 2026

Morocco has approved large-scale energy projects totaling around 3,000 megawatts during the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant acceleration in the country’s power sector expansion. The announcement was made during a parliamentary session focused on national energy policy and investment......

Solar set to become world’s top energy source by 2032, BNEF says

BloombergNEF said solar power is on track to become the world’s largest source of electricity by 2032, according to its New Energy Outlook 2026 published Monday. The report forecasts that rapidly falling costs and persistent overcapacity in manufacturing will accelerate global deployment of solar......

Equinix data centre plans in cape town face environmental opposition

A proposal by U.S.-based digital infrastructure company Equinix to build two large data centres in Cape Town has faced criticism from environmental and community groups concerned about its potential impact on water, energy, and local ecosystems. The objection, submitted to city planners, argues that......