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Kenya’s electricity demand hits all-time high, straining capacity
- 2025-12-09 06:34:04
- David Flin
Demand for electricity in Kenya has hit a new record high, driven by a surge in domestic and commercial consumption that places pressure on the country’s stretched power generation capacity.
Britain to overhaul power grid connection system
- 2025-12-08 06:12:12
- David Flin
Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced it is overhauling the grid connection system to prioritise viable power projects, targeting decarbonisation by 2030. This reform aims to eliminate grid bottlenecks caused by non-viable ‘zombie’ projects.
World’s first E-STATCOM energised in Germany
- 2025-12-05 06:11:46
- David Flin
The world’s first E-STATCOM was officially commissioned in Mehrum, Germany in early December by Siemens Energy.
G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum urges blended financing to achieve stable grids
- 2025-11-24 07:05:03
- David Flin
During the G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, African leaders stated that Africa’s path to future-ready energy systems depended on leveraging both fossil fuels and renewables.
Ukraine’s power system loses 1 GW capacity due to Russian attacks
- 2025-11-11 06:06:48
- David Flin
Russia targeted and damaged energy infrastructure across several regions of Ukraine as part of its invasion of the country, resulting in the loss of around 1 GW of energy production capacity.
New partnership to accelerate Ireland’s grid transformation
- 2025-09-19 06:05:02
- David Flin
NeoDyne has become the first company in Ireland to join Siemens’ grid+ Partner Programme. The partnership brings together Siemens’ grid technology with NeoDyne’s 25 years of experience in electrification and automation. This marks a significant milestone in the digital transformation of Ireland’s energy sector.
Siemens Energy to work on Hostos interconnection project
- 2025-09-05 06:35:48
- David Flin
Caribbean Transmission Development Company (CTDC) and Siemens Energy will collaborate on the Hostos Interconnection Project, which includes a submarine interconnection between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
New York Power Authority doubles planned renewable energy projects
- 2025-07-30 05:56:36
- David Flin
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has published its Updated Strategic Plan, detailing its plans to improve the reliability and resilience of New York’s grid.
Blackout disrupts Czechia
- 2025-07-07 07:03:27
- David Flin
A large electricity outage struck parts of the Czech Republic on 4 July. The blackout affected large sections of Prague and several regions.
ZESA restores power after nationwide blackout in Zimbabwe
- 2025-07-04 06:38:37
- David Flin
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has restored power to most parts of the country, following a nationwide power outage caused by a system disturbance at both Hwange Thermal Power Station and Kariba Hydro Power Station.
