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Spanish government reports on cause of Iberian blackout
- 2025-06-20 06:06:09
- David Flin
The Spanish Government has issued a report on its findings into the cause of the blackout that affected Spain and Portugal on 28 April 2025. The report states that the primary cause of the blackout was the failure of Spanish grid operator REE to calculate an adequate energy mix and maintain voltage levels.
Ukraine to add 1 GW of flexible power capacity
- 2025-06-17 06:58:14
- David Flin
Ukrenergo has announced that it expects to connect at least 1 GW of high-flexibility power generation capacity, including gas engines and gas turbines, before the onset of winter.
Rolls-Royce wins UK SMR contract
- 2025-06-12 06:37:16
- David Flin
Rolls-Royce SMR has been chosen as the preferred bidder to collaborate with Great British Energy – Nuclear on development of small modular reactors in the UK.
UK Government to invest £14 billion into Sizewell C nuclear power plant
- 2025-06-10 06:17:25
- David Flin
The UK Government has announced that it will invest £14.2 billion to build the 3200 MW Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, England.
Aerones raises €55 million to advance robotic wind turbine maintenance
- 2025-06-04 06:45:57
- David Flin
Latvia-based Aerones has raised €55 million to support the global expansion of its robotic and AI-enabled technologies for wind turbine maintenance.
Iberian blackout highlights need for European grid investment
- 2025-05-29 06:03:12
- David Flin
The Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis has released a report which states that as operation of Europe’s electricity grid has become more complex, the Iberian blackout has demonstrated a need for investment to enable operators to handle the increased complexity of operation.
Belgium parliament votes to reverse ending of nuclear power
- 2025-05-20 05:28:45
- David Flin
The Belgium parliament has voted overwhelmingly (102 in favour, 8 against, 31 abstentions) in support of a bill to reverse a law enacted in 2003 that mandated an end to nuclear power generation in the country.
First Hydro Company refurbishing Dinorwig and Ffestiniog hydro pumped storage facilities
- 2025-05-19 06:28:45
- David Flin
First Hydro Company, a 75:25 joint venture between ENGIE and the Canadian investor CDPQ, is carrying out a £1 billion refurbishment at the Dinorwig and Ffestiniog hydro pumped storage facilities in North Wales.
Substation in Granada identified as start-point of Spain blackout
- 2025-05-15 05:27:39
- David Flin
Sara Aagesen, Spain’s Energy Minister, said that a failure at a substation in Granada, followed by failures seconds later in Badajoz and Seville triggered the extensive blackout across Spain and Portugal last month.
Pathfinder gets approval for UK hydrogen scheme
- 2025-05-14 07:19:33
- David Flin
The Aldbrough Hydrogen Pathfinder – a joint venture between SSE Thermal and Equinor – which aims to develop hydrogen production, storage, and power generation, has received planning approval.
