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Schneider Electric: Grid digitisation key to EU energy resilience

As the first-ever EU-UK summit takes place this week, investing in grid modernisation is among one of the many topics that Schneider Electric would like addressed as it has become more important than ever for the EU to boost its energy profile and protect itself against outages.

Europe News

Spain identifies power failure 'ground zero' in Iberian blackout probe

The government is rigorously investigating the incident that saw Spain and Portugal grind to a halt in late April, the Spanish energy minister said.

Economy

Europe’s energy bills unplugged: Who pays the most to use the grid?

The share of distribution in energy prices varies significantly across European capital cities. Euronews explores these differences in both electricity and gas bills.

Green News

What is stalling Europe's transition to renewable electricity?

Over 1,700 gigawatts of renewable energy projects across 16 countries are stuck in the queue to be connected to the electricity grid.

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Europe News

Power outage disrupts London subway in afternoon rush hour

The Transport for London website showed that at least three subway lines were suspended due to a power failure and there were severe delays and partial suspensions on at least six other lines during the afternoon rush hour.

Eco-Innovation

What happened to the dream of a European supergrid?

In the wake of the widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal, experts revisit the case for a supergrid across Europe.

Europe News

Cyprus, Israel seek to establish electricity linkup via undersea cable

The shared commitment for an electricity cable link was affirmed on Sunday when Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides held talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a daylong visit to Israel and Ramallah in the West Bank.

Radio Schuman

Is Europe at risk of another power outage?

An unprecedented blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill on Monday. Is it possible such a major power outage will hit Europe again?

Europe News

Iberian blackout 'won't happen again,' Spain's grid operator says

Red Eléctrica ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the power outage but confirmed that Spain's High Court was still investigating it as a possibility.

Europe News

Does France have any protection from a major power outage?

After an electricity blackout plunged Spain and Portugal into darkness, France remained largely untouched. But how vulnerable is the country to such an event?

EuroVerify

Iberian blackout sparks spread of false theories online

With the lights now coming back on in the Iberian Peninsula, Euroverify fact-checks some of the false claims that circulated during Monday's unprecedented blackout.

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Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula

Emergency services handed out food, water and blankets to stranded travellers at Madrid’s Atocha station on Monday evening, after a widespread blackout brought much of Spain and Portugal to a standstill.

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Power outage brings widespread disruption across Portugal

Millions across Spain and Portugal faced disruption on Monday after a major power outage shut down subway networks, traffic signals and ATMs.

Tech News

What could have caused the major power outage in Spain and Portugal?

Several scenarios have been put forward by experts as a possible cause behind the major power outage that plunged Spain and Portugal into disarray.

Europe News

Spain, Portugal and parts of France hit by massive power outage

A nationwide power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. Reports indicate issues with the European electric grid. This is what we know.

Eco-Innovation

Scientists might have found a way to generate electricity from rain

Researchers have used rain-like droplets moving through a tube to generate enough energy to light up 12 LEDs.

Green News

World reaches 40% clean electricity. What’s the story in Europe?

Heatwaves, AI and data centres are driving electricity demand to new heights. But clean power is up to the challenge, a new global review finds.

Green News

Rising temperatures drove a surge in energy demand last year, IEA says

Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend.

World News

Lights go out on famous monuments around the world to mark Earth Hour

Major cities around the world marked Earth Hour on Saturday night, shrouding some of humanity's most famous monuments in darkness.

Cuba

Cuba suffers another massive power cut leaving millions in the dark

Cuba suffered a massive power cut on Friday night which hit the capital Havana and the country's provinces and left millions in the dark.