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It’s where you’ll learn about notable power cuts throughout the world as and when they happen. If there’s a breaking story concerning power grids, this is the place to find out more.

Alternatively, take a trip back in time and discover some of the biggest blackouts in history – are there any lessons we can learn?

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Sri Lanka Plunged Into Darkness By Nationwide Power Cut

Posted on August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Sri Lanka Plunged Into Darkness By Nationwide Power Cut
Sri Lanka Plunged Into Darkness By Nationwide Power Cut
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More than 21 million people were left without electricity after a nationwide blackout on Sri Lanka.

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Uganda Hit By Another Nationwide Blackout

Posted on August 14, 2020August 14, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Uganda Hit By Another Nationwide Blackout
Uganda Hit By Another Nationwide Blackout
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Uganda experiences fifth nationwide blackout in a matter of months.

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Chicago Blackout Leaves 800,000 In The Dark

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Chicago Blackout Leaves 800,000 In The Dark
Chicago Blackout Leaves 800,000 In The Dark
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Hundreds of thousands of people are still without electricity after a major power outage across Chicago.

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Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal

Posted on July 27, 2020July 29, 2020 By Chris Owens 1 Comment on Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal
Future Energy Scenarios 2020: Britain Needs “Immediate Action” To Meet Net Zero Goal
Power Insights, Power News

National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios 2020 report outlines the path towards zero carbon emissions by 2050, with renewables, energy storage, and electric vehicles all having crucial roles to play.

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Planning Shake-Up Offers Energy Storage Boost

Posted on July 15, 2020July 28, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Planning Shake-Up Offers Energy Storage Boost
Planning Shake-Up Offers Energy Storage Boost
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Will relaxing red tape lead to an energy storage boom and treble battery capacity?

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Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record

Posted on June 10, 2020October 8, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
Britain Sets New Coal-Free Electricity Record
Power Insights, Power News

Britain goes coal-free for more than two months… Is this trend likely to continue? And if so, what challenges does it pose our electricity network?

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Cyclone Mangga Leaves 62,000 In Western Australia Without Power

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Cyclone Mangga Leaves 62,000 In Western Australia Without Power
Cyclone Mangga Leaves 62,000 In Western Australia Without Power
Power News

A “once-in-a-decade” storm with wind speeds topping 80 mph causes major blackout in Western Australia.

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UK Power Grid Administrator Elexon Struck By Cyber-Attack

Posted on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on UK Power Grid Administrator Elexon Struck By Cyber-Attack
UK Power Grid Administrator Elexon Struck By Cyber-Attack
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Elexon, a key part of the UK’s power grid supply chain, has been hit by a suspected cyber-attack.

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Electricity Restored Following Nationwide Outages In Kenya And Uganda

Posted on May 11, 2020August 14, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Electricity Restored Following Nationwide Outages In Kenya And Uganda
Electricity Restored Following Nationwide Outages In Kenya And Uganda
Power News

Nationwide blackout hits Kenya and Uganda following a fault on a high voltage transmission line.

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Nashville Blackout Leaves 130,000 In The Dark

Posted on May 7, 2020August 12, 2020 By Chris Owens No Comments on Nashville Blackout Leaves 130,000 In The Dark
Nashville Blackout Leaves 130,000 In The Dark
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Sunday wind storm leads to “record-breaking” number of power outages in Nashville, Tennessee.

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