Latest Electricity News - Power Generation

Britain has joined nine European partners in a 100-gigawatt North Sea offshore wind pledge, setting out cross-border grid links and joint project delivery to stabilise electricity costs, strengthen energy security, and accelerate the buildout of renewable generation. Britain signed a North Sea offshore wind and grid cooperation pact with nine European partners, committing to work toward 100 gigawatts of offshore wind projects and the cross-border electricity infrastructure needed to efficiently transmit that power. The agreement builds on Britain’s expanding offshore wind strategy, where long-term investment trends outlined in UK wind power developments have increasingly emphasized scale, grid access, and system integration.…

Nova Scotia is advancing offshore wind plans to meet rising electricity demand at home while positioning the province as a clean power supplier to northeastern U.S. markets through future export agreements and expanded cross-border transmission connections. Nova Scotia is advancing ambitious offshore wind plans that could transform the province into a major clean electricity supplier for both domestic consumers and U.S. markets, signaling a new chapter in Atlantic Canada’s energy strategy. This push builds on a broader shift toward clean generation already underway in the province, where expanding renewable capacity is reshaping the electricity mix, as outlined in Nova Scotia…

Germany may face an electricity shortfall of 10–24 gigawatts by 2030 as it retires coal and nuclear plants faster than it adds new generation, raising the risk of power shortages on cold winter days when renewables underperform.   At A Glance Germany could face a 10–24 GW power gap by 2030 as demand rises and renewable output dips. Coal and nuclear retirements are outpacing new generation, with gas projects delayed. Winter demand peaks near 78 GW, raising the shortfall risk to up to 24 GW. Global turbine shortages may delay new gas capacity past 2030. Germany is now facing the…

Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Restart signals new high-voltage transmission lines to Mariupol, Rosatom grid integration, and IAEA-monitored safety amid occupied territory risks, cooling system shortfalls after the Kakhovka dam collapse, and disputed international law.   Top Insights A Russian plan to reconnect and possibly restart ZNPP via power lines, despite IAEA safety, cooling, and legal risks. Russia constructs ~80 km HV lines to connect ZNPP with Mariupol. IAEA flags nuclear risk as grid and site face ongoing military threats. Cooling curtailed after Kakhovka dam loss; wells cannot enable full ops. Ukraine calls project illegal; inspections and ceasefire urged by IAEA.  …

Ontario Electricity Transition faces surging demand, GHG targets, and federal regulations, balancing natural gas, renewables, battery storage, and grid reliability while pursuing net-zero by 2035 and cost-effective decarbonization for industry, EVs, and growing populations.   What You Need to Know Ontario Electricity Transition is the province's shift to a reliable, low-GHG grid via renewables, storage, and policy. Demand to rise 75% by 2050 from EVs, industry, population growth. Ontario procuring 4,000 MW by 2030 incl. batteries and gas for peaks. Gas share projected at 25% by 2030, up from 4% in 2017. Federal rules target net-zero power by 2035; compliance…

US Control of Ukraine Nuclear Plants sparks debate over ZNPP, Zaporizhzhia, sovereignty, safety, ownership, and international cooperation, as Washington touts utility expertise, investment, and modernization to protect critical energy infrastructure amid conflict.   Context and Background US management proposal for Ukraine's nuclear assets, notably ZNPP, balancing sovereignty, safety, and investment. Trump suggested U.S. control to safeguard ZNPP and other sites Zelenskyy affirms ownership rests with Ukraine, not subject to transfer IAEA flags persistent safety risks near the occupied Zaporizhzhia site Debate splits on sovereignty, modernization, and wartime energy security   In a recent phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,…

bGen Thermal Energy Storage stores high-temperature heat in crushed rocks, enabling on-demand steam, hot water, or hot air; integrates renewables, shifts load with off-peak electricity, and decarbonizes campus heating at SUNY Purchase with NYPA.   What's Happening A rock-based TES system storing heat to deliver steam, hot water, or hot air using renewables or off-peak power. bGen™ crushed-rock TES delivers steam, hot water or hot air. Integrates renewables and off-peak power to decarbonize heat. SUNY Purchase PE Building targeted for near-100% heat supply. ~550 metric tons CO2e avoided annually, supporting NY climate goals. NYPA and BIRD-backed project showcases scalable institutional…