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Finland starts two backup power plants to prevent blackouts

Finnish power grid operator Fingrid started up two backup power plants on Thursday to balance the country's electricity system and prevent blackouts while repairs were made at a reactor seen as crucial to ensure reliable power supplies this winter.

read more... 09/09/2022

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Norway's power grid operator cuts its tariffs to zero to help consumers

Norway's state-owned power grid operator Statnett said on Friday it would extend its policy of making no charge for use of its grid until the end of 2023 to cushion customers from high electricity prices.

read more... 22/08/2022

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Russia resumes natural gas supplies to Latvia

Russian natural gas supplies to Latvia resumed on Aug. 5, a week after they were halted by Russian exporter Gazprom, data from transmission system operator Conexus Baltic Grid (CBG) showed.

read more... 10/08/2022

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National Grid unveils plan to upgrade UK’s electricity network

The UK-based National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has published a £54bn ($64.9bn) plan to upgrade the country’s electricity network to handle rapid expansion in offshore wind energy.

read more... 11/07/2022

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France “blocks” 7 GW of renewables despite supply fears

France is blocking the connection of 7 GW of renewables to its grid for political reasons amid public opposition to wind power despite a looming winter supply crunch, analysts and industry lobbies said this week.

read more... 01/07/2022

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