The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant lost its only external power line on Saturday for the 20th time during the conflict. Internal power issues caused the disconnection, triggering emergency diesel generators to maintain critical safety functions.
The Ministry of Defence awarded Bharat Forge Ltd a Rs 425 crore contract for 12 Marine Gas Turbine Generators for the Indian Navy. The deal, under the 'Buy (Indian)' category with 60% indigenous content, aims to boost domestic manufacturing of critical naval technology.
Donald Trump will attend a G7 working session with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in France, but no bilateral meeting is scheduled. Meanwhile, Ukraine conducted drone attacks in Russia's Krasnodar and Volgograd regions, hitting a sea terminal and an oil station.
The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant has restored its external power supply via the Ferroalloy-1 line, switching its systems to a regular operating mode. Backup diesel generators were shut down after the power restoration.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has lost its external power supply and is now fully reliant on diesel generators. The plant has a sufficient fuel reserve for these generators, according to the director of communications.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost off-site power after its 330 kV Ferrosplavnaya-1 line was disconnected. Backup diesel generators were activated normally, with no security disruptions reported. Radiation levels remain normal.
Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant's fourth unit received its four steam generators, produced by Rosatom's Atommash facility. The equipment, weighing over 7,000 tons for all four units, underwent a two-year production and quality control process, ensuring at least 60 years of reliable operation.
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) lost off-site power for 20 minutes overnight due to a drone strike on the Nikopolskaya substation, the IAEA reported. Emergency generators kicked in until the power line was restored, highlighting the "constant dangers to nuclear safety during the war."
Australian power prices are set to decrease for consumers and small businesses, with benchmark prices falling up to 10% for households and significantly more for businesses. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and Essential Services Commission have decided to cut default market offers and benchmark prices in several states, driven by increased renewable energy and better reliability from coal-fired generators.
Australian power prices are set to decrease for consumers and small businesses due to increased renewable energy and improved reliability of coal-fired generators. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) will cut the default market offer (DMO) in several states, with prices falling up to 10% for consumers and more for small businesses.
Australian power prices are set to decrease for consumers and small businesses due to increased renewable energy generation and improved reliability of coal-fired power plants. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) will cut the default market offer (DMO) in several states, with benchmark prices falling by up to 10% for consumers and more for businesses.
Benchmark power prices in Australia are set to decrease by up to 10% for consumers and more for small businesses, driven by increased renewable energy and improved reliability of coal-fired generators. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has cut the default market offer (DMO) in several states, with Victoria also seeing a 5% reduction.
A deliberate act of sabotage targeting high-voltage cables over the Teltow canal caused a major power outage in Berlin, affecting 35,000 homes and businesses for five days. The "Volcano Group," an environmentalist extremist organization, claimed responsibility, linking the attack to their anti-fossil fuel and anti-capitalist agenda.
A drone strike on Sunday cut off external power to reactor no 3 at the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant for 24 hours, forcing reliance on emergency generators. The UAE attributed the attack to a pro-Iranian proxy group originating from Iraq, raising global concerns about nuclear safety during wartime.
Construction on the second unit of Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has resumed, with concreting and reinforcing work underway. Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that Russian specialists are cooperating with contractors, supported by remote technical assistance.
Residents in three Australian cities are opposing the rapid expansion of datacentres near residential areas, citing concerns over noise, environmental impact, and inadequate planning processes. The M3 datacentre in West Footscray, Melbourne, is set to double in size by 2027, while similar facilities are proposed in Sydney's Lane Cove and Perth's Hazelmere. Local councils say they have been sidelined in approval processes, while industry argues datacentres are critical for Australia's digital future.
Google TV is rolling out a software update that includes YouTube Shorts integration, allowing personalized short-form videos on the homepage. It also adds AI features like the Nano Banana image generator and Veo video creation tool, plus Gemini integration and the Google Photos Remix editing suite.
Government has shaken up the way electricity is priced as British costs are among the highest in the worldElectricity generators threatened with higher windfall taxes in bid to ensure stable pricesThe second global energy crisis of this decade has reignited questions about Britain’s grid strategy, specifically: why does it continue to have one of the most expensive electricity markets in the world?Despite the growing role of domestically generated renewable power, electricity wholesale prices in the UK have more than doubled since the war in Iran triggered a global squeeze on seaborne gas shipments from the Gulf. Continue reading...
Government has shaken up the way electricity is priced as British costs are among the highest in the worldElectricity generators threatened with higher windfall taxes in bid to ensure stable pricesThe second global energy crisis of this decade has reignited questions about Britain’s grid strategy, specifically: why does it continue to have one of the most expensive electricity markets in the world?Despite the growing role of domestically generated renewable power, electricity wholesale prices in the UK have more than doubled since the war in Iran triggered a global squeeze on seaborne gas shipments from the Gulf. Continue reading...
The UK Treasury will increase the windfall tax on electricity generators from 45% to 55% unless they sign long-term fixed-price contracts, in a bid to protect bill payers from gas price shocks. Owners of legacy renewable energy projects face the higher tax rate until they sign contracts for difference. The measures aim to delink electricity prices from gas prices as UK household bills are expected to rise from July due to the Middle East conflict pushing up global energy costs.
