Newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband made his international debut at the Asean summit in Manila, facing US anger over his past criticisms of Donald Trump while calling for de-escalation in the escalating US-Iran conflict affecting global supply chains.
Israel's Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station, nicknamed the 'Eye of Sauron' for its glowing receiver, uses 50,000 mirrors to concentrate sunlight and generate electricity. Built in the Negev Desert for optimal conditions, it's a feat of engineering but faces environmental concerns regarding bird mortality and economic questions about its cost-effectiveness.
Russian troops are utilizing the "Newton" hybrid power station, a new innovation designed for long-term autonomous operation of electronic warfare (EW) systems in field conditions. The device, weighing 36 kg, combines a generator with a storage battery, significantly reducing gasoline consumption and powering up to 20 EW channels.
Great Britain's energy regulator has provisionally approved three new major hydropower projects, the first in over 40 years, to be built in Scotland. These projects, alongside other energy storage solutions, aim to reduce reliance on energy imports and volatile fossil fuel markets.
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian logistics and communications, targeting satellite centers near Moscow and oil facilities in Crimea. These strikes exploit Russia's redeployment of air defense systems to protect key areas like the Kerch Bridge, weakening other fronts.
Ofgem has provisionally approved 16 long-duration electricity storage projects, including three new pumped storage hydropower facilities in Northern Scotland, marking the first such projects in Great Britain in over 40 years, aiming to reduce reliance on energy imports.
The Zaporozhye nuclear power station has successfully switched to a regular power supply scheme, with all equipment operating normally after external power was restored. The transition adhered to established regulations.
The Zaporozhye nuclear power station has been switched to backup diesel generators due to a loss of external power supply. The station reported that radiation levels remain within natural limits and safety systems operated normally.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has closed its investigation into Drax over concerns about the sourcing of wood pellets for its biomass power station. The FCA found no evidence to justify further action after reviewing thousands of pages.
Semi-solid-state batteries, a hybrid between liquid and solid-state technology, offer improved safety and longevity over traditional lithium-ion batteries. Companies like Kuxiu, Ride1Up, and Giant are adopting them for power banks and e-bikes, driven partly by stricter regulations in China.
Australia's Q1 GDP grew 0.3%, driven by datacentre investment in machinery and equipment. This surge raises climate concerns, as datacentres are projected to significantly increase electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, potentially derailing climate goals.
The V phase of the upper reservoir dam of the Nanning Pumped Storage Power Station in Guangxi has been completed and topped out, marking a significant milestone for the province's first pumped storage power station. The project, with a total investment of approximately 8 billion yuan, is expected to provide 1.2 million kilowatts of clean electricity per hour upon completion.
Syria's Ministry of Energy announced the full restoration of the Al-Furat Dam power station in Deir Ezzor, boosting water supply for 400,000 people. This comes as the Euphrates River's water levels continue to drop due to reduced inflows from Turkey, prompting operational changes at the dam.
The 170m chimneys of NSW's Liddell coal-fired power station were demolished, marking its closure after 52 years. The site will host a 500MW battery for renewable energy storage.
Liddell coal-fired power station's 170m chimneys demolished, marking the end of a 52-year operation in NSW, to be replaced by a 500MW battery storage site for renewable energy.
Russia's President Putin blamed Ukraine for a deadly drone attack in Luhansk, vowing retaliation. Ukraine denied the claims, stating it targeted Russian military assets. Meanwhile, Czech President Pavel urged NATO to respond assertively to Russian provocations.
China has successfully tested a system capable of beaming microwave power to multiple moving targets simultaneously, including a drone. Developed at Xidian University, the system transmitted 1,180 watts over 100 meters with precise beam control and achieved a 20.8% efficiency.
The UAE reported a drone strike near its Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, calling it a "dangerous escalation" and "unacceptable act of aggression." While two of three drones were intercepted, one struck an electrical generator, causing a fire. No injuries or impact on safety were reported. The UN's nuclear watchdog expressed grave concern.
The UAE is investigating a drone strike that caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. Three drones entered from the west, with one hitting an electrical generator outside the plant's perimeter. No injuries or radiological impact were reported, but the IAEA expressed grave concern.
Hong Kong authorities have stressed that an operational glitch at a nuclear plant in neighbouring Shenzhen involving the closure of a cooling water isolation valve earlier this week posed no risk to public health or the environment. The Security Bureau said on Sunday that Guangdong’s Nuclear Emergency Committee Office had notified it of an operational event at Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station in mainland China, that occurred last Thursday. Unit One of the plant, located about 50km (31 miles) north...
Robert Garbett, head of Drone Major Group, warns that European nations lack adequate defenses against drone threats to critical infrastructure, urging governments to shift responsibility from private operators to national-level security systems.
Bangladesh will begin loading uranium fuel into its first nuclear power station on Tuesday, a key step towards bringing the 2,400 MW Rooppur plant online to ease pressure on the overstretched power grid. The $11 billion plant, under construction since 2017, aims to generate initial power of around 300 MW by August 2026, with full production expected in late 2027.
Widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels are harder to target than fossil fuel power stations, Michael Shanks saysRenewable energy will boost the UK’s national security and make the country more resilient against potential aggression or sabotage, the government’s energy minister has said.Michael Shanks said widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels were much harder to target than large-scale fossil fuel power stations. They are also not vulnerable to supply shocks, such as the current oil crisis caused by the US-Israel war on Iran and the soaring gas prices that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading...
The US-Iran conflict has shifted from land to sea as both sides vie for control of the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump shelved plans to bomb Iranian infrastructure, the US is attempting to collapse Iran's economy through naval blockades and sanctions, targeting oil storage capacity. Iran claims it has time on its side and reports 34 tankers have circumvented the blockade, generating an estimated $910m in revenue. Oil prices remain above $100/barrel as the economic warfare intensifies.
