This summer, power grids worldwide won’t produce enough electricity to meet the soaring demand, threatening more than one billion people with rolling blackouts. Grids are stretched thin by fossil fuel Continue Reading
Experts warn that Texans should be prepared for another massive grid failure. While Texas has made some progress in increasing surplus energy flow to the grid, high demand may overwhelm Continue Reading
Power demand in Texas hit a monthly record on Tuesday and will likely break that high on Wednesday as consumers keep their air conditioners cranked up to escape a lingering Continue Reading
The state of Texas’ power-grid operator on Friday called on residents to cut their electricity use this weekend after six generating plants fell offline in a heat wave. Record temperatures Continue Reading
Gas-fired power demand set to rise May 18-20 Elevated cooling demand outpaces year-ago levels Hot temperatures forecast to cool by May 22 Natural gas-fired power demand and regional spot gas Continue Reading
The state of Texas’ power-grid operator on Friday called on residents to cut their electricity use this weekend after six generating plants fell offline in a heatwave. Record temperatures have Continue Reading
South African state power utility Eskom said on Saturday that it would resume power cuts from 5 p.m. (1500 GMT) to 10 p.m. due to loss of some generation capacity. Continue Reading
France’s nuclear power plants are undergoing repairs and extended outages, leading to a 25% decrease in nuclear power plant output this winter, an analysis from Baringa Partners LLP said, according Continue Reading
The Texas power grid will be tested again early next week as another early spring heatwave blankets the state this weekend, prompting homes and businesses to crank up their air Continue Reading
Power grids are feeling the strain as the U.S. moves away from conventional power plants. From California to Texas to Indiana, electric-grid operators are warning that power-generating capacity is struggling Continue Reading
