France Suffers Second Power Outage in 24 Hours Amid Sabotage Concerns
France faces a wave of coordinated power grid sabotage, with Nice and Cannes suffering major blackouts within 24 hours.
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Suspected Arson at Power Station Causes Blackout in Cannes During Film Festival
A fire of suspected criminal origin at a substation in southeastern France disrupted electricity for 160,000 homes, temporarily affecting the Cannes Film Festival.
Was Spain’s Blackout a Failed Renewable Energy Experiment?
A UK report alleges Spain’s April 28 blackout was caused by a failed renewable energy experiment. Madrid denies it. The EU is now investigating.
France to Support Mining and Energy Infrastructure in Argentina’s San Juan Province
France expresses strong interest in co-financing mining and renewable energy infrastructure in Argentina’s San Juan province.
U.S. Concerns Grow Over Chinese ‘Kill Switches’ in Renewable Infrastructure
U.S. officials fear Chinese-made solar components may contain hidden kill switches, threatening national energy security and grid resilience.
Engie Chile Launches Libélula Hybrid Solar and Battery Project
Engie Chile’s $310M Libélula project will deliver 350 MW of clean energy using solar panels and lithium-ion batteries. It’s also Latin America’s first hybrid solar plant with low-carbon steel components.
BRICS Reaffirms Commitment to a Just and Inclusive Energy Transition
BRICS nations commit to fair, inclusive energy transitions and launch a 2025–2030 roadmap at their 10th ministerial meeting in Brasília.
Colbún Withdraws El Encanto Solar Project from Environmental Evaluation Process
Colbún has withdrawn its El Encanto solar and energy storage project in Chile’s O’Higgins Region following growing environmental concerns and community opposition. The decision highlights the increasing scrutiny faced by renewable energy developments in rural areas.
Chile’s Rare Earth Mining Potential Emerges Amid Global Race for Critical Minerals
Chile is positioning itself in the global rare earth market with regolith-hosted deposits like the Penco Module. Backed by sustainable practices and growing demand for critical minerals, the country could become a key player in the clean energy supply chain.
Natural Hydrogen Discovery Could Power the Planet for 170,000 Years, Say Oxford Scientists
Researchers at Oxford University identify natural hydrogen reserves deep within the Earth’s crust, offering a carbon-free energy source with the potential to supply global needs for millennia.