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USD 1.2 Trillion Investment Needed for BESS to Support Global Renewable Energy Boom
Wood Mackenzie estimates USD 1.2 trillion investment is needed in grid-forming battery storage to support 5,900 GW of new renewables by 2034, ensuring grid stability amid rising global power demand. July 04, 2025. By EI News Network As the world...

Inauguration ceremony of "8 November" Power Plant held in Mingachevir VIDEO
Mingachevir, June 24, AZERTAC On June 24, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited the monument to National Leader Heydar Aliyev located on the premises of the “Azerbaijan” Thermal Power Plant in Mingachevir. The head of state...

Death of top Russian oil executive fuels fresh scrutiny of elite's 'window falls'
The unexplained death of a top Russian oil executive on July 4 is fueling renewed scrutiny over the rising number of high-profile Russian officials and businessmen who have died under mysterious circumstances, specifically, have fallen out of...

Armenia’s largest solar plant comes online
Spain’s FRV has commissioned a 62 MW solar plant in Armenia under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Electrical Networks of Armenia CJSC. The project is the country’s biggest operational PV facility to date. June 24, 2025 Emiliano...

Spanish power plants blamed for Iberian blackout by operators
Spanish grid operator Redeia blamed power plants for the massive blackout that affected the Iberian peninsula in April, as it disputed a government report that said its failure to calculate the correct energy mix was a key factor.While agreeing...

Plenitude begins construction of 200MW PV project in Andalusia, Spain
Plenitude, a company controlled by Eni, has commenced construction of its latest renewable energy venture, the 200MW Entrenúcleos solar project, located across Dos Hermanas and Coria del Río in Seville (Andalusia), with an expected operational...

Tancoo returns from meetings in Spain
Business Mya Quamie 5 Hrs Ago CAF executive president Sergio Diaz-Granados, left, and Finance Minister Davendranath Tancoo at the 185th CAF board of directors meeting on June 29 in Seville, Spain. - Photo courtesy Ministry of Finance FINANCE...

The Best (And Worst) Olive Oil Brands, According To Reviews
The abundance of olive oil varieties available is both a blessing and a curse. Sure, having options is nice, but there are quite a few flavorless duds lurking on the grocery shelves. These often boast promising labels with adjectives like...
Appointment of Spanish-Speaking Community Liaison Officer
ANGUILLA – The Government of Anguilla is pleased to announce the appointment of Harvey Richardson as Spanish-Speaking Community Liaison Officer. A recent graduate of the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School, Harvey represents the energy and...

At least 8 deaths as Europe’s heatwave causes forest fires, health alerts and shuts a nuclear reactor
In short: The heatwave in Europe has left at least eight people dead as summer temperatures hit record highs. The weather has forced the closure of a nuclear reactor at a Swiss power plant and triggered health alerts and forest fires. Italy,...

Russian oil executive found dead outside his window, state media says
Andrei Badalov, the vice-president of Russia‘s national oil pipeline, Transneft, has been found dead after allegedly falling out of a window of his home in suburban Moscow, law enforcement told Russian state media on Friday. The former...

Italian subsidiary Eni Plenitude expands business in Spain
AK&M 04 July 2025 14:10 Plenitude Renewables, a subsidiary of Italy's Eni S. p.A., continues to expand its renewable energy business in Spain as part of the 200 MW Entrenúcleos solar project. This is reported in the Plenitude press release. The...

Energy transition amid geopolitical uncertainty
As Europe advances on a sustainable energy future, the challenge of building clean, reliable and affordable energy systems is both urgent and complex Success in building a sustainable energy future hinges on collaboration, even more so around the...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within New Madrid County in week ending June 28?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across New Madrid County...

Spain's grid operator blames power plants for blackout, disputes miscalculation
By Pietro Lombardi MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish grid operator Redeia blamed power plants for the massive blackout that affected the Iberian peninsula in April, as it disputed a government report that said its failure to calculate the correct energy...

Spanish blackout linked to REE’s incorrect energy mix calculations
The failure of Spanish grid operator REE to calculate an adequate energy mix and maintain voltage levels has been identified as the primary cause for the massive blackout that affected Spain and Portugal on 28 April 2025, as reported by Reuters....

Club World Cup: Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund predictions, best bets and odds
Real Madrid return to action following a tense win over Juventus in the previous round. Flashscore's Frank Monkhouse previews their Club World Cup quarter-final match with Borussia Dortmund on Friday. Sponsored content, GambleAware, 18+...

PM Oli returns home from Spain (Pictures)
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has returned home from Spain. PM Oli had left for Seville, Spain, on Saturday to participate in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development organized by the United Nations. He arrived at Tribhuvan...

El Palace Barcelona: old-world luxury in the heart of the city
El Palace, situated in Barcelona's electric Eixample district, is one of the city's most iconic hotels. The historic former Ritz outpost has hosted some of Catalonia's most vaunted personalities over the decades and is home to 120 rooms and...

Robot dog called in to sniff out radioactivity at Spanish nuclear power plant
SPANISH boffins will have a new best friend as they decommission a nuclear power station – a robotic dog called Spot. Developed by Boston Dynamics, it is being adapted for nuclear decommissioning work at Spain’s Santa Maria de Garoña Nuclear Power...