Electricity: latest news, reactions and political current affairs

Euskadi demands the Government that the rise of data centers does not increase the cost of electricity

The Basque Government has urged the central Executive to guarantee a "sustainable and orderly" development of data centers, so that their expansion does not result in an increase in electricity prices for industry or households.The autonomous Executive has submitted objections to the Draft Royal Decree that the Ministry for Ecological...

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Imaz reaffirms Repsol's total commitment to Venezuela and its investments in the country

The CEO of Repsol, Josu Jon Imaz, has reiterated that the company he leads is "completely committed to Venezuela," emphasizing the group's bet to maintain and expand its projects in the Latin American country.During his speech this Wednesday at the "XI Energy Forum" of "elEconomista.es," Imaz explained that "the situation,...

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Redeia separates the bonus of the electric operator after the conflict notice from the CNMC

Redeia has created a specific incentive plan for the executives of the electric system operator with the aim of reinforcing its independence from the rest of the group's activities. The new scheme will be in effect between 2026 and 2029 and separates the compensation objectives of this area from those...

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Peru plans to add 5,000 MW of electricity by 2036 with 33 initiatives for 5,593 million

Peru currently has 33 electricity generation initiatives underway, with a planned investment of 6.5 billion dollars (5.593 billion euros), which will make it possible to incorporate more than 5,000 megawatts (MW) of new installed capacity in the period between 2026 and 2036.The Deputy Minister of Electricity of the Ministry of...

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TotalEnergies appoints Pablo Semolinos as the highest responsible for Gas, Electricity, and Renewables in Spain

TotalEnergies has appointed Pablo Semolinos as the new general director for renewable and flexible generation businesses, marketing to domestic customers, companies, and institutions, as well as for the electricity and gas trading operations in the wholesale markets in Spain. This is a newly created position that integrates the management of...

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Iberdrola traverses the history and the future of electricity in a large exhibition in Madrid

Iberdrola will launch in Madrid one of the largest exhibitions focused on technological evolution and the upcoming trends in electricity, which will be free to visit from September 21 to October 20, the company has announced.Under the title "An electrifying journey: Iberdrola immersive experience," the exhibition proposal will be installed...

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Sumar demands recovering the tax on energy companies and controlling fuel prices in the face of inflation.

The co-coordinator of Movimiento Sumar and Secretary of State for Social Affairs, Rosa Martínez, has demanded this Tuesday to restart the tax on large energy companies and strengthen the supervision of energy product prices, especially at gas stations, in order to curb the rise in inflation, which in August stood...

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Expansion | The east of Cuba restores the electricity supply after a new partial blackout

The provinces of eastern Cuba managed to restore electricity service on the night of this Thursday after registering a new partial blackout caused by "a fluctuation in the transmission lines," according to the authorities of the Caribbean country.The Ministry of Energy and Mines stated on social media: "The disconnection that...

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The PPCV demands to extend Cofrentes and that its continuity be decided with technical criteria and not political ones.

The spokesperson for Industry of the Popular group in Les Corts, Salvador Aguilella, has demanded that the Government of Spain authorize an extension of the operating period of the Cofrentes nuclear power plant, considering it to be "a strategic facility for the Comunitat Valenciana that must continue to operate" and...

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The new independent aggregator, in six keys: this is how the electricity market will change

It has been a long wait, but it is finally here. The Secretary of State for Energy has released for public consultation and information (until September 3rd) the proposal to develop the new model of independent aggregator. The text specifies the rules that consumers, marketers, and aggregators must follow to...

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Explosion at the Zauía power plant causes a major blackout in Tripoli and surroundings

An explosion recorded in the vicinity of the Zauía power plant, in northeastern Libya, left Tripoli and several nearby areas without electricity this Saturday, causing a widespread blackout. The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL, for its acronym in English) indicated that work to restore the supply is already underway.The...

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The INE revises upwards the CPI of July to 3.6% due to the increase in fuels and electricity.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose in July to 3.6% year-on-year, four-tenths higher than in June and its highest record since May 2024, according to the final data released this Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INE). The agency has thus revised its preliminary estimate upward by one-tenth, which...

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Romania is studying to sink four barges in the Danube to secure water for the Cernavoda nuclear plant.

Romania has launched on Wednesday a delicate maneuver to submerge four barges loaded with rocks in the Danube, in order to increase the flow that reaches the Cernavoda nuclear power plant, in a context of unusually low water levels that is crucial for the cooling of its reactors and that...

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Renewables set a historical record in July with 14,699 GWh generated

Renewable energies reached a total production of 14,699 gigawatt hours (GWh) in July, representing an increase of 5.8% compared to the same month of the previous year and setting a new record for monthly generation, according to data from Red Eléctrica de España (REE).With this volume, the technologies considered 'green'...

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The CNMC estimates the cost of the 'electric zero' at 38.7 million and will charge it on the bill for a year.

The National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) has determined that the replacement costs associated with the "electric zero" of April 28, 2025, amount to 38.7 million euros, which will be passed on to the electricity bill over a full fiscal year. According to the resolution published this Monday in...

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New partial blackout in Cuba leaves the entire west of the island without electricity

The island of Cuba has registered this Saturday a new partial interruption of the electricity supply that has left the entire western strip of the country in the dark, including the capital, Havana, according to the state company Unión Eléctrica (UNE)."At 18:07 (local time) there was a simultaneous trip of...

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The light for the large industry in Spain costs 55% more than in France, according to AEGE.

The electricity bill that an electro-intensive company faces in Spain is 55% higher than in France and 8% higher than in Germany, according to the barometer prepared by the Association of Companies with High Energy Consumption (AEGE).In detail, the final price of energy for the electro-intensive industry in Spain at...

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OCU promotes a conciliation act to demand compensation for the great electrical blackout

The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has promoted a conciliation act before the civil section of the Court of Instance of Alcobendas, in which it claims from Red Eléctrica de España (REE) and the main electricity distributors and marketers to enable a collective mechanism for information, compensation, and reparation...

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The CNMC detects improvements in the attention of electricity and gas companies, but points out shortcomings in transparency.

The National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) has observed progress compared to the previous exercise in customer service of electricity and gas marketers and in the processes of changing companies, although it notes that problems related to the lack of transparency and the difficulty of access to certain services...

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Lowering the VAT on electricity would cut up to 100 euros a year and accelerate electrification in Spain.

The reduction of VAT applied to electricity would allow an average household in Spain to save around 100 euros a year on their electricity bill, while also serving as a lever to advance the electrification of transport, heating, and industrial activity, in addition to strengthening the country's energy autonomy, according...

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Copia de Copia de Copia de Copia de Price of electricity today, July 20: rises almost 30% and exceeds 300 euros in the most expensive hour

The price of electricity today is rising sharply. The Voluntary Price for the Small Consumer (PVPC) records this Monday an average of 0.1857 euros per kilowatt hour, equivalent to 185.70 euros/MWh. The regulated rate rises around 29.6% compared to Sunday. The difference between the cheapest hour and the most expensive...

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Engineers see in the endorsement of the CSN to Almaraz the key to contain light and CO2 emissions

The General Council of Official Colleges of Industrial Engineers (Cgcoii) maintains that the recent favorable opinion of the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) to extend the operating license of the Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant until June 2030 reinforces the technical convenience of prolonging its operation, in order not to compromise the...

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Galán again blames REE for the blackout and demands to separate operator and transporter.

The president of Iberdrola, Ignacio Sánchez Galán, has reiterated that the responsibility for the blackout on April 28, 2025, lies entirely on "inadequate planning" and "poor management" by Red Eléctrica de España (REE). At the same time, he has defended the convenience of moving towards a clearer separation between the...

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Galán demands to lower the taxation on electricity and supports the model applied in the United Kingdom.

The president of Iberdrola, Ignacio Sánchez Galán, has advocated for reducing the tax burden that the electricity bill bears, aligning with the recommendations of the European Commission and with the decisions already implemented in other European states, including the United Kingdom."The easiest and fastest way to reduce the price of...

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Expansion | Kuwait accuses Iran of attacking power plants, desalination plants, and a key oil facility

The Government of Kuwait has reported early Saturday morning that a power plant, a desalination plant, and a "vital installation" of oil have been the target of attacks attributed to Iran. The fires resulting from these incidents have caused several injuries among emergency teams and have led authorities to ask...

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Electricity

Euskadi demands the Government that the rise of data centers does not increase the cost of electricity

Imaz reaffirms Repsol's total commitment to Venezuela and its investments in the country

Redeia separates the bonus of the electric operator after the conflict notice from the CNMC

Peru plans to add 5,000 MW of electricity by 2036 with 33 initiatives for 5,593 million

TotalEnergies appoints Pablo Semolinos as the highest responsible for Gas, Electricity, and Renewables in Spain

Iberdrola traverses the history and the future of electricity in a large exhibition in Madrid

Sumar demands recovering the tax on energy companies and controlling fuel prices in the face of inflation.

Expansion | The east of Cuba restores the electricity supply after a new partial blackout

The PPCV demands to extend Cofrentes and that its continuity be decided with technical criteria and not political ones.

The new independent aggregator, in six keys: this is how the electricity market will change

Explosion at the Zauía power plant causes a major blackout in Tripoli and surroundings

The INE revises upwards the CPI of July to 3.6% due to the increase in fuels and electricity.

Romania is studying to sink four barges in the Danube to secure water for the Cernavoda nuclear plant.

Renewables set a historical record in July with 14,699 GWh generated

The CNMC estimates the cost of the 'electric zero' at 38.7 million and will charge it on the bill for a year.

New partial blackout in Cuba leaves the entire west of the island without electricity

The light for the large industry in Spain costs 55% more than in France, according to AEGE.

OCU promotes a conciliation act to demand compensation for the great electrical blackout

The CNMC detects improvements in the attention of electricity and gas companies, but points out shortcomings in transparency.

Lowering the VAT on electricity would cut up to 100 euros a year and accelerate electrification in Spain.

Copia de Copia de Copia de Copia de Price of electricity today, July 20: rises almost 30% and exceeds 300 euros in the most expensive hour

Engineers see in the endorsement of the CSN to Almaraz the key to contain light and CO2 emissions

Galán again blames REE for the blackout and demands to separate operator and transporter.

Galán demands to lower the taxation on electricity and supports the model applied in the United Kingdom.

Expansion | Kuwait accuses Iran of attacking power plants, desalination plants, and a key oil facility

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