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Spain's Grid Operator Rules Out Cyberattack As Cause Of Sweeping Blackout
Spain's grid operator on Tuesday ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of a sweeping blackout that sparked chaos for millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula the previous day.
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Mega Power Outage Hits Spain, Portugal, Millions Without Electricity
Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power after large parts of Spain and Portugal were hit by a power outage on Monday.
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Power Grid Failure Causes Nationwide Blackout In Cuba, 4th Such In 5 Months
Cuba's eight thermal power plants, nearly all of which came online in the 1980s or 1990s, suffer routine failures.
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Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts
Solar sail satellites, harnessing sunlight for propulsion, are being developed to improve space weather forecasting. NOAA and NASA’s Solar Cruiser project aims to extend geomagnetic storm alert times by 50%, reducing risks to power grids, GPS, and air traffic. The new spacecraft, expected to launch in 2029, will move beyond traditional observatio...
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Sri Lanka Is Facing A Nationwide Power Outage. The Reason Is A Monkey
An intruding monkey at a Sri Lankan electrical grid sub-station caused a general island-wide blackout on Sunday, government officials said.
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Power Grid Collapse Leaves Puerto Rico In Dark On New Year's Eve
Puerto Ricans were without electricity on New Year's Eve after a grid failure left nearly all of the island without power.
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Solar Cycle 25: How the Sun’s Peak Activity Will Impact Earth in 2025
Solar Cycle 25 continues with high activity levels in 2025. Increased solar flares and geomagnetic storms are anticipated, with risks to satellite systems and power grids. Widespread auroras could also light up low-latitude skies. Partial solar eclipses are scheduled for March and September in select regions. Observations indicate strong solar phen...
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Flamanville 3 Nuclear Reactor Begins Operations After Long Delays in France
After years of delays, France’s Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor is finally operational. Connected to the national grid, the reactor will supply power to millions of homes. Despite numerous technical setbacks, it marks a major step in France’s energy strategy, contributing to the country’s low-carbon goals. The reactor, set to undergo testing un...
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India Defamed Across World Through Headlines During Previous Regime: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday targeted the Congress-led UPA government for the largest power outage in the country in 2012 and said there is uninterrupted power supply in the country despite of 'One Nation, One Grid'.
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PGCIL Recruitment 2024: Applications Begin For Officer Trainee Posts, Check Details
PGCIL Recruitment 2024: The recruitment drive aims to fill 73 vacancies.
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Millions Of People In Cuba Without Power After Grid Collapse
Cuba said it had begun restoring power after the island's electrical grid collapsed, the latest in a string of nationwide blackouts that underscore the increasingly frail state of the country's power generation system.
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PGCIL Recruitment 2024: Application Deadline For Various Posts Tomorrow, Check Details
PGCIL Recruitment 2024: As per the official notice, the written test is tentatively scheduled to be held in January or February 2025.
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Ukraine Announces Power Restrictions After "Massive" Russian Attack
Ukraine said it would introduce nationwide emergency power restrictions Monday after a "massive" Russian attack further damaged its already fragile energy grid ahead of a much-feared winter, with 9 civilians also killed across the country on Sunday.
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Russia Targets Ukraine Power Grids In Biggest Missile Attack In 3 Months
Blasts rang out across Ukraine's capital Kyiv and other cities early on Sunday, as Russia staged its biggest missile attack since August and targeted power facilities with the winter setting in, officials said.
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Solar Maximum Explained: Current Status and Future Expectations in 2024
Solar maximum is the peak of solar activity in an approximately 11-year cycle. Currently, we are experiencing the solar maximum of Solar Cycle 25, which could last until 2026. This phase is characterized by an increase in sunspots and solar flares, impacting Earth through geomagnetic storms that can disrupt satellites, power grids, and communicatio...
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Spain's Grid Operator Rules Out Cyberattack As Cause Of Sweeping Blackout
Spain's grid operator on Tuesday ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of a sweeping blackout that sparked chaos for millions of people across the Iberian Peninsula the previous day.
-
Mega Power Outage Hits Spain, Portugal, Millions Without Electricity
Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica said it was working with energy companies to restore power after large parts of Spain and Portugal were hit by a power outage on Monday.
-
Power Grid Failure Causes Nationwide Blackout In Cuba, 4th Such In 5 Months
Cuba's eight thermal power plants, nearly all of which came online in the 1980s or 1990s, suffer routine failures.
-
Solar Sail Satellites Could Enhance Space Weather Forecasting and Alerts
Solar sail satellites, harnessing sunlight for propulsion, are being developed to improve space weather forecasting. NOAA and NASA’s Solar Cruiser project aims to extend geomagnetic storm alert times by 50%, reducing risks to power grids, GPS, and air traffic. The new spacecraft, expected to launch in 2029, will move beyond traditional observatio...
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Sri Lanka Is Facing A Nationwide Power Outage. The Reason Is A Monkey
An intruding monkey at a Sri Lankan electrical grid sub-station caused a general island-wide blackout on Sunday, government officials said.
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Power Grid Collapse Leaves Puerto Rico In Dark On New Year's Eve
Puerto Ricans were without electricity on New Year's Eve after a grid failure left nearly all of the island without power.
-
Solar Cycle 25: How the Sun’s Peak Activity Will Impact Earth in 2025
Solar Cycle 25 continues with high activity levels in 2025. Increased solar flares and geomagnetic storms are anticipated, with risks to satellite systems and power grids. Widespread auroras could also light up low-latitude skies. Partial solar eclipses are scheduled for March and September in select regions. Observations indicate strong solar phen...
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Flamanville 3 Nuclear Reactor Begins Operations After Long Delays in France
After years of delays, France’s Flamanville 3 nuclear reactor is finally operational. Connected to the national grid, the reactor will supply power to millions of homes. Despite numerous technical setbacks, it marks a major step in France’s energy strategy, contributing to the country’s low-carbon goals. The reactor, set to undergo testing un...
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India Defamed Across World Through Headlines During Previous Regime: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday targeted the Congress-led UPA government for the largest power outage in the country in 2012 and said there is uninterrupted power supply in the country despite of 'One Nation, One Grid'.
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PGCIL Recruitment 2024: Applications Begin For Officer Trainee Posts, Check Details
PGCIL Recruitment 2024: The recruitment drive aims to fill 73 vacancies.
-
Millions Of People In Cuba Without Power After Grid Collapse
Cuba said it had begun restoring power after the island's electrical grid collapsed, the latest in a string of nationwide blackouts that underscore the increasingly frail state of the country's power generation system.
-
PGCIL Recruitment 2024: Application Deadline For Various Posts Tomorrow, Check Details
PGCIL Recruitment 2024: As per the official notice, the written test is tentatively scheduled to be held in January or February 2025.
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Ukraine Announces Power Restrictions After "Massive" Russian Attack
Ukraine said it would introduce nationwide emergency power restrictions Monday after a "massive" Russian attack further damaged its already fragile energy grid ahead of a much-feared winter, with 9 civilians also killed across the country on Sunday.
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Russia Targets Ukraine Power Grids In Biggest Missile Attack In 3 Months
Blasts rang out across Ukraine's capital Kyiv and other cities early on Sunday, as Russia staged its biggest missile attack since August and targeted power facilities with the winter setting in, officials said.
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Solar Maximum Explained: Current Status and Future Expectations in 2024
Solar maximum is the peak of solar activity in an approximately 11-year cycle. Currently, we are experiencing the solar maximum of Solar Cycle 25, which could last until 2026. This phase is characterized by an increase in sunspots and solar flares, impacting Earth through geomagnetic storms that can disrupt satellites, power grids, and communicatio...
