Electricity

Puerto Rico Faces Widespread Power Outage, Leaving Millions Without Electricity

13 days ago

In a shocking development, Puerto Rico is grappling with a massive power outage that has plunged approximately 1.3 million residents into darkness. This widespread blackout, which has affected nearly half of the island's population, was reportedly triggered by a significant failure in the electrical grid infrastructure, raising alarm bells about the ongoing struggles of the territory's energy system.

Estonia Strengthens Security of Power Link with Maritime Patrol Amidst Cable Outage

17 days ago

In a proactive measure to ensure energy security, Estonia has deployed a naval vessel to safeguard its critical electricity connection with Finland after the undersea power cables reportedly went offline. The national power operator, Estonian Energy, raised alarms regarding the disruptions caused by unscheduled maintenance which has left the cables inoperable.

Chip Hub Taiwan to See Another Power Price Hike from October

3 months ago

Taiwan, the global powerhouse when it comes to semiconductor manufacturing, is all set for yet another round of electricity price increases effective from October in what would be a major development. The increase is bound to hit both residential consumers and the chip manufacturing industry of the island while casting doubt over the future economic landscape.