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Portugal maintains high energy poverty despite the renewable energy boom
The IEA warns that energy poverty remains high in Portugal despite growth in solar and wind power.
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Millions of Americans are funding energy projects that don’t yet exist
The CWIP mechanism is allowing millions of consumers to finance unfinished energy projects for decades to come.
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Norway begins technical studies for potential nuclear plant in Øygarden
The Norwegian approach reflects a global trend in new nuclear developments: integrating non-proliferation requirements, licensing, and social acceptance.
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Ireland and Spain make progress on strategic electricity interconnection
Although still in its initial phase, the project has the potential to strengthen the energy transition and consolidate a more efficient electricity system
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Wärtsilä powers data centers in Texas with 790 MW for AI
Wärtsilä will supply 790 MW for a data center in Texas with efficient and scalable AI-oriented technology.
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems requests connection of its ARC plant to the PJM market
CFS manages interconnection in PJM, noting that the merger is already competing in real electricity markets with an operational horizon in 2030.
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USDOE promotes initiative to reinforce national nuclear fuel
The central objective is to ensure that the United States has sufficient fuel for both its current reactor fleet and its existing fleet.
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FirstEnergy boosts investment in electricity grid after strong results in 2026
FirstEnergy increases investment in the electrical grid following profit growth and increased energy demand in the United States.
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MEPAU announces that the Waitsia gas plant reaches a capacity of 250 TJ per day in Australia
The Waitsia gas plant is operating at full capacity. Mitsui E&P and Beach Energy are strengthening LNG supply and energy security in Australia.
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Zhangzhou nuclear engineering advances with millimetre-level precision
China installs a 316-tonne reactor in Zhangzhou using an innovative technique, strengthening its nuclear development.
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