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- 1Russia strikes Ukraine's largest mobile provider's data centresβΌRussia hits Ukraine's largest mobile provider, strikes data centres
Russian strikes have hit data centres belonging to Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile network operator, disrupting communications services. The attack on critical telecommunications infrastructure comes as Russia continues targeting Ukrainian energy and utilities ahead of winter. Outages at a major provider affect millions of subscribers, and the strike is being widely reported by international outlets including Reuters.
- 2Slow-Moving Storm Lingers Off Coast as Power RestoredβLumbering Storm Churns Off Coast as Power Starts Coming Back On
A slow-moving storm continues to churn offshore while utility crews make progress restoring electricity to affected areas. The storm's slow pace is keeping coastal regions on alert even as power lines come back online. Coverage so far focuses on the combination of lingering offshore weather and gradual recovery efforts underway along the coast.
- 3Powerful nor'easter floods Northeast, cuts power to 130,000βΌPowerful norβeaster floods Northeast, leaves over 130,000 without power as high tides threaten coast
A powerful nor'easter is battering the Northeastern United States, causing coastal flooding and leaving more than 130,000 customers without power. High tides are threatening coastal communities as the storm pushes water onshore, with utilities working to restore service. Outlets including AP and Spectrum News are tracking flooding conditions and outage numbers as the storm continues.
- 4ACEN sells initial 10% stake in 250-MW Indian solar projectβΌACEN sells initial 10% stake in 250-MW Indian PV scheme
ACEN, the renewable energy arm of the Ayala Group, has sold an initial 10% stake in its 250-MW solar project in India. The partial divestment is an early step in the company's plans to bring in partners for the Indian photovoltaic scheme, reflecting ongoing interest from investors in utility-scale solar assets in the country.
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New Zealand solar developer Lodestone Energy has launched its initial public offering, marking a step toward public listing for the utility-scale renewables company. The move opens the door for investors to buy into the country's growing solar sector, and market watchers will be tracking how the offering is received amid ongoing interest in clean energy assets across Australasia.
- 6Georgia Power approved for 1,137 MW of new solar dealsβΌGeorgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES program
Georgia Power has received regulatory approval for 1,137 megawatts of new solar power purchase agreements under the CARES program. The agreements will add a substantial amount of solar energy to the utility's supply mix, expanding renewable capacity for customers across Georgia and advancing the state's clean energy procurement efforts.
- 7Alberta's data centre boom faces environmental reckoningβAn environmental reckoning? Data centre rush hits hard realities # Alberta # Canada # Tech # AI # Water # DataCentres #
The rapid expansion of data centres in Alberta, Canada, driven by demand for AI computing, is running into hard realities around water use, energy supply and local politics. The discussion highlights tensions between economic development, natural gas power reliance, rural concerns and climate impacts as utilities and governments weigh the costs of the tech rush.
- 8Consumers Energy Says It Is Improving Storm ResponseβConsumers Energy Continues To Improve Storm Response
Consumers Energy says it is continuing to improve its response to storms, according to a report from Michigan radio station WHMI. The utility, which serves much of lower Michigan, has faced scrutiny in the past over restoration times after severe weather. No further details about specific improvements or recent storm outages were provided in the report.
- 9BGE crews head to New Jersey to restore storm powerβBGE workers travel to New Jersey to help restore power after nor'easter
Workers from Baltimore Gas and Electric have traveled to New Jersey to help restore electricity after a nor'easter knocked out power across the state. The mutual aid deployment comes as utilities along the East Coast work to repair storm damage and reconnect thousands of customers left in the dark.
- 10HECO cuts power in Pukalani after Hurricane NoloβHECO activates PSPS outages in Pukalani following Hurricane Nolo
Hawaiian Electric has activated a Public Safety Power Shutoff in Pukalani, Maui, following Hurricane Nolo. The precautionary outages are meant to reduce the risk of wildfires or equipment damage from storm-stressed power lines. Residents in the affected area face disruption while crews monitor conditions, and the shutoffs have drawn attention to how utilities balance safety against leaving communities without power during storm season.
- 11Renewable Properties Acquires 71.8 MW Solar Portfolio in PennsylvaniaβRenewable Properties Acquires 71.8 MW PJM Solar Portfolio in Pennsylvania
Renewable Properties has acquired a 71.8 MW solar portfolio in Pennsylvania, located within the PJM electricity grid region. The deal adds to the company's growing renewable energy assets in the state and reflects continued investment in utility-scale solar across the PJM market.