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Spain’s environment minister Sara Aagesen promises ‘complete audit’ into causes of power outage

Data centers globally are estimated to consume around 1% of the world's electricity. Cryptocurrency mining adds to the issue.

Pedro Sánchez says changes needed to guarantee ‘supply and future competitiveness’ of electricity after blackout

A survey of business leaders across 15 countries shows 97% support for a transition to renewable sources of electricity, with 78% of executives stating they want their firm to transition to 100% renewables within 10 years.

The sweeping power outage that hit Spain and Portugal this week has raised questions about the electricity grid in a region not normally known for blackouts

Monday's unprecedented power outage left much of the Iberian Peninsula in the dark. This is how operators got electricity flowing again on after the blackout.

Massive voltage surge causes major blackout in Spain and Portugal, leaving over 50 million people to struggle.

In an otherwise unremarkable election campaign, the major parties are promising sharply different energy blueprints for Australia. Labor is pitching a high-renewables future powered largely by wind, solar, hydroelectricity and batteries. The Coalition wants more gas and coal now, and would build nuclear power later.

Citizens across Europe have been getting advice about emergency planning, which may feel more urgent after blackout on Iberian peninsula