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Power lines damaged in suspected sabotage attack at Germany's Brandenburg power substation

The incident involved "an unconventional explosive and incendiary device that is capable of detonating but did not do so," police said, without giving further details.

Police vehicle on site after explosive devices have been found at a substation near the Jaenschwalde power plant in Turnow-Preilack, Germany, September 1, 2026.
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) Units 1 and 2 at Kudankulam in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India, pictured in 2016; illustrative.

Massive cyberattack leaks thousands of files from India's largest nuclear plant on dark web

US President Donald Trump looks on after signing an executive order to drastically shrink two national monuments in Utah, paving the way for fossil fuel extraction and mining, at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 13, 2026.

Trump says US will strike Iranian power plants, bridges next week if no deal reached

The road to Hydro-Quebec's Romaine 4 hydroelectric dam is seen in the Côte-Nord Administrative Region of Quebec, Canada.

Cable issues force a second shutdown at new Hydro-Quebec line supplying New York City electricity


Israel’s largest electricity consumer changes direction: Mekorot to advance power plant development

National water company Mekorot launches strategy to build small power plants nationwide to secure independent energy for water pumps and ensure supply continuity.

Mekorot – International Water Powerhouse.

Trump says US close to striking Iran's power plants, bridges over failing negotiations

Later on Wednesday, Trump told reporters at the White House that the US will "hit them [Iran] hard again today."

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before boarding Air Force One prior to departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport, in New York, on June 9, 2026.

White House AI adviser Sriram Krishnan steps down as Trump eyes tech stakes

Krishnan did not give a reason for leaving, but wrote in the post that he intends to help "tackle some of the large challenges facing America" related to AI.

Sriram Krishnan (L), next to US Senator Ted Cruz and Donald Trump.

Why portable power stations are becoming essential as blackouts and heatwaves rise

“Portable power stations are becoming essential as blackouts and heatwaves increase.”

Iranian drone attack sparks fire at Shuwaikh Oil Complex in Kuwait

The drone attack caused a fire at the Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex, but no injuries were reported.

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation headquarters, illustrative.

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if Hormuz strait not fully opened

"If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the US will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS," Trump wrote.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House for Florida, in Washington, March 20, 2026.

Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop

The reduction in coal dust pollution is expected to be significant, about 80% of current levels, and the monitoring will enable close oversight of emissions and pollutants.

File photo: A general view of Israel Electric Corp's Orot Rabin coal-fired power station is seen on the Mediterranean coast near the central town of Hadera April 24, 2013.

Israel greenlights construction of 900-megawatt power plant near Jerusalem

A 900-megawatt power plant that will be built at the Egged lot north of Jerusalem, along with a parking lot for electric buses.

View of an electric power plant in Israel (illustrative)

Jellyfish Invasion: How a Nuclear Power Plant Was Shut Down

“The automatic shutdown resulted from a massive and unpredictable presence of jellyfish that reduced seawater flow to the reactors,” said the power operator.

Illustration: Jellyfish. Very weak swimmers, making escape from intake currents nearly impossible.

Haifa oil refinery's facilities shut down following Iranian missile strike

The company stated that it is collaborating with the Israel Electric Corporation, which "immediately mobilized," to restore a regular electricity supply to the complex as quickly as possible.

 Fire rises from the Bazan power plant in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, June 15, 2025.