The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Electrical substation fire makes Heathrow look ‘vulnerable’ – Energy Secretary

The airport is supplied by the North Hyde electrical substation in west London.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

Flights diverted after fire at London power station shuts Heathrow

Flights were diverted to airports in France, Ireland and Germany on Friday after a fire at an electricity substation in west London forced a full-day shutdown of Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 21, 2025

Drone footage shows London electricity substation on fire forcing closure of Heathrow Airport

Drone footage shows the huge blaze at a Hayes electricity substation which has forced Heathrow Airport to close.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Chaos In The Skies After “Explosion” Closes Down Heathrow Airport, Diverts Thousands Of Flights

“It is absolute chaos,” a social media user said as at least 1,351 flights due to land and take off at Heathrow on Friday were affected. The post Chaos In The Skies After “Explosion” Closes Down Heathrow Airport, Diverts Thousands Of Flights first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 21, 2025

Huge fire at west London electricity substation forces Heathrow closure and evacuations

Heathrow has been closed for the whole of Friday after a huge fire broke out at an electricity substation providing power to Europe’s busiest airport.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Pro-Palestine activists cut off electricity at factory with ties to Israel

Pro -Palestine campaigners have cut off the electricity supply at a factory in Edinburgh which produces components used by the Israel Defence…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 20, 2025

Nuclear energy: How much more does the EU need to invest by 2050?

Russia alone is planning as many new nuclear reactors as the entire European Union. Experts say how much the bloc should invest to meet its energy needs.

Euronews · Mar 20, 2025

If NZ wants to decarbonise energy, we need to know which renewables deliver the best payback

A national energy strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand was meant to be ready at the end of last year. As it stands, we’re still waiting for a cohesive, all-encompassing plan to meet the country’s energy demand today and in the future.

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2025

Mild winters and trend towards electrification will push back gas shortage until 2028, Aemo says

Increased cost of the fossil fuel has also cut forecasts of how much gas will be needed in Australia’s southern states

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025

Aid worker among dozens killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

Gaza residents face devastating strikes, food shortages, and electricity cuts amid continued Israeli military assault.

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2025