Microsoft's $1 billion Kenya AI data center project hits a major hurdle as the government says it would require switching off 'half the country' to meet power needs Microsoft and G42 data center plans in Kenya face power capacity constraints as the national grid struggles with electricity demand requirements #data_center #national_grid #billion_Kenya #Kenya_face #demand_requirements #project_hits #major_hurdle #require_switching #capacity_constraints #grid_struggles
'We're buzzing': Octopus Energy is giving away more free electricity to its 8 million customers — and it could stop the UK wasting £1.5 billion to shut down wind farms Octopus Energy is expanding free electricity schemes as renewable oversupply forces costly shutdowns of wind farms across the national grid. #million_customers #free_electricity #national_grid #Octopus_Energy #farms_Octopus #wind_farms #renewable_oversupply #oversupply_forces #forces_costly #costly_shutdowns
High Winds Force School Delays and Power Outages in North Country Monday morning’s severe high winds led to school delays across parts of the north country, with several districts postponing openings to ensure student safety. South Jefferson Central School announced a two-hour delay for its morning session, canceling AM pre-kindergarten and AM BOCES classes. Watertown, a community with many students who walk to school, also postponed its start time by two hours, following similar decisions by other local schools. The weather disruptions extended beyond education, as National Grid’s outage map showed widespread power failures shortly after 5:15 AM. The affected areas spanned from lower Jefferson County through the Gouverneur region, impacting hundreds of households. By 9 AM, the number of customers without service had significantly decreased, with the affected population in the north country dropping below 500. Meteorologist Kris Hudson of 7 News noted that the high winds caused trees and power lines to fall, exacerbating the outages. The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning for Jefferson and Lewis counties, effective for the entire day until 8 PM that evening. The most intense winds were expected in the early morning hours, with gusts reaching up to 60 miles per hour. Authorities urged residents to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm.#national_weather_service #national_grid #south_jefferson_central_school #watertown #kris_hudson
Power outage in Fall River; National Grid says over 2,000 in the dark A significant power outage has left more than 2,000 residents in the central part of Fall River without electricity. The disruption affects areas along North Main Street between Government Center and President Avenue, as well as South Main Street extending to Middle Street. Additional impacted zones include Columbia Street, Corky Row, the Bank Street neighborhood, and parts of the Lower Highlands. National Grid, the utility company responsible for the region, confirmed the outage and stated that a repair crew is en route to the affected areas. According to the company’s outage map, power is expected to be restored by approximately 9 p.m. local time. However, the exact cause of the outage remains undetermined. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the area, which is in effect until 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Strong winds are likely contributing to the outage, though this has not been officially confirmed. Residents are advised to stay informed about weather conditions and follow updates from local authorities. For those experiencing power outages, National Grid encourages customers to report the issue through their online portal at https://myaccount.nationalgrid.com/outages. In cases of downed power lines or emergencies, individuals should contact the company’s hotline at 800-465-1212. The outage has prompted concerns among residents, with many expressing frustration over the timing and extent of the disruption. Local businesses in the affected areas have also been impacted, with some forced to close temporarily. While the situation remains under investigation, the utility company continues to work on restoring power as quickly as possible.#fall_river #national_grid #north_main_street #south_main_street #columbia_street
