https://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/rss/electric-powerSubscribe to the latest electric power news from S&P Global Energy RSS Feed to get timely updates on current issues in the energy industry.Electric Powerhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/lng/052226-indias-peak-power-demand-hits-record-high-amid-heatwaves-spurring-gas-demandIndia's peak power demand hit a record high on May 21, as temperatures soared across the country, spurring expectations of increased gas demand, sources said over May 21-22. The country's peak power demand hit a record high of 270.82 GW on May 21, marking the fourth consecutive daily record, India's Ministry of Power said in a social media post on that day, with the surge reflecting the impact ofNatural Gas, Electric Power2026-05-22T10:17:27Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/051426-canadian-solar-managing-solar-downturn-that-has-lasted-longer-than-expectedCanadian Solar is focused on key strategic markets as solar energy production continues to experience challenges, though its battery storage business is attracting greater interest. "The solar downturn has lasted longer than expected," Shawn Qu, Canadian Solar's executive chairman and chief technology officer, said May 14 during the company's first-quarter earnings call. "Against this backdrop, weElectric Power, Energy Transition, Renewables2026-05-14T18:58:59Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/051326-1250-mw-chpe-transmission-line-into-nyc-reaches-commercial-operation-earlyThe 1,250-megawatt Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line reached its commercial operational date on May 13, making it officially available for scheduling transactions. The line can supply roughly 20% of New York City's power demand at full capacity. "The good news is that because we finished testing early, we are able to participate in the May energy market, which is great for New YorkElectric Power, Energy Transition, Renewables2026-05-13T18:52:04Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/051326-interview-zelestra-aims-for-us-growth-with-long-term-ppas-amid-data-center-demandThe Spanish renewable developer Zelestra is expanding its footprint in the US, one of the company's key markets after three years in the country, by targeting long-term power purchase agreements with hyperscalers to meet surging data center demand, Zelestra's US business unit CEO Phillip North told Platts. The company has a portfolio spanning 17.7 gigawatts of solar, 30.1 gigawatt-hours of batteryElectric Power, Energy Transition, Renewables, Hydrogen2026-05-13T18:20:36Zhttps://www.spglobal.com/energy/en/news-research/latest-news/electric-power/051326-german-cabinet-approves-gas-plant-tender-heating-reform-draft-lawsGermany's coalition government on May 13 approved a reform of the heating law as well as the new Electricity Supply Security and Capacity Act (StromVKG), paving the way to tender support for 9 GW of new gas-fired power plants this autumn. Approval of the two draft laws is a major step forward for energy minister Katherina Reiche, one year after taking over from Robert Habeck. The focus of theNatural Gas, Energy Transition, Electric Power, Hydrogen2026-05-13T13:36:46Z