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Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks

Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports.

AAP · Oct 4

Iowa farmer earns $30,000 from four wind turbines, calls it the '401(k)' he never had

Iowa livestock farmer Dave Johnson earns about $30,000 a year by leasing his land for four wind turbines. Despite voting for Donald Trump, he sees wind energy as an economic benefit, calling the steady income “the 401(k) that I never had.”

The Times of India · Oct 4

New Jersey teacher turns sheep into solar field workers, growing flock to 450

What began with a simple observation beside a solar field turned into an unusual farming business in New Jersey. When Julie Bishop noticed workers repeatedly mowing vegetation beneath and around solar panels, she saw an opportunity to put her sheep to work instead. A small flock grazing a single site…

The Times of India · Oct 4

Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank says

Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as canceling new clean energy projects

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Illinois farmer hosted 10 wind turbines across 800 acres; payments began at $10,000 per turbine

Grain farmers across rural America are increasingly finding financial relief through payments from wind turbines placed on their land. These earnings serve as a buffer against the ups and downs of crop pricing, while also bolstering local government funding. Yet, the introduction of wind turbines is not without its challenges,…

The Times of India · Oct 2

India, at the centre stage of global energy

India has expanded and diversified its energy system as its economy grows, with the country focusing on improving access, increasing renewable capacity and strengthening energy security.

The Economic Times · Oct 2

UN climate chief hails India's Green Energy Corridor-III, says grid strengthening will deliver "big dividends"

India’s Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III has won backing from the UN’s top climate official, who said stronger grids and battery storage could boost energy security, jobs and economic growth. The scheme aims to enable evacuation of about 135 GW of renewable power, deploy 50 GWh of…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

Highland activists hit out at Andy Burnham’s GB Grid plan

ACTIVISTS battling massive pylon and transmission line developments across the Scottish Highlands – as well as expected huge incoming energy bills for homes and businesses – are challenging Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new proposal for a UK Government-controlled energy system called

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

Texas students Nikhitha Swaminathan and Aanya Jindal designed a new way to control heat

Two Allen ISD freshmen, Nikhitha Swaminathan and Aanya Jindal, won the national Grade 7–9 division of the Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition. Their project, “Micro-Gap Thermal Diode for Passive Heat Control,” proposes a future passive cooling approach for electronics, data centres and spacecraft. Each student will receive a $10,000 award.

The Times of India · Oct 1

30 sheep to 500: How a Vermont couple turned solar farms into a thriving grazing business

Since its inception in 2018, Agrivoltaic Solutions LLC has revolutionized the use of sheep for grazing around solar panels. This rapidly expanding initiative, stretching across thousands of acres in various states, not only bolsters farmers' financial security but also lowers expenses for utility companies. By partnering with local livestock producers,…

The Times of India · Oct 1