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India's renewable energy expansion averts $100 bn in fuel imports, savings seen at $240 bn by 2030

The findings underline the growing economic and energy-security dividends of India's renewable energy transition, with increased domestic electricity generation reducing exposure to imported fossil fuels and volatility in international energy markets.

The Economic Times · 7h ago

In 1954, Bell Labs scientists Daryl Chapin, Calvin Fuller and Gerald Pearson unveiled a solar battery that helped advance solar-powered technology

On April 25, 1954, Bell Telephone Laboratories made a significant breakthrough by introducing a solar battery designed to power telephone systems. The focus was on enhancing efficiency, enabling solar cells to transform 6% of sunlight into usable electricity. While it started as a specialized technology, solar energy has seen remarkable…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

AI datacentres plan on-site power stations on huge scale despite climate risks, research reveals

181GW of gas-fired capacity proposed for sites in US and Europe because of delays in connecting to national grids, says report

The Guardian - UK · 8h ago

No agreement signed with GNA, so where is the question of withdrawal, asks Kerala CM

Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan addressed accusations about the state's electricity purchasing agreements with GNA. He emphasized that no formal contract had been signed, dismissing allegations of an ongoing deal. The Chief Minister criticized previous governments for lacking long-term electricity planning or generation enhancements. Satheesan assured that the UDF…

The Economic Times · 13h ago

Tesla found liable for Solar Roof fraud; $110K project failed, homeowner estimates $2.5M repair cost

A California judge has found Tesla liable for fraud and negligent misrepresentation in a lawsuit filed by homeowner Ambrose Conroy over an unfinished Solar Roof installation. The project, initially priced at $82,210 in 2020, later grew to around $110,000 but never passed a county inspection or generated electricity. Tesla is…

The Times of India · Nov 10

The world needs to get serious about electrification – here’s why

To reduce climate emissions, the world needs clean electricity powering our industry, transport, homes, lighting and heating. However, much of the energy we use still comes directly from burning fossil fuels.

The Conversation · Nov 10

Britain willing to discuss paying into EU to join electricity market, says minister

Hamish Falconer says UK has ‘not accepted principle’ of linking electricity trade to ‘cohesion fund’ but two sides will discuss issue

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10

Your Car’s Battery Terminals Are Corroded — What Should You Know?

A car battery can look perfectly healthy and still struggle to start your engine because of a crusty little connection. That white, blue-green, or powdery buildup around the battery terminals might look harmless, but it can interfere with the electricity your vehicle needs.

Clever Dude · Nov 10

Turkey hosts UN climate summit while pursuing new fossil fuel projects

Turkey is making electrification a central theme of this year’s UN climate summit, Cop31, which it is currently hosting in the Mediterranean city of Antalya alongside Australia. The ambition is to raise the share of global energy demand met by electricity from 20% today to 35% by 2035.

The Conversation · Nov 10

COP31: Governments are failing to rein in emissions from their own power plants

World leaders meeting at the annual U.N. climate summit in November 2026 are wrestling with a persistent challenge: how to get countries to follow through on their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are warming the planet.

The Conversation · Nov 10