Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

BIZARRE: 10 | Mind Blowing Facts

A new energy scheme gives Australians three hours of free power a day – but there could be an expensive catch

Solar Sharer program was designed for homes without rooftop solar, but observers say supply and peak use charges are ‘much higher’

The Guardian - AU

From today, households across Great Britain can plug solar panels into a standard socket; 800W kits could supply up to 20% of home electricity use and save £110 a year

New regulations have been established, permitting plug-in solar kits of up to 800 watts in residential settings. These systems promise substantial annual savings on electricity expenses, making renewable energy more attainable for renters and flat owners alike. Rigorous safety standards are in place to ensure secure connections, mitigating any electrical…

The Times of India

Since 2016, U.S. government spent $150 million for ocean wave energy testing facility off Oregon coast, first large carbon-free marine energy site in North America continent is now ready

Oregon State University developed the test facility. But the facility has yet to generate any electricity because no wave energy devices have arrived.

The Economic Times

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Is it cheaper to charge an electric car at home after the July energy price rise?

The standard electricity rate isn’t necessarily the figure car owners should be looking at

The Independent UK

Nepal floods damage 360 MW of hydro capacity, country may turn to India for power

Nepal's hydropower generation capacity has been significantly reduced by recent flash floods. This disaster has damaged several key power plants, impacting electricity supply. The country may now turn to India for electricity to bridge the shortfall. Meanwhile, rescue operations continue for those missing after the devastating glacial collapse. Concerns are…

The Economic Times

Argos's plug-in solar panels could save you hundreds on energy bills

Budget supermarket Lidl is in talks with the government to produce affordable DIY solar panel kits

Evening Standard

UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack

Decision not to improve resilience sooner described as ‘unacceptable gamble with our national security’

The Guardian - UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

MG Hector Tomahawk: Why This New SUV Is Turning Heads

A new three-row SUV has entered India's market, and its ₹13.99 lakh starting price is already grabbing attention. But there is an important detail behind that headline price. The MG Hector Tomahawk EV starts at ₹13.99 lakh under MG's Battery-as-a-Service, or BaaS, plan. The battery rental is charged separately at…

MyLifeXP

45 Indian coal power plants have critical low fuel, government data shows

Forty-five Indian power plants operate with critically low coal inventories now. Monsoon rains disrupt supplies and electricity demand rises amid hotter weather. Coal stocks have fallen significantly, impacting operational requirements for power generation. Heavy rainfall in key coal-rich states has slowed mining and transportation efforts. The power ministry has asked…

The Economic Times

Plug-in solar panels go on sale in shops and online after legal barriers removed

Each kit produces up to 800W of power, which is said to be enough to provide up to 20% of an average home’s electricity use when the sun is shining.

Evening Standard

Plug-in solar is officially legal from today – I asked an expert what you need to know before buying

It's simpler than rooftop solar, but there are still rules to follow

Plug-in solar just became legal in the UK — here are 5 things you need to know, from prices to potential savings

Brits can finally join Europeans in installing plug-in solar kits, but there are considerations to bear in mind.

TechRadar

Thursday briefing: Will the government reform the system to bring down our energy bills?

In today’s newsletter: As UK households face another price‑cap rise, experts warn that years of political drift have left us with one of Europe’s most expensive power systems, but the tools to fix it already exist

The Guardian - UK

Trump says the US doesn't need Canada. America's economy says otherwise

Despite President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States does not need Canada, both economies remain deeply interdependent. Canadian oil, aluminum, potash, auto parts and electricity power American transport, agriculture, manufacturing and AI infrastructure.

The Economic Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

TechRadar

China sets new airborne wind turbine record at 4,000m — this 747-sized helium blimp generates megawatt power from high-altitude winds

China’s S4000 airship channels the wind to generate electricity at 4,000 meters above the ground.

The Independent UK

First look at the best plug-in solar panels as UK rules change

Britain’s new rules make it possible to generate power for your home with a simple DIY plug-in solar panel kit

The Independent UK

Plug-in solar panels on sale in UK for the first time. Here’s what you need to check before buying them

The panels can lower energy bills by cutting how much electricity households pull from the grid

The Guardian - UK

Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time

DIY system will be stocked by big retailers, starting with Argos, enabling more homes to lower bills by generating own electricity

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: Could Canada leave US cities in the dark as part of the trade war? Not likely

Social media users are claiming that Canada could shut off electricity in the U.S. and cause massive blackouts if the trade war between the two countries escalates further

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Jump on Hot US Temps and Expectations of a Smaller Storage Build

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.072 (+2.60%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 1-month high on Wednesday and settled sharply higher. Forecasts for hot US weather that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning use pushed prices higher on Wednesday. The Commodity...

The Times of India

For nearly a decade, a California town fought to seize its privately owned water utility; now the state Supreme Court has ruled 7-0 against its takeover argument

In a landmark decision, California's Supreme Court dismissed a town's claim regarding the use of eminent domain for utility purposes. The judges emphasized the need for a thorough, independent evaluation of necessity declarations before any utility can be seized. This shift significantly impacts how courts will weigh municipal efforts to…

The Guardian - UK

No more UK energy bills support likely before price cap rise

Andy Burnham stops short of pledging further help as gas and electricity prices due to increase by 4% in October

TechRadar

China’s data centres will reportedly use more power than South Korea by 2030

In 2025, Chinese data centers were expected to use 479 TWh/year by 2030. Now, they're expected to use 774 TWh/year by 2030.

The Economic Times

Government directs CEA to prepare roadmap to phase out import of critical power systems by 2030

India is focused on eliminating imported SCADA systems by 2030, with the Central Electricity Authority actively developing a comprehensive roadmap for this essential infrastructure. This initiative seeks to bolster self-reliance and enhance the cyber-resilience of the nation’s power grid. By reducing reliance on foreign technology, the government aims to secure…

The Economic Times

In 2008, University of Michigan researchers won a $2 million grant to make parked EVs feed power back to the grid. 18 years later, some firms have reached commercial offerings, turning some parked cars into grid-connected batteries

In 2008, University of Michigan researchers received a $2 million grant to test a simple premise: drawing power back from parked vehicles. Eighteen years later, that lab experiment has become a working commercial reality. Automakers and utility companies now link parked electric cars into coordinated battery networks. During peak demand,…

1 … 9 10 11 12

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Energy Department

Electrical Safety First

64 stories

Common Wealth

59 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.