Solar powers highest share of UK electricity ever after record July sunshine Solar power supplied 14.4 per cent of all electricity generated in Britain last month The Independent UK · Aug 3
'They'll arrest us at hospitals': PoK protesters risk death over electricity, flour demands A protest movement in PoK has escalated into deadly clashes between security forces and demonstrators, with dozens of people reportedly killed across the region in recent weeks, the BBC reported. The Times of India · Aug 3
Inside Europe’s EV boom: Are we prepared for more than a million batteries to reach end-of-life? Experts are calling for recycling technology to “rapidly expand” as millions of EV batteries are set to die in the coming years. Euronews · Aug 3
Confused about carbon capture? Experts explain why we need different types The production of steel, concrete, fuel and agriculture chemicals is energy intensive. These industries critically rely on vast amounts of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) because the electricity grid doesn’t yet have enough capacity to distribute, store and supply renewables at scale. The Conversation · Aug 3
Why now is the time to buy solar panels Electricity prices have risen and zero per cent VAT is due to end in 2027, but the case for buying solar panels still depends on your roof, usage and budget The Independent UK · Aug 3
How renewable is your electricity tariff? ‘Consumers believe they’re doing the right thing – often they’re not’ A 100% renewable tariff means 100% renewable electricity, right? Maybe not. Here’s how to make sure your energy is as clean and green as possible The Guardian - UK · Aug 3
Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency Governments in Central and Eastern Europe are working to conserve electricity as low water levels on the Danube River threaten power plants The Independent UK · Aug 3
IEX shares fall 4% after Supreme Court denies hearing market coupling case Indian Energy Exchange shares declined after the Supreme Court allowed the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to continue framing regulations on market coupling, while clarifying it had not expressed any view on the merits of the case. The decision keeps regulatory uncertainty alive for the country's largest power exchange. The Economic Times · Aug 3
Extreme Heat Hits Europe's Power Supply: Why Hungary Was Forced To Shut Down Its Biggest Plant Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant shuts down due to low Danube River levels amid a heatwave, risking energy shortages. Officials urge moderate electricity use as the European Commission considers intervention. International Business Times UK · Aug 3
Cuba plunges into darkness as state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout Cuba's electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, the state-owned grid operator said, plunging the island into darkness. The country has faced a series of total collapses of its electricity grid since the US imposed an energy embargo that halted regular deliveries of fuel for power stations. France 24 · Aug 3
Cuba plunged into darkness after national electricity grid collapses again Outage follows three nationwide blackouts in July and comes as a US-imposed oil blockade cripples island's already aging energy infrastructure The Independent UK · Aug 3
Hungary PM Magyar flags 'critical' days ahead with looming nuclear shutdown Hungary faces a critical five days as the Danube's low levels force its nuclear plant shutdown. The Paks power plant will cease generation amid a looming 40-degree Celsius heatwave. This situation places enormous strain on the power grid and public services. Water level drops have disrupted shipping and tourism across… The Economic Times · Aug 3
Data centre race faces power logjam Power, not land prices, has become the biggest hurdle for data centre investors evaluating Thailand, as growing demand is increasingly constrained by limited electricity and water infrastructure, according to property consultancy Savills Thailand. Bangkok Post · Aug 2
Govt reviews power deals The government is reviewing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with private producers as part of efforts to lower electricity prices, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said on Sunday. Bangkok Post · Aug 2
The Times of India · Aug 2 Hungary shut its only nuclear plant for the first time in 44 years after the Danube fell too low to cool its reactors; nearly half its electricity supply is now affected Hungary's sole nuclear facility has been offline due to unprecedentedly low levels of the Danube River. This shutdown exacerbates power shortages amid a fierce summer heatwave, prompting the government to urge both households and businesses to conserve energy. Consequently, Hungary must depend on costly electricity imports from neighboring countries, highlighting…
The Economic Times · Aug 2 Massachusetts farm installs 832 solar panels above berry fields, and the berries grown underneath turned out sweeter and juicier and could change the future of American farming A Massachusetts farm is integrating solar panels above berry fields. This agrivoltaics project generates electricity while shading the crops. The elevated panels create a cooler microclimate, retaining soil moisture effectively. Berries grown under shade were larger, juicier, and sweeter than those in full sun. This innovative approach offers a model…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2 Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2 Karl’s ‘great net zero debate’ was anything but – so beware Coalition claims of renewables taking over ‘two Tasmanias’ One expert described Nationals leader Matt Canavan’s claim of land used for clean energy as ‘plain wrong and plain silly’
The Economic Times · Aug 2 India may restore transmission fee waivers for delayed clean energy projects India's electricity regulator proposes transmission charge waivers for delayed clean energy projects. This policy reversal aims to assist solar, wind, and hybrid projects facing infrastructure delays. The waiver applies to projects with power sale contracts signed by December 2026. Battery storage systems alongside renewable projects will also receive these benefits.
Euronews · Aug 2 Solar car parks could cut electricity bills by €32,00 a year. Why is Europe so resistant? Solar car parks are popping up across Europe, but not every country seems to think they’re a smart investment.
The Economic Times · Aug 2 Tata Steel UK expects electricity access for EAF project by 2029: CEO Narendran Tata Steel UK's new electric arc furnace project is on track for completion by 2028. The company anticipates securing electricity access for the facility by 2029. Discussions are ongoing with National Grid to potentially start power supply earlier. This project aims to drastically reduce site-level CO2 emissions. The low-carbon EAF…
TechRadar · Aug 1 ‘Plug-in batteries are the real game-changer’: I talked to Octopus Energy and Anker about the home energy revolution than could soon be 'bigger than solar' for millions Could plug-in home batteries soon eclipse plug-in solar for home energy savings? I spoke to Anker, Octopus Energy, EcoFlow and WindFall Energy to find out.
Euronews · Aug 1 ‘Not in my basement’: Why has Germany been so slow to adopt smart meters and what’s it costing? Only around five per cent of German households have a smart meter – compared to almost universal rollout in many other EU nations.
The Texas Tribune · Jul 31 Texas lawmakers want to halt plan to build high-voltage transmission lines across the state Amid a backlash, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and a chorus of state senators said the the state's plan for building new high-voltage transmission lines needs to be changed as the oil and gas industry faces an electricity shortage.
Benzinga · Jul 31 Dominion Energy Says AI Boom Is Fueling Unprecedented Power Demand Across Virginia Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE:D) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Friday and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 earnings guidance as electricity demand and data center growth continued to support its outlook.