North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters Lobby appeals to prospective PM’s reindustrialisation agenda as it pushes for Rosebank and Jackdaw approval The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
National Electricity Policy 2026: 7 Big Changes Revealed For nearly two decades, India's electricity policy has remained largely unchanged while the country's power needs have grown at an unprecedented pace. Now, the government is preparing what could become the biggest transformation of the electricity sector since 2005. From electricity pricing and competition to industrial power access and future-ready… MyLifeXP · Jul 14
Risk of darkness looms across Europe and America as power-hungry AI data centers and electric cars drain the grid, decimate factory capacity, and engineer a four-year wait for transformers Global transformer shortages, aging power grids and rising electricity demand are extending delivery times, increasing costs and delaying infrastructure expansion worldwide. TechRadar · Jul 14
Power bills set to rise in final four months Households and businesses are bracing for higher electricity bills in the final four months of this year as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has announced a sharp increase in the fuel tariff (Ft), which is expected to jump nearly fivefold from 0.16 baht to 0.94 baht per kilowatt-hour, driving overall… Bangkok Post · Jul 13
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk Operator brings in independent legal firm to look into whistleblower allegations relating to June heatwave The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Ireland’s data center electricity consumption rises 360% in ten years, and is set to account for as much power as every home combined — 23% of national power sent to servers despite moratorium on new data center grid connections Ireland's grid is struggling to handle data center electricity consumption growth, so new data centers have to meet stringent power demand considerations. TechRadar · Jul 13
France shuts down nuclear reactors as heatwave intensifies France's state-owned energy group EDF has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors, while seven others could be operating at reduced power. France's largest electricity producer said the move was required to comply with environmental regulations. Euronews · Jul 13
Delhi electricity bill to rise again: Discoms get nod for fresh power surcharge. Check BSES, Tata Power new rates Delhi's power regulator has permitted an additional fuel surcharge for electricity companies. This allows discoms to charge up to eight percent more on consumer bills. The Delhi Electricity Regulation Commission granted similar relief for the previous month. This move aims to help discoms recover increased power purchase costs. The relaxation… The Economic Times · Jul 13
Japan's newspaper-printed solar cells could turn almost any surface into a power generator For decades, solar power has largely meant one thing: rigid silicon panels fixed to rooftops or spread across vast solar farms. Japan is pursuing a very different idea. Instead of heavy glass modules, researchers and manufacturers are developing ultra-thin, flexible solar cells that can be produced using high-speed printing techniques… The Times of India · Jul 13
Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache The Independent UK · Jul 13
White House to rally utilities, data centers over AI power costs The White House plans a voluntary pledge for utility companies and data centers. This initiative aims to manage AI's growing electricity demand without raising consumer costs. Several major tech firms previously signed a similar pledge to fund infrastructure. The new event will broaden commitments and include governors from key states.… The Economic Times · Jul 13
Why is Europe still wasting clean energy? Take our poll Europe is producing more renewable electricity than ever before, but much of it cannot be used when demand is highest. For that, EU governments have launched a new push to expand energy storage, hoping to make clean power reliable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Euronews · Jul 13
What Azim Premji Said About Values, Ethics, and Integrity That Business Schools Miss Chanakya Set the Standard Premji Actually KeptChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a leader's character is not what he declares but what he does when the cost of doing right is real. Azim Premji did not quote Chanakya. He didn't need to. When Wipro was building its early IT business… Times Life · Jul 13
Ireland’s data centers consumed nearly as much electricity as every home in the country combined in 2025 — server farms gulped 23% of national power despite years of grid restrictions Ireland’s data centers consumed 23% of the country’s electricity in 2025, rising 10% in one year despite restrictions on new grid connections. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 12
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12 Readers reply: Why put solar panels on green space when we could put them over car parks? The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
TechRadar · Jul 12 The DIY energy boom is here — 30 US states are planning to legalize plug-in solar tech, as home battery installations quietly hit a record high Plug-in solar gives residents a way to save money on electricity without the expense of rooftop solar panel installations.
Euronews · Jul 12 Smart meters save money and prevent wasting renewables: Which country is leading Europe’s rollout? Germany is falling far behind the rest of Europe when it comes to smart meter installation.
The Economic Times · Jul 12 A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shift Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant is nearing completion on the Padma river banks. This facility will supply a substantial portion of the nation's electricity needs. The project aims to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and external shocks. While facing cost escalations, the plant is expected to offer long-term energy…
Tom’s Hardware · Jul 11 Microsoft struggles to fulfill its 2030 sustainability promise amid carbon-heavy AI expansions — the company's chief sustainability officer claims the target is still feasible Microsoft's carbon emissions jumped 25% in FY2025 as AI data center expansion outpaced sustainability gains, despite progress in water conservation and waste reduction.
The Economic Times · Jul 11 Why Volkswagen replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its Poland solar farm and how the unusual move is helping power its factory, cut emissions and boost biodiversity Volkswagen's solar farm in Poland now uses one hundred sheep for grazing. These animals maintain grass growth beneath thousands of solar panels, replacing mechanical mowers. The initiative is part of a growing agrivoltaics movement combining agriculture and renewable energy. Researchers are studying animal welfare, biodiversity, and microclimate changes at the…
The Economic Times · Jul 11 Meta announces $9.17 billion Canada AI data center that will consume electricity equal to 800,000 homes Meta will invest C$13 billion to build its first Canadian AI data center in Alberta. This massive facility will require electricity equivalent to 800,000 homes. The company plans to offset energy use with renewable projects and minimize water consumption. Alberta's affordable energy and colder climate made it an attractive location…
The Economic Times · Jul 11 NRI sells his Bangalore property for Rs 2.63 crore, declares Rs 16.33 lakh LTCG, gets tax notice; he fights and wins partial relief from ITAT for this reason Sold property for Rs 2.63 crore and reported Rs 16.33 lakh LTCG, claimed home loan interest, travel, water, electricity and brokerage as expenses; Tax dept denied the expenses; ITAT Bangalore allows partly allows his expenses claim. Know why did the NRI win the tax case in ITAT Bangalore.
The Economic Times · Jul 11 Builder failed to provide promised amenities for 6 years; Karnataka RERA steps in and issues 90-day deadline to give promised amenities Karnataka RERA ordered a builder to provide promised amenities within ninety days. The builder failed to deliver Cauvery water and electricity meters for six years. He must now transfer land Khata and common facilities to the homeowners' association. The RERA Act protects homebuyers and ensures developers fulfill past promises. This…
Euronews · Jul 10 Exclusive: ‘Big mistake to believe we're off the hook in Europe and beyond,’ IEA tells Euronews If the Strait of Hormuz is closed indefinitely, Europe and the rest of the world will face dire consequences, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told Euronews in an exclusive interview.
Euronews · Jul 10 Exclusive: ‘More grids, more electricity, less fossil fuels,’ energy leaders tell Euronews Making electricity cheaper than fossil fuels is essential to improve energy security and cut dependence on imported fossil fuels, top energy officials told Euronews.