FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 8 - Caught on Camera

What to do when your solar panel installation goes wrong

From leaking roofs and faulty wiring to underperforming panels, solar installations don't always go to plan

The Independent UK · Oct 26

Daylight saving was meant to save energy. Do we still need it in the age of LEDs?

When the clocks go back each October, we gain an hour of sleep and lose an hour of evening daylight. The practice of moving the clocks forward in spring was introduced partly to save energy, by making better use of daylight at the end of the day so there would…

The Conversation · Oct 26

Your Refrigerator Runs All Day — These Small Mistakes Could Be Costing You

Your refrigerator can quietly waste electricity while doing exactly what it was designed to do: keeping your groceries cold. A door that never quite seals, a dusty set of condenser coils, or a thermostat setting that misses the mark can make this everyday appliance work harder than necessary.

Clever Dude · Oct 26

Georgia rejects 700-acre data-centre campus twice in seven months

A proposed data-centre campus spanning approximately 700 acres in Douglas County, Georgia, was rejected for the second time in seven months after county commissioners voted against the development on July 7, 2026. The proposal, submitted by East Village Dothan LLC, an applicant linked to data-centre developer EdgeConneX, called for a…

The Times of India · Oct 26

Is Your Extra Freezer Worth the Electricity It Uses?

A separate chest freezer can feel like a smart investment for anyone trying to lower grocery costs. It gives you room to buy meat in bulk, store frozen vegetables, preserve seasonal produce, and take advantage of supermarket markdowns. But there is a cost to keeping that extra appliance running, even…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Oct 25

Torrent Power says 3,000-MW Karjat pumped storage project outside Bhimashankar Sanctuary

The company in a statement said the project, which will supply power to Maharashtra, would support grid stability as the share of solar and other renewable energy rises, while reducing reliance on coal-fired generation during evening peak hours. It also rejected reports of tree felling inside the sanctuary, describing them…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

India's private capex pipeline surges 39% to Rs 99.7 lakh crore, risks rise: Report

India's private capital expenditure pipeline reached Rs 99.7 lakh crore in September 2026, marking a 39% increase. Manufacturing and electricity constituted the largest components of this pipeline, while the services sector showed rapid growth. A significant concentration of investments appeared in specific states and industries, with eight sectors accounting for…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

Climate scientists and campaigners round on English Greens over nuclear U-turn

ZACK Polanski’s English and Welsh Greens have been sharply criticised by a raft of leading climate campaigners and scientists for ditching their blanket opposition to nuclear power.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25

Sri Lanka seeks faster green energy shift after oil shocks

Sri Lanka is facing significant challenges in its transition to renewable energy due to rising oil prices. The government plans to increase electricity generation from renewable sources to 70 percent by 2030. Communities have expressed concerns about the impact of wind turbines, leading to a reassessment of project locations. Additionally,…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

Drone strikes kill 3: Kyiv hits Omsk plant and Ozon hub; power cut in Crimea and east

Ukraine launched drone strikes against Russian targets in Omsk, hitting a petrochemical plant and a warehouse. In retaliation, a Russian drone attack on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in three civilian deaths and injuries. The strikes also caused significant disruptions to electricity in Crimea and other occupied areas of Ukraine. Power…

The Times of India · Oct 24