BIZARRE: 14 - What They Never Told You

UK risks running out of gas by 2030s, ministers told

Government assessment warns of supply shock that could leave homes and businesses without gas within a decade

The Guardian - UK · Aug 18

Delhi's master plan proposes solar, hydro power generation from canals, drains

Delhi's Master Plan for 2047 proposes harnessing renewable energy from existing canals and drains. The plan also suggests utilizing greenfield areas for agriculture-cum-solar farms and solar power for bus depots. Government buildings with sufficient rooftop space will install solar panels as per policy guidelines. Subsidies and incentives are being considered…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Arkansas is installing 96 Solar Panels on a 40-Acre farm reservoir: researchers want to see how migratory birds along the Mississippi flyway react

In a groundbreaking initiative, scientists are piloting floating solar panels on a reservoir in Arkansas. This experimental project aims to evaluate the costs, maintenance, and efficiency of the panels under local environmental conditions. Notably, researchers are studying the interaction between migratory birds and the floating structures. Additionally, these solar panels…

The Times of India · Aug 18

India's solar module capacity surges, but upstream manufacturing lags: NITI Aayog

India's solar cell and module manufacturing capacity has grown significantly. However, the nation still imports essential upstream components like polysilicon. China dominates global photovoltaic manufacturing, supplying most of India's imports. India's solar capacity is expanding, requiring greater domestic component production. Expanding from polysilicon to cell manufacturing is critical for future…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

No ‘automatic knockback’ for non-compliant datacentres as NSW announces fast-track pathway

As the Minns government commits to assessing proposals within 75 days, community groups fear applications will be rushed through ahead of commonwealth legislation

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17

India's power system just passed a historic tipping point

India’s clean energy capacity has crossed fossil-fuel capacity for the first time, with 331.7 GW of clean capacity versus 302 GW of fossil-fuel capacity, according to Ember and Global Energy Monitor data. However, coal still dominates electricity generation, supplying around 70% of India’s power, because coal plants can operate continuously…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

British Gas paid me £38,000 by mistake, and I can’t give it back

It said that was what I was due when I submitted a claim for £300 for energy exported through my solar panels

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly £100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demand

UK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective earnings over the last year. This rise comes amid a surge in solar panel inquiries, driven by recent heatwaves. Climate advocates are urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take action…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Earlier this year, University of Toronto scientists measured hydrogen flowing from billion-year-old Canadian Shield rocks through nearly 15,000 mine boreholes. Today, the site could yield more than 140 tonnes of natural hydrogen each year

Ancient Canadian Shield rocks are quietly producing white hydrogen, a naturally occurring gas that could reshape the clean energy market. Scientists measured hydrogen escaping from mine boreholes near Timmins, Ontario. Each borehole released about 8 kilograms a year. Across nearly 15,000 boreholes, that could exceed 140 tonnes annually. The finding…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

In 1956, solar power was priced at about $1,865 per watt and survived largely because spacecraft needed lightweight power. Decades later, prices fell below 50 cents per watt and solar became the cheapest new electricity

Solar power once cost a staggering $1,865 per watt in inflation-adjusted terms. Today, solar panels can cost only a fraction of a dollar per watt. That extraordinary collapse changed the energy market. The first practical solar cells found a home in spacecraft because ordinary electricity could not justify their price.…

The Economic Times · Aug 16