MYSTERIOUS: 13 | Mind Blowing Facts

Should you charge your home battery from the grid in winter?

Solar generation falls sharply in winter, but that doesn’t mean your home battery has to sit half empty

The Independent UK · Sep 15

In 2015, Portland put four turbines inside a 42-inch drinking-water pipe; they generated about 900 MWh a year while the city kept delivering water normally

In Portland, Oregon, a groundbreaking initiative has been implemented where turbines are installed within drinking water pipes to harness electricity. By capturing energy typically lost through pressure-reducing valves, this innovative system, in operation since January 2015, successfully powers around one hundred homes each year. This project showcases how urban water…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Diamond Power Infrastructure secures Rs 179.43 crore order from Adani Electricity Mumbai for underground power cables

Diamond Power Infrastructure announced securing a significant order valued at Rs 179.43 crore. This substantial purchase from Adani Electricity Mumbai involves supplying approximately 871 kilometers of underground power cables. The order encompasses both medium-voltage and low-voltage cables for the Mumbai distribution network. The company manufactures a wide array of power…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Hotter US Weather Forecasts Boost Nat-Gas Prices

October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Monday closed up +0.065 (+2.30%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Monday amid forecasts for hotter US weather, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers as air conditioning use rises. The Commodity Weather Group said Monday that forecasts shifted hotter, with above-average temperatures expected...

Barchart · Sep 14

Sweden turned 2.5 million tonnes of imported waste into heat and electricity

Sweden processed 2.5 million tonnes of European waste in 2024. These facilities generated approximately 20 terawatt-hours of energy from this waste. This energy recovery significantly contributed to heating and electricity supplies for many apartments. The nation's waste-to-energy capacity exceeds domestic combustible waste generation. Sweden aims to reduce fossil emissions from…

The Times of India · Sep 14

This Norwegian data centre cools servers with naturally cold fjord water

Green Mountain employs natural cooling at Norwegian data centres, using cold fjord water and ambient air. This approach significantly reduces the energy needed for server cooling operations. At one site, 8°C fjord water cools equipment through a heat exchanger. Another facility uses outside air for cooling, achieving 330 days of…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Since 2025, Belgium installed 23 concrete blocks weighing 22,000 tonnes each in the North Sea; together, they now form the walls of a new artificial energy island

Belgium is turning a huge offshore construction project into reality. Since 2025, workers have installed 23 massive concrete blocks in the North Sea. Each block weighs about 22,000 tonnes, making the scale of the project hard to grasp. Together, the blocks form the protective walls of a new artificial energy…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Tennessee farmer leased 100 acres of century-old family land for solar instead of selling it; the 147 MW project is now powering homes and businesses

A Tennessee farmer chose to lease family land for a solar project. This decision allows continued ownership while generating income for future generations. The Yum Yum Solar facility, a 147-megawatt project, became operational in May 2026. This lease provides a steady income stream, addressing farming challenges and land fragmentation. The…

The Times of India · Sep 14

Kenya tests solar-powered ambulance for remote communities

A solar-powered ambulance designed to bring healthcare to remote communities is being tested in Kenya.

Euronews · Sep 14

How to maximise sunny days for solar panels

Here’s how to make your solar power work harder

The Independent UK · Sep 14