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How to maximise sunny days for solar panels

Here’s how to make your solar power work harder

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Global Market: Samsung, SK Hynix reject $18.7 billion upfront power payment proposal

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have rejected KEPCO’s proposal for a 25 trillion won upfront payment to fund electricity infrastructure for planned semiconductor clusters. The move highlights concerns over uncertain chip demand and the significant costs of expanding power infrastructure.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Could nuclear fusion power save planet Earth – or is it just a money sink?

Scientists are debating if fusion energy will stay science fiction – or if it could really replace fossil fuels in the future.

Euronews · Sep 14

Seattle’s low-income efficiency programs served 376 households in 2021; ACEEE reported 1,996 MWh in energy savings across those customers

Seattle has launched innovative green initiatives aimed specifically at improving energy efficiency for low-income households. In 2021, the HomeWise program successfully assisted 376 families, resulting in an impressive saving of nearly 2,000 megawatt-hours of electricity. With many low-income families across the nation grappling with steep utility costs, Seattle's initiatives strive…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Energy bills could be slashed by up to £200 – check if you’re eligible

Ofgem’s energy price cap surge will increase by £60 per year

The Independent UK · Sep 12

In Sydney, UTS researchers tested a biosolar green roof that cut panel temperatures by up to 9.63°C and increased maximum solar output by up to 107%, depending on the month

A biosolar roof system serves to cool solar panels, thereby boosting their electricity generation potential. By nurturing vegetation below the panels, it promotes better plant growth and increases biodiversity. This green innovation not only aids in managing stormwater runoff but also enhances building insulation. The implications of this design provide…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Bitcoin Mining Crackdown: Malaysia steamrolled 1,069 illegal rigs; utilities refine power theft detection

In July 2021, Malaysian authorities took a bold stand against illegal cryptocurrency operations by crushing over a thousand bitcoin mining machines, valued at around 5.3 million ringgit. This operation targeted offenders who tapped illegally into power lines, resulting in significant losses. Eight suspects were apprehended, with six charged for electricity…

The Times of India · Sep 12

Lalbaugcha Raja 'prasad' waste to power Mumbai's civic hospitals as faith meets sustainability

Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja will convert prasad waste into clean electricity this Ganesh festival. Around eighty metric tonnes of food waste will power four municipal hospitals across the city. This initiative aims to reduce waste burden and promote a circular economy. Biomethanation plants at selected hospitals will process the organic waste…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Keralam power crisis: Government, Oppn trade charges over shortage

Kerala's ruling UDF and opposition LDF governments are exchanging accusations regarding the current power shortage. Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph blamed the previous LDF administration for cancelling a long-term power purchase agreement. CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan rejected these claims, citing legal issues with the original deal. He stated the LDF government…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

New Zealand built a power station which became the world's first to use flash steam

Wairākei Power Station in New Zealand changed the way geothermal heat could be turned into electricity when it was commissioned in 1958. Built beside the Waikato River, north of Taupō, the station drew on hot underground water beneath an active volcanic zone. Instead of relying on conventional fuel, engineers drilled…

The Times of India · Sep 12