BIZARRE: 25 - You Need To See This

More EV Owners Can Now Get Paid To Power California’s Grid

The new Chevy Bolt EV and Kia EV9 are among a bunch of new EVs capable of vehicle-to-grid power sharing.

InsideEVs · Aug 24

Power hungry: data centre energy use set to skyrocket

Artificial intelligence is set to make a major impact on Australia's electricity network, with a report warning about soaring demand from data centres.

AAP · Aug 24

Electricity bill reduced by 60%: Woman shares AC setting she claims helped slash monthly bill significantly

A content creator’s two-part AC experiment has sparked discussion after she reported a monthly electricity bill drop from about Rs 3,500 to Rs 1,292 after raising the temperature setting from 22°C to 28°C. She said usage remained around five to seven hours daily. While her calculation suggests possible annual savings…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Why Some Couples Stop Fighting But Start Feeling Like Roommates

At first, you might think, Wow, they finally stopped fighting. No more arguments over the dishes. No more tense conversations about money. No more dramatic “we need to talk” evenings. Everything seems calm. Except there is something strangely empty about the calm. They eat dinner together, scroll on their phones,…

MyLifeXP · Aug 24

Albanese seeks to quell datacentre disquiet as climate expert warns ‘we’ve got one shot to get the rules right’

Prime minister will use national cabinet meeting to assuage premiers over new AI law as Aemo forecasts seven-fold rise in datacentre power use

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24

Empty North Sea oil fields could store enough green hydrogen to power the country for seven years

Every time Britain has a still, grey week in winter, something invisible happens behind our plug sockets: gas power stations fire up to keep the lights on. That gas is often imported, with prices set by volatile global markets. This is one reason why energy bills surged during the cost-of-living…

The Conversation · Aug 24

In 2009, German startup SkyWind first showed its rooftop micro turbine design. 17 years later, the machine has secured certification, with Utah testing verifying roughly 615 kWh of electricity per year

SkyWind's rooftop wind turbine has secured full certification after two years of testing. This compact machine produces about 1,000 watts of peak power annually. The turbine is small enough for a rooftop and weighs less than 44 pounds. Its certified output is around 615 kilowatt hours per year.

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on rational logic, abstract obsession, practical truth, reality and curiosity

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla explores the difference between clear thinking and deep thinking. Tesla’s words connect logic, reality, curiosity and creativity. The quote also raises questions about how people approach complex ideas. His life and work show how scientific thinking can move between practical problems, abstract ideas…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Global energy event poised to unlock Rs 45,000 crore investment potential for India's power sector

A global energy event in New Delhi next month aims to unlock significant investment. The three-day Bharat Electricity, POWERGEN India & Indian Utility Week 2026 will attract professionals. Over 15,000 professionals and 250 exhibitors will explore smart grids and renewable energy solutions. This event is expected to advance a Rs…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Vistra Corp. Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Vistra Corp. has underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain highly bullish about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Aug 24