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Ministers should prioritise cheap power not net zero, Tories to say in speech

The shadow energy secretary will insist the UK ‘should focus all our attention on making electricity cheap’.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

Tories accused of ‘living in fantasy land’ as party lays out plans to ditch net zero

Green campaigners branded the Conservative’s plan to ditch net zero as a proposal that ‘flies in the face of all the real-world evidence’

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Forecasts for Hot US Temperatures Lift Nat-Gas Prices

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.086 (+3.20%). Nat-gas prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday amid forecasts of above-average temperatures in the US South, boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning use. The Commodity Weather Group said on Tuesday that forecasts shifted...

Barchart · Aug 18

Singapore put solar panels on the sea expecting waves to be the biggest challenge, but barnacles had other plans

Singapore is using floating solar farms to address land scarcity while expanding renewable energy generation. However, marine organisms can attach to these structures, increasing their weight and affecting buoyancy. This biofouling can accelerate equipment corrosion and make essential maintenance more difficult.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Cooler US Weather Forecasts Weigh on Nat-Gas Prices

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) on Monday closed down -0.043 (-1.57%). Nat-gas prices fell to a 1-week low on Monday and settled lower as US weather forecasts shifted cooler, potentially reducing demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group said on Monday that the outlook...

Barchart · Aug 17

World’s largest battery-electric plane cost just £3.70 to power during 27 minute test

The world’s largest battery-electric plane successfully completed a test flight powered by just £3.70 worth of electricity.

The Independent UK · Aug 17

In Madagascar, Gen-Z overthrew a corrupt regime but the battle against state capture has barely begun

Youth-led demonstrations that shook Madagascar in late 2025 began as protests over water and electricity shortages. They quickly evolved into bigger demands for political change, forcing president Andry Rajoelina into exile. The Gen-Z protesters (most born between 1997 and 2012) spoke of dignity, corruption and a broken social contract.

The Conversation · Aug 17

China’s leftover renewable energy could power UK for more than a year

In just six months, China was forced to turn away clean solar power equivalent to annual energy demand of Mexico

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Hurricane Lala ravages Hawaii: 130,000 without power, homes swept away as floods rise

Nearly 130,000 utility customers lost electricity after Hurricane Lala weakened. Flooded roads and damaged homes created dangerous travel conditions for residents. Heavy rain continued to batter parts of the state, complicating restoration efforts. Officials urged residents to remain indoors as dangerous conditions persisted. The storm's close approach caused major disruptions…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Germany warns EU electricity tax plan threatens national sovereignty

Germany accuses the European Commission of using an electricity market law to sidestep EU tax rules and national sovereignty. The dispute could affect the pace of the bloc’s electrification drive and efforts to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels.

Euronews · Aug 17