Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills Discounts confirmed near more than 40 locations across Great Britain amid biggest upgrade to electricity grid since 1960s The Guardian - UK · Aug 11
Revealed: The areas set to get £2,500 off their energy bills as government unveils new projects Up to 160,000 households are expected to eventually benefit from the scheme The Independent UK · Aug 11
Thousands of households could save up to £250 a year on energy bills as government pylon plans unveiled Most eligible households will receive the discount automatically on their electricity bill every six months via their energy supplier, officials said The Independent UK · Aug 11
These 5 charts show how far rooftop solar and home batteries can take us – and why we still need the grid Australian homes and cities are increasingly producing and storing their own power. The Conversation · Aug 11
Energy giant Octopus warns customers to use less power during solar eclipse The UK’s biggest household energy supplier has urged customers to use less electricity during the UK’s largest solar eclipse in 30 years,… The National (Scotland) · Aug 11
New AI chip mimics the human brain's capacity for split-second motor control — it solved problems using 10,000 times fewer calculations A new brain-inspired device is designed to kick AI systems into gear only when they detect something unusual. Could it reduce dependence on power-guzzling data centers? LiveScience · Aug 11
UK Solar Eclipse Puts Evening Grid in Focus as Octopus Offers Free Electricity Octopus Energy will reward eligible customers with a free hour of electricity for cutting power use during the 12 August UK solar eclipse. International Business Times UK · Aug 11
Octopus Energy Solar Eclipse Warning Explains How Britain Could Lose up to 1.3 Gigawatts of Power The Octopus Energy solar eclipse warning comes as Britain could lose up to 1.3GW of solar generation during the 12 August eclipse. International Business Times UK · Aug 11
EV Myth Busted: No, They're Not 'Dirtier' Than Gas Cars, Even If You Use Fossil Fuel Power Skeptics claim that charging your EV with grids that use fossil fuel power is just as bad as burning gas. They're wrong. InsideEVs · Aug 11
Power downs and free energy: How Europe is preparing for a dip in solar during the eclipse While many are excitedly awaiting the eclipse, for the solar industry it’s a bit of a headache. Euronews · Aug 11
Nvidia Isn't the AI Bottleneck Anymore: These 5 Utility Stocks Are the New Trade The biggest constraint on artificial intelligence may no longer be chips. It may be electricity. Benzinga · Aug 11
‘Don’t use electricity during solar eclipse’, Octopus Energy warns Britain’s biggest household energy supplier is warning against using electricity during the deepest solar eclipse in almost 30 years Evening Standard · Aug 11
Zach Dell aims to build a name for himself with Base Power Zach Dell, who turns 30 this month, has built a home battery and tech business, successfully fundraising on a $13 billion valuation. Fortune · Aug 11
New Haven turned a capped landfill into a 1,920-panel solar farm; the site now powers about 200 homes and pays the city $72,000 a year New Haven is transforming a decommissioned landfill into a major solar energy project, installation of 1,920 solar panels that will produce a significant amount of clean energy every year. With anticipated revenue exceeding $1.4 million over two decades, this venture supports New Haven's dedication to enhancing its renewable energy initiatives,… The Times of India · Aug 11
The Times of India · Aug 11 A Finnish man built an 11-metre yacht from scratch using solar panels and batteries and sailed more than 3,000 nautical miles without conventional fuel A Finnish boat builder has demonstrated what solar-powered sailing could look like by building an 11-metre yacht from scratch and taking it on a voyage of more than 3,000 nautical miles using electricity generated from the sun. The yacht, designed and built by Lukas Sjöman, relies on solar panels and…
Benzinga · Aug 11 Kevin O’Leary Says ‘Show Me the Power’ as America’s Power Crunch Creates Major Investment Opportunity Amid AI Boom Investor Kevin O’Leary said America’s growing power constraints could create a lucrative investment opportunity as artificial intelligence, data centers and cloud computing drive electricity demand higher.
The Economic Times · Aug 11 India's power demand seen rising 6.5-7.5% this fiscal as hotter, drier weather boosts cooling needs: Crisil India's power demand is estimated to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent year-on-year this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 billion units (BU), driven mainly by higher cooling requirements amid expectations of higher temperatures and lower rainfall due to El Nino conditions, according to a report by Crisil Intelligence.
T3 · Aug 11 V2L allows your electric car to power everything from ebikes to Xboxes – here's why you want to make sure your EV has it Here’s everything you need to know about Vehicle-to-Load technology
The Times of India · Aug 11 Texas avoided a huge electricity crisis and blackout risk, thanks to the massive 20,000-megawatt solar buffer Texas has relied on its old thermal power plants for a long time, but a massive shift is currently reforming the state's electric network. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas(ERCOT), the body responsible for managing the majority of the state’s power flow, has supervised a required change towards renewable energy…
Fortune · Aug 11 AI’s biggest buildout is here. These stocks offer a way to invest in the data center boom For those seeking a pick-and-shovel approach to the AI wave, here’s a guide to utilities, grid hardware, cooling firms, and refinery stocks.
Ideal Home · Aug 11 Octopus Energy is urging customers to avoid using electricity during the solar eclipse – what you need to know You can even snag yourself an hour of free electricity
International Business Times UK · Aug 11 Harry Potter Fans Rerouted £430M Cable To Avoid Dobby's 'Grave' but Hit Real Ancient Remains Harry Potter fans helped reroute a £430m electricity cable away from Dobby's memorial in Wales, where Bronze Age remains were later discovered.
Euronews · Aug 11 Kazakhstan offers tax amnesty as it seeks to bring billions in crypto and digital assets home Astana has introduced tax incentives and regulatory reforms to encourage crypto investors to move their digital assets onto domestic licensed platforms, hoping to revive an industry that largely left after a post-mining-boom halt.
The Economic Times · Aug 11 Wrapping aluminium foil around a broom: Why people are swearing by this unusual cleaning hack Wrapping aluminium foil around a broom: A new cleaning hack involves wrapping aluminium foil around a broom. This trick aims to reduce static electricity and improve dust collection. Lightweight particles like hair may cling better to the foil-covered bristles. The effectiveness varies based on broom type and flooring conditions. Other…
Bangkok Post · Aug 11 CMAN H1 profit rises 7.6% despite global headwindsCMAN H1 profit rises 7.6% despite global headwinds As Thailand's electricity demand rises with the expansion of data centres, artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EVs) and industrial digitalisation, reliable and cost-efficient power is becoming increasingly important for energy-intensive manufacturers such as Chememan Public Company Limited (CMAN).