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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).

Bangkok Post · Aug 11

Virginia cracks down on electricity firms hiking prices for AI data centers — move could save ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ for everyday users

Virginia now requires data centers to fund their own dedicated power infrastructure, aiming to shield ordinary residents from rising electricity costs.

TechRadar · Aug 10

GPSC banking on energy transition, data centres

Global Power Synergy Plc (GPSC), the power generation arm of PTT Plc, is fast-tracking its expansion into energy solutions tailored to data centres, aiming to capture surging demand for clean electricity from multinational technology giants.

Bangkok Post · Aug 10

A Colorado farmer put 3,276 solar panels over his crops, and the shade created cooler conditions for heat-sensitive plants

A family farm in Longmont, Colorado has turned part of its land into a working example of how solar power and agriculture can share the same ground. Byron Kominek, owner of Jack's Solar Garden, covered roughly five acres of his family's 24-acre property with 3,276 solar panels, mounted high enough…

The Times of India · Aug 10

Don’t use electricity during the solar eclipse, Octopus Energy warns

A shutdown in solar energy generation will coincide with a usual surge in electricity demand in the UK

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse

Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

India's peak power demand rises 12% in April-June, evening supply gap widens to 3,045 MW: Govt

India's peak electricity demand rose 12 per cent from April to June over the same period last year. An all-time high of 270.8 gigawatts was recorded in May. June saw an evening supply gap of over three thousand megawatts.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice

Exclusive: Grid operator Neso can now respond with rolling blackouts as last resort without need for government powers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

North Carolina dam tested three water flows for 20 years, and scientists found the level that protects river wildlife while keeping more water for power

For two decades, the Roanoke Rapids Dam has been diligently analyzing water flow levels. Scientists observed the effects on fish and mussel populations, discovering that a medium flow rate supports wildlife while optimizing power generation. This significant finding permits greater water diversion to enhance electricity production, as the dam commits…

The Times of India · Aug 10

A French winemaker spent €4 million on 6,000 solar panels to protect grapes from heat and hail, but lost the official cognac label

A cognac grower in western France has voluntarily given up the right to call his wine cognac, all so he could build a solar canopy over his vineyard. David Moreau planted four hectares of ugni blanc grapes at Saint-André-de-Lidon, near Saintes, and covered them with 6,000 solar panels held five…

The Times of India · Aug 10