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Sweltering heat driving up electricity demand in Kerala

Sweltering temperatures in Kerala drive up electricity consumption, posing challenges for the State's power sector in managing demand.

The Hindu

Zambia Declares National Disaster Due To Severe Drought

Zambia faces national disaster as severe drought impacts food production and electricity generation, requiring urgent action and international assistance.

Top News

Cabinet approves ₹75,000-crore ‘free electricity’ solar scheme

PM-Surya Ghar Mufti Bijli Yojna: The scheme provides a component for payment security for renewable energy service company (RESCO) based models as well as a fund for innovative projects in RTS.

The Hindu

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Bescom records all-time peak demand for February as summer heat drives up fan and AC usage

Bescom records all-time high electricity demand in February, officials assure no load shedding despite consumer complaints.

The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin warns Nato of risk of nuclear war in major speech to Russian parliament – as it happened

Russian president says west is seeking to ‘contain our development’ in Moscow address

The Guardian - AU

This is what happens when an uncosted Coalition thought-bubble on nuclear power is presented as a concrete proposal

Anyone reading the Australian’s Newspoll survey might think there was an actual proposal in place to build small modular nuclear reactors around Australia – except there isn’t

The Guardian - AU

Rooftop solar owners to get less cash for feeding grid

An abundance of daytime solar generation has led to a cut in the amount of money energy retailers will pay rooftop solar owners to pump energy into the grid.

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T.N.’s installed power capacity likely to increase 31.8% by 2026-27

The Hindu

Consumer-friendly electricity tariff order has something for all categories

KERC reduces cross subsidy for industrial and commercial consumers in Karnataka, providing significant relief and fostering industrial growth.

The Hindu

UK power plants lined up to command record high energy prices this decade

Stations secure all-time high price of £65 a kW per year for 2027-28 in ‘capacity market’ auction

The Guardian - UK

Turn on or drop out: new rules could give energy consumers more power on the home front

Allowing people to use multiple electricity providers could unleash the potential of EVs, solar panels and even hot water systems to feed back into the grid

The Guardian - AU

Industries welcome downward revision in electricity tariff

KERC lowers electricity charges in Karnataka, benefiting consumers and industries, historic decision welcomed by stakeholders.

The Hindu

Electricity tariff down in early revision in Karnataka

KERC announces significant reduction in electricity tariff for commercial, industrial, and domestic consumers in Karnataka for 2024-25.

The Hindu

The Malawians braving climate shocks and red tape to make banana wine

Global warming has shrunk crop yields in farming communities, forcing an unexpected invention.

Al Jazeera

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The Guardian - US

US judge halts government effort to monitor crypto mining energy use

Federal judge in Texas says new requirement would cause ‘irreparable injury’ to industry amid surging electricity usage

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Proof That EV Tires Can Save You Hundreds Of Dollars

A set of EV-specific tires will save you money in the long run.

The Hindu

Stalin to inaugurate infrastructure projects in T.N. on February 27

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin to inaugurate projects worth ₹8,801 crore, including electricity infrastructure and disaster management initiatives.

The Guardian - AU

Men risked their lives to work on the Snowy Hydro scheme. Now, 75 years on, the 2.0 project represents a different world

Rugged adventurers who toiled in dangerous conditions to create the hydroelectricity scheme would scarcely recognise today’s technological advances

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Gas vs electric stoves: Which cooker is right for your kitchen?

Gas and electric stoves have their own strengths and weaknesses. We spoke to an expert to see how they compare.

AAP

Consumer guide aims to spark even more rooftop solar

A solar panel and batteries guide for consumers has been released to give households more bang for their buck and keep Australia in top spot for solar uptake.

The Hindu

All electrical installations of GPs should be metered, recommends 5th State Finance Commission

The 5th State Finance Commission (SFC) has recommended to the State government that all electrical installations of gram panchayats (GPs) should be metered and the present arrears of power consumption charges be settled with electricity supply companies (ESCOMs) through the intervention of the government.

Top News

India's Rooftop Solar Revolution Gaining Momentum

Discover how India is driving rooftop solar installations to accelerate clean energy adoption and combat climate change.

The Hindu

With low awareness on EVs, charging stations are few outside Bengaluru

Officials from Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), which is the nodal agency for EV adaptation in Karnataka, attributed the low numbers in the districts to the lack of penetration of EVs in rural areas.

The Hindu

India seeks to boost rooftop solar, especially for its remote areas

Just a few years ago, someone who wanted to install a rooftop solar connection in India faced getting multiple approvals, finding a reliable company to install the panels and spending heavily before seeing the first surge of clean energy.

TechRadar

'Virtually unhackable' chip could make GPU more power efficient and much faster at AI - by combining light and silicon for a fundamental mathematical operation

Researchers have created a chip that uses light waves instead of electricity for AI computations.

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