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African nations set to light up the homes of 300 million people by 2030

Several African nations have committed to open up their electricity sectors to attract investors and light up the homes of 300 million people currently lacking power over the next six years. "Mission 300" is driving the agenda at a two-day energy summit in Tanzania.

Radio France Internationale

UK has spent £12.5bn from energy bills on fossil fuel power plants in past decade

Research finds 60% of government contracts through backup ‘capacity market’ went to fossil fuel plants

The Guardian - UK

A self-destructing, 3D printed fungi-based battery could one day power sensors all around you by feasting on sugar

The microbial fuel cell is only able to generate tiny amounts of electricity for now.

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UK on track to miss 2030 clean power targets, research suggests

The forecast comes despite the Government revising down its capacity targets in an action plan released late last year.

Evening Standard

Government working hard to support Northern Ireland following Storm Eowyn – Benn

Approximately 60,000 customers remain without electricity across Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

600 million Africans don’t have electricity – the green energy transition must start with them

The world is fast transitioning towards renewable energy systems. But in many African countries, this transition is not solving historical inequalities or socio-economic challenges. This is because moving away from fossil fuels is costly and governments have largely not involved historically disadvantaged communities in the transition.

The Conversation

Chhattisgarh: Chilkapalli village gets electricity for 1st time since Independence

Chilkapalli village, located about 50 km from the Bijapur district headquarters, had been without electricity since India's independence. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Chhattisgarh's Chilkapalli village gets electricity, sheds darkness

Chhattisgarh's Chilkapalli village has finally received electricity, marking a significant milestone in the region's development. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Further support for Northern Ireland from London in Storm Eowyn aftermath

More than 75,000 remained without power on Sunday evening after the severe weather on Friday.

Evening Standard

3 reasons to fear humanity won’t reach net-zero emissions – and 4 reasons we might just do it

Within hours of taking office last week, President Donald Trump made good on his pledges to wind back the United States’ climate action – including withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement.

The Conversation

Intel concerned about Irish energy costs says report — wants gov to subsidize renewables

Electricity costs in Ireland are up to two times higher than in Arizona and Taiwan, which makes Intel worry.

Tom’s Hardware

Two men killed by falling trees during Storm Éowyn

Man, 19, died after car struck in Scotland and 20-year-old man killed in Ireland, as Met Office issues further warnings

The Guardian - UK

75,000 remain without power in Northern Ireland after Storm Eowyn

Additional engineers have been brought from Great Britain to help NIE teams with restoration task.

Evening Standard

Zelensky Offers Ukrainian Coal To Ease Energy Crisis In Transnistria

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Ukraine was prepared to send coal to fuel a major power plant in the Moldovan breakaway region of Transnistria, hit by an unprecedented energy crisis.

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The Independent UK

Big Tech wants to plug data centers right into power plants. Utilities say it's not fair

Looking for a quick fix for their fast-growing electricity diets, tech giants are increasingly looking to strike deals that would let them plug directly into power plants

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If you lost power during Storm Éowyn you could be entitled to up to £700 in compensation - here's how to tell if you're eligible

If you've been without power for more than 24 hours, you could be entitled to compensation

The Independent UK

Trump pumps coal as answer to AI power needs but any boost could be short-lived

President Donald Trump's return to office could bring some temporary relief to the beleaguered U.S. coal industry

The Texas Tribune

Data centers are booming in Texas. What does that mean for the grid?

As energy demand surges, largely due to crypto mining facilities, data centers and industrial electrification, Texas officials are looking at how to increase supply and shore up the grid.

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The Guardian - UK

Storm Éowyn: man killed and 725,000 properties without power in Ireland

Record gusts of 113mph recorded, with ‘unprecedented’ power cuts, fallen trees and 130,000 homes without water

Evening Standard

Best solar panel kit for campervans

Dreaming of living off-grid? Here’s how you can power life on the road - almost for free

Barchart

1 Nuclear Energy ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist as AI Supercharges Power Demand

The VanEck Uranium and Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) is poised for significant growth as the demand for clean and reliable energy surges, driven by the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and its increasing power needs.

The Independent UK

With Trump pivot back to pro-oil and gas policies, one renewable energy finds favor

As promised, President Donald Trump began reversing the country’s energy policies on his first day in office with a spate of orders largely favoring oil, gas and coal

The Independent UK

How solar power overtook coal in Europe for clean energy landmark

CHARTED: Nearly half of all electricity generated in the EU in 2024 came from renewables, Anthony Cuthbertson reports

Al Jazeera

As Trump turns to fossil fuels, Europe sprints ahead with renewables

Solar and wind power are replacing coal and gas in power generation, but experts warn of hurdles ahead.

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Europe Leads In Clean Energy Transition, Outpaces US And China

EU leads in clean energy with 47% electricity from renewables, surpassing U.S. commitment to reducing fossil fuel dependency.

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