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China has built a 582-ton giant magnet to help its 'Artificial Sun' confine plasma hotter than 100 million°C

China has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of commercial nuclear fusion by completing the construction and testing of a colossal 582-ton superconducting magnet designed for its next-generation "Artificial Sun" programme, according to Xinhua News Agency. Measuring 21 metres in length, the toroidal-field magnet is the largest of its…

The Times of India

Planning approval granted for two on-shore Scottish wind farm projects

TWO new wind farms have received planning permission, paving the path for an additional 75MW of renewable energy production

The National (Scotland)

Singapore built a floating solar farm in the sea, but thousands of barnacles turned it into an engineering challenge that could sink its 13,000 solar panels

Singapore uses floating solar farms to overcome land scarcity for renewable energy goals. Marine organisms like barnacles attach to pontoons, adding significant weight and reducing buoyancy. This biofouling accelerates corrosion and can damage electrical components of the solar arrays. Maintaining these offshore solar plants requires constant maintenance and inspections.

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Multibillion-dollar Hunter energy project approved

Construction is expected to commence in late 2026 and be completed in late 2029.

Newcastle Herald

A 17-year-old student proposed a hybrid nuclear energy system that could reduce an Antarctic base's carbon emissions by 3,254 tons annually

A young Chilean student has proposed an innovative energy system for Antarctica. This concept combines renewable sources with a nuclear microreactor for reliable power. The system aims to significantly reduce diesel fuel dependence and carbon emissions. It offers a potential solution for powering remote research stations in extreme conditions. This…

The Times of India

European gas reserves at ‘historically low level’ - but fears of 2022 price shock played down

LNG is a key part of the energy mix for the UK, with imports typically from the US and Norway

The Independent UK

Survey finds huge majority of Borders locals oppose massive windfarm development

A new survey reveals that more than 80 percent of Borders’ residents oppose a major windfarm development in the area.

The National (Scotland)

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Ecowas greenlights $25bn Nigeria-Morocco mega gas pipeline

West African leaders have approved plans for a gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco, marking a major political milestone for one of Africa's most ambitious infrastructure projects.

Radio France Internationale

Fossil fuels in Australia receive four times more government support than renewables, report finds

The report comes months before Australia takes charge of negotiations at this year's United Nations climate summit Cop31

The Independent UK

Michael Shanks mocked for renewables boast as Labour eye new North Sea oil fields

ENERGY Minister Michael Shanks has been blasted for boasting about renewable power in Glasgow while the UK Government is reportedly set to sign off…

The National (Scotland)

Call for green power to supply businesses

The Renewable Energy Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to allow renewable power producers with expired adder tariffs to sell electricity to businesses, which require vast amounts of clean energy.

Bangkok Post

Take Centrica’s gas storage warning seriously – Britain still needs secure supplies

One task awaiting new energy secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh is devising a plan to avoid a crisis by the end of the decade

The Guardian - UK

Energy Secretary sends ‘important signal’ as she makes Aberdeen her first visit

Miatta Fahnbulleh was in the city on Thursday to meet industry body Offshore Energies UK.

Evening Standard

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August

Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war

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Philippines is building 422 MW of solar farms above fish ponds, and the idea could change renewable energy forever

Vietnam's VinEnergo and Philippine developer SunAsia Energy have agreed to build 422 megawatts peak of solar power spread across three sites in the Philippines, using a design that lifts the panels on steel piles above active fish ponds rather than floating them directly on the water. The approach is intended…

AAP

Renewables, batteries shield Australia from oil crisis

Australia has been spared from the Middle East energy crisis because of its rapid build-out of renewables and battery storage, a global energy body says.

Newsroom.co.nz

NZ has the sunshine, the tech and the expertise for solar – but not the political will

Comment from Auckland University: Australia has 4.4m solar homes while NZ sits at just 75,000. Here are 10 policy steps needed to unlock rooftop energy.

International Business Times

The Hidden Networks Behind Brazil's Energy Market

How methanol connects traders, criminal networks, and Russian commodities in Brazil.

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Uranium supply deficit expected to increase prices

With China, India and the United States all building more nuclear reactors, there's a looming deficit in the supply of uranium, according to one Aussie miner.

Bangkok Post

Asia's energy test may hinge on regional cooperation

The past four months have demonstrated just how volatile oil markets can be. In March, Brent crude climbed above US$100 (3,363 baht) a barrel for the first time in four years, reaching $119 on March 9 -- its highest level since the 2022 energy crisis -- as Iran's closure of…

Bangkok Post

China's world-leading renewable megabases rely on coal-heavy transmission, report finds

BEIJING - China ⁠is building more large-scale wind and solar than the rest of the world combined, but inadequate transmission links and a continued ‌reliance on coal-fired power are limiting its use, according to a report published on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Pumped storage can aid transition

When you flip a light switch or charge your phone, you're tapping into an intricate energy web that's quietly transforming across Southeast Asia. With electricity demand projected to more than triple by 2050, the Mekong region is standing at a crossroads: continue relying on carbon-heavy sources or leap towards a…

The Times of India

Illinois farmers are making up to $200,000 a year without growing more crops as solar companies offer long-term leases worth up to $2,000 per acre

Illinois farmers have long relied on corn and soybean harvests to generate income, but a growing number are now finding an equally profitable opportunity without planting additional crops. Renewable energy developers are offering long-term leases to build utility-scale solar farms, with payments reaching as much as $2,000 per acre each…

The Guardian - UK

Molten salt and human sweat: the weird batteries that could store renewable energy

From Nevada to Manchester, developers are trialling innovative solutions to clean energy’s biggest challenge

The Times of India

In Norway, scientists painted one wind turbine blade black, and bird deaths dropped nearly 70%

A recent study unveils that painting turbine blades black can diminish bird deaths by upwards of seventy percent. This effective yet simple alteration enhances bird visibility of the rotating blades, leading to fewer fatal encounters. Research performed at Norway's Smøla wind farm illustrates encouraging outcomes for wildlife preservation. This economical…

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