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India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production

Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand

The Guardian - UK

Electricity grid operator cancels power call ahead of eclipse

Neso had taken the ‘precautionary measure’ to make sure it had a ‘greater safety cushion’ between demand and energy supply on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK

Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse

Event expected to curtail solar power just as summer’s fifth heatwave increases use of air conditioning and fans

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Andy Burnham urged to rethink blocked plans for Chinese turbine factory in Highlands

John Swinney has urged Andy Burnham to reconsider plans for a Chinese company to open a wind turbine factory in the Highlands after the UK…

The National (Scotland)

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)

Britain’s Andy Green sets a new speed record at Utah’s famous Bonneville Salt Flats

Green said the inside of the car he used on Tuesday was ‘probably a little hotter’ than in the jet-powered vehicle from 1997

The Independent UK

Atlanta reused a nearly 7,000-pound wind turbine blade as a 50-foot pedestrian bridge; the retired Colorado blade now carries walkers through Beaverbrook Park

In a remarkable display of innovation, a retired wind turbine blade has been repurposed into a pedestrian bridge at Beaverbrook Park in Atlanta. This 15-meter structure, weighing around 7,000 pounds, was transported from Colorado and creatively adapted by researchers to fulfill the role of public infrastructure. This pioneering project marks…

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Energy giant's wind farm 'to impact habitability of Scottish islands', NTS says

A HUGE wind farm planned off Scotland’s west coast could significantly impact the “habitability” of nearby island communities, the National…

The National (Scotland)

Wind farm could have ‘significant’ impact on islands, conservation chiefs warn

The National Trust for Scotland says it objects to plans by ScottishPower Renewables to build a two gigawatt wind farm near Colonsay and Islay.

Evening Standard

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…

The Times of India

B3,000 minimum monthly bill for solar panel subsidy

To qualify for the government subsidy for installing rooftop solar panels, households must have a minimum monthly electricity bill of around 3,000 baht, according to the Finance Ministry.

Bangkok Post

Sri Lanka planned 17 solar projects in Hambantota, but the development could reduce scrubland used by more than 400 elephants

On the dry plains around Hambantota, the vegetation can look unremarkable at first glance. Thorny scrub, patches of grass and scattered trees cover land that has already been reshaped by farms, roads and large infrastructure projects. Yet this rough-looking landscape is part of the everyday range of hundreds of Sri…

The Times of India

Driver who broke sound barrier attempts another speed record in Utah

At age 64, Andy Green thought his racing career was behind him until JCB invited him to join their new project

The Independent UK

Borders wind turbines to be 42 metres higher than Blackpool Tower

COUNCILLORS have agreed not to oppose plans for wind turbines in the Scottish Borders which will be 42 metres higher than the Blackpool Tower

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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 Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on India’s green growth gamble: it will need more than private finance

Editorial: The world’s most populous country needs state-generated demand to industrialise, decarbonise and avoid China’s overcapacity trap

Benzinga

Trump Targets China's Grip on Global Polysilicon Supply With 15% Tariff— Solar Stocks Climb in Friday Pre-Market (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: The story has been updated to include Wacker Chemie and Chinese Embassy’s statement and share moves of U.S. solar stocks)

InsideEVs

Clemson's Solar-Powered EV Project Looks Like A Cardboard Shoe. But It's A Lot More Clever Than It Looks

BMW challenged graduate students from Clemson University to create an energy-positive car that produces more electricity than it uses. This is what they came up with.

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The Guardian - US

Trump administration to pay German firm $1.22bn to cut offshore wind leases

Agreement with RWE is fifth deal Trump team has made with energy companies, offering payouts to give up projects

The National (Scotland)

Would Scotland joining EU really lead to carbon capture progress? Expert has say

SCOTLAND would not necessarily benefit from more carbon capture projects purely from being a part of the EU as the SNP have claimed, an expert has…

The Guardian - UK

Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers

Union says that as a top-rated ethical company, UK’s largest energy firm should welcome its involvement

The National (Scotland)

Council approves major green hydrogen plant to be built in Highlands

A MAJOR hydrogen production facility is set to be built in the Highlands after getting the green light from councillors ...

The National (Scotland)

Scotland would have carbon capture projects if it was in EU, claim SNP

SCOTLAND would have carbon capture technology if it was in the EU, the SNP have said.

The Times of India

Arizona researchers raised solar panels above crops so one acre could grow food and electricity, while separate readings found skin temperatures nearly 21°F cooler under panels in Phoenix

Agrivoltaics allows one acre to perform two jobs, growing food and generating solar power. This innovative approach increases crop yields and significantly reduces water loss in dryland conditions. Raised solar panels create cooler working environments, improving safety for agricultural laborers. The crops also help cool the solar panels, enhancing their…

Bangkok Post

High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge

MANILA - Edwin Salas watched as the first of 20 solar panels was installed on the roof of his home, joining a Philippine solar energy boom sent into overdrive by the Middle East war.

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