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Solar booms in industrial US midwest as energy crisis persists

Electricity has become one of the most important commodities in the region thanks to demand from datacenters, Iran war and rising utility charges

The Guardian - US

I tested this portable solar generator and it managed to bring power to places my home solar system couldn't reach

My garage has been plagued by a lack of mains power for decades, but I finally managed to put the space to better use with this portable solar generator from Anker.

Tom’s Guide

Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win

A Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid

The Independent UK

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UK Government ‘sitting on its hands’ instead of cutting rural costs – Swinney

The First Minister said ‘frustration has turned to genuine fear’ in rural Scotland over the cost of energy.

Evening Standard

Trump Pays Energy Firms £1.4B in Taxpayer Cash on Condition They Pivot from Clean Energy to Oil and Gas

The Trump administration paid energy companies nearly £1.4B to abandon offshore wind projects and invest in fossil fuels, following court blocks on executive orders against wind development.

International Business Times UK

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries are now the primary tool for managing evening spikes in electricity demand, a job previously falling to gas and hydro at greater expense.

AAP

Gavin Newsom Accuses the Trump Administration of Paying Offshore Wind Developers Nearly $900 Million To Walk Away From Projects

California Gov. Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of using taxpayer money to kill clean energy projects after federal officials reached a deal to reimburse two offshore wind developers nearly $900 million if they abandon U.S. leases and redirect money toward fossil fuel infrastructure.

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Hot weather and hungry datacentres lift Australia’s energy demand to record highs but batteries quell prices

Rise in electricity demand in first quarter of 2026 was moderated by record output from rooftop solar

The Guardian - AU

Indian government calls on people to use electricity before 5pm amid energy crisis

South Asian nation depends on imports for bulk of its oil and gas needs

The Independent UK

Consequences of Iran war ‘may echo for months or years to come,’ EU chief warns – as it happened

Ursula von der Leyen later due to meet new Hungarian leader who is seeking to unlock EU funds in return for reforms

The Guardian - UK

France unveils roadmap to ditch all fossil fuels by 2050

France on Tuesday announced a "first of its kind" plan to phase out coal by 2030, oil by 2045 and gas by 2050 during a global conference aimed at breaking reliance on fossil fuels.

Radio France Internationale

Trump’s attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say

US generated more power from renewables including solar and wind than gas last month in a first

The Guardian - US

Scientists create electronic devices that function reliably at extreme temperatures from 500 degrees Celcuis to absolute zero — advanced semiconductor material unlocks new possibilities in space tech and quantum computing

Scientists have demonstrated a new semiconductor material that can operate at extreme temperatures, from 500°C and down to -271.1°C.

Tom’s Hardware

This £40 solar powered pendant is the epitome of elegance -perfect for elevating your outdoor space

The White Company's outdoor collection includes some elegant yet affordable accessories, including £40 solar powered wicker pendant lights

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Radio France Internationale

Colombia conference aims for ‘more honest conversation' to speed fossil fuel exit

More than 50 countries are meeting in Colombia on Tuesday to push forward plans for phasing out planet-heating fossil fuels – with new urgency driven by geopolitical tensions.

The Independent UK

First global meeting of climate ‘coalition of the willing’ focuses on the one big problem holding back action

A lack of financing is emerging as a major barrier to moving away from fossil fuels, officials and experts said at a global conference in Colombia

The Independent UK

Trump administration to pay 2 more companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases

The Trump administration has announced two more payouts for energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects under development

The Guardian - UK

Renewable energy will boost national security and protect UK from sabotage, minister says

Widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels are harder to target than fossil fuel power stations, Michael Shanks says

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland’s renewable energy ‘whiplash’: how the shift from coal stalled in Australia’s most polluting state

In 2024 seven solar and windfarms and seven storage projects – totalling 3,202 megawatts – had been approved. Then came the LNP government

The Guardian - AU

Sick of power outages, this remote Indigenous town is planning to build its own renewable grid

Most communities rely on government-supplied diesel generators. Solar microgrids offer a secure supply – and residents can own the infrastructure

The Guardian - AU

Cop negotiations chief on how Iran war oil shock paves road to climate talks in Turkey

Exclusive: As countries meet at key climate crisis meetings, Australia’s Chris Bowen says war underlines need to move away from fossil fuels

The Times of India

Why UK electricity prices are tied to gas costs as government moves to reform pricing system

Britain's electricity prices remain tethered to volatile gas costs, despite renewable energy growth. The government is reforming pricing to break this link, encouraging renewables to adopt fixed contracts. While immediate bill relief is uncertain, long-term goals aim for stable, lower prices through increased renewables and reduced gas dependence.

The Guardian - UK

New global panel aims to accelerate move away from fossil fuels

Scientists and economists will help countries develop plans to reduce dependence on oil, gas and coal

The Guardian - UK

‘The damage is done’: global oil crisis has changed fossil fuel industry for ever, IEA chief says

Exclusive: International Energy Agency’s Fatih Birol, the world’s leading energy economist, also says UK should largely forgo North Sea expansion

Radio France Internationale

Algeria and Chad cement stategic partnership with raft of bilateral deals

Chad and Algeria have signed more than 30 agreements focusing heavily on economic cooperation in the energy sector, with Chadian president hailing a political will to move "from a traditional friendship to a new-generation strategic partnership".

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