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India's peak power demand rises 12% in April-June, evening supply gap widens to 3,045 MW: Govt

India's peak electricity demand rose 12 per cent from April to June over the same period last year. An all-time high of 270.8 gigawatts was recorded in May. June saw an evening supply gap of over three thousand megawatts.

The Economic Times

Millions in Great Britain can now face emergency power cuts at short notice

Grid operator Neso can now respond with rolling blackouts as last resort without need for government powers

The Guardian - UK

North Carolina dam tested three water flows for 20 years, and scientists found the level that protects river wildlife while keeping more water for power

For two decades, the Roanoke Rapids Dam has been diligently analyzing water flow levels. Scientists observed the effects on fish and mussel populations, discovering that a medium flow rate supports wildlife while optimizing power generation. This significant finding permits greater water diversion to enhance electricity production, as the dam commits…

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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 Times of India

Power play: How energy-rich NZ became so expensive for electricity

In the latest of our series examining who shaped major policies and who benefited, we turn to the reforms in the electricity industry

Newsroom.co.nz

Let’s save AI use for the solutions, not the gimmicks

If data centres are on track to consume a significant amount of the world’s electricity, land and freshwater – do we need to rethink how we're using AI?

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India achieves 300 GW renewable energy capacity, 60% of 500 GW target by 2030

India has achieved over 300 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity. This milestone represents more than sixty percent of the nation's 2030 goal. Solar and wind power are key contributors to this significant energy transition. Domestic manufacturing capabilities have also been strengthened for supply chain independence. This progress positions India…

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As AI guzzles water and energy, we are already facing a choice: datacentres or homes?

Whitehall wants to triple their number in the UK. Yet in Slough, I saw the impact they’re having on communities, says Guardian columnist John Harris

The Guardian - UK

The forgotten Iranians caught in the deadly stalemate of Trump’s war

INDEPENDENT PERSIAN: Struggling to find food, work or any semblance of normality – as well as living with the daily risk of bombing under a shaky ceasefire – the people of southern Iran tell Amirhossein Miresmaeili how they feel entirely on their own

The Independent UK

The world has changed. African countries must rethink how they grow their economies

The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa’s economies are to geopolitical shocks. Fuel prices have remained elevated, squeezing economies that depend heavily on petroleum imports from the Middle East. These include Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.

The Conversation

Amazon data center plant in Texas could become America’s biggest polluter

The data center’s on-site natural gas power plant could emit more than double the carbon dioxide released each year by the current record-holder

The Independent UK

Govt speeds up rooftop solar scheme

The government is stepping up work on a rooftop solar scheme aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing household electricity costs.

Bangkok Post

“Our top priority is to…”: Why Texas just hit pause on new data centers as Greg Abbott orders audit amid Elon Musk’s Texas push

Texas has paused approvals for new data centers as Governor Greg Abbott orders a sweeping audit of projects seeking access to the state’s power grid. The move comes as Elon Musk expands his Texas footprint and concerns grow over soaring electricity demand, water use and the impact of AI data…

The Economic Times

Using AI has an environmental impact — here are 4 ways you can minimize it

Escalating use of tools like Gemini and ChatGPT saps more and more power. Experts offer some tips on how to consume less.

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The Independent UK

Drought and scorching heatwaves threaten Europe’s vision of a nuclear-powered future

IN DEPTH: Nuclear power offers Europe a reliable way of powering itself without laying waste to the planet. But hotter summers and a changing climate are interfering with how it works, writes James C. Reynolds

Euronews

Batteries can save Europe’s solar and wind power from being wasted. But are they a blackout risk?

A new report claims that the battery boom could trigger power outages, but experts say the risk is ‘tiny’.

Bangkok Post

Democracy versus AI data centres

Hardly a week goes by without news of another US town or city pushing back against a proposed AI data centre in its backyard. Residents worry about the rising electricity costs, excessive water consumption, noise pollution and other burdens their communities will have to shoulder to sustain these power-guzzling behemoths.

The Independent UK

Life in Cuba revolves around small bursts of electricity as blackouts last for days

Daily life for Cubans across the island has devolved into a complex web of crises, marking one of the most severe periods since the Cuban revolution

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CAG flags Rs 42 crore power subsidy to dormant consumers in Delhi, questions targeting of scheme

CAG flagged Delhi government's power subsidy scheme irregularities and questioned beneficiary targeting. Over Rs 42 crore was disbursed to dormant electricity connections with no consumption. The audit covered four financial years from 2019-20 to 2022-23. Subsidy expenditure rose significantly during this period, benefiting many consumers. The report recommended a transparent…

Euronews

Cyprus energy minister: Meridiam's entry into Great Sea Interconnector is 'vote of confidence'

Nicosia's final decisions will be based on the findings of the European Investment Bank, which will also determine the final cost of the Greece–Cyprus power interconnection project, Michalis Damianos said.

Euronews

A Japanese inventor is turning soil into a source of electricity

A Japanese designer has developed a technology that generates tiny amounts of electricity from everyday materials such as soil, water, food and construction waste.

How much can plug-in solar panels really save you on your energy bills?

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Evening Standard

Second day of rail disruption caused by power outage

Electricity cut out in the main control hub for north-west England’s railways.

Euronews

How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants

Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.

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The Data Center Boom Is Powering Utility Earnings. Here Is My Favorite Way to Play the Trend.

Utility companies are increasingly benefiting from the AI data center boom, and here is my favorite way to gain exposure to this investment theme.

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