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Small-scale solar has key benefits, and one critical weakness, over large solar farms

A new study shows size matters in solar energy. The first ever life-cycle analysis comparing big and small solar photovoltaic systems has concluded that small-scale solar systems are in fact better for the environment than even the largest, and most efficient, solar farm.

The Conversation

3 Utility Stocks to Buy Guarding Your 2024 Portfolio

The utility industry’s defensive nature makes it a solid choice for safeguarding one’s portfolio against economic downturns. The industry’s long-term prospects are expected to be driven by the shift to renewable energy sources for power generation, technological advancements, and the modernization of the grid. Therefore, buying fundamentally strong utility stocks…

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North Karnataka contractors urge Chief Minister to annul HESCOM tenders floated in violation of norms

Stating that tenders pertaining to 41 works of Hubballi Electricity Supply Company (HESCOM) have been floated in violation of norms, the North Karnataka Civil Contractors Association has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to annul the process and call for fresh tenders. President of the association Subhas Patil told presspersons in Dharwad on…

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Ghana's electricity crisis is holding the country back - how it got here

For well over a decade Ghana was exalted as one of the most promising and fastest growing economies on the continent.

The Conversation

South Africa's new plan to end power cuts is seriously flawed. Here's why

South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power.

The Conversation

As Australia's net zero transition threatens to stall, rooftop solar could help provide the power we need

Australia is not rolling out clean energy projects nearly fast enough to reach the Australian government’s target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030. A huge build of solar and wind farms, transmission lines and big batteries is needed. But progress is challenged by the scale required, community resistance to new…

The Conversation

Israeli Tech Entrepreneurs Aid Japan Quake Victims With Phone, Internet, And Power

Israeli tech entrepreneurs provide phone, internet, and electricity to Japan earthquake and tsunami victims

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‘Greener, cheaper, much warmer’ – heat pump owners laud their new system

Report finds users even in Victorian properties and older rural homes are noticing cheaper bills and warmer homes

The Guardian - UK

Household solar installations charged ahead in 2023

Australian households have set a new record for solar investments, with a new report revealing rising electricity prices encouraged more to make the switch.

AAP

J&K parties up in arms over Ratle Power Corporation signing deal with Rajasthan for 40 years

Jammu and Kashmir’s regional parties were up in arms over the recent power purchase agreement.

The Hindu

People say they were taken for a ride by alternative energy suppliers. How you can protect yourself.

Despite new consumer protections, people are still complaining about higher bills and questionable business tactics. Sticking with your gas or electricity utility is usually a better deal, experts say.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ayodhya to emerge as model in clean energy production with establishment of 40 MW solar power plant

Ayodhya is taking strides towards clean energy solutions to address its energy requirements. Currently, the work of development and operation of a solar power plant capable of generating 40 MW of electricity in Majha Rampur Halwara village of Navya Ayodhya has reached the final stage. Read further on Dynamite News

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India's foreign minister signs a deal to increase imports of electricity from Nepal

India’s foreign minister has concluded a two-day trip to Nepal during which he signed an agreement to increase the amount of electricity India imports from its neighbor

The Independent UK

Labour’s energy advisers warn against watering down £28bn green investment

Climate thinktank says Britain could be left trailing in global race to develop low-carbon energy

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'Backbone' of electricity grid facing industrial action

Billions of dollars worth of energy infrastructure will be the target of stop work action as Transgrid employees walk off the job in NSW demanding better pay.

The Hindu

First Solar ties up with Cleantech Solar to procure clean energy for its Sriperumbudur plant

First Solar and Cleantech Solar partner to provide clean electricity to First Solar's 3.3GW facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.

The Conversation

Renewables now generate more of Britain's electricity than fossil fuels – but what happens next?

At the start of 2016, in an article noting some exciting changes in British energy, The Conversation published the following paragraph:

Dynamite News

Scientists find new method of boosting chemical reactions using electricity

A study conducted by chemists at the University of Chicago discovered a technique to use electricity to enhance a sort of chemical reaction commonly used in the synthesis of novel pharmaceutical medication candidates. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Nepal signs power deal with India, to sell 10,000 MW electricity over 10 years

Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Nepal, Gopal Sigdel and India's Energy Secretary Pankaj Agrawal signed the agreement on behalf of the two countries. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Germany's CO2 emissions are at their lowest in 7 decades, study shows

A study shows that carbon dioxide emissions in Germany, Europe’s biggest economy, dropped to their lowest level in seven decades

The Independent UK

Two large offshore wind sites are sending power to the US grid for the first time

For the first time in the United States, turbines are sending electricity to the grid from the sites of two large offshore wind farms

The Hindu

Bescom sees a steady increase of electricity sales

The sale of electricity by the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has consistently gone up post the COVID-19 pandemic years, the data provided by the company has shown. In the Financial Year (FY) of 2022 – 2023, Bescom sold over 29,000 Million Units (MU) power which is even more than…

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Texan Bitcoin miners profit by using less electricity; advocates say all Texans should get the same chance

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms made headlines over the summer for making millions by selling pre-purchased power back to the grid. The news highlighted how the grid can benefit businesses more than consumers.

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Scientists find new method of boosting chemical reactions using electricity

The Guardian - UK

UK use of gas and coal for electricity at lowest since 1957, figures show

Fossil fuel plants contributed about a third of electricity supplies in 2023 and renewables a record 42%

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