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Britain likely to generate more electricity from wind, solar and hydro than fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2023

There are many milestones to pass in the transition from a high to low-carbon sustainable energy system. There is the first hour without coal, or oil, or gas generation (or all of them together) and the point when the last coal, oil or gas power plant (or all of them…

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Wind turbines generate more than half of UK’s electricity due to Storm Pia

Clean energy record set after windfarms generate 21.8GW in half an hour on Thursday morning

The Guardian - UK

If you've got solar, can you run aircon without worrying about cost? Not quite

You’re inside on a scorching 40°C day, running your air conditioner on full for extended hours. Normally, you might worry about cost – or even the impact on the grid or the environment. But you’ve got solar on your roof, so you should be producing plenty of power to offset your…

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Solar and on-shore wind provide cheapest electricity and nuclear most expensive, CSIRO analysis shows

Estimates show small modular nuclear reactors would provide most expensive power and will not be available until 2030

The Guardian - AU

Energy price cap in Great Britain to fall by 14% in April, says forecaster

Cheaper oil and gas expected to fuel drop in annual bills by £268 to £1,660

The Guardian - UK

Edmunds testers seek out the fastest charging electric vehicles

How quickly an EV can charge at a public fast-charging station is nearly as important as how much range it has

The Independent UK

A Palestinian baby girl, born 17 days ago during Gaza war, is killed with brother in Israeli strike

She was born amid war, in a hospital with no electricity in a southern Gaza city that has been bombarded daily

The Independent UK

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Spain And Germany Top 50% Electricity Production From Renewable Energy In 2023

New solar installations have accelerated the transition away from natural gas and coal in two of Europe's leading economies.

International Business Times

Sir Grayson Perry ‘freaked out’ by EDF bill as £2,500 taken from bank account

The 63-year-old wrote on social media on Monday that EDF had raised his monthly electricity bill from £300 to £39,000

Evening Standard

Liddell battery 'milestone' for end of coal-fired power

Australia's biggest polluter AGL Energy has made a final investment decision on a big battery that marks another milestone in the end of coal-fired electricity.

AAP

Sir Grayson Perry says energy firm EDF raised electricity bill from £300 to £39,000

The Turner Prize-winning artist hit out at energy firm EDF on social media

Evening Standard

Grayson Perry challenges electricity bill rise from £300 to £39,000 a month

Turner prize-winning artist joined on X by broadcaster Jon Sopel a fellow EDF customer, who complained of being asked for £18,000

The Guardian - UK

Octopus Energy raises $800m and aims to create 3,000 green jobs in UK

Extra cash values firm at nearly $8bn, as it says it has greater share of home electricity market than British Gas

The Guardian - UK

Flood and wind warnings issued, airlines and schools affected as strong storm hits the Northeast

Heavy rain and high winds are hitting the Northeast for the second time in a week, spurring flood warnings, electricity outages, flight cancelations and school closings

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Electric vehicles owners and solar rooftops find mutual attraction

Residential solar is gaining traction in the U.S., with about 4.5 million homes now with solar rooftops

The Guardian - UK

How do photos get made and why do cats have whiskers? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Hindu

Can’t see elders dying due to poor electricity, say relatives of Kashmir’s COPD patients

Hundreds of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients, dependent on long-term oxygen therapy during winters, are gasping for oxygen in Kashmir due to prolonged and unprecedented electricity cuts

The Guardian - AU

‘Even the smallest town has electricity’: how to plan an outback Australian road trip in an EV

With some forward planning – and a portable charger and extension cord – you can take your electric vehicle off the beaten track

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Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty hospitalised after complaints of uneasiness

Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty admitted to Alappuzha's Government Medical College and Hospital after he complained of uneasiness. His condition is stable.

The Conversation

Coal will be all but gone by 2034 under Australia's latest energy roadmap

Australia’s coal power stations will all close in 2038 – five years earlier than previously expected – and variable renewable energy capacity will need to triple by 2030 and increase sevenfold by 2050.

The Hindu

Central team inspects cyclone-affected areas in Tirupati district

Central govt. team assesses crop loss due to Cyclone Michaung in Tirupati district, inspects damaged houses, roads, water bodies & electricity infrastructure.

Energy expert reveals 7 ways to save money on your Christmas lights

Keep your Christmas lights on and your energy bills down with these money-saving tricks

International Business Times UK

Revolutionary UK Power Grid Expansion Secures £1.8 Billion Contracts

National Grid and Scottish Power are set to commence the construction of a £2.5 billion high-voltage power line along the east coast, stretching from East Lothian to County Durham, starting in 2025.

The Hindu

Much awaited Japanese adaptive traffic signals in Bengaluru to finally get electricity connection

Months after the adaptive traffic signal control system that uses Japan’s MODERATO (Management of Origin-Destination-Related Adaptation for Traffic Optimization) technology was installed at several signals in the city, the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) has finally floated a short-term tender for providing electricity connectivity

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Ukraine is trying to keep its lights on this winter. Russia aims to turn them off

Utility workers have raced to repair Ukraine's damaged energy grid. Russia has resumed targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy system — and parts of it may be more vulnerable than ever, experts warn.

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