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Climate change will affect hydropower -- African countries must be prepared

Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries, however, have a much heavier reliance on it than others. For instance, hydropower accounts for at least…

The Conversation

Two companies quote ₹6.88 per unit for medium-term contracts for power supply

KSEB has invited bids for 500 MW of power to avert a power crisis in Kerala. Adani Power and DB Power have agreed to supply 303 MW and 100 MW respectively at ₹6.88 per unit after a reverse bidding process. KSEB will finalise a decision and obtain approval from the…

The Hindu

Drought-like situation, power crisis in Madhya Pradesh: CM Chouhan

CM Chouhan appeals to people to pray for rain in Madhya Pradesh due to drought-like situation & power crisis. Govt making efforts to purchase power from other States and will leave no stone unturned to work for farmers' welfare.

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UK households to lose £5bn if proposed solar farm law passed

Restricting infrastructure on farmland means electricity supply will need to be generated by more expensive methods, analysts claim

The Independent UK

Proposed solar farm law change could see households ‘£5bn a year worse off’

Restricting infrastructure on farmland means electricity supply will need to be generated by more expensive methods, analysts claim.

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe’s climate action plan: a win for the environment, health and energy

The dumping of billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere yearly is already having a devastating impact around the world. This includes widespread flooding and droughts, raging wildfires, heatwaves and record temperatures.

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Extreme Heat Could Ruin Our Technology, Too

Many machines, including cellphones, data centers, cars and airplanes, become less efficient and degrade more quickly in extreme heat.

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Electricity is not just expensive

The electricity market, an essential service for upholding human rights, is in fact harming the health of New Zealanders and will cost the public health system, writes Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan

Newsroom.co.nz

Basavaraj Rayaraddi writes to CM asking him to hold meeting with GESCOM to solve electricity problem

As farmers of the Kalyana Karnataka region have been facing a severe electricity crisis, senior Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayaraddi has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah requesting him to convene an emergency meeting in Kalaburagi to ensure regular power supply to IP sets of farmers.

The Hindu

Smart electricity meters in “cold storage” for now in Bengaluru

Bescom to install 17.5 lakh smart meters in Bengaluru by Dec, but project awaits cabinet approval; various hurdles faced by Bescom to implement prepaid smart meters; KERC notified draft rules for installation of prepaid smart meters by consumers; prepaid smart meters work similar to prepaid mobile connections.

The Hindu

Three-fourths of India’s irrigation sources run on electricity: study

Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) finds electricity is the dominant source of power for water extraction, powering 76% of sources. Tubewells and borewells capable of extracting water from greater depths are on the rise. 23.14 million Minor Irrigation schemes reported in 695 districts and 6,47,394 villages, mostly privately owned. UP has…

The Hindu

Nat-Gas Prices Little Changed on Forecasts for Seasonal U.S. Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Friday closed -0.003 (-0.11%). Nat-gas prices Friday gave up an early advance and closed slightly lower after updated weather forecasts called for seasonal temperatures to return to the central and eastern U.S. by the end of next week. Nat gas prices Friday initially...

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Reduce electricity consumption in evening hours: K. Krishnankutty

. KSEB urges public to reduce electricity use 7-11pm to avoid power restrictions due to low storage levels in hydel reservoirs. Unnecessary use of electrical equipment should be avoided to prevent restrictions. Combined storage is 35%, lowest in recent years.

The Hindu

Energy saving scheme: How you can claim cash benefits for using less energy this winter

The National Grid announced it would be renewing its demand flexibility service, under which customers are financially compensated for reducing their energy consumption this winter

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CPI(M) activists burn electricity bills in protest of tariff hike

Activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) set ablaze electricity bills at the Srinivasa Mahal Theatre Centre here on Friday in protest of the hike in power tariff by the YSRCP government in the State. The activists raised slogans against the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government for burdening the common…

The Texas Tribune

How ERCOT is narrowly getting through an extreme summer — and how experts say it could do better

Record-high power demand and faltering electricity sources have tested the grid in the past month, forcing the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to dig deep into its toolbox to keep power flowing.

The Guardian - AU

The cheapest reliable energy system to meet Australia’s climate targets? Solar and wind, no question

There has been a lot of commentary about how to measure the cost of renewables – but much of it misses the point

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Nat-Gas Prices Fall Back on Bearish EIA Report

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Thursday closed -0.028 (-1.00%). Nat-gas prices Thursday fell back on the bearish EIA report of +32 bcf, which showed a larger build than expectations of +26 bcf. However, nat gas prices continued to have support from forecasts for excessive heat to return to...

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Electricity firms face penalties for ‘manipulating’ grid in Ofgem crackdown

Regulator aims to stop power plants’ tactic that costs households hundreds of millions of pounds

Newsroom.co.nz

Orion maintenance cuts alarm whistleblower

Canterbury’s lines company is heading for trouble, an industry insider says, reports David Williams

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Pakistan gov’t says no relief in power bills as protests escalate

‘No room for subsidies’ as Pakistanis suffer inflated electricity bills, rising inflation.

The Conversation

Rooftop renewables risk making the rich richer, as latecomers will struggle to access the grid

Many people are now becoming “energy citizens” by installing rooftop solar panels and other small-scale renewable energy projects in their properties.

The Texas Tribune

Q&A: How can Texans deal with extreme heat?

We know you’re tired of the heat at this point. Here’s how much longer you can expect it to last and reminders on how to stay safe and cool.

The Conversation

Unsexy but vital: why warnings over grid reliability are really about building more transmission lines

“To ensure Australian consumers continue to have access to reliable electricity supplies, it’s critical that planned investments in transmission, generation and storage projects are urgently delivered.”

The Independent UK

Government incentives and cost-conscious customers lead to electric vehicle boom in India

India is one of the fastest growing electric vehicle markets in the world, and more than 90% of India’s 2.3 million EVs are the cheaper and more popular two- or three-wheelers — that’s motorbikes, scooters and rickshaws

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