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Lives of dozens of babies in Gaza’s largest hospital hang in balance: ‘The risks are really high’

Concern grows over fate of patients at al-Shifa with no fuel – as UN says just one hospital in nothern Gaza, al-Awda, still has electricity and is able to receive the wounded and sick

The Independent UK

‘Paying’ for power outages with coins, ward member ‘keeps officials busy

C. Renjith, a Thalavoor panchayat representative, protested frequent power outages in his ward by bringing a sack of coins to the Pattazhy KSEB office. He paid the electricity bills of nine families with coins weighing over 50 kg. KSEB officials blamed the outages on trees, but Renjith's unique protest is…

The Hindu

Tangedco using AI to automate daily power demand pattern for efficient grid management

IT engineers of Tangedco use AI to produce daily reports of energy demand prediction to automise the process. The AI team is attempting to better read electricity demand pattern for grid management. The AI software uses weather data and consumption patterns to produce daily demand report. Correlation between manual, automated…

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Renewables predicted to avert risk of blackouts as scorching summer looms for Australia

New wind and solar farms will provide about 2,000MW more electricity than was available last summer

The Guardian - AU

Delhi building fire: Lack of water, onlookers, electricity wires give firefighters major challenges in rescue operation

NEW DELHI: Firefighters encountered several challenges while battling a blaze in an east Delhi building on Tuesday, where a woman lost her life. The fire broke out in a five-storey building in Shakarpur, East Delhi, leading to the death of a 40-year-old woman named Anita.

The Times of India

Medics, patients stranded in Gaza battle as Biden says ‘hospital must be protected’

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Battles between Israel and Hamas around hospitals forced thousands of Palestinians to flee from some of the last perceived safe places in northern Gaza, stranding critically wounded patients, newborns and their caregivers with dwindling supplies and no electricity, health officials said Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Best dehumidifiers for bathrooms of all sizes, from small to energy efficient models

Keep your bathroom mould-free this winter

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Ofgem plans to cut wind and solar delays by stripping out ‘zombie’ projects

Regulator aims to reduce backlog as some wind and solar schemes wait up to 15 years to get hooked up

The Guardian - UK

China's carbon emissions set to drop on back of clean energy boom

China’s carbon emissions are set to fall in 2024 thanks to record growth in the installation of clean energy sources, a report published Monday said.

Radio France Internationale

China’s carbon emissions set for structural decline from next year

Emissions by world’s most polluting country could peak this year after surge in clean energy investments

The Guardian - UK

Two premature babies die, 37 under threat at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital

Neonatal intensive care unit stops working at under-siege facility with power outages and no fuel.

Al Jazeera

Cancellation of DBFOO contracts would have required KSEB to pay ₹500 cr. in damages, says govt.

KSEB had to pay ₹500 cr in damages for terminating 4 long-term power supply agreements in DBFOO mode. KSEB filed a review petition before the commission seeking approval for the contracts. Cabinet decided to restore the contracts & APTEL directed KSEB to withdraw petition & file plea before commission. KSEB…

The Hindu

Long-term power contracts: KSEB files plea before Regulatory Commission

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has approached the State Electricity Regulatory Commission seeking its nod for a clutch of long-term power supply contracts totalling 465 MW.

The Hindu

UK energy bills: could doing your washing at night save you cash?

Some electricity tariffs reward households willing to move consumption to off-peak hours

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JNCASR researchers develop radiative cooling paint to cool building structures

JNCASR researchers develop eco-friendly radiative cooling paint to reduce surface temperatures by 10°C. Paint is low-cost, water-resistant, and easy to apply, offering relief from hot summer days and reducing electricity consumption. It is an innovative, sustainable solution to global warming and urban heat island effects.

The Hindu

Accord industry status to hospitality sector, demands Andhra Pradesh Hotels’ Association

Reduction of GST charges, electricity tariff, industry status to the hospitality sector and extension of opening hours of restaurants till midnight are among the demands that have been put forth by the members of Andhra Pradesh Hotels’ Association.

The Conversation

Tourists are returning to South Africa – but the sector will need to go green to deal with the country's electricity crisis

For the past 16 years South Africans have dreaded rolling power cuts euphemistically dubbed “loadshedding”. These are caused by the ailing state power entity Eskom’s crumbling infrastructure and its over-reliance on ageing and poorly maintained coal-fired power stations. Loadshedding has worsened in 2023, with some areas experiencing power cuts for…

The Guardian - AU

Small modular nuclear reactor that was hailed by Coalition as future cancelled due to rising costs

Opposition climate and energy spokesperson had pointed to SMRs as a solution to Australia’s energy needs, but experts raise questions over price tag

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Power gentailers' dominance helps consign 300,000 people to energy hardship – report

Independent panel chair says the Commerce Commission should investigate a lack of competition, driving up electricity prices and leaving children sick and unable to attend school. Jonathan Milne reports.

The Hindu

Palaniswami urges DMK govt. to call open-end spinning mills’ representatives for talks

AIADMK's Palaniswami urges DMK govt to call spinning mill reps for talks to avert 3-wk strike. He blames govt for not responding to mills' demand for reduced electricity tariff. AMMK's Dhinakaran seeks CM's intervention.

The Hindu

How is electricity transmitted? | Explained

India’s power transmission system is complex, with many elements and considerations. It is the backbone of the nation’s economic development. This article explains electric power transmission, its components, and the factors influencing it. Transmission involves generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, with transformers increasing voltage and reducing current. Cables, switches,…

The Independent UK

With electric vehicle sales growth slowing, Stellantis Ram brand has an answer: An onboard charger

One of the biggest reasons people cite when saying they won’t buy an electric vehicle is range anxiety

The Conversation

Why surging sales of large electric vehicles raises environmental red flags

Electric cars are getting bigger and heavier. In 2019, 30% of the electric vehicle (EV) models available worldwide were sports utility vehicles (SUVs).

The Hindu

High Court directs Karnataka govt. to pay ₹7.25 per unit to JSW Energy instead of ₹4.86 per unit fixed by the govt. for supplying surplus power

JSW Energy to get ₹7.25/KWh (Ex-Bus) from Karnataka govt. as interim arrangement till outcome of petition. Bench directs State govt. to submit reply to company's petition by Nov. 10 & requests single judge to decide on it within a week.

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Supreme Court forms panel to select Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission pro tem members

The top court said that the Selection Committee shall recommend and give two names for each position. Read further on Dynamite News:

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