The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Heatwave forecast for south-eastern Australia triggers energy supply and fire danger warnings

Coming hot weather prompts Australian Energy Market Operator to predict shortfall in electricity supplies for NSW and Queensland

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2024

State-owned solar farm to power more than 50,000 homes

Victoria's revived state-owned electricity commission will spend $370 million to wholly own a solar and battery farm slated to power 51,000 homes.

AAP · Nov 20, 2024

Extended-Range EVs Are The Next Big Thing. Will Drivers Plug Them In?

Extended-range electric vehicles, or EREVs, are having a moment.

InsideEVs · Nov 19, 2024

Clean energy could create millions of tons of waste in India. Some are working to avoid that

As clean energy infrastructure like solar panels and electric car batteries becomes more common in India, some small businesses are working to recycle them when they reach the end of their lifespan, dismantling panels to sell individual components and using old EV batteries’ remaining power to provide electricity to remote,…

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024

‘Give with one hand, take with other’: In Mumbai slums, price rise vs Ladki Bahin appeal

In the narrow lanes of Mumbai’s Govandi Shivaji Nagar slum, the smell of soap mingles with the humid afternoon air as women go about their daily routines of washing and cleaning. Among them is Savitra, perched on the steps outside her house, scrubbing utensil after utensil. But there’s caution not…

Newslaundry · Nov 14, 2024

If our hot water heaters ran off daytime solar, we would slash emissions and soak up cheap energy

Your hot shower or bath uses 15-30% of your household’s total energy, second only to the heating and cooling of air.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024

3 Utility Stocks Providing Safe Harbor Amid Market Turmoil

The utilities industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by the adoption of advanced technology and growing consumption. Amid this backdrop, it could be ideal to invest in sound utility stocks Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC), Pampa Energía (PAM), and Genie Energy (GNE). Continue reading.

StockNews.com · Nov 13, 2024

Ofgem approves subsea electricity cable between Scotland and Northern Ireland

A SUBSEA power line between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been given the green light ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2024

Subsea electricity links between UK and Europe approved

The undersea power lines will help Britain export more clean energy from its wind farms over the coming decade.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

What must the UK do to reach the new goal of 81% emissions cut by 2035?

Here we answer key questions on what the newly announced climate target means for Britons.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024