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Electricity Demand Is Surging — “Virtual” Power Plants Might Be the Forgotten Answer

Virtual power sources typically are quicker to site and build and can be cleaner and cheaper to operate than new power plants.

Inverse

TANGEDCO developing software to attach GST number of low tension consumers to take input credit for the tax paid

Low tension consumers with rooftop solar plants soon able to attach GST number for input credit; TANGEDCO developing software; Zamin Endathur villager unable to get input credit; IT wing testing payment portal integration with GST portal; HT consumers already have facility; LT consumers to get facility by Dec; local officials…

The Hindu

State government grapples in vain with electricity crisis in J&K

J&K faces worst-ever power crisis, leading to 12-16 hr outages daily. L-G Sinha reviews situation & directs PDD to ensure quality power. KPDCL cracks down on consumers, disconnects 1048 connections & imposes Rs. 7.95 lakh penalty.

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The Lightbulb Princess review – sparkling electrickery for kids

Sarah Punshon’s Christmas story for over-fours is about the importance of making – and saving – electricity

The Guardian - UK

‘Is it worth the money?’ This is the tool our product testers use to rate every appliance’s cost-to-run value

The energy monitoring plug is the tool that could save your money and electricity

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How lives of simple villagers were drowned in big power projects in Karnataka

The construction of Madenur Dam and Linganmakki Dam, across the river Sharavathi, to generate electricity, inundated many villages, forcing thousands of people to move out of their ancestral homes several decades ago. But many among those who were forced to shift to new places are still struggling to access basic…

The Hindu

Kashmir’s 18-hour power cuts are ‘collective punishment’, says Opposition

Kashmir faces worst power crisis, with demand of 1800 MWs vs 50-100 MWs generated. Prolonged cuts of 12-16 hrs/day affect 70 lakh people, including elderly & students. Govt. purchases 1150 MWs, still falls short by 650 MWs.

The Hindu

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Samyukta Kisan Morcha to stage 72-hour protest from Sunday

Samyukta Kisan Morcha & JCTU to stage 72-hr Janateya Maha Dharni in Bengaluru to oppose anti-farmer & anti-labour policies. Demand implementation of M.S. Swaminathan report, withdrawal of Electricity Amendment Bill & opposition to privatization of public sector. Also demand withdrawal of cases against farmers & compensation to families of those…

The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 638

Ukrainian authorities have said the country cannot produce enough electricity to meet growing demand for heating

The Guardian - AU

Martin Lewis gives stark warning over energy price cap hike as households face higher bills

He calculated that each household will typically be paying an extra £45 per month if factoring in higher winter usage

The Independent UK

Ofgem energy price cap: what does the new year rise mean for households?

Campaigners say the rise comes at the ‘worst possible time’ for struggling customers. Here’s all you need to know about the change

The Guardian - UK

South Africa and renewable energy: a 12-year-old programme offers insights for countries moving to cleaner power sources

There are many unknowns about how societies will manage the climate transition. And the associated energy transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable energy.

The Conversation

Ofgem announces energy bills will rise by 5% from the New Year

The new energy price cap is in and this is what it means for you

Ideal Home

Ofgem unveils price cap rise as millions to pay more for energy bills

Gas and electricity bills to rise by nearly £100 as new price cap unveiled

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‘You can walk around in a T-shirt’: how Norway brought heat pumps in from the cold

Device installed in two-thirds of households of country whose experience suggests switching to greener heating can be done

The Guardian - UK

‘Full expensing’: how short-term tax break can become a long-term fix

The planning system must change along with the tax incentives if the UK is to improve its dire investment record

The Hindu

Tajpur port not feasible; Mamata-Adani played along, alleges Suvendu Adhikari

Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari alleges West Bengal govt. & Adani Group knew Tajpur port not feasible, but played along. Adani Power Ltd. had to pass electricity-bearing cables through WB, but farmers objected.

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak’s net zero delay ‘will slash demand for electric cars’

OBR analysis suggests higher energy prices and interest rates could reduce proportion of new cars sold that are electric from 67% to 38%

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The Independent UK

Power lines cash a half-baked attempt to buy people off, campaigner claims

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said those living beside new powerlines could get up to £10,000 off their electricity bills over 10 years.

The Hindu

New regulations seek strengthened grievance redressal mechanisms for consumers in power sector

Regulations call for restructuring CGRFs and formation of Internal Grievance Redressal Cells at multiple levels and Consumer Advocacy Cell

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Labor’s secret detainee strategy, hostage release hopes in Gaza, Socceroos edge Palestine

Ministers considered freeing rapist in order to neutralise high court case; electricity providers rake in $2bn in one year

The Hindu

Coal isn’t easy to exclude from sustainable development | Explained

It’s theoretically elegant to argue that switching to renewable energy will generate investments and jobs – but it may not work so smoothly in practice since the electricity grid must meet the peak demand at all times. The efficient operation of thermal power plants is critical for India since they…

The Hindu

At BRICS meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At BRICS-Plus meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for immediate ceasefire and suspension of hostilities in Israel-Palestinian conflict. EAM Jaishankar condemns killing of civilians, but stops short of echoing Chinese demand. Xi urges safe passage for humanitarian relief, restoration of water, energy, and electricity in Palestinian enclave. He also calls…

The Guardian - UK

‘Breakthrough battery’ from Sweden may cut dependency on China

Northvolt says new lithium-free sodium-ion battery is cheaper, more sustainable and doesn’t rely on scarce raw materials

AAP

Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network

The regulator has rejected an accusation that electricity networks are generating "supernormal profits" off the use of poles and wires and stoking inflation.

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