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Argentina’s first solar train runs on batteries charged by the Andean sun

The Tren Solar de la Quebrada can run nearly double its current length on solar power alone.

Euronews · Sep 20

The teachers and pupils fighting to learn for the future amid ongoing Gaza genocide

FOR children in Gaza, going to school has become a struggle shaped by displacement, destroyed buildings and shortages of even the most basic…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20

Non-fossil sources account for 54.18 pc of India's installed electricity capacity: Bhupender Yadav

The minister said India ranks third globally in renewable energy-installed capacity and is the world's second-largest solar-growth market, demonstrating that economic growth and climate action can advance together. He made these comments during the inauguration of the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) two-day international conference here on "The Future of Environment…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Cuba once again plunges into complete darkness as blackout hits island

‘The country is in such a sad state, and there are no words for what we’re going through’

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Panther Creek III upgrades 133 turbines for more power and recycles old blades into cement

A wind farm in West Texas has gained additional generating capacity while giving its old turbine blades a new industrial use. Panther Creek III, which began operating in 2009 with 133 turbines, underwent a repowering project with longer blades and upgraded gearboxes. The work raised the wind farm’s capacity to…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Nat-Gas Prices Rebound on Pre-Weekend Short Covering

October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Friday closed up +0.011 (+0.38%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 1-week low on Friday and settled higher on some pre-weekend short covering. Nat-gas prices initially moved lower on Friday amid forecasts of cooler US weather, which could reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

Barchart · Sep 18

Iran War is going to make some of your bills this winter more expensive

Consumers have already been squeezed by rising gas, diesel and jet fuel prices

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Can solar panels offset the October energy price cap rise?

The October energy price cap rise will hit gas-heated homes hardest, but solar panels can still cut hundreds of pounds from annual electricity costs

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Australia’s renewables transition is well under way – but meeting its 2030 target will be ‘extremely challenging’

A gap looms between the Albanese government’s goal of 82% renewable energy and planned solar and wind projects

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18

AI Data Centres Are Turning to 'Forever Chemicals' to Cut Water Use, Fueling PFAS Boom

AI data-centre growth is driving demand for fluorinated cooling fluids that can reduce water use, while environmental groups warn leaks and disposal could worsen PFAS pollution.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18