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Nat-Gas Prices Soar on U.S. Heat and Global Supply Concerns

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Wednesday closed +0.182 (+6.55%). Nat-gas prices Wednesday extended this week's sharp rally to a 5-1/2 month high on the outlook for excessive heat in the U.S. to boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said near-record heat...

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Bats are avoiding solar farms and scientists aren’t sure why

As our planet continues to warm, the need for renewable energy is becoming increasingly urgent. Almost half of the UK’s electricity now comes from renewable sources. And solar accounts for one-fifth of the energy capacity installed since 2019.

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Banana farmer to be provided ₹3.5 lakh as financial assistance

Kerala govt. to provide ₹3.5 lakh to farmer K.O. Thomas, whose banana plants were chopped down by KSEB staff. Financial aid on Chingam 1 (Aug 17) as crop was ready for harvest & farmer couldn't be notified in advance. Aid decided after discussions between Electricity & Agriculture Ministers.

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Railway level crossing to be closed from August 10 for bridge work in Polur town

Railway LC 80 in Polur, Tiruvannamalai to close Aug 10 for construction of ₹24.66 crore ROB. Long distance buses to halt in town, but detour affects students, office-goers. Bridge will be 700m long, 12m wide, with LED lights, footpaths, steel railings, staircases. 28 electricity poles, 3 transformers relocated. Land acquisition…

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No move to leave revamped distribution sector scheme, says Electricity Minister

K. Krishnankutty, Kerala's Electricity Minister, says no decision to exit RDSS, which includes smart energy meters. State eligible for ₹10,481.84 crore Central grant in two phases. KSEB asked to examine if it can implement project on its own. Finance Dept. examining if options affect State's eligibility for borrowings.

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Can small modular nuclear reactors help India achieve net-zero?

The world’s quest to decarbonise itself is guided, among other things, by the U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 7. Since the world still depends on fossil fuels for 82% of its energy supply, decarbonising the power sector is critical; the share of electricity in final energy consumption will also increase by…

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When a brain injury impairs memory, a pulse of electricity may help

A severe traumatic brain injury can make it hard to remember recent events or conversations. But a form of brain stimulation appears to ease this memory deficit.

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Nat-Gas Prices Climb on the Outlook for Above-Average Temps

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Tuesday closed +0.052 (+1.91%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday extended Monday's sharp rally to a 5-week high on the outlook for hot temperatures in several regions of the U.S. to boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said above-normal...

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How to clean your turntable, vinyl records, and stylus

Turntables generate static electricity, which means they get dusty – and that's not good for a needle tracking through vinyl.

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Borthwick’s World Cup squad short on fizz and leaning on England’s past

The omission of Henry Slade tells its own story although Henry Arundell will be on hand to supply a surge of electricity

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New Zealand is partnering with BlackRock in aim to reach 100% renewable electricity

New Zealand’s government says it will partner with U.S. investment giant BlackRock as it aims to become one of the first nations in the world to have its electricity grid run entirely from renewable energy

The Independent UK

Electricity Costs Spike 800% In Texas With Extreme Weekend Temperatures

The price of electricity briefly spiked over 800% in Texas during the weekend as the South continues to be battered by this summer's extreme heat wave

Zenger

Nat-Gas Prices Surge on Forecasts for Hot Temps to Return to East Coast

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Monday closed +0.148 (+5.74%). Nat-gas prices Monday rallied sharply to a 1-1/2 week high on the outlook for excessive heat to return to the East Coast, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said the...

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Banana farmer to be compensated, says Electricity Minister

Banana farmer to be compensated, says Kerala Electricity Minister

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Brickbat: It's Not Easy Being Green

Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said that since 2000, 15.7 million trees have been felled on land managed by Forestry and Land Scotland to make way for wind farms. She said that represents about 7,858 hectares (19,417 acres) of trees. The government is looking to more than double the…

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No permission for maha dharna proposed by A.P. electricity employees’ JAC on August 8: police

Vijayawada Police Commissioner Kanthi Rana Tata warns of stern action against those who violate Section 30 of the Police Act and Section 144 of the CrPC, as no permission has been granted for the proposed 'Chalo Vidyut Soudha' and maha dharna by electricity employees' JAC on August 8.

The Hindu

Kerala University researchers develop self-powered solar cell

Researchers of Kerala University have developed a self-powered ‘visible-blind’ solar cell that has potential in generating electricity even after letting sunlight pass through and on a rainy day when the sun is hidden behind the clouds.

The Hindu

Bescom staff booked for negligence

Complaining to Bescom about an electricity supply issue left a businessman with an injured eye, a damaged computer, and a power blackout at home. The Madivala police registered a case of a negligent act endangering human life against the three Bescom emergency helpline staff on Thursday.

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Free or not, 24x7 electricity supply is only a dream in rural areas of Karnataka

Union Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R. K. Singh informed the Lok Sabha that the average power supply in rural Karnataka was 19.05 hours per day in the year 2022–23 whereas the average supply in urban areas was 23.82 hours (in 11 kV feeders, which are 3-phase, three-wire…

LiveScience

Did scientists really create a room temperature superconductor? Not so fast, experts say.

The research, which has not been peer-reviewed, has sparked viral attempts at imitation around the world.

The Hindu

Supreme Court nominates former Delhi High Court judge Jayant Nath as DERC chairperson

he Supreme Court on Friday, August 4, 2023, nominated former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Jayant Nath, as pro-tem chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) after the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) failed to reach a consensus on a name.

The Hindu

Smart meter row: State to prepare fresh proposal for roll-out

Kerala has decided to place a fresh proposal before the Union Power Ministry for the roll-out of smart electricity meters in the State.

The Hindu

SC appoints former Delhi HC judge Justice Jayant Nath as interim chairperson of power regulator DERC

Supreme Court appoints Justice Jayant Nath as interim chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). The office had been vacant for 6 months.

The Guardian - UK

Will Ghana’s gas gamble perpetuate a cycle of fossil-fuel related debt?

West African country is enduring hard times – and critics say plan to import liquefied natural gas will only make things worse

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