The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Ukraine prepares for winter power cuts after Russian attacks on energy sector

Kyiv calling for more air defence support as repairs resume after latest strikes, with fears more could be catastrophic

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2024

New reactor could more than triple the yield of one of the world's most valuable chemicals

A new reactor creates ammonia from polluted wastewater using electricity, and it's way more efficient than existing methods.

LiveScience · Aug 28, 2024

Australia’s electricity grid to remain reliable if renewable projects delivered ‘on time and in full’, Aemo says

Investments in solar, wind, batteries, pumped hydro and transmission links are vital, authority says

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2024

Californians Are Now Being Charged Different Electricity Rates Depending On What Time They Use It—Bills Surge To Over $1,000

A recent, unnoticed change to California utility company pricing has led to significantly higher electricity bills for residents.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28, 2024

Nat-Gas Prices Decline on High Storage Levels and Mild Weather

Sep Nymex natural gas (NGU24 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.052 (-2.66%). Sep nat-gas prices Tuesday closed lower for the sixth consecutive session and posted a 4-month nearest-futures low. Over the past week, nat-gas prices have been under pressure due to robust supplies and forecasts for moderate temperatures that...

Barchart · Aug 27, 2024

NZ energy crisis: electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises – can renewable generation keep up?

The prime minister has called it an “energy security crisis” and signalled a review of New Zealand’s electricity market as wholesale prices spike and industries suffer.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2024

Why the datacenter of 2030 will look very different from today

An insight into what is shaping the datacenters of the future

TechRadar · Aug 27, 2024

Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride

South Africa endured an electricity crisis from 2008 characterised by intermittent rolling blackouts and a growing culture of non-payment. The state-owned utility, Eskom, came to be regarded as the single largest risk to South Africa’s economy. At the end of March 2020 Eskom’s debt stood at R488 billion (US$27.4 billion).

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2024

Mapping Russia’s Kursk nuclear power plant

IAEA chief visits one of Russia’s nuclear sites after Moscow accused Ukraine of attacking the Kursk power station.

Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2024

I used my Pixel 9 Pro XL to create the ultimate EV savings cheat sheet — here’s what I learned

I asked Google Gemini on my Pixel 9 Pro XL to create a formula to determine the true cost of ownership for an EV and gas-powered vehicle. I'm surprised by all the data Gemini includes in making its formulas.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 27, 2024