The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Youth club launches energy-saving challenge

Households that save the most energy between the two bill periods will be rewarded with prizes by the club.

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Costa Rica Announces Electricity Rationing Plan Amid Drought

Hydroelectric plants are responsible for supplying 70% of the Central American country's electricity, and the state-run electricity company, ICE, has partially blamed the drought problem on El Niño. The present situation has forced the Costa Rican government to announce the electricity rationing plan.

Latin Times · May 10, 2024

Third pilot of household hydrogen heating shelved by UK government

Move suggests homes will rely on electricity for low-carbon heating well into the future

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024

Fall in Japan’s power demand sees India as third largest producer of solar power in 2023

India surpasses Japan in solar power production, aiming to double output to overtake the United States.

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

Renewable energy parks will speed progress towards net zero future

With green policies taking a central role in this election year, the question at the heart of every conversation around achieving net zero emissions is: ‘How can we speed up the drive towards net zero while meaningfully supporting local communities?’ When it comes to building more renewable energy parks, in…

Evening Standard · May 8, 2024

KSEB unions seek measures for speedy commissioning of under-construction hydel projects

KSEB unions express concern over delayed hydel projects, seek urgent measures for commissioning, financial support, and rainfall relief.

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

California’s Dream of a Green Hydrogen Future Could Backfire

Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to ramp up the renewable fuel carries risks: increased emissions and pollution.

Capital & Main · May 8, 2024

Clean energy on the cusp of rolling back fossil fuels: Report

Solar and wind investments reach tipping point in electricity supply, spelling doom for coal and gas, says think tank.

Al Jazeera · May 8, 2024

Powercor cops $2.1m fine after growth sparked bushfire

A Victorian electricity distributor has been fined more than $2 million for failing to maintain vegetation under its powerlines, sparking a bushfire.

AAP · May 8, 2024

Bescom spent ₹104 crore on rain damages in five years

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has spent a whopping ₹104 crore on the repair of electrical infrastructure damaged due to heavy rains and wind between Financial Year (FY) 2019 – 20 to FY 2023 – 24. 

The Hindu · May 8, 2024