The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Centre tweaks Prime Minister’s Rooftop Solar ‘free electricity’ scheme

PM-Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojna offers up to 60% subsidy on rooftop solar systems for households in India.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

PM-JANMAN: Tribal hamlet gets power supply for first time

PM-JANMAN scheme brings electricity to Karnataka tribal hamlet after 75 years, part of ₹7,000 crore projects for PVTGs.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

AP Chambers submits representation to political parties on issues concerning industries

AP Chambers urges political parties to address industry demands in manifestos for upcoming elections, focusing on incentives and development. Bringing down electricity rates, ending ‘inspection raj’ and exclusive parks for women entrepreneurs are among the issues highlighted.

The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024

UK’s green power industry receives surprise £10bn pledge

Potential investment by NatPower would create largest portfolio of battery storage projects in Britain

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024

Soura Shakti Mela for farmers in GKVK on March 9

The Energy Department will organise a ‘Raita Soura Shakti Mela’ (farmers’ solar energy fair) on March 9 at the GKVK campus. The mela, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, aims to diminish the reliability of conventional electricity for irrigation and promote self-sufficiency among farmers through the adoption of…

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024

KERC issues guidelines for installation of prepaid smart meters

The Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) on Wednesday notified the “Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (Prepaid Smart Metering) Regulations, 2024” which will come into effect from April 1. This will enable consumers across Karnataka to install prepaid smart electricity meters. 

The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024

Here's Why Government Should Stop Throwing Money at Green Energy

In California, which has a slew of renewable energy regulations, the cost of electricity increased three times faster than in the rest of the U.S.—and the state still doesn't even get reliable energy.

Reason · Mar 6, 2024

'Worse Than Hell': The Perils Of Pregnancy In War-torn Gaza

Forced to flee her home by Israeli bombardment, Asmaa Ahmed gave birth in the middle of the night in a Gaza City school that had no electricity.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2024

The Political Sabotage of Nuclear Power

Abundant, emissions-free energy was once the promise of a nuclear-powered future. What happened?

Reason · Mar 5, 2024

"Mad scientist streamer" makes Sonic the Hedgehog proud by running Sonic 3 using the electricity generated by chili and hotdogs

You know, in case you were wondering if it was possible

GamesRadar · Mar 5, 2024