Electricity Demand Is Surging — “Virtual” Power Plants Might Be the Forgotten Answer Virtual power sources typically are quicker to site and build and can be cleaner and cheaper to operate than new power plants. Inverse · Nov 25, 2023
TANGEDCO developing software to attach GST number of low tension consumers to take input credit for the tax paid Low tension consumers with rooftop solar plants soon able to attach GST number for input credit; TANGEDCO developing software; Zamin Endathur villager unable to get input credit; IT wing testing payment portal integration with GST portal; HT consumers already have facility; LT consumers to get facility by Dec; local officials… The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023
State government grapples in vain with electricity crisis in J&K J&K faces worst-ever power crisis, leading to 12-16 hr outages daily. L-G Sinha reviews situation & directs PDD to ensure quality power. KPDCL cracks down on consumers, disconnects 1048 connections & imposes Rs. 7.95 lakh penalty. The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
The Lightbulb Princess review – sparkling electrickery for kids Sarah Punshon’s Christmas story for over-fours is about the importance of making – and saving – electricity The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
‘Is it worth the money?’ This is the tool our product testers use to rate every appliance’s cost-to-run value The energy monitoring plug is the tool that could save your money and electricity Ideal Home · Nov 24, 2023
How lives of simple villagers were drowned in big power projects in Karnataka The construction of Madenur Dam and Linganmakki Dam, across the river Sharavathi, to generate electricity, inundated many villages, forcing thousands of people to move out of their ancestral homes several decades ago. But many among those who were forced to shift to new places are still struggling to access basic… The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023
Kashmir’s 18-hour power cuts are ‘collective punishment’, says Opposition Kashmir faces worst power crisis, with demand of 1800 MWs vs 50-100 MWs generated. Prolonged cuts of 12-16 hrs/day affect 70 lakh people, including elderly & students. Govt. purchases 1150 MWs, still falls short by 650 MWs. The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023
Samyukta Kisan Morcha to stage 72-hour protest from Sunday Samyukta Kisan Morcha & JCTU to stage 72-hr Janateya Maha Dharni in Bengaluru to oppose anti-farmer & anti-labour policies. Demand implementation of M.S. Swaminathan report, withdrawal of Electricity Amendment Bill & opposition to privatization of public sector. Also demand withdrawal of cases against farmers & compensation to families of those… The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 638 Ukrainian authorities have said the country cannot produce enough electricity to meet growing demand for heating The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023
Martin Lewis gives stark warning over energy price cap hike as households face higher bills He calculated that each household will typically be paying an extra £45 per month if factoring in higher winter usage The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
Ofgem energy price cap: what does the new year rise mean for households? Campaigners say the rise comes at the ‘worst possible time’ for struggling customers. Here’s all you need to know about the change The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023
South Africa and renewable energy: a 12-year-old programme offers insights for countries moving to cleaner power sources There are many unknowns about how societies will manage the climate transition. And the associated energy transition from fossil fuel-based energy to renewable energy. The Conversation · Nov 23, 2023
Ofgem announces energy bills will rise by 5% from the New Year The new energy price cap is in and this is what it means for you Ideal Home · Nov 23, 2023
Ofgem unveils price cap rise as millions to pay more for energy bills Gas and electricity bills to rise by nearly £100 as new price cap unveiled The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2023 ‘You can walk around in a T-shirt’: how Norway brought heat pumps in from the cold Device installed in two-thirds of households of country whose experience suggests switching to greener heating can be done
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 ‘Full expensing’: how short-term tax break can become a long-term fix The planning system must change along with the tax incentives if the UK is to improve its dire investment record
The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023 Tajpur port not feasible; Mamata-Adani played along, alleges Suvendu Adhikari Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari alleges West Bengal govt. & Adani Group knew Tajpur port not feasible, but played along. Adani Power Ltd. had to pass electricity-bearing cables through WB, but farmers objected.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023 Rishi Sunak’s net zero delay ‘will slash demand for electric cars’ OBR analysis suggests higher energy prices and interest rates could reduce proportion of new cars sold that are electric from 67% to 38%
The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023 Power lines cash a half-baked attempt to buy people off, campaigner claims Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said those living beside new powerlines could get up to £10,000 off their electricity bills over 10 years.
The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023 New regulations seek strengthened grievance redressal mechanisms for consumers in power sector Regulations call for restructuring CGRFs and formation of Internal Grievance Redressal Cells at multiple levels and Consumer Advocacy Cell
The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2023 Morning Mail: Labor’s secret detainee strategy, hostage release hopes in Gaza, Socceroos edge Palestine Ministers considered freeing rapist in order to neutralise high court case; electricity providers rake in $2bn in one year
The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023 Coal isn’t easy to exclude from sustainable development | Explained It’s theoretically elegant to argue that switching to renewable energy will generate investments and jobs – but it may not work so smoothly in practice since the electricity grid must meet the peak demand at all times. The efficient operation of thermal power plants is critical for India since they…
The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023 At BRICS meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza At BRICS-Plus meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for immediate ceasefire and suspension of hostilities in Israel-Palestinian conflict. EAM Jaishankar condemns killing of civilians, but stops short of echoing Chinese demand. Xi urges safe passage for humanitarian relief, restoration of water, energy, and electricity in Palestinian enclave. He also calls…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023 ‘Breakthrough battery’ from Sweden may cut dependency on China Northvolt says new lithium-free sodium-ion battery is cheaper, more sustainable and doesn’t rely on scarce raw materials
AAP · Nov 21, 2023 Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network The regulator has rejected an accusation that electricity networks are generating "supernormal profits" off the use of poles and wires and stoking inflation.