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Molten salt and human sweat: the weird batteries that could store renewable energy

From Nevada to Manchester, developers are trialling innovative solutions to clean energy’s biggest challenge

The Guardian - UK

This British farm is running AI on pig muck — and it could lead to a major windfall for farmers energy income, earning ten times more than the grid

This company is using renewable energy from pig slurry to power decentralized AI data centers, significantly increasing income compared to grid sales.

TechRadar

How Termite Architecture Is Teaching Engineers Ventilation and Cooling Design They Never Imagined

The mound that outperforms your air conditionerMacrotermes michaelseni, a termite species common across sub-Saharan Africa, builds mounds that can rise four to five metres above the ground and extend several metres below it. Inside, the colony maintains a temperature of roughly 30.5°C year-round. Outside, temperatures swing between 3°C at night…

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Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as they exchange attacks

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on infrastructure and military targets. Iran suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. Kuwait saw significant damage to a desalination plant and an oil facility. U.S. airstrikes also hit electricity and desalination plants in Iran. The conflict intensified over control…

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham considers radical shake-up to cut energy bills

Labour leader examining proposals to overhaul gas standing charges and make heat pumps cheaper to run than boilers

The Guardian - UK

Millions of flat-dwelling Australians are missing out on rooftop solar. Can new incentives bridge the installation gap?

Apartment living can be a barrier to solar and battery adoption. Here’s how to navigate the hurdles and practicalities

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India's first hydrogen train: 1,200-kW fuel cell, zero emissions, advanced safety and other salient features

New Delhi received its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged the passenger service from Jind railway station. This train will operate between Jind and Sonipat covering 89 kilometers. It features a 1,200-kilowatt hydrogen-fuel-cell-propulsion system for power. The train eliminates tailpipe emissions and lowers fossil fuel dependence.

The Economic Times

The AI Investment Nobody Is Talking About? The Infrastructure That Powers It

AI data centers will rely on existing infrastructure to meet their electricity demand. That creates an interesting opportunity for forward-thinking investors.

Kiplinger

Brussels to double electrification target in bid to cut fossil fuel consumption

After months of speculation, the European Commission announced a 46 percent electrification target for the bloc's economy by 2040. The move is intended to cut dependencies on imported fossil fuels but critics argue that high electricity prices may complicate the EU's goals.

Euronews

Are You in Love or Just Obsessed? 5 Clear Signs

True love must feel like home. Obsession gives us that sense of a ticking time bomb. It is not hard to get lost in the gray area between these two things, particularly during the first stages of a relationship when each text seems charged with electricity and each silence with…

MyLifeXP

Andy Burnham can slash energy bills by £200 a year with these policies, says Octopus Energy founder

Octopus energy has urged the upcoming prime minister to overhaul the market

The Independent UK

In the 1780s, Luigi Galvani watched frog muscles twitch near a spark; the accident launched “animal electricity” and helped spark modern electrophysiology

An early 1780s experiment with a frog leg and static electricity led to a significant scientific discovery. Luigi Galvani observed that dead frog legs twitched when touched by a scalpel and metal. He theorized that living tissues possessed their own inherent electrical charge, which he termed animal electricity. This groundbreaking…

The Economic Times

A Spanish company built a bladeless wind turbine that sways instead of spinning, turning the vibrations caused by wind into electricity

A Spanish company has developed bladeless wind turbines that oscillate to generate electricity. These devices use vortex-induced vibrations, a phenomenon engineers usually avoid. The bladeless design offers a lighter, quieter, and mechanically simpler alternative to traditional turbines. While currently less powerful, they are suited for small-scale and remote energy needs.…

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The Economic Times

India gets its first hydrogen train, but bigger story lies elsewhere

India's first hydrogen-powered train, launched on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, is less about transforming rail transport and more about showcasing the country's broader green hydrogen ambitions.

The Economic Times

Assam plans Rs 77,353 crore investment to generate 8,457 MW power, aims to become energy-surplus state

Assam plans a significant investment exceeding Rs 77,353 crore for power generation projects. This ambitious plan aims to boost the state's electricity output to 8,457 megawatts. The investment will cover hydro, solar, thermal, and energy storage initiatives across the region. Pumped storage projects with 4,900 MW capacity have already received…

Euronews

Why your heat pump isn’t saving you money – and what could change that

The right mix of energy upgrades saved houses as much as €1,150 annually, according to a new study.

The Economic Times

PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana, joins select global club of nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train. This train generates its own electricity onboard using hydrogen, the cleanest fuel. It produces near-zero emissions at the point of use, reflecting a cleaner energy journey. The trainset has been designed and engineered in India using indigenous technology. This…

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CPI(M) leader Mani cites lack of vision of UDF govt as reason for power crisis in Kerala

Senior CPI(M) leader M M Mani criticised the UDF government's vision for addressing the power crisis. He stated that Kerala has never met its power demand independently. Mani claimed that sufficient power purchase agreements were not made by the current administration. This comes after the Electricity Minister cited low rainfall…

The Economic Times

Hydrogen-powered trains likely to play niche role in India: Experts

India launched its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a move toward cleaner energy sources. This initiative signifies a shift from fossil fuel dependence for railways. Hydrogen trains will likely play a niche role on specific routes. Their long-term contribution depends on affordable green hydrogen availability. This technology supports India's climate goals…

Bangkok Post

Power plan for data centres readied

Thailand's energy authorities are intensifying efforts to finalise considerations for the country's pilot direct power purchase agreement (PPA) scheme, which is expected to support the rapid growth of data centres and cloud service businesses.

The Conversation

The data centre boom won’t mean higher power prices – if we unlock stalled renewable projects

To meet demand from artificial intelligence companies, some of the world’s largest data centres are planned for the outskirts of major Australian cities. Dozens more are planned. OpenAI chief Sam Altman has said Australia could be a global leader.

TechRadar

AI-powered software could recover 300GW of hidden capacity for the US power grid, enough to power thousands of AI data centers

GridCARE claims its software can unlock 300 GW of hidden transmission capacity, easing rising electricity demand without expanding infrastructure.

Tom’s Guide

The unexpected reason your ChatGPT prompts could make your groceries more expensive

A new study links AI's growing electricity use to climate impacts that could affect bee populations. Here's what researchers found — and what it means for ChatGPT users.

The Economic Times

AI trade moves from chips to electricity: Why 7 power stocks are gaining Wall Street attention with gains up to 86%

Wall Street’s AI trade is expanding beyond chipmakers to power producers, grid builders and equipment suppliers as surging data-centre electricity demand drives investment. Companies spanning nuclear power, grid infrastructure and cooling systems are emerging as key AI beneficiaries despite valuation and execution risks.

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