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3h ago How the new Great British Grid could help households benefit from abundant and cheap renewable power
4h ago Wind turbine taller than the Eiffel Tower aims to boost German electricity production

What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?

Proposed government-backed network body welcomed by some in sector but others call it just another quango

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29

‘It’s just cruel’: US households hit by surge in electricity shutoffs amid record hot summer

Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data shows

The Guardian - US · Sep 29

Italy's battery gold rush: Energy storage creates a new market

From paper projects to batteries now online: the energy market is changing and the value of storage is soaring worldwide

Euronews · Sep 29

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Keralam targets 100 percentage renewable energy by 2040

Keralam aims to meet its entire electricity demand through renewable energy by 2040. KSEB (Kerala State Electricity Board) and the World Resources Institute (WRI) India, in a joint workshop, discussed the state's rising power requirements and measures to increase the share of renewable energy in meeting overall demand which would…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

UK's biggest AI supercomputer may have to wait until 2030s for enough power

The UK start-up says the data centre could eventually expand from 50 to 90 megawatts of power — enough, if used continuously, to consume as much electricity in a year as about 315,000 typical UK homes, based on 2026 figures from UK energy regulator Ofgem.

Euronews · Sep 29

Johannesburg and Medellín: what South Africa can learn from Colombia about fixing a broken city

The city of Johannesburg – South Africa’s largest – is increasingly unable to perform even its most basic functions, such as providing clean water and electricity and maintaining its roads and the safety of its citizens. It has the symptoms of a broken city: deteriorating financial controls, a swelling wage…

The Conversation · Sep 29

Anthropic's path from AI startup to industry-defining IPO

Anthropic's IPO prospectus, reviewed by Reuters, laid out a sweeping vision in which AI would reshape the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, as the Claude maker moved closer to what could be the first listing by a frontier AI lab.

The Economic Times · Sep 29

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Petrol vs Electric: how far can you go for the price of a coffee?

A £6 latte could buy 300 miles of electric driving, compared with just over 30 miles in a petrol car – but getting the right home charging deal is key

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Burnham promises to roll back privatisation with government-backed grid plan

Exclusive: Creation of GB Grid will be major step towards putting Britain’s utility companies into public control

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

Neighbourhood Power Play: Transmission lines are new pathways of India’s subcontinental influence

India’s power grid is emerging as a strategic counter to China’s Belt and Road push in South Asia. India’s ability to buy large quantities of electricity makes its market crucial for neighbours such as Nepal and Bhutan. While China funds power projects, India provides the revenue through electricity imports.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Unpaid traffic challan? Your electricity bill could soon come into picture: Supreme Court suggests new recovery mechanism for Rs 20,000 crore dues

Traffic challan recovery: Supreme Court has suggested linking unpaid traffic e-challans to electricity bills as a possible way to recover nearly Rs 20,000 crore in outstanding fines. The bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan also proposed flagging vehicles with unpaid challans on the Parivahan portal, restricting…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Britain’s electricity grid operator cancels call for power

Shortly after 4pm, Neso confirmed that it cancelled the notice issued earlier on Monday.

Evening Standard · Sep 28

Ukraine's city of Oleshky faces starvation as Russia blocks all aid

Russia is shooting down food deliveries, confiscating supplies that reach the ground and blocking evacuation of some 2,000 residents still trapped in the occupied Kherson town, where the Council of Europe warns civilians face "a high risk of death" with no food, medicine, water or electricity.

Euronews · Sep 28

Heat pump sales soar across Europe after states cut electricity taxes, data shows

EU to push member states to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 11% surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran war

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

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Evening Standard · Sep 28

Electricity grid operator calls for more power generation

Neso issued an electricity margin notice early on Monday to increase the availability of electricity as a ‘contingency’.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

India should enhance power grid capacities, dynamic congestion management: Ficci-Nangia report

With electricity demand soaring to 256 GW, India's power grid is under greater strain than ever. A recent white paper from Ficci-Nangia identifies eight critical areas of concern, including frequency and congestion problems. To ensure grid stability, it advocates for the integration of cutting-edge technologies and updates to regulatory policies.

The Times of India · Sep 28

As Pakistan’s power bills soared, rooftop solar helped save the country $12 billion in fuel imports

Pakistan's transition to solar power has enabled millions of households to rely on renewable energy. The country began this shift during the Ukraine War due to soaring electricity prices and fuel import challenges. Grassroots movements contributed to the rapid installation of solar panels across urban and rural areas. This increased…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

India may need over Rs 4 lakh crore investment in energy storage by FY32: Report

India's transition to renewable energy is expected to demand significant investments in energy storage solutions. By FY32, approximately Rs 4 lakh crore will be needed to meet storage requirements. The current operational storage capacity of 54 GWh will need to expand to 411 GWh. Increasing renewable generation will require complementary…

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The Independent UK · Sep 28

The 5% tax cut coming into effect for UK households today

Most are set to see savings from today – but some could lose out

Euronews · Sep 28

‘A gold mine’: How old EV batteries could help prevent Europe from wasting solar and wind energy

Repurposing retired EV batteries could lower Europeans’ energy bills and prevent wind and solar farms from being switched off.

The Times of India · Sep 28

Australia could run its grid without fossil gas at similar cost, study finds

Researchers at the Australian National University, led by Timothy Weber, have found that Australia's electricity system could be run without any fossil gas at essentially the same cost as a gas-dependent grid, in a study ‘ Replacing gas with low-cost, abundant long-duration pumped hydro in electricity systems ’ published in…

The Conversation · Sep 27

Floating power plants could offer coastal communities a reliable energy source. Here’s how

Renewables are reshaping the global energy sector.

International Business Times UK · Sep 27

UK Energy Bills Could Soar by £442 in January: How To Avoid Paying More as Prices Climb

EDF forecasts a £442 January rise, but other estimates are lower. See what households can do before the next energy price cap is set

The Guardian - US · Sep 27

Nor’easter storm batters US east coast with heavy winds and power outages

At least one person killed and about 110,500 households still without power from North Carolina to New England

Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 27

7 Money Moves to Make Before October 1, When Rent, Insurance and Utility Renewals All Hit at Once

October can quietly become one of the most expensive months of the year when rent changes, insurance renewals and higher seasonal utility costs collide. Households that normally have room in their budgets may suddenly find several increases arriving within the same billing cycle.

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