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Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

The state of New York could meet its goal of building 46 gigawatts of large-scale solar by midcentury, but not without making difficult choices in how land is used across the state.

The Conversation

Trains in Switzerland are now running over solar panels in a world-first clean energy test

A groundbreaking experiment is underway in Switzerland where solar panels are installed between railway tracks. This innovative project aims to generate renewable energy without using additional land. The technology is being tested for durability against train traffic and weather. If successful, this could revolutionize renewable energy generation worldwide, especially for…

The Times of India

6 Ways to Slash Your Water Bill This Summer

Summer often brings sunshine, backyard barbecues, and, unfortunately, higher utility bills. While many homeowners focus on rising electricity costs from air conditioning, water bills can quietly climb just as fast. Lawn watering, extra laundry, filling pools, and increased household activity often send water usage soaring during the hottest months of…

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In 1820, a physicist noticed a compass twitch near a wire, and electromagnetism changed science

In the year 1820, a pivotal moment in science emerged when Danish physicist Hans Christian Ørsted made an astonishing observation. He noticed that when an electric current passed through a wire, it caused a nearby compass needle to deflect. This seemingly simple event uncovered a fundamental relationship between electricity and…

The Economic Times

Adani Power shares gain 3%, snap two-day losing streak. Why are Jefferies, Bernstein bullish on the stock?

Adani Power shares are climbing on strong prospects for India's power demand and the booming data centre sector. Analysts see the Adani Group well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. India's data centre industry is expected to expand rapidly. Rising electricity demand, driven by heatwaves and digital infrastructure needs, supports this…

The Economic Times

Switzerland is building the world’s largest underground battery that could power 210,000 homes for a day

Something unusual is happening deep beneath Switzerland, and it is not getting much attention outside energy circles yet. Engineers are building what could become one of the world’s largest underground energy storage systems, designed to store renewable electricity on a massive scale and release it when the grid is under…

The Times of India

The hidden shortage threatening the AI boom - how to prepare for what comes next

AI data center power shortage: The AI boom's next frontier is electricity, shifting focus from models and GPUs to the immense power needed for data centers. As AI demand surges, reliable and affordable energy is becoming a critical constraint, forcing companies to rethink infrastructure and secure long-term power contracts. This…

The Economic Times

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India crosses 41 lakh household-mark under rooftop solar scheme, to touch 75 lakh in Dec: Joshi

India is set to reach 75 lakh rooftop solar households by December under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, a significant jump from the current 41 lakh. The scheme, launched in February 2024, aims to install rooftop solar on one crore households, providing free electricity and financial assistance.

The Economic Times

‘To them a power line is a line of trees’: Costa Rica moves to protect howler monkeys from electrocution

Electric shock is one of the biggest causes of death among wildlife in the country but a court ruling is a first step to making power lines safe

The Guardian - UK

Be less polite: How to cut your AI impact as UN report reveals data centre energy use rivals nations

"That extra ‘please’ you put there can make a huge difference,” says one of the report's authors.

Euronews

Electric Cars vs Petrol Cars: Which Saves More Money in 2026?

The automotive industry is changing rapidly, and electric cars are no longer a rare sight on the roads. With more manufacturers introducing electric models and governments encouraging cleaner transportation, many car buyers are asking the same question: Do electric cars actually save more money than petrol cars? While electric vehicles…

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Safer grids, higher bills? EU's Chinese solar inverter ban reshapes renewable energy

Brussels moves to ban EU funding for clean energy projects that use solar and battery inverters from “high-risk countries”, namely China. Now, manufacturers must rely on European alternatives, which risks increasing European energy bills and production costs.

Euronews

UN report warns AI could soon use 3% of world’s electricity and more water than we need to drink

One argument often used to quell concerns about the rising energy and resource demand of data centres is that artificial intelligence (AI) models will need less in the future as they improve and become more efficient.

The Conversation

The great power plant sell-off

Major Thai energy firms have divested their power plant assets to divert money to clean energy.

Bangkok Post

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Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries

According to a United Nations University report, the environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world's largest countries

The Economic Times

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will attend G7 in France

OpenAI chief Sam Altman will join leaders at the G7 summit in France this month. Artificial intelligence will be a major focus for discussions. G7 ministers recently met to address AI's impact on child protection and energy grids. The growing demand for computing power is straining electricity supplies and requiring…

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s GDP figures are meaningless when the boom in datacentres means destroying jobs and the climate

In the March quarter Australia’s economy grew 0.3%. But the real issue is what drove that growth

The Independent UK

UN issues AI warning after new data reveals major impact on the planet and its resources

AI data centres are energy-hungry and resource-intensive, requiring huge amounts of electricity generation, cooling systems, land and water supplies

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The Independent UK

UN calculates nation-sized environmental footprints for AI and data centers

According to a United Nations University report, the environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries

The Independent UK

UN warns AI could use more water than all the people on Earth need to drink

AI could soon generate electronic waste equivalent to throwing out 250 Eiffel Towers every year

The Guardian - UK

Americans should be reassured by high prices, apparently. Does Trump’s team really think we’re that stupid?

According to chief economic adviser Kevin Hassett, living in the world’s richest superpower and witnessing food, electricity and housing become luxury items is a good thing

The National (Scotland)

ScottishPower cuts electricity bills in half during World Cup Games

ScottishPower has announced its customers will get their electricity bills cut in half during the World Cup games to help people 'enjoy every…

The Conversation

How much water and power will AI data centres use in Australia? Ironically, we don’t have the data to know

Australia’s data centre rush now rivals the mining boom. OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman last week said Australia could become a “data centre capital of the world”.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Is Building the Future Faster Than Infrastructure Can Support It

Nvidia is accelerating AI innovation at an increasingly rapid rate, but memory shortages, rising power demands, and infrastructure constraints may make it difficult for the rest of the industry to keep pace.

The Times of India

Pakistan orders early market closures as energy costs soar amid US-Iran conflict

Islamabad has mandated early business closures, with markets shutting by 8 pm and eateries by 10 pm, to combat rising energy costs fueled by Middle East conflicts. This austerity measure, effective June 1, 2026, aims to reduce electricity consumption and ease financial strain on Pakistan, a nation heavily reliant on…

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