The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

A successful energy transition depends on managing when people use power. So how do we make demand more flexible?

Energy security concerns are mounting as renewable projects and transmission lines are delayed.

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023

Gordon Brown think tank says Scotland should lead on 'rewiring' UK energy grid

GORDON Brown’s think tank has insisted Scotland should lead efforts to “rewire” the UK’s electricity grid as renewable energy expands.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023

Gaza faces ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ as power plant running out of fuel

Gaza’s authorities say ‘all basic life services’ are at risk after Israel’s ‘total siege’ of the Hamas-run enclave.

Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2023

With scanty rain and RE deficit, Karnataka falls short of power while demand surges

The failure of the southwest monsoon and a surge in demand across various sectors has resulted in an unprecedented power situation in Karnataka with a mismatch in availability in demand. While the previous year’s power demand in the State on October 9 was 8,818 MW, on the same day this…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

What to know about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza

As Israel bombards the Gaza Strip, residents are expected to face an ‘utter disaster’ in the coming days.

Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2023

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Middle East expert Ian Parmeter on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict

Hamas’ attack on Israel has unleashed a horrific conflict. Breaking out over the weekend, Palestinians murdered Israeli civilians and are threatening to execute many hostages. Israel countered with mass aerial bombing and has cut off electricity, water and food going into the Gaza Strip.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023

The reality of Israel’s ‘total siege’ on Gaza – where two million Palestinians are trapped in a 25 mile stretch of land

Medics in Gaza warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of water, power, food and fuel being blocked for two million civilians

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

‘No place is safe’ in Gaza as Israel lays siege to Hamas-held enclave

Israel laid “total siege” to the Gaza Strip on Monday, vowing to cut off food, water and electricity supplies to the impoverished enclave as it pounded the Hamas-ruled territory in retaliation for a brazen and bloody incursion that caught Israel’s vaunted security apparatus completely off guard.

France 24 · Oct 10, 2023

World’s largest offshore windfarm project starts powering UK grid

First of 277 turbines goes into operation at site that will produce enough energy for 6m homes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

Morning Mail: Netanyahu vows to ‘change the Middle East’, Noel Pearson’s fears for no vote, power cost relief

Indigenous leader says failure means ‘middle path’ to reconciliation will be gone, and falling wholesale prices expected to deliver cheaper electricity

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2023