The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Sun Cable: Mike Cannon-Brookes takes charge of ‘world-changing’ solar project

Billionaire says renewables will drive Australia’s next commodities boom as his Grok Ventures finalises acquisition

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023

As Africa Climate Summit promotes solar, off-grid power ramps up below the Sahara

Access to electricity remains a major challenge for over half a billion people in sub-Saharan Africa, and power outages are common even for those who are hooked up to the grid

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Texas avoids rolling blackouts during evening grid emergency

ERCOT has called on generators to push all available electricity to the grid as rising demand threatens to surpass the state’s power supply. If that fails, rolling blackouts are likely to begin.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 7, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Plunge on Expectations for Cooler U.S. Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Tuesday closed -0.183 (-6.62%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday sold off sharply and posted a 1-week low on a cooler U.S. weather outlook, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said a Canadian weather system will bring...

Barchart · Sep 5, 2023

Pakistan in uproar as protests over soaring energy prices turn violent

Traders close shops, electricity bills are set alight and utility firm staff are attacked as anger rises over living costs and political strife

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023

Australia has highest per capita CO2 emissions from coal in G20, analysis finds

Australia used twice as much electricity as China on a per capita basis and 48% of it came from coal plants, thinktank says

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

THTALKS: Underground sub-stations in Bengaluru among plans for safe power infrastructure

Underground sub-stations are among the new measures being planned by the Energy Department to strengthen the existing electricity infrastructure in Bengaluru, said Minister K.J. George, while answering questions from readers on THTalksBengaluru

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Arvind Kejriwal pledges electricity bill waivers, free education in Rajasthan as AAP gears up for polls

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal pledged to waive all previous electricity bills in Rajasthan if his party secures victory in the upcoming Assembly election in the State

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Mumbai: Tata Power, Adani Electricity to provide electricity supply to Ganesh pandals at residential rate

MUMBAI: Tata Power and Adani Electricity announced on Monday that they will be providing electricity connection to Ganesh pandals at residential tariff rates.

The Times of India · Sep 4, 2023

Even Tory voters back public ownership of water and electricity, huge poll finds

A CLEAR majority of voters across the UK support public ownership of gas, water, electricity, and rail, an extensive new poll has found – and…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2023