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Radioactive waste isn't going away. We've found a new way to trap it in minerals for long-term storage

There are around 440 nuclear power plants operating in 32 countries around the world, supplying some 10% of the world’s electricity. Another 60 reactors are under construction, and 300 more are proposed.

The Conversation

Energy market operator plugs fix for 'reliability gaps'

The Australian Energy Market Operator warns electricity grid reliability is in doubt over the next 10 years without timely investments to replace coal plants.

AAP

Australia at risk of electricity supply shortages as renewable projects lag behind coal plant closures

Successive La Niñas have eased demand but, with many renewable and storage projects now delayed, the energy market operator has revised its projections

The Guardian - AU

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Adani Group decides against bid for stake in power trader PTC

MUMBAI: Billionaire Gautam Adani has decided against bidding for a stake in state-backed electricity trader PTC India, people familiar with the matter said, as his business empire looks to preserve cash amid criticism from a US short-seller.

The Times of India

'I'm an ex-builder and this €4 window sheet hack could save you hundreds on your energy bills'

The cost of living is at an all-time high and electricity bills have almost doubled in a year

Irish Mirror

Saudi Arabia Vows to Take Legal Action Against Unlicensed Energy Use

As Saudi Arabia continues to push for energy efficiency, rationalization of consumption, and adherence to sustainability standards, the Saudi Ministry of Energy vowed to hold accountable those who waste oil products, or transfer them to various facilities for the purpose of generating electric power without obtaining the necessary licenses. In…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pinergy becomes first Irish energy provider to drop prices as wholesale costs fall

The move is the result of a fall in the wholesale cost of gas

Irish Mirror

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Scotland's most vulnerable people left unable to afford life-saving medicine amid cost of living crisis

One man with diabetes and epilepsy couldn’t afford to top up his meter so was left with no electricity and had to throw out the insulin in his fridge.

Daily Record

The rise of renewables is not without risk for investors

Given the urgent need to combat climate change and put an end to the exploitation of fossil fuels, it would appear renewable energies have a bright future. Having grown steadily for several years, they accounted for 19.1% of gross final energy consumption in France in 2020. Across the Channel, 43%…

The Conversation

Mother-of-two receives £27,000 energy bill after smart meter error

Paula Coplin, 42, from Leicester, discovered the colossal bill while trying to claim back credit from her account

Wales Online

Mum left panicking with £27,000 energy bill after smart meter error

Paula Coplin tried to claim £1,000 in credit she had amassed for other bills when she was told she could not get her money back after being billed £27,404.81.

Daily Record

Blasts hit west Ukraine after Russia fires four missiles, officials say

Blasts wounded two civilians and shattered several hundred windows in the west Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi as Russia fired missiles from the Black Sea on Saturday, Ukrainian officials said.

Reuters

Electricity supplier EDF loses €18 billion, worst result in company's history

The national electricity generator EDF has reported one of the worst years in French corporate history, losing €18 billion and seeing debt rise to an unprecedented €65 billion in 2022. The impact of the Ukraine war and idling nuclear reactors spelt financial disaster for the state-controlled entity.

Radio France Internationale

East Lothian drivers face peak rate fees for charging vehicles

East Lothian Council says the peak hours for electricity demand are between 4pm and 8pm every day and they want to discourage drivers who used nearly 100,000kWh of power from their chargers last month from charging during this time

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Wales Online

Energy giant EDF's profits soar after hiking price of electricity

The update comes a day after British Gas owner Centrica saw profits to triple to around £3.3 billion for the past year

The Guardian - UK

UK arm of EDF returns to profit as household electricity prices soar

French firm’s 2022 pre-tax figure of £1.1bn in Britain relates to nuclear operations and higher energy prices

The Conversation

Home power backup systems -- electrical engineers answer your questions

South Africa’s electricity utility Eskom has made it clear that “loadshedding” – rolling scheduled power cuts – isn’t going to end any time soon. This reality, and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during his annual state of the nation speech on 9 February 2023 that tax incentives for solar power use…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Meetings in Washington Pave Way for Establishment of Strategic Iraqi-US Ties

Iraq and the United States concluded on Wednesday week-long negotiations in Washington that tackled the future of relations between their countries in line with their 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA). Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Secretary of State Antony Blinken co-chaired a Higher Coordinating Committee (HCC), in accordance with…

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Feds using 'enhanced surveillance' to see what's behind the natural gas spike in California

The head of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that oversees the interstate transmission of natural gas, electricity and oil on Thursday would not say whether it will launch a formal investigation into soaring natural gas prices in California but did say the agency has assigned staff to examine whether any…

Texas Observer

The Governor’s Grid Gambit

Texas utility regulators are hawking a costly policy for grid reliability.

Daily Mirror

People told to turn off TVs, lights, washing machines and heating at 5pm TONIGHT

Small changes like bathing or showering later in the evening, prepping family meals in the afternoon and playing board games rather than watching TV during the DFS hours can make a significant difference to your bills tonight

The Conversation

Water cuts in South Africa are hurting hospitals and clinics - there's an increased risk of infections

South Africa is a water scarce country. Changing rainfall patterns and the escalating electricity crisis are making the situation worse. Treating and distributing water requires electricity. Some of the country’s biggest cities have had to impose water restrictions and residents in other parts have gone months without regular water supply.…

Wales Online

People told to turn off TVs, lights and heating at 5pm tonight

You should also avoid using washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and anything else that drains energy

France 24

‘You must be this old to ride this ride’: Seoul debates lifting age of free subway transport

The South Korean capital's transport authorities have been posting losses because of the increasing number of silver surfers. As FRANCE 24's Georgina Robertson explains, some businesses are even taking advantage of the policy by employing seniors to deliver packages. Also in this edition, the US Congressional Budget Office gives a…

AAP

Origin Energy profit drops amid takeover uncertainty

Takeover target Origin Energy's underlying profit for the half year slumped more than 80 per cent to $44 million.

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