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Manipur marginally lifts Internet curbs; ban on mobile data continues

Manipur government lifts suspension on broadband internet, mobile internet remains banned. The internet ban started on May 3 due to the ethnic violence in the State.

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Possible electricity disruptions as Canberra Evoenergy workers strike

Evoenergy and the union warn there may be delays and disruptions.

The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2023

Australia is touted as a future clean energy 'superpower' – but research suggests other nations will outperform us

Addressing climate change means enduring some economic pain in the early part of this century to avoid worse outcomes in the long run. But recently the narrative has shifted from pain to opportunity.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2023

Smart meter roll-out on TOTEX mode likely to be put on hold

The State government has reportedly decided not to go ahead with the roll-out of smart electricity meters on TOTEX mode.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Canada tests the world's first hydrogen-powered passenger train

The world's first hydrogen-powered passenger train, Coradia iLint, is currently being tested in Quebec's Charlevoix region. Designed in France by rolling stock manufacturer Alstom, the zero-emissions train runs on electricity produced by mixing hydrogen with oxygen, meaning that moisture its only waste product. Alstom said Europe has already placed an…

France 24 · Jul 23, 2023

Power consumption grows marginally by 1.8% to 407.76 bn units in April-June quarter

Power consumption in India grew 1.8% YoY to 407.76 BU in Apr-Jun 2023, due to unseasonal rains, Biparjoy cyclone & heavy Monsoon downpours. Peak power demand rose to 223.23 GW in Apr-Jun 2023 from 215.88 GW in the same period in 2022. The Ministry took steps to avoid outages &…

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

EESL to supply energy-efficient appliances for ‘Pedalandariki Illu’ scheme in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh and EESL sign agreement to equip Navaratnalu-Pedalandariki Illu houses with energy-efficient appliances. EESL to supply 6 lakh LED bulbs, 3 lakh LED tube lights and 3 lakh brushless DC ceiling fans in first phase. EESL's solutions have saved 47 billion kWh of energy and reduced 26 million tonnes…

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Weighed Down by Ample U.S. Supplies

Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23 ) on Friday closed -0.044 (-1.60%). Nat-gas prices Friday gave up early gains and posted moderate losses on ample U.S. gas supplies, with U.S. nat-gas inventories more than +13% above their 5-year seasonal average. Nat gas prices retreated Friday despite record-high temperatures in the western...

Barchart · Jul 21, 2023

Hops for beer flourish under solar panels. They're not the only crop thriving in the shade.

A farm in Bavaria is covering its hops with solar panels, providing electricity to 250 households and shading the plants from the increasingly scorching summer heat in the process

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

3 Foreign Utility Stocks With Strong Stability

As the utility sector continues to grow, so do the opportunities for investors. Given the strong resilience of the industry, it may be an opportune time to seek out attractive foreign industrial stocks Centrica (CPYYY), Engie Brasil Energia (EGIEY), and Enel Chile (ENIC), which show significant stability. Read on….

StockNews.com · Jul 21, 2023