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Berlin power outage for 45,000 homes blamed on ‘politically motivated’ attack

The incident saw a fire erupt on a cable bridge over the Teltow Cana

The Independent UK

End of the line for diesel fumes at London St Pancras as new trains arrive

East Midlands railway will switch to bi-mode Aurora fleet to cut emissions and noise but elsewhere electrification is delayed

The Guardian - UK

‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate?

Defenders say AI can do good to fight the climate crisis. But spiralling energy and water costs leave experts worried

The Guardian - UK

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Trump says Maduro and his wife were 'captured' amid US strikes on Venezuela

US President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has been captured after US conducted a "large scale strike" on the South American country.

Euronews

Petrol versus electric ‘fuel’ costs – an EV does the equivalent of 352 miles per gallon

With petrol costing an average of £6.17 a gallon to go around 40 miles, new research reveals an EV can go 350 miles for the same amount

The Independent UK

Wind is now one of the world’s biggest electricity sources. So why are we switching turbines off?

Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.

Euronews

The Power Bill, the AI Dip, and the Date That Could Flip 2026 Stocks

2026 catalysts to watch: GE Vernova and Bowman Consulting on U.S. grid spending, Constellation on nuclear pricing, plus an AI dip and May 15 rates pivot.

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Negative prices for electricity are getting more common in Europe and consumer costs have dipped—while Americans face rising energy bills

By September, the number of hours in Spain with negative prices had already topped 500 for the year to date, more than double the full-year total for 2024.

Fortune

2 Under-the-Radar Energy Stocks to Watch for AI Demand in 2026

Data centers need massive power; New Fortress Energy and Nano Nuclear Energy offer two growth avenues as AI demand strains global electricity grids

MarketBeat

During a fierce storm I could hear the panicked screams of children in tents outside. This is Christmas in Gaza

This time of year is the true beginning of winter: the 40 coldest and harshest days of the season. One resident of Gaza City describes the reality for Palestinians living with little shelter and no electricity or heating

The Guardian - UK

These Companies Want To Use AI To Make Cheaper and Cleaner Energy—If the Government Lets Them

Don't blame AI for your high electricity bill. Blame the politicians who are trying to take AI away.

Reason

Exclusive: Price distortions in EU energy market must end, Portuguese minister tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Portugal's Energy and Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho said ensuring a level playing field among member states will be "essential" to lowering electricity prices across the bloc in 2026.

Euronews

Hydro One Outage Update: Which Areas Are Still Without Power and When Service Is Expected to Return

Freezing rain caused Hydro One power outages across Ontario, with crews restoring electricity in stages as residents await confirmation of service.

International Business Times UK

London Eye architect proposes 14-mile tidal power station off Somerset coast

West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol Channel

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LiveScience

New electrochemical method splits water with electricity to produce hydrogen fuel — and cuts energy costs in the process

Scientists adapted a method that can produce double the amount of hydrogen when splitting water molecules with electricity.

MarketBeat

This ETF Will Benefit From Americans' Higher Energy Bills

Electric bills are up 13% since President Trump took office. That’s bad news for the average American but good news for utilities investors.

Space

Google's proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris in an already crowded orbit

As a space scientist, I predict that the company will soon have to reckon with a growing problem: space debris.

Euronews

North Macedonia declares electricity crisis over fuel oil shortage

The crisis in the Western Balkan country was sparked by severe difficulties in supplying fuel oil from neighbouring Greece after border blockades by protesting farmers, authorities said.

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The Conversation

Two-way electric vehicle charging at scale could stop renewable energy being wasted – here’s how it works

The amount of renewable energy produced around the world is increasingly exceeding demand – particularly from wind and solar sources. This presents a significant challenge when limited grid capacity and insufficient energy storage mean this clean power has to be curtailed, wasting the excess generation. The scale of this problem…

Reason

Politicians Say AI Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Costs. That's Not How Energy Prices Work.

Rising electricity prices are being pinned on data centers, but demand isn’t what makes power expensive.

International Business Times

Top Global Energy Players Assemble at Wison Technology Seminar 2025

The second annual event addressed a range of topics, including the energy transition, floating wind, green hydrogen, carbon capture and Power-to-X, a set of technologies that convert surplus renewable electricity into products such as synthetic fuels.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria to get first publicly owned windfarm with 33-turbine Latrobe valley project

Advocates say State Electricity Commission’s $650m Delburn windfarm will be a ‘new chapter’ for region previously home to Hazelwood coal power station

TechRadar

No wonder there's a bubble - study claims nearly all of the world’s data centers are built in the wrong climate

Most global data centers are built in unsuitable climates, straining cooling, energy, and infrastructure as AI and cloud demand rise.

TechRadar

"Tech companies have paid lip service" - US government is asking AI giants why data centers are leading to rising bills

US senators challenge tech giants over rising electricity bills as AI data centers strain grids and shift infrastructure costs onto consumers.

The Conversation

When disasters strike, home batteries could be a lifeline

Extreme weather is placing greater strain on Australia’s power grids. In 2022, the record-breaking Northern Rivers floods blacked out almost 70,000 households. A powerful storm in 2024 cut electricity to more than half a million Victorians. In 2025, Cyclone Alfred left 320,000 homes without power.

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