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Uganda’s Owen Falls hydropower plant has a rich history that predates the country’s independence in 1962. The plant is located across the White Nile and sits between the towns of Jinja and Njeru on the shores of Lake Victoria. It is about 85 kilometres east of Kampala.

The new concept hotel was launched by Hyundai and broadcaster Grace Dent, with all electricity harnessed from the Hyundai Ioniq 5

British households could soon be handed £10 a day if they avoid using their washing machines during peak times, according to the National Grid, after warnings there could be power cuts

Prime Minister Liz Truss is reported to be ‘ideologically opposed’ to a campaign advising people how to reduce energy consumption.

Scheme to launch in November after trial by energy supplier saw some customers paid £2 per kilowatt hour

Russian invasion of Ukraine sparks incremental shifts in divisive issue, but no major pivot seven months into fighting.

Energy companies urged to prioritise at-risk consumers, including those on dialysis, as National Grid warns of rolling blackouts

National Grid ‘cautiously confident’ it can keep the lights on

National Grid has warned three-hour power cuts could be imposed this winter if gas supplies fall short