The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

No more UK energy bills support likely before price cap rise

Andy Burnham stops short of pledging further help as gas and electricity prices due to increase by 4% in October

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

China’s data centres will reportedly use more power than South Korea by 2030

In 2025, Chinese data centers were expected to use 479 TWh/year by 2030. Now, they're expected to use 774 TWh/year by 2030.

TechRadar · Aug 26

Government directs CEA to prepare roadmap to phase out import of critical power systems by 2030

India is focused on eliminating imported SCADA systems by 2030, with the Central Electricity Authority actively developing a comprehensive roadmap for this essential infrastructure. This initiative seeks to bolster self-reliance and enhance the cyber-resilience of the nation’s power grid. By reducing reliance on foreign technology, the government aims to secure…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Octopus Energy boss calls for ‘urgent’ reform as bills to hit three-year high

THE UK's largest energy supplier has said the latest rise in household bills shows the “urgent” need to reform the energy market and make…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

Higher Energy Bills to Hit Millions of Britons from October: Ofgem Cap Reaches 3-Year High

From October 1, Ofgem's energy cap rises 4%, pushing typical UK bills to £1,723 annually. This affects 22 million households, with insights from Cornwall Insight on the highest bills in three years.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration

The first large site for testing wave energy technologies in the continental U.S. is open, after securing a key green-energy approval from the Trump administration

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Why an Unreliable Power Grid Is Changing the Case for Solar

Rising electricity costs and grid instability are changing the game. Discover why shifting to solar is less about ROI and more about building energy independence.

Kiplinger · Aug 26

Dolly Parton grew up with 11 siblings in a tiny log cabin with no electricity or running water. It is now a must-visit tribute to the country music icon

Dolly Parton grew up with 11 siblings in a tiny one-bedroom Tennessee log cabin, where her family lived without electricity or running water. “We didn’t have anything,” Parton once recalled, describing how her mother made quilts, curtains and clothes from scraps and feed sacks. Today, fans can see an exact…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Why are energy bills going up and what can I do?

The price cap taking effect from October 1 will rise by 4% for a typical household using gas and electricity.

Evening Standard · Aug 26

MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditions

Researchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air temperatures without electricity. The system can extend the shelf life of perishable foods, especially in humid conditions. Space cooling demand is rapidly increasing globally, straining power grids. This technology offers a…

The Economic Times · Aug 26