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In 1933, New Deal dams helped transform the Tennessee Valley, with manufacturing gains continuing long after federal funding ended

The Tennessee Valley Authority's establishment in 1933 addressed economic hardships and poor infrastructure. TVA programs provided electricity and flood control, facilitating business development and growth. Improved infrastructure attracted industries needing reliable power and transport links. Manufacturing employment increased significantly in TVA-affected areas over decades. Government investment laid the groundwork for…

The Times of India

Do appliance eco modes actually save money? Here’s when they work – and when they don’t

How to save electricity on your dishwasher and washing machine

This teen from Massachusetts has developed technology that turns footsteps or any movement into usable electricity

A young student has developed an energy-harvesting system called VERDA. This technology captures power from everyday movements for cleaner energy generation. He is a finalist in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge competition. Ahmed will work with a scientist to further develop his innovative project. He hopes to become an…

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Michael Dell’s son founds company to roll out battery storage in everyone’s backyards

Base recently secured $1 billion in funding, bringing its valuation $13 billion

The Independent UK

Solar energy just had its best-ever month in the UK — as the first plug-in solar kits prepare to go on sale within weeks

Solar energy just set a new record in the UK, supplying more power to the grid than in any previous month. And it will soon get another boost from the legalisation of plug-in solar in weeks.

TechRadar

Britain’s solar power sets new record for electricity generation in sunny July

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Solar powers highest share of UK electricity ever after record July sunshine

Solar power supplied 14.4 per cent of all electricity generated in Britain last month

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'They'll arrest us at hospitals': PoK protesters risk death over electricity, flour demands

A protest movement in PoK has escalated into deadly clashes between security forces and demonstrators, with dozens of people reportedly killed across the region in recent weeks, the BBC reported.

The Times of India

Inside Europe’s EV boom: Are we prepared for more than a million batteries to reach end-of-life?

Experts are calling for recycling technology to “rapidly expand” as millions of EV batteries are set to die in the coming years.

Euronews

Confused about carbon capture? Experts explain why we need different types

The production of steel, concrete, fuel and agriculture chemicals is energy intensive. These industries critically rely on vast amounts of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) because the electricity grid doesn’t yet have enough capacity to distribute, store and supply renewables at scale.

The Conversation

Why now is the time to buy solar panels

Electricity prices have risen and zero per cent VAT is due to end in 2027, but the case for buying solar panels still depends on your roof, usage and budget

The Independent UK

How renewable is your electricity tariff? ‘Consumers believe they’re doing the right thing – often they’re not’

A 100% renewable tariff means 100% renewable electricity, right? Maybe not. Here’s how to make sure your energy is as clean and green as possible

The Guardian - UK

Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency

Governments in Central and Eastern Europe are working to conserve electricity as low water levels on the Danube River threaten power plants

The Independent UK

IEX shares fall 4% after Supreme Court denies hearing market coupling case

Indian Energy Exchange shares declined after the Supreme Court allowed the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission to continue framing regulations on market coupling, while clarifying it had not expressed any view on the merits of the case. The decision keeps regulatory uncertainty alive for the country's largest power exchange.

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Extreme Heat Hits Europe's Power Supply: Why Hungary Was Forced To Shut Down Its Biggest Plant

Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant shuts down due to low Danube River levels amid a heatwave, risking energy shortages. Officials urge moderate electricity use as the European Commission considers intervention.

France 24

Cuba plunges into darkness as state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout

Cuba's electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, the state-owned grid operator said, plunging the island into darkness. The country has faced a series of total collapses of its electricity grid since the US imposed an energy embargo that halted regular deliveries of fuel for power stations.

The Independent UK

Cuba plunged into ⁠darkness after national electricity grid collapses again

Outage follows three nationwide blackouts in July ‌and comes as a US-imposed oil ‌blockade ⁠cripples ⁠island's already aging energy ‌infrastructure

The Economic Times

Hungary PM Magyar flags 'critical' days ahead with looming nuclear shutdown

Hungary faces a critical five days as the Danube's low levels force its nuclear plant shutdown. The Paks power plant will cease generation amid a looming 40-degree Celsius heatwave. This situation places enormous strain on the power grid and public services. Water level drops have disrupted shipping and tourism across…

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Bangkok Post

Data centre race faces power logjam

Power, not land prices, has become the biggest hurdle for data centre investors evaluating Thailand, as growing demand is increasingly constrained by limited electricity and water infrastructure, according to property consultancy Savills Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Govt reviews power deals

The government is reviewing long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with private producers as part of efforts to lower electricity prices, Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt said on Sunday.

The Times of India

Hungary shut its only nuclear plant for the first time in 44 years after the Danube fell too low to cool its reactors; nearly half its electricity supply is now affected

Hungary's sole nuclear facility has been offline due to unprecedentedly low levels of the Danube River. This shutdown exacerbates power shortages amid a fierce summer heatwave, prompting the government to urge both households and businesses to conserve energy. Consequently, Hungary must depend on costly electricity imports from neighboring countries, highlighting…

The Economic Times

Massachusetts farm installs 832 solar panels above berry fields, and the berries grown underneath turned out sweeter and juicier and could change the future of American farming

A Massachusetts farm is integrating solar panels above berry fields. This agrivoltaics project generates electricity while shading the crops. The elevated panels create a cooler microclimate, retaining soil moisture effectively. Berries grown under shade were larger, juicier, and sweeter than those in full sun. This innovative approach offers a model…

The Guardian - UK

Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July

Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations

The Guardian - AU

Karl’s ‘great net zero debate’ was anything but – so beware Coalition claims of renewables taking over ‘two Tasmanias’

One expert described Nationals leader Matt Canavan’s claim of land used for clean energy as ‘plain wrong and plain silly’

The Economic Times

India may restore transmission fee waivers for delayed clean energy projects

India's electricity regulator proposes transmission charge waivers for delayed clean energy projects. This policy reversal aims to assist solar, wind, and hybrid projects facing infrastructure delays. The waiver applies to projects with power sale contracts signed by December 2026. Battery storage systems alongside renewable projects will also receive these benefits.

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