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Indian power firms snap up gas to meet rising night-time cooling demand

India's power companies have significantly boosted natural gas purchases from a domestic exchange, quadrupling them to combat soaring summer electricity demand. Blistering heatwaves have driven peak power needs to record highs, forcing reliance on gas-fired plants. Despite price hikes and supply challenges, this fuel is crucial for meeting demand, though…

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NSW:Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.

Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.

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417 watts for 24 hours: The brutal reality of powering a home by bike

Fit cyclists can put out serious watts – so why do we let it go to waste? Cycling Weekly crunches the numbers and attempts to boil a kettle with pedal power

Air conditioning is overheating our energy systems. Are there alternatives for staying cool?

Experts are urging alternative ways of cooling, including opting for lower-emission air conditioning units and more strategic house designs.

Early heatwaves and Iran war create perfect storm for energy shortages

IN FOCUS: Soaring temperatures across Asia are driving up energy demand just as the US-Israeli war against Iran squeezes supplies. Stuti Mishra reports

The Independent UK

The Guardian view on energy shocks: winter is coming – and Labour needs a plan

Editorial: Clean power remains essential. But until it arrives, Britain must stop LNG made scarce by the Iran war setting gas and electricity prices

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Chinese chemists test 'self-cleaning' fabric coating that can remove stains without laundry detergent

Chinese chemists test 'self-cleaning' fabric coating that can remove stains without laundry detergent

Material scientists in China have created a new kind of coating that keeps clothes clean without the need for wasteful detergents. It could reduce the water and electricity costs of doing laundry by 80%.

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

AI's massive electricity needs are now driving chip development. Energy efficiency is becoming more critical than raw computing power. TSMC, a leading chipmaker, sees customers prioritizing performance gains that use less power. This shift impacts smartphones to AI data centers. New technologies like advanced packaging and chip stacking are key.…

The Economic Times

ABB report shows how a 0.2 percent motor efficiency gain could unlock billions for industry

ZURICH, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ABB's new report, The Industrial Efficiency Gap, shows how high-efficiency industrial motors and generators can unlock one of the largest untapped opportunities to save energy, cut costs and reduce emissions in global industry.

Should I get air conditioning in the UK – and can it be green?

Should I get air conditioning in the UK – and can it be green?

As summers become hotter, air conditioner sales are booming. If you’re looking to invest, here’s what to consider

The Guardian - UK

‘Electrification is the answer to save Europe’s industry,’ IEA tells Euronews

‘Electrification is the answer to save Europe’s industry,’ IEA tells Euronews

The International Energy Agency's chief Fatih Birol told Euronews that the EU should embrace the 'age of electricity' to boost industrial competitiveness.

Why Residential Battery Storage Is Becoming a Serious Energy Resilience Strategy in 2026

Learn why residential battery storage is becoming essential for energy resilience, solar efficiency, and household power reliability in 2026.

‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says

‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says

Datacentres used 22% of country’s electricity last year, pushing up household bills, study suggests

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Macron announces big investments at France's 'electrification team' meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron gave the country's plans to move away from fossil fuels another boost on Tuesday, announcing big private investments, including a €1 billion EV project from Stellantis. Some 200 companies signed onto a national pact to join the government's efforts to double the share of electricity in…

Elon Musk's SPACE AI Data Centers: Genius or Dangerous Gamble?

IntroductionArtificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most influential technologies of the modern era. Behind every AI chatbot, image generator, and smart recommendation system lies an enormous amount of computing power. As the demand for AI grows, so does the need for larger and more advanced data centers. Elon…

EU powerhouses like Germany ‘on track’ to miss 2030 emissions goal while Spain may smash its target

Time is running out for EU powerhouses to change their ways, or risk missing legally-binding commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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France bets on 'desirable' electric future, thanks to major private funding

French President Emmanuel Macron has signed a pact with hundreds of companies as part of an ambitious drive to double the share of domestically-produced electricity in France's energy mix by 2030, from 30 to 60 percent.

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Transition funds nudge motorists towards EVs

Part of the government's spending plan for the transition to clean energy involves encouraging the public to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) on a wider scale, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.

The Economic Times

India’s solar crisis has been failure of planning, coordination and infrastructure: Swaminathan Aiyar

India’s rapid solar expansion is creating an unusual crisis where electricity prices on the Indian Energy Exchange briefly fell to zero in May because solar generation exceeded demand and grid capacity. Rajasthan, which holds 27% of India’s solar capacity, has been forced to curtail up to 80% of solar output…

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8 Ways Utility Companies Are Quietly Charging Homeowners More in 2026

Utility bills used to feel predictable. A homeowner could crank the air conditioning during a July heat wave or blast the furnace through a January cold snap and still expect a manageable monthly payment. That sense of stability disappeared fast in 2026, and plenty of households now stare at utility…

The National (Scotland)

Climate campaigners slam 'insatiable greed of energy giants' as UK price cap rises

Climate campaigners have reacted angrily to the new energy price cap rise, slamming the 'insatiable greed of energy giants'

The Conversation

Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

Extreme weather is posing a growing threat to the power supplies Americans rely on.

MEPs accuse EU of copy-pasting Microsoft lobbying into data centre law

At the core of the dispute is a European Commission rule on data centre ratings, which EU lawmakers say would significantly restrict public access to information about the environmental performance of individual facilities.

The National (Scotland)

What is UK energy price cap and how much will my energy bill increase?

OFGEM has announced it is raising its price cap to £1862 per year for a typical dual fuel household, up £221 or 13 on current levels ...

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