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'We’re not selling and we’re not giving way': Lone farmer defeats Tennessee's TVA as US electricity giant grapples with exploding demand from AI-fuelled data centers from Google and Elon Musk's xAI, encouraged by slow legislature

A Revolutionary War era farm in Tennessee blocked TVA's power line using social media, petitions, and help from country star John Rich.

TechRadar

Solar booms in industrial US midwest as energy crisis persists

Electricity has become one of the most important commodities in the region thanks to demand from datacenters, Iran war and rising utility charges

The Guardian - US

This free WordPress tool could save businesses billions every year by slashing the AI tokens needed to read the web — saving enough electricity to power the entire USA for 24 hours

Free WordPress plugin could slash AI web traffic data use enough to rival daily USA electricity consumption if widely adopted.

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Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas

The Independent UK

Utility CEOs pocket $626 million as American energy bills hit record highs

With electricity prices rising, lawmakers are asking questions about business models at privately owned utilities.

Fortune

Octopus Energy boss: some people would accept blackouts if bills cut

Greg Jackson argues against costly investments in UK’s power grid that are adding to household bills

The Guardian - UK

Bloom Energy Is Now a Data Center Stock. Buy Its Shares Now.

Bloom Energy’s Q1 beat confirmed that AI data center power demand has become the company’s biggest growth catalyst, but valuation now carries serious risk.

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Machines take charge: China to deploy 8,500 robots in $1B push to automate its power grid

China is investing $1 billion in approximately 8,500 robots for its national power grid. These machines, including robot dogs and those with robotic arms, will enhance inspection and maintenance in challenging environments. This move aims to boost efficiency, safety, and reliability in electricity delivery, while also advancing China's AI and…

The Times of India

Home Fire Risk: Electrical Failures Contribute to About 24,000 U.S. House Fires Each Year

Electricity powers modern life with quiet efficiency, but it also hides one of the most persistent dangers inside homes. Each year, roughly 24,000 house fires in the United States trace back to electrical failures, turning everyday conveniences into serious hazards. These incidents don’t usually begin with dramatic sparks or loud…

Clever Dude

Czechia: A small country with big nuclear energy ambitions

Czechia stands out in Europe for its bold pursuit of nuclear energy sovereignty and its ambition to lead in atomic power as it cuts reliance on fossil fuels.

Euronews

'The storm is here': Why you and your neighbors may be paying multibillion-dollar bill for AI data centers right now — but that may not last long as more US states join revolt against unjust 'socialist' approach to electricity bills

The hidden cost of AI: How data centers are driving electricity prices higher across multiple states, affecting you and your neighbors.

TechRadar

'The ocean is really unlimited in terms of how much energy is available': No land, no fuel, no cables — how wave-powered ocean platforms could tackle the power needs of AI data centers

A startup is developing floating platforms that use wave energy to power offshore AI data centers, reducing emissions, but faces potential durability issues.

TechRadar

Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills

Batteries are now the primary tool for managing evening spikes in electricity demand, a job previously falling to gas and hydro at greater expense.

AAP

Are plug-in solar panels worth it for UK homes?

Plug-in solar panels could make home solar more accessible, but their lower cost comes with clear limits

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - AU

Hot weather and hungry datacentres lift Australia’s energy demand to record highs but batteries quell prices

Rise in electricity demand in first quarter of 2026 was moderated by record output from rooftop solar

The Independent UK

Indian government calls on people to use electricity before 5pm amid energy crisis

South Asian nation depends on imports for bulk of its oil and gas needs

The Independent UK

UN warns of famine in South Sudan: ‘We are witnessing a deadly downward spiral’

A doctors also tells The Independent that there is no electricity at the hospital they work at because there is no fuel – and surgeons have performed caesarean sections with almost no medicines

Tom’s Hardware

Nanoscale device generates continuous electricity from evaporating water and some sunlight — paves the path for battery-free sensors, wearable electronics, and more

Researchers at Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have developed a nanoscale device that generates continuous electricity from evaporating water, with heat and sunlight boosting the process.

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Euronews

How AI is forcing central banks to rethink inflation and rates

Central banks are racing to understand how AI is reshaping inflation — and they do not all agree on the answer.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say

US generated more power from renewables including solar and wind than gas last month in a first

TechRadar

‘The future has arrived’: China’s power grid will soon be run by an army of humanoid robots and robot dogs as state announces $1 billion investment in 8,500 robo-helpers

The Chinese government spent $1 billion on AI-driven robots as a new report says the US’s power grid is struggling.

The Conversation

These £500 plug-in solar panels are about to go on sale: here’s what an expert says you need to know

Plug-in solar panels are expected to officially go on sale in the UK in the next few months for around £500. But there are quite a few obstacles for the government and householders to overcome before this becomes the easy-to-use option that is popular in other European countries.

Euronews

EU energy mix: Crisis pushes balance on nuclear, renewables and security

The EU is pivoting back to nuclear after decades of hesitation, driven by the dual shock of the energy crisis and the realisation that renewables alone can't power a heavy industrial economy.

The Conversation

Fed up with health insurance costs? 5 expert tips to negotiate a better deal

Petrol. Groceries. Electricity. Rent. The cost-of-living crisis is squeezing household budgets from every direction, and private health insurance premiums have just joined the list.

Euronews

Spain, France, Portugal: Renewables race heats up as governments scramble to keep energy bills down

"As long as we depend on oil and gas, we will continue to pay the price of other people's wars,” said French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.

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