The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Why your heat pump isn’t saving you money – and what could change that

The right mix of energy upgrades saved houses as much as €1,150 annually, according to a new study.

Euronews · Jul 17

PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana, joins select global club of nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train. This train generates its own electricity onboard using hydrogen, the cleanest fuel. It produces near-zero emissions at the point of use, reflecting a cleaner energy journey. The trainset has been designed and engineered in India using indigenous technology. This…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

CPI(M) leader Mani cites lack of vision of UDF govt as reason for power crisis in Kerala

Senior CPI(M) leader M M Mani criticised the UDF government's vision for addressing the power crisis. He stated that Kerala has never met its power demand independently. Mani claimed that sufficient power purchase agreements were not made by the current administration. This comes after the Electricity Minister cited low rainfall…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

The unexpected reason your ChatGPT prompts could make your groceries more expensive

A new study links AI's growing electricity use to climate impacts that could affect bee populations. Here's what researchers found — and what it means for ChatGPT users.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 16

AI trade moves from chips to electricity: Why 7 power stocks are gaining Wall Street attention with gains up to 86%

Wall Street’s AI trade is expanding beyond chipmakers to power producers, grid builders and equipment suppliers as surging data-centre electricity demand drives investment. Companies spanning nuclear power, grid infrastructure and cooling systems are emerging as key AI beneficiaries despite valuation and execution risks.

The Economic Times · Jul 16

One of the world’s first canal-top solar projects placed a 750-meter solar array above an Indian irrigation canal, generating clean power while saving an estimated 9 million liters of water each year

Gujarat pioneered canal-top solar power over a decade ago, utilizing existing irrigation canals. This innovative approach generates renewable energy while simultaneously conserving precious water resources. The solar panels shade the water, significantly reducing evaporation losses in arid regions. While more complex to build, this method saves valuable agricultural land from…

The Times of India · Jul 16

Iceland heats every home using energy from volcanoes, and almost all of its electricity comes from renewable sources, making it one of the world's cleanest energy systems

For most countries, volcanoes represent danger, destruction and uncertainty. In Iceland, they are also one of the nation's greatest assets. Sitting atop one of the world's most geologically active regions, the Nordic island has spent decades harnessing the heat beneath its surface to warm homes, generate electricity and reduce its…

The Times of India · Jul 16

Hydrogen Train Launch July 17: Route, top speed, interior & exterior pictures, FAQs, and all you need to know about India's first alternative-fuel train

Hydrogen train launch: India will launch its first hydrogen fuel cell train on July 17. This train generates electricity onboard using hydrogen, producing only water vapor. The Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana will host this new generation of rail transport. This initiative establishes India's first integrated hydrogen railway ecosystem. The project…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Lack of rains, low water levels in dams resulting in power cuts in Kerala: Electricity Minister

Kerala's power cuts are increasing due to low rainfall and rising temperatures. The state must also return borrowed power, prolonging the current restrictions. Central government consumption limits also impact Kerala's power availability. The government is exploring battery storage for solar power, which will take time. Discussions on a nuclear power…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Europe's energy use for cooling doubled in six years: Which countries use the most?

The last three years were the hottest on record globally. Energy consumption for cooling has also been rising, with household consumption in the EU doubling in just six years.

Euronews · Jul 16