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South Africa’s power utility Eskom wants to cut electricity to municipalities that haven’t paid: households may pay the price

South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider, Eskom, announced in early March 2026 that it would cut off the power to 14 municipalities that collectively owe it more than R110 billion (US$6.5 billion). Energy economist Roula Inglesi-Lotz describes the growing crisis in South Africa’s power system, where many municipalities can’t pay their…

The Conversation

‘Suddenly energy independence feels practical’: Europeans are building mini solar farms at home

Many consumers want to know how long it will take them to make back the upfront costs of solar.

Euronews

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers Iran war disrupts energy supplies

Nuclear power is getting a second look across Southeast Asia to prepare for surging demand for power for artificial intelligence-focused data centers

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Why saving power makes economic sense in the transition era

How much will a kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity cost in 2040? The short answer is: a lot. How much would it cost to preserve the energy service of that kWh without actually generating it? Less — much less, in fact.

The Conversation

Italy's PM Meloni plans closer cooperation with Algeria to boost gas deliveries

Italy, which generates more than 40% of its electricity from natural gas according to the International Energy Agency, has been negotiating with various countries to replace lost LNG supplies from Qatar.

Euronews

Driving in the wrong direction: why NZ’s oil consumption is at a 5-year high

New Zealand’s latest quarterly energy report shows electricity production was above 90% renewable and emissions from generation fell to the lowest level on record.

The Conversation

No escape from the energy shock for UK business. A long-term strategy is still essential

Latest crisis is yet another reminder that reset in industrial policy is needed, including a more strategic one for energy

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GE Vernova: AI's Thirst for Power Creates a New Class of Winner

GE Vernova is capitalizing on the energy demand from AI data centers, positioning itself as a key power provider for the global tech expansion.

MarketBeat

New Octopus Energy data shows most of its Cosy heat pumps are cheaper to run than gas

For households on Octopus’s Cosy Octopus tariff, the supplier says the average saving over the last year was £219

The Independent UK

Ohio Energy Alert: Little-Known Programs Could Cut Your Electric Bill—But Few Residents Are Using Them

The cost of electricity refuses to sit still. Bills keep climbing, seasons keep shifting, and households keep wondering why the numbers never seem to go in the right direction. Ohio residents have watched this pattern play out again and again, yet a surprising solution sits right under the radar. Programs…

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The Hidden Cost Driving Higher Electric Bills and Shorter Appliance Lifespans

Learn how this factor could raise your energy bill by over a $1,000 annually.

Kiplinger

Mini-grids can supply electricity, but what about demand? A private DRC project shows how it can work

More than 560 million people in sub-Saharan Africa live without electricity. About 384 million live in countries classified by the World Bank as conflict-affected, where poverty, insecurity and weak institutions make large energy infrastructure investments risky.

The Conversation

Can you recycle solar panels? What happens when they stop working efficiently

Discover how solar panel recycling works in the UK, what old panels may be worth and the disposal costs involved

The Independent UK

Europe has survived 3 energy shocks in 4 years. The only way out is to stop buying power from its enemies

Oil above $100. Gas prices up 70%. Every crisis has a different trigger—and the same vulnerability. Europe must become the world's first Electro-Continent.

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Euronews

Europe's nuclear leaders: Which countries produce the most?

Nuclear power accounts for 12% of the EU’s energy mix. Yet despite recent increases, overall nuclear power production is declining.

The Conversation

Rising energy prices will hit millions: here are three ways the UK government could shield vulnerable households

Even before the US-Israel war on Iran, people in the UK were unusually vulnerable to sudden swings in the cost of energy. Depending how you count it, either 11% or 30% of households are officially energy poor, and already struggled to afford basic needs in times of relative peace.

The Guardian - AU

The fuel crisis shows the energy future has arrived. All Barnaby Joyce and One Nation have to offer is bluster

It’s worth comparing the One Nation MP’s views with those of an expert – the executive director of the International Energy Agency

Woman & Home

5 of the most expensive appliances to run in 2026 – and how to stop them from driving up your energy bills

We reveal the worst offenders and give expert tips on how to reduce their electricity usage

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Cuba has been in Washington’s crosshairs for decades. The Iran war is raising the stakes

On March 16, Cuba’s national electricity grid collapsed for the third time in four months, plunging 10 million people into more than 29 hours of darkness. Hospitals struggled to keep generators running, water pumps shut down and refuse piled up on streets where collection trucks have sat empty for weeks.

AAP

Company fined for keeping woman in dark for 114 days

An elderly woman was forced to live with no power through winter after a power company mistakenly disconnected her and failed to act on her pleas for help.

The Independent UK

Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies

Asian countries are burning more coal to keep power going as the war in the Middle East disrupts other fossil fuel supplies

The Conversation

Australia has set new expectations for AI data centres – they should serve the public

Yesterday, the Australian federal government released new expectations for data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

The Conversation

Oil reserves last for weeks. Solar panels last for decades

Oil and gas prices are shooting up as war in the Middle East cuts down the supply of fossil fuels available, in what has been described as “the largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets”.

International Business Times

How Emerging Technologies Could Redefine Computing Efficiency as AI Drives Unprecedented Energy and Infrastructure Demands

Estimates suggest that data centers could account for over 20% of global electricity consumption within the next decade, reflecting the scale of growth underway.

The Guardian - UK

How AI is transforming the electricity grid – and why robot dogs could have a role to play

Artificial intelligence is already used across our energy networks, but in future the technology will play an even more pivotal role that verges on sci-fi

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