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The DIY energy boom is here — 30 US states are planning to legalize plug-in solar tech, as home battery installations quietly hit a record high

Plug-in solar gives residents a way to save money on electricity without the expense of rooftop solar panel installations.

Smart meters save money and prevent wasting renewables: Which country is leading Europe’s rollout?

Smart meters save money and prevent wasting renewables: Which country is leading Europe’s rollout?

Germany is falling far behind the rest of Europe when it comes to smart meter installation.

A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shift

A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world’s atomic shift

Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant is nearing completion on the Padma river banks. This facility will supply a substantial portion of the nation's electricity needs. The project aims to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels and external shocks. While facing cost escalations, the plant is expected to offer long-term energy…

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Microsoft struggles to fulfill its 2030 sustainability promise amid carbon-heavy AI expansions — the company's chief sustainability officer claims the target is still feasible

Microsoft's carbon emissions jumped 25% in FY2025 as AI data center expansion outpaced sustainability gains, despite progress in water conservation and waste reduction.

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Why Volkswagen replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its Poland solar farm and how the unusual move is helping power its factory, cut emissions and boost biodiversity

Volkswagen's solar farm in Poland now uses one hundred sheep for grazing. These animals maintain grass growth beneath thousands of solar panels, replacing mechanical mowers. The initiative is part of a growing agrivoltaics movement combining agriculture and renewable energy. Researchers are studying animal welfare, biodiversity, and microclimate changes at the…

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Meta announces $9.17 billion Canada AI data center that will consume electricity equal to 800,000 homes

Meta will invest C$13 billion to build its first Canadian AI data center in Alberta. This massive facility will require electricity equivalent to 800,000 homes. The company plans to offset energy use with renewable projects and minimize water consumption. Alberta's affordable energy and colder climate made it an attractive location…

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NRI sells his Bangalore property for Rs 2.63 crore, declares Rs 16.33 lakh LTCG, gets tax notice; he fights and wins partial relief from ITAT for this reason

Sold property for Rs 2.63 crore and reported Rs 16.33 lakh LTCG, claimed home loan interest, travel, water, electricity and brokerage as expenses; Tax dept denied the expenses; ITAT Bangalore allows partly allows his expenses claim. Know why did the NRI win the tax case in ITAT Bangalore.

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Builder failed to provide promised amenities for 6 years; Karnataka RERA steps in and issues 90-day deadline to give promised amenities

Builder failed to provide promised amenities for 6 years; Karnataka RERA steps in and issues 90-day deadline to give promised amenities

Karnataka RERA ordered a builder to provide promised amenities within ninety days. The builder failed to deliver Cauvery water and electricity meters for six years. He must now transfer land Khata and common facilities to the homeowners' association. The RERA Act protects homebuyers and ensures developers fulfill past promises. This…

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Exclusive: ‘Big mistake to believe we're off the hook in Europe and beyond,’ IEA tells Euronews

Exclusive: ‘Big mistake to believe we're off the hook in Europe and beyond,’ IEA tells Euronews

If the Strait of Hormuz is closed indefinitely, Europe and the rest of the world will face dire consequences, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told Euronews in an exclusive interview.

Exclusive: ‘More grids, more electricity, less fossil fuels,’ energy leaders tell Euronews

Exclusive: ‘More grids, more electricity, less fossil fuels,’ energy leaders tell Euronews

Making electricity cheaper than fossil fuels is essential to improve energy security and cut dependence on imported fossil fuels, top energy officials told Euronews.

Microsoft’s emissions just jumped 25% because AI datacenters are exploding in size, and dropping renewable credits finally exposed how much power the company is burning to fuel its AI ambitions

Microsoft’s emissions just jumped 25% because AI datacenters are exploding in size, and dropping renewable credits finally exposed how much power the company is burning to fuel its AI ambitions

While some claimed Microsoft emissions hit 34 million metric tons, the raw data shows actual emissions were much less. It was still a 25% increase, but there's important context missing.

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Iceland heats almost every home with volcanic heat, pumping naturally heated water from deep beneath its active volcanic landscape instead of burning coal, oil, or natural gas

Iceland heats almost every home with volcanic heat, pumping naturally heated water from deep beneath its active volcanic landscape instead of burning coal, oil, or natural gas

Iceland harnesses Earth's natural heat for widespread geothermal energy. This system provides heating and hot water to nearly ninety percent of households. Geothermal energy also supports various industries and electricity generation in the country. The nation's long-term investment demonstrates a successful renewable energy transformation. Iceland's model offers valuable lessons for…

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Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions

Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions

The fierce backlash against data centers shows no sign of easing up.

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What is Israel's 'Eye of Sauron': Inside the high-tech solar desert tower watching the skies

What is Israel's 'Eye of Sauron': Inside the high-tech solar desert tower watching the skies

Rising above the vast expanse of Israel's Negev Desert, the Ashalim Solar Thermal Power Station has earned an unlikely nickname: the "Eye of Sauron". Topped by a brilliantly glowing solar receiver that can be seen from kilometres away, and has even been described as visible from space, the 240-metre tower…

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New York City Heatwave Alert: Mayor Zohran Mamdani shares AC setting to stay cool as extreme heat grips the city

New York City is experiencing extreme heatwave conditions, prompting officials to urge conservation. Residents are advised to set air conditioners to 78 degrees to reduce grid strain. Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized saving electricity by turning off unused lights and electronics. Government buildings are also implementing similar energy-saving measures to manage…

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World Bank Group commits $890 million to promote solar rooftop project in India

The World Bank committed USD 890 million for India's solar rooftop initiative. This funding aims to bring clean energy to millions of homes nationwide. The program will also create significant job opportunities across the renewable energy sector. India seeks to achieve net zero emissions by 2070 and increase non-fossil fuels.…

Worried investors and negative electricity prices: Has Spain’s solar boom really turned ‘bust’?

Media headlines warn that Spain has over-delivered on solar. But is that really the full story?

Why This Australia-India Deal Matters More Than You Think

India's demand for electricity is rising faster than ever as cities expand, industries grow, and millions of people require reliable power every day. While solar and wind energy continue to grow, they cannot generate electricity around the clock. That is where nuclear energy becomes important. India's latest uranium supply agreement…

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Watchdog warns battery gripes could undermine trust

Home batteries are flying off shelves and the consumer watchdog wants stronger protection to maintain confidence in the devices and accompanying products.

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‘A lot of red flags’: plans for New Zealand’s first AI datacentre spark concern as locals demand greater transparency

Plans to build a NZ$3.5bn datacentre in Makarewa in the country’s south has drawn concern about electricity and water use, and potential noise pollution

The Times of India

Morocco is becoming Africa's solar energy powerhouse with one of the world's largest solar complexes

For years, Morocco has relied heavily on imported fossil fuels to meet its energy needs. Today, it is rewriting that story by harnessing one resource it has in abundance: sunshine. Through massive investments in solar and wind energy, the North African nation has emerged as one of Africa's leading renewable…

Washington Promised Puerto Rico $14 Billion To Fix Its Grid. Most of the Money Is Still Stuck.

A new GAO report attributes the delays to onerous regulations and poor coordination among government agencies.

The Independent UK

How solar panels can power your air conditioner, according to an expert

Solar panels can help offset the cost of running air conditioning during a heatwave, but they won’t make cooling your home free – here’s how the numbers stack up for portable and fitted units

Evening Standard

Temperatures ‘hit record’ for most number of days to hit 34C in calendar year

The succession of unusually hot spells is causing growing impacts on health, agriculture, water resources, energy, wildfire and transport.

AI data center servers predicted to glug more power than 'conventional servers' by 2027

Coming for an overtaxed electricity grid near you.

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