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‘Breakthrough battery’ from Sweden may cut dependency on China

Northvolt says new lithium-free sodium-ion battery is cheaper, more sustainable and doesn’t rely on scarce raw materials

The Guardian - UK

Call to curtail 'supernormal profits' in energy network

The regulator has rejected an accusation that electricity networks are generating "supernormal profits" off the use of poles and wires and stoking inflation.

AAP

Australian electricity networks raked in $2bn in ‘superprofits’ from customers, thinktank says

The takings amounted to between $80 and $400 for each customer, including $2bn in the 2022 fiscal year alone

The Guardian - AU

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How a massive all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple ended up on Hawaii's lush Kauai Island

The island of Kauai is home to the only all-stone, hand-carved Hindu temple in the West, built without power tools or electricity

The Independent UK

‘They make it so hard to do the right thing’: New Orleanians battle exorbitant energy bills with few alternatives

City is on the frontlines of the climate emergency and residents are struggling – but necessary transformative political action still looks far off

The Guardian - US

US set to reveal nuclear fusion plan that could pave way for first commercial use

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars to generate electricity, can be replicated on Earth

The Independent UK

How Portable Solar Panels Aid Recovery Efforts and Disaster Relief

Learn how portable solar panels can provide clean energy and save lives in disaster zones. See how solar power is changing the face of relief work.

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‘More finance needed to wean India’s electricity grids off coal’

India must demand more finance to transition to green energy, says former Power Secretary Alok Kumar. India committed to 500 GW renewable energy by 2030 but needs finance to ensure electric grid can handle large loads.

The Hindu

Data shows 70 deaths in five years due to snapping of conductors under Bescom limits

The deaths of Soundarya and her baby after stepping on a live wire on Sunday sent citizens into a frenzy with many worried about the safety of electricity infrastructure in the city. This was, however, not an isolated incident

The Hindu

Hope Farm electrocution: Bescom officials were not aware of the snapped conductor until after the accident

The death of 23-year-old Soundarya and her nine-month-old baby, after stepping on a live electric wire near Hope Farm on Sunday early morning, has left citizens with multiple questions and concerns about electricity safety in the city

The Hindu

India should now lead the field of research with its huge pool of human resource, says expert at NKCON 2023 in Belagavi

NKCON 2023, an int'l conference hosted by Belagavi KLE Technological Univ.'s Dr. M.S. Sheshgiri Eng. College, aimed to bring together practitioners & scholars to exchange concepts & explore solutions to various issues in computer science. 200 research papers from various countries were screened & 120 selected. Chief guest Deepak Waikar…

The Hindu

City Corporation on course for net zero carbon emissions by 2027

The Square Mile's governing body buys all its electricity from a solar farm in Dorset

Evening Standard

Hope Farm electrocution: Bescom suspends five officials; incident raises safety concerns

The death of a 23-year-old woman and her nine-month-old baby, after they were electrocuted owing to a live wire on the footpath at Hope Farm, has yet again raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians

The Hindu

7 ways to get more out of your solar panels this winter

Are you keen to get the most out of your solar panels this winter? Follow our clever tips to improve their performance.

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The Independent UK

Homes close to new pylons to be offered £1,000 off bills a year under Hunt plans

The move will come alongside plans to halve the time it takes to deliver new electricity networks to seven years.

The Hindu

Two relatives electrocuted while erecting shamiana near Gudiyatham town in Vellore

Two relatives electrocuted while erecting shamiana for family function in Vellore. S. Krishore, 22, and T. Muguli, 29, collapsed when steel pole touched overhead electricity lines. Bodies sent for post-mortem. Gudiyatham Town police investigating.

The Hindu

Farmers air their grievances before Siddaramaiah

Karnataka farmers met CM Siddaramaiah to demand higher FRP, 10-hr electricity, drought relief funds. CM assured to uphold their interests, convene meeting of sugar mills & direct police to be more thoughtful. Delegation criticized govt's attitude similar to Union govt's anti-farmers stance.

Newcastle Herald

Tomago Aluminium's power supply in the balance

AGL's plan's for a 500MW battery at Tomago go on public exhibition.

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Power theft row: D.K. Shivakumar rejects H.D. Kumaraswamy’s allegations

D.K. Shivakumar rejects allegations of former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy of illegally drawing electricity for mall construction. He is ready to produce all documents and invites an inquiry. He calls Kumaraswamy's accusations "hollow threats and blackmails" and says people of the state already gave him an answer in the last election.…

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Unrealistic plans to crack down on U.S. power plant emissions won’t work. We’ve been down this road before–and so have others

The EPA’s proposed rule would force power plant owners to decide virtually overnight whether to install expensive carbon capture tech or shut their plants.

Tom’s Hardware

Crypto Mining Rigs Hidden in Polish Court Building to Steal Electricity

Criminals have been caught stealing power for running cryptomining gear under the floors and in ventilation ducts of the Supreme Administrative Court in Warsaw, Poland.

The Hindu

Telangana Congress releases poll manifesto, offers sops to every section of the society

Telangana Congress manifesto promises 10 grams of gold and ₹1 lakh cash for women getting married, free electricity for agriculture, reservation for backward classes after caste survey among others

The Hindu

Elephant dies of electrocution in Gudalur forest range, seventh such death in the Nilgiris since 2016

Elephant electrocuted in Gudalur Forest Range; 7th such incident since 2016. Postmortem to be conducted; conservationists urge govt to ensure power lines are 14ft above ground & install braided cables in elephant habitats.

AAP

WA spends big to boost renewable energy

The Cook government will spend almost $900 million upgrading WA's main power grid and attracting renewable energy projects to the state.

The Guardian - UK

Solar energy could power all health facilities in poorer countries and save lives, experts say

Move would cost less than $5bn and cut toll of deaths from power outages and lack of supply, Cop28 delegates will hear

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