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Sustainable economic growth in South Africa will come from renewables, not coal: what our model shows

Coal fired power stations produce 85% of South Africa’s electricity, making the country the biggest producer of harmful greenhouse-gas emissions in Africa. To move away from coal and meet its commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, South Africa needs to dramatically increase production of renewable energy. New research…

The Conversation

Electrifying changes: how Tesco is supercharging its journey to net zero

Tesco aims to be carbon neutral within its own operations by 2035, but how is it planning to get there and what challenges will it face along the way?

The Guardian - UK

India wants to embrace nuclear power. To do it, it'll need a lot of time and money

India wants more nuclear power, has pledged over $2 billion toward research and will change laws to boost investment to do it

The Independent UK

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“I was so exhausted that whole day. But I couldn’t help but light up from the electricity of Iggy Pop’s energy”: Deryck Whibley appeals to Hard Rock Cafe to return his guitar from the Iggy Pop feat. Sum 41 era

The Sum 41 guitarist recently recovered another guitar that was stolen from him after over two decades

Guitar World

Scotland can lead data centre boom – if UK brings in zonal pricing, tech giants say

A REPORT backed by tech giants has urged the UK Government to reform the energy market to encourage a data centre boom in Scotland ...

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As global leaders, Canada and Norway’s co-operation is timely in the face of surging energy demand

In March 2023, Canada and Norway issued a joint statement on bilateral co-operation. Notably, the statement emphasized a commitment to “achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, to promoting research collaboration and to increasing trade and investment in clean technologies and renewables that help enable a green and just transition.”

The Conversation

Explainer: what does it actually mean to ‘firm’ renewables?

Large power grids are among the most complicated machines humans have ever devised. Different generators produce power at various times and at various costs. A generator might fail and another fills the gap. Demand soars in the evenings and on hot days. In Australia, eastern and southern states trade power…

The Conversation

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Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario’s energy future

The demand for electricity is growing rapidly as the world transitions from fossil fuels to low carbon-emitting forms of energy. However, making this transition will be difficult.

The Conversation

‘It’s a temporary lifeline’: Drax decision is latest test of Labour’s green credentials

Mixed reaction from campaigners as ministers impose reduced subsidies and stringent conditions on Yorkshire wood-burning plant

The Guardian - UK

Why have Baltic states unplugged from Russia’s electricity grid?

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially joined the EU grid in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

3 Renewable Fuel Stocks With Big Potential

The renewable fuel sector is leading the global energy transition, driven by significant government initiatives that have accelerated the adoption of clean energy and fueled remarkable growth in recent years. So, investing in fundamentally stable renewable fuel stocks Vistra Corp. (VST), Duke Energy (DUK), and American Electric Power (AEP) could…

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New subsidies for Drax that ‘halve’ payments for burning wood for power

New rules for the huge wood-pellet burning power station will also improve sustainability, Government says.

Evening Standard

UK halves subsidies for Drax and says it must use 100% sustainable wood

North Yorkshire power plant has been criticised for burning wood pellets sourced from US and Canada

The Guardian - UK

Tech firms call for zonal electricity pricing in UK to fuel AI datacentres

Report urges ministers to overhaul market to increase rollout in areas that have ample power generation

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Around 1500 premises still without power in Ireland after Storm Eowyn

Approximately 1,500 premises remain cut off from electricity more than two weeks after Storm Eowyn brought record-breaking winds to Ireland.

The Independent UK

Storm Eowyn: 1,500 premises still without power in Ireland

Power has so far been restored to 766,500 homes, farms, schools and businesses.

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Baltic Nations Successfully Synchronize Electricity Systems With EU Grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania synchronize electricity systems with the EU, cutting ties with Russia for enhanced energy security.

The Guardian - UK

‘A mess’: energy suppliers face scramble to install smart meters in UK homes

The government is facing criticism over the rollout of the scheme, as spiralling costs and faulty meters slow progress

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Baltic Nations To Sync With European Power Grid

The three Baltic states will on Sunday connect to the European Union's power grid after they seamlessly severed Soviet-era ties with Russia's network, a shift motivated by security concerns.

International Business Times

Baltics Disconnect From Russian Power Grid Without Incident

The three Baltic states on Saturday seamlessly cut ties with Russia's power grid to integrate with the European Union's network, a switch that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

The National (Scotland)

Anger at second camp plans for '700 workers' on Scottish island

MORE than 200 islanders have objected to a proposal to build a large camp for up to 350 workers amid a second proposal which could see another 350…

The Independent UK

3 Baltic states disconnect from the Soviet-era grid to merge with the European energy system

The flow of electricity between the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Russia has been officially severed

International Business Times

Baltics Begin Decoupling From Russian Power Grid

The Baltic states on Saturday began cutting ties with Russia's power grid in order to integrate with Europe's system, a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

What are small modular reactors and why does UK want to build them?

Keir Starmer hopes plans to encourage investments in SMRs will allow nuclear expansion in England and Wales

The Conversation

Trump’s offshore wind energy freeze: What states lose if the executive order remains in place

A single wind turbine spinning off the U.S. Northeast coast today can power thousands of homes – without the pollution that comes from fossil fuel power plants. A dozen of those turbines together can produce enough electricity for an entire community.

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