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Italy could become the next country to build solar railway tracks after Switzerland's successful trial

Switzerland has just marked a full year of running trains directly over the world's first solar power plant built into an active railway line, and the results have been promising enough that Italy could become the next country to try the same idea. The project, developed by the Swiss start…

The Times of India

A US county welcomed 37 data centres. Now its schools are being told to dim lights as power bills jump 25%

Henrico County, Virginia, is facing a nearly 25% surge in electricity costs, forcing public services to cut power usage. This comes as the county, a hub for data centers, grapples with rising energy demands and increased bills. While data centers bring tax revenue, they are straining the power grid, prompting…

The Times of India

Householders can now sell excess rooftop solar power

Householders with solar rooftops can now apply to sell their excess power to electricity authorities.

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Italy could be the next country to build a solar railway after Switzerland’s successful trial

Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland.

Euronews

India's power sector enters "value chain" reset led by transmission, storage and demand growth: Report

India's power sector is undergoing a overhaul, with transmission infrastructure and energy storage identified as key drivers for the next decade. Projections show installed capacity soaring to 900GW by FY32, supported by continued coal use and a surge in renewables. This expansion hinges on deploying increased energy storage to manage…

The Economic Times

Huge energy bill blowout due to past 'denial and delay'

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has defended Labor's handling of the power grid, despite coalition figures pointing to a $23 billion blowout in consumer costs.

AAP

The AI Reason Millions of East Coast Electricity Bills Are About to Spike

A heat wave pushed America's biggest grid to the brink this week — but AI data centers, not your thermostat, are driving the real bill hikes.

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What’s holding back Britain’s green revolution? – a visual story

Labour has approved a wave of renewable energy projects, but turning plans into power remains slow. Why is that?

The Guardian - UK

US heat wave pushes power demand, triggers emergency electricity curbs and July 4 event disruptions

A severe heatwave gripping the eastern US has pushed electricity demand to near-record highs, forcing PJM Interconnection, the nation's largest power grid operator, to implement emergency measures. With generator issues and soaring air-conditioning needs, the grid is under immense strain, prompting calls for reduced consumption to avert blackouts. This extreme…

The Times of India

Gujarat govt hikes compensation to farmers for land used for power transmission lines, towers

Gujarat farmers will now receive double the prevailing market value for land used for electricity transmission lines, a significant upgrade from previous jantri-based compensation. The government also expanded the compensable area for tower bases and abolished staggered payments, opting for a single upfront payout. A new Market Rate Committee will…

The Economic Times

US' largest power grid PJM orders emergency curbs as electricity use nears record peak

America's largest power grid operator, PJM, urged customers to reduce electricity use amid a severe heatwave. Generator outages and overloaded transmission lines strained the system, pushing spot power prices to over $2,500 per MWh. PJM took emergency measures to prevent blackouts, even curtailing exports to neighboring regions as demand neared…

The Economic Times

Dear GE Vernova Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 22

GE Vernova is carrying robust AI-driven momentum and major infrastructure wins into its closely watched July 22 earnings report.

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DERC tweaks regulation for EV charging infra expansion in Delhi, utilisation of PM E-DRIVE subsidy

Under the existing Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (Supply Code and Performance Standards) Regulations, demand notes for low-tension electricity connections of up to 200 kW included only service line and development charges, security deposit and road restoration charges, they said.

The Economic Times

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Applauds Absolute End For Federal Wind And Solar Subsidies In Massive Green Energy Blow

The US will end core tax credits for new wind and solar projects by 2026, affecting future developments but allowing exceptions for projects already under construction.

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Tata Power Renewable Energy commissions 100.8 MW Jewali wind project in Maharashtra

Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) has successfully commissioned its 100.8 MW Jewali Wind Project in Maharashtra, boosting its wind energy portfolio to over 3.9 GW. This new facility will supply clean electricity to Tata Power Mumbai Distribution, aiding in meeting renewable targets and significantly reducing CO₂ emissions. The project…

The Economic Times

SC halts Delhi government's CAG audit of private discoms

The Supreme Court has put a hold on a CAG audit of three private power discoms in Delhi, a move initiated by the Delhi government concerning a massive Rs 38,500 crore in accumulated regulatory assets. The court questioned the legality of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission's (DERC) decision to appoint…

The Economic Times

Tata Motors partners with Welspun Renewable Energy to develop 86 MW wind-solar hybrid project

Tata Motors has joined forces with Welspun Renewable Energy to develop an 86 MW wind-solar hybrid project. This initiative will power four of Tata Motors' manufacturing plants in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Karnataka with clean electricity. The project aims to generate 200 million units of green power annually, significantly…

The Independent UK

5 household hacks to change your energy habits and help save up to £150 this year

With the July price cap rise adding pressure to household budgets, small everyday changes could help cut your annual energy bills

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Euronews

Central Asia’s power expansion becomes a major investment test

In Uzbekistan, EBRD-backed solar and battery projects are helping finance rising electricity demand. Grid upgrades and a first nuclear plant are also reshaping the country's future energy mix.

The Economic Times

India's coal-fired power output in June rises to highest since November 2023

India's electricity demand surged in June, pushing coal-fired power generation to a near three-year high. Record heatwaves and a weak monsoon fueled this increase, with cooling needs driving up consumption. Despite a rise in renewable energy, the lack of battery storage for solar power at peak times meant coal remained…

The Conversation

Climate change will raise the risk of severe heatwaves. NZ homes aren’t ready

Europe’s summer heatwave has exposed tens of millions of people to temperatures above 35°C, broken records and claimed hundreds of lives.

The Conversation

B.C. and Alberta fall behind on fracking safety distances for residents

In May, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to double the capacity of Canada’s electricity grid by 2050, using natural gas in the name of “powering Canada strong.” Almost all Canadian natural gas these days is derived from hydraulic fracturing — known as fracking — an industrial process involving large…

Latin Times

Nikki Haley, Ted Cruz Face Backlash After Mocking Zohran Mamdani's AC Conservation Request

Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) came under fire on social media Thursday after criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's request that residents conserve electricity during a heat wave by setting their air conditioners to 78 degrees.

TechRadar

Virginia county tells schools, businesses to 'conserve electricity' as AI data center demand hits grid, raises energy prices

Henrico County in Virginia is facing electricity and water supply constraints, with electricity bills rising 25% this month.

The Guardian - AU

Donald Trump may be the accidental hero of a feelgood climate tale even as a creeping horror story plays alongside

Even as we watch a deadly heatwave sweep through Europe, the US president’s ineptness has created reason for optimism on the climate crisis

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