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Wondering what to make of warnings about our electricity system? The outlook is improving – but we’re not out of the woods

Every year, authorities release a snapshot of how reliable our electricity supply will be in the coming decade. And each time, commentators have divergent takes on what it all means.

The Conversation

Huge Shetland wind farm and 160-mile long subsea cable project completed

Energy giants at SSE have announced the completion of what is expected to be the most productive onshore wind farm in the UK – along with a…

The National (Scotland)

Energy 'reliability gaps' ahead for homes, businesses

New sources of power and transmission must be built "on time and in full" to secure the nation's electricity grid, the Australian market operator has warned.

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Morning Mail: renewables crucial to reliable power, Paralympics open, inside the new MDMA therapy

Electricity authority says supplies won’t fail if wind and solar power projects are rolled out in time

The Guardian - AU

Switzerland Reopens Door For New Nuclear Power Plants

Switzerland said Wednesday it was open to building new nuclear power stations in the long term, given new geopolitical uncertainties, climate targets and population growth boosting the demand for electricity.

International Business Times

Support planned for UK households struggling with winter energy bills

Government discusses support for those struggling after criticism over cuts to winter fuel payments

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s electricity grid to remain reliable if renewable projects delivered ‘on time and in full’, Aemo says

Investments in solar, wind, batteries, pumped hydro and transmission links are vital, authority says

The Guardian - AU

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Without new gas, the Australian warns, an ‘energy crisis’ is nigh – but is the scary rhetoric justified?

The country needs more gas in the short term because of our sluggish transition to renewables – but at worst the shortfall may lead to some rationing

The Guardian - AU

China's Solar Sector Blazes Trail In Commitment To Renewables

Hundreds of rows of gleaming panels blanket swathes of scrubby sand at sunset in a remote northern Chinese desert -- once the biggest solar farm in the world.

International Business Times

NZ energy crisis: electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises – can renewable generation keep up?

The prime minister has called it an “energy security crisis” and signalled a review of New Zealand’s electricity market as wholesale prices spike and industries suffer.

The Conversation

Watchdog withdraws objection over plans for major wind farm

A HERITAGE watchdog has withdrawn its objection to a major wind farm earmarked for land south of Hawick after the project was scaled back ...

The National (Scotland)

Giant batteries to store wind and solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition – how that can happen

South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all…

The Conversation

Police acting as ‘private security’ for Drax power station, say climate activists

Greenpeace among 150 groups expressing outrage after preemptive arrests led to cancellation of protest camp

The Guardian - UK

‘This is the future’: why turbines that float could be the new wave in British wind power

Britain is a world leader in fixed coastal installations. But in the deep open sea, where wind speeds are higher, a new generation of farms will be required

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Kenya to build first nuclear power plant by 2034 amid local opposition

Kenya’s first nuclear power plant is set to open in 2034 on the coast of the Indian Ocean, the government announced as it prepares to host a US-Africa summit on nuclear energy next week. The announcement has already raised objections from activists and local residents over safety and environmental concerns.

The Guardian - UK

Great Britain on track to generate record levels of summer solar power

Forecasts suggest June-to-August output will exceed the high recorded in 2022 despite relatively poor weather

The Guardian - UK

What is the energy price cap and can I cut my bill?

The lowdown on what the quarterly decision by Ofgem means for households in Great Britain

The National (Scotland)

Ed Miliband: Energy bills rise because UK doesn't control its own power

THE UK’s Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has said household energy bills will be going up from October because the UK does not control its own power.

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International Business Times

Energy-hungry Singapore Eyes Deserts, Forest For Renewables

With huge data centres set to drive up already outsized energy demand, the tiny city-state of Singapore is looking to Australia's deserts and Malaysia's rainforests for clean power.

The Guardian - UK

Federal Reserve’s Jerome Powell says ‘the time has come’ for US interest rate cuts – as it happened

Live coverage as investors wait for signs at Jackson Hole summit of how fast US central bank will cut interest rates starting in September

The Guardian - UK

Massive Attack castigate music industry over climate inaction: ‘We don’t need to talk. We need to act’

As the group prepare for Act 1.5, a Bristol festival aiming to have the lowest emissions of any big music event, Robert Del Naja says decarbonised touring is possible

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The Impact of Renewable Energy on Reducing Carbon Footprints in Homes

The global shift towards renewable energy sources has gained unprecedented momentum as societies grapple with the urgent need to combat climate change. As homes account for a significant portion of carbon emissions, the transition to renewable ...

The Guardian - AU

Reef faces climate-fuelled ‘deterioration’, report says – as it happened

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International Business Times

Combining Climate Measures Key To Slashing Emissions: Study

A major new study published Thursday on the effectiveness of climate measures such as taxes or subsidies in reducing greenhouse gases has found stand-alone measures fail to make a big difference.

The National (Scotland)

Community group secures millions in funding from offshore wind farm developers

A KEY milestone has been reached as an agreement for a community benefit fund has been made between the developers of an offshore wind farm and…

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