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'Unprecedented' surge in community battery take-up

Australia's renewable energy agency has seen strong demand for its battery grants program, with interest 10 times what was expected.

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ScotRail says ‘full service’ will run from major station following disruption

The train operator said there had been a failure in the electricity supply at Edinburgh Waverley on Thursday evening.

The Independent UK

Here's How The Polestar 4 Became The Brand's Carbon Emissions Champion

Polestar published the first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the Polestar 4, revealing that the EV has the lowest carbon footprint in Polestar's entire lineup.

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Is nuclear the answer to Australia's climate crisis?

This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition.

The Conversation

Travel chaos as Waverley electricity 'failure' causes cancellations and delays

PASSENGERS travelling through Edinburgh have been warned of "delays and alterations" following an electricity supply failure.

The National (Scotland)

E-fuels can play a huge role in Canada's journey towards a net-zero future

As countries around the world face the challenges of moving away from oil to stave off the worst effects of climate change, Canada is in an enviable position.

The Conversation

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission approves green tariff of 77 paise per unit

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved a green tariff of 77 paise/unit over normal tariff for 2023-24. Consumers can avail renewable energy power from distribution licensees at this rate, which includes 62 paise for purchasing power & 15 paise for banking charges. Licensees will collect & remit the tariff…

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Storm Ciarán: Death toll across Europe rises to 12 as 'weather bomb' smashes into Italy

Around 1.2 million French households were left without electricity

Evening Standard

UDF slams power tariff hike, warns it will upend family budgets and exacerbate the cost of living crisis

Oppn. Leader Satheesan claims 20 paise/unit hike on electricity tariff is the last straw that will break the back of ordinary families. He alleges govt. corruption & extravagance has run KSEB to financial ruin & cost public exchequer ₹1,500 crs. He demands White Paper & political conventions to expose govt.…

The Hindu

Power tariffs revised in Kerala, Electricity Regulatory Commission gives nod for average hike of 20 paise per unit

Kerala: KSEB allowed avg. 20 paise/unit hike in power tariffs for 8-month period. Exempted categories include BPL, IT industries, orphanages, endosulfan victims, cancer patients, etc. Fixed charges for domestic category also revised. Commission to finalise tariffs from July 2024.

The Hindu

As paddy crops fail, Congress’ poll promise of a loan waiver is pushing BJP candidates into a corner in Chhattisgarh

In Dantewada, farmers are hoping for loan waivers, increased MSP, and regular electricity, regardless of who wins the polls.In Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, farmers are facing insufficient rainfall and loan burdens. The Congress has promised to waive farm loans if they come to power, pushing BJP candidates to make similar promises.

The Hindu

Emmanuel Macron in Kazakhstan in search of rare earths and nuclear deals

French President Emmanuel Macron has wrapped up a trip to Kazakhstan, where he called for the strengthening of France's partnership with the uranium-rich country. On Wednesday, Macron and his Kazakh counterpart signed a series of contracts, including ones involving the minerals and energy sectors. France derives most of its electricity…

France 24

SC vacates stay against committees constituted to oversee government action against unauthorised constructions in the Nilgiris, Kodaikanal

SC vacates stay on HC-constituted committees to oversee govt action against unauthorised constructions in Nilgiris, Kodaikanal. Activist lawyer filed writ petitions in HC in 2007 alleging large-scale illegal constructions. HC ordered disconnection of electricity & water, but building owners got relief from SC. HC then appointed two committees in 2015…

The Hindu

‘Go hard and go big’: How South Australia got solar panels onto one in every three houses

Households have continued to use state help that was first created more than a decade ago

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The National (Scotland)

Ofgem approved scheme will pay UK households that use less energy from today

Ofgem have approved of the National Grid DFS scheme returning this winter. A service that paid £11million last year.

The Hindu

Kerala Opposition Leader slams Keraleeyam festival, says govt. has no priorities in spending money

Opp. Leader Satheesan criticizes Kerala gov't for spending on non-priority areas. He says gov't has ₹40,000 crore debt, 1 lakh pensioners unpaid, 500 teachers unpaid, farmers unpaid, ₹1,500 crore owed to suppliers, ₹1,083 crore electricity losses, and ₹40,000 crore solar debt. He promises to not tolerate religious extremism.

The Hindu

Government's achievements are not of your parties: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to Ministers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on November 1 voiced disapproval of members of his Cabinet using achievements of the government to bolster the image of their respective parties. The leader of the seven-party Mahagathbandhan made the remarks at a function, in which he unveiled electricity projects worth nearly ₹14,000 crore…

The Conversation

How to ensure Alberta's oil and gas workers have jobs during the energy transition

Retraining Alberta’s oil and gas workers for the solar industry costs far less than you think. The results of our new study clearly show that a rapid transition to sustainable energy production is feasible, as costs of retraining oil and gas workers are far from prohibitive.

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Geothermal and wood chips for dry years, but no hydrogen

Documents show the Government's "portfolio" alternative to the Lake Onslow power scheme has been slimmed down to just flexible geothermal energy and burning wood chips, reports Marc Daalder

The Hindu

KAU to ink MoU with Anert for ‘green power’ on its campuses

Kerala Agricultural Univ. (KAU) aims to be 1st in India to be fully powered by green energy. KAU & ANERT ink MoU for 600 kW rooftop solar PV plants on campuses. Est. 7.68 lakh units of energy to be generated annually. KAU to save on electricity bills & use savings…

The Conversation

South Africa power outages: some improvement but a long way to go before the grid is stable

Over the past few months, South Africa’s power generation sector has performed better than expected. Four factors explain this: an acceleration of solar power installations, less frequent breakdowns at power stations, a less restricted supply of diesel and the return to operation of some units at Kusile coal fired power…

The Hindu

Renewable energy sources can meet 65% of world's power supply, 90% by 2050: R.K. Singh

Renewable energy sources can supply 65-90% of the world's electricity by 2030-2050: R.K. Singh. Investment in clean energy has seen 12% annual growth since 2020.

The Hindu

Farmers stage protest seeking 12-hrs power supply during day

Members of Karnataka Prantha Raita Sangha (KPRS) along with farmers from different taluks staged a demonstration in front of the Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company (GESCOM) office of Monday demanding uninterrupted power supply for 12 hours during day time to rural feeders.

The Hindu

Will indefatigable Gehlot be able to make up for voters’ fatigue with Congress legislators?

Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot govt's welfare schemes are the focus of heated debates between those who have benefited and those left out. Many flaunt the smartphones given to widows and students but complain of inflated electricity bills. Congress posters feature Gehlot and Dotasra, with slogan "Kaam Kiya Dil Se, Congress Phir…

The Hindu

Virajpet MLA promises early completion of houses for tribals

MLA A.S. Ponnanna seeks additional aid from CM Siddaramaiah to complete 129 tribal homes in Kodagu. 60 homes partially complete due to lack of electricity and water supply. 75 families from Kedamullur GPs and 54 tribals from other GPs to be provided houses. DC to discuss with revenue dept. director…

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