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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…

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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.

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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…

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh polls: Priyanka Gandhi promises ₹500 subsidy per gas cylinder, loan waiver for SHGs

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra promises loan waivers, free cooking gas, free electricity, free treatment for road accident victims, upgraded schools, and purchase of Tivara at support price if Congress retains power in Chhattisgarh. Slams BJP for misleading people in name of religion.

The Hindu

How much does a heated clothes airer cost to run? Is it still an affordable solution to help dry laundry?

Heated clothes airers are an efficient way to dry your laundry, especially in winter – but how much money do they cost you per hour?

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Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

A top Toyota executive says hybrid cars are a better fit for Australian drivers right now but Tesla and the industry are hitting back in a fiery debate.

AAP

Wall Street is obsessed with AI. From the 'new electricity' to the next gold rush, here's how top analysts see the tech revolution playing out

Fortune analyzed hundreds of pages of AI reports from investment banks, hedge funds, and research firms. They say it will change everything—eventually.

Fortune

India unlikely to join global cooling pledge at COP28: Report

India unlikely to sign cooling pledge at COP28; need for affordable cooling cited; India's Cooling Action Plan aims to reduce power demand by 20-25% by 2038; electricity consumption for air conditioners to increase 9-fold by 2050; India's per capita emissions & energy consumption low; pledge an opportunity for countries to…

The Hindu

People with disabilities not spared by Israel’s war machine on Gaza Strip

Bombs, lack of electricity and roads damaged by Israeli offensive make life impossible for disabled people in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

What does Gaza’s food shortage look like amid Israeli siege?

Since October 21, only 84 trucks carrying aid have been allowed into Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Survivors of deadly Hurricane Otis grow desperate for food and aid amid slow government response

Survivors of the Category 5 storm that killed at least 27 people and devastated Mexico’s resort city of Acapulco are getting desperate amid a slow government assistance response

The Independent UK

This Weird New Material Could Be the Key to Superfast Computer Chips

The new molecule, made of rhenium, selenium, and chlorine, could cut processing time, but there's a catch.

Inverse

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Facing dry years without a dry year policy? Our electricity future is scary

National has committed to halt investigating hydro dry year buffering schemes in its first 100 days, but, asks Earl Bardsley, is it wise to terminate feasibility studies before their outcomes are known?

The Conversation

Electrifying offshore platforms targets a tiny fraction of the oil industry's emissions

We are all familiar with the greenhouse gas emissions that come from burning fossil fuels in car engines, central heating systems and power stations. Little discussed is the climate footprint of producing oil and gas in the first place.

WEKU

At least 27 people are dead after Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast

Four people were missing as tens of thousands of residents in damaged homes without electricity awaited help more than a day after Otis roared ashore in Acapulco.

The Hindu

India’s green hydrogen move may worsen pollution if steps are not in place, says study

India’s green hydrogen mission risks worsening pollution if proper checks not in place. CRH study finds that the mission requires 125 GW of renewable energy capacity, over and above the 500 GW already committed to under the Paris Agreement

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The Conversation

Solar power expected to dominate electricity generation by 2050 – even without more ambitious climate policies

In pursuit of the ambitious goal of reaching net-zero emissions, nations worldwide must expand their use of clean energy sources. In the case of solar energy, this change may already be upon us.

The Hindu

Minister hopeful of Centre considering State’s drought relief request

Revenue Minister Byregowda expresses confidence Union govt. will act positively on drought relief. Delegation met Agriculture & Home dept. secretaries in Delhi. Compensation to be released online to avoid misuse. Officers instructed to upload land details, draw Akharband, dispose of cases, implement e-office, issue notifications, mitigate water crises & buy…

The Conversation

Energy bills: how households could feel the cold this winter

As winter starts to bite, you may be starting to worry again about how much you will have to pay for your gas and electricity over the coming months. Of course, energy isn’t the only rising cost in the current inflation-led economy, which has caused most households to see a…

The Independent UK

The World Bank approved a $1B loan to help blackout-hit South Africa's energy sector

The World Bank has approved a $1 billion loan for South Africa to help it address an energy crisis that has peaked this year with the country’s worst electricity blackouts

The Hindu

Activists to stage protest against Electricity (Amendment) Bill in Kalaburagi on October 30

Activists to protest Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 in Kalaburagi on Oct 30; Bill aims to accelerate electricity privatisation, increasing tariff up to ₹90/unit. Protest to also be held at Kalaburagi Railway Station on Nov 3 to oppose privatisation of railway infrastructure & services. #Electricity #Privatisation #Kalaburagi

The Guardian - AU

A Melbourne Cup Day rate rise would not be tough on inflation, it would just be cruel

Australians are already getting hit by higher costs for necessities, reducing their ability to save and spend money on non-essential goods and services

The Guardian - UK

Starmer holds ‘constructive’ meeting with Labour MPs over party’s position on Israel and Gaza– as it happened

Labour seeks to downplay the gathering as an informal one between Labour leader and MPs amid tension within the party

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