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Switzerland Set To Roll Out Carpet-Like Solar Panels Between Railroad Tracks

The initiative could be a potential remedy for the energy problem and the rising cost of electricity.

Zenger

How do superconductors work? A physicist explains what it means to have resistance-free electricity

The modern world runs on electricity, and wires are what carry that electricity to every light, television, heating system, cellphone and computer on the planet. Unfortunately, on average, about 5% of the power generated at a coal or solar power plant is lost as the electricity is transmitted from the…

The Conversation

Nearly half of people don't know what number to call when there's a power cut

The number is free to call no matter where you live or who supplies your energy

Wales Online

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Artist Salah Elmur: ‘I have to come back to Khartoum every now and then to fill my imagination and my vision’

As his show inspired by water and electricity opens in London, the Sudanese painter talks about the challenges his country faces and his optimism for the future

The Guardian - UK

Leeds man forced to 'eat bread and butter and cook once a week' as council flat electric is '£10 a day'

Mamadu has been eating mostly bread and butter to keep energy costs down - but the leccy meter keeps devouring his money

Leeds Live

Free money: Victorians offered another $250 to check their electricity bills

Victorian households are eligible to grab $250 from the state government - and all you need to do is compare your electricity deal.

The New Daily

SPCG expects solar panel revenue to reach B1bn

Costly electricity bills are expected to cause more households and businesses to use renewable energy by installing rooftop solar panels, says SET-listed SPCG, a pioneer in solar farm development in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

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Want an easy $400 a year? Ditch the gas heater in your home for an electric split system

Earlier this month, regulators flagged power price rises in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Like many people, you’re probably wondering how you can minimise the financial pain.

The Conversation

All of the bills set to increase in April and the new Government supports aimed at cutting them down

Several electricity providers have hiked their prices meaning the average bill is nearly double the cost

Irish Mirror

British Gas and Octopus to boost payments for customers saving electricity tonight

The National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service launched in November and will soon be coming to an end

Manchester Evening News

Ofgem looks to crack down on firms ‘manipulating’ electricity market

Energy regulator plans to tackle manoeuvre that has brought in millions of extra pounds for generators

The Guardian - UK

Looking to Invest in Clean Energy? Consider Uranium

Uranium is used as fuel in nuclear power plants to create electricity. Producing nuclear energy has extremely low greenhouse gas emissions, making it an attractive form of clean energy.

Barchart

World first as new T-pylons go live with huge new power line

The new high voltage line will help to deliver low carbon electricity to millions of homes

Bristol Post

More than 1,000 Greater Manchester properties hit by power cuts

Two boroughs have reportedly been affected

Manchester Evening News

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IT Pro

Nine ways small businesses can reduce IT costs

The economy has been in turbulence for many months, and a combination of global conditions and domestic policies will have extended these conditions well into 2023 and likely beyond. Although it’s looking less likely the UK will suffer a technical recession this year, the economy is still set to contract.…

Tribune News Service

States debate whether to restrict — or invite — crypto mining

SEATTLE — As cryptocurrency mining draws increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., some state legislatures are considering proposals to restrict the industry over growing concerns about its energy use. Other states, though, are advancing bills to protect cryptocurrency miners from such crackdowns, citing the economic potential of hosting…

Irish Mirror

ESB profits double to more than €800 million as customers hit with huge price hikes

ESB explained the increase was mainly due to the impact of higher wholesale prices in its generation and trading businesses both in Ireland and the UK

Salon

Kevin McCarthy's farcical "energy bill"

The new speaker's signature bill is a wasteful giveaway to fossil-fuel companies — that will only drive prices up

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Insider UK

Britain’s biggest pumped hydro scheme in 40 years gets £100 million boost

Coire Glas could power three million homes and more than double electricity storage capacity

Wales Online

When to expect more cost of living payments and what bills are going up in April

April is set to be a tough month across the UK as bills rocket again. Gas and electricity bills will see one round of Government help end - meaning everyone will pay £70 more each month. Council Tax is going up, water bills are going up, broadband a

The Independent UK

Energy import cost doubles to £117bn as price cap sends borrowing to record high

Energy price guarantee pushes government borrowing to £16.7bn in February – highest since records began

The Conversation

The end of thermal cars: why electric vehicles aren’t a silver bullet

On 8 June 2022, the European Parliament voted to ban the sale of new internal-combustion engine cars in Europe in 2035. This measure is part of European objectives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030 and be carbon neutral by 2050.

Wales Online

Dad is furious at council for extra £2k heating and hot water bill charge

He and other tenants say they will struggle to pay the increase in energy bills

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Council had to pay millions more to keep the lights on last year

More details have emerged about Liverpool Council's expensive contract failings

Bangkok Post

Egco invests B30bn to raise capacity by 1GW

Electricity Generating Plc (Egco), the power generation arm of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, plans to spend 30 billion baht on growing its power business this year by increasing capacity by 1 gigawatt.

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