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Haryana approves Rs 913-cr power infrastructure expansion

Haryana's power sector is set for major upgrades. The state has approved additional infrastructure works worth over Rs 900 crore under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. This initiative aims to further strengthen the electricity distribution network. Haryana's power companies are already performing well, showing significant reductions in line losses and…

The Economic Times

Is Reform heading for its own climate crisis?

NEWS ANALYSIS : Eight out of 10 of the most flood-prone constituencies are projected to vote in a Reform MP at the next general election, but the party remains sceptical about the climate crisis and net zero policies. Holly Evans takes a look at how this could come back to…

The Independent UK

How doing a wash while you watch the World Cup at 2am could cut energy bills

Change in viewing habits offered by match times at 2026 tournament could mean using cheaper off-peak power

The Guardian - UK

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World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity

A giant hydrogen-powered engine has successfully supplied electricity to Spain's national grid in what its manufacturer says is a world first for large-scale power generation. Supporters say the technology could help balance renewable energy systems without carbon emissions.

Euronews

As Global Water Shortages Loom, China Is Gambling on a Radical Undersea Solution That Could Change How the World Handles AI Cooling

The Shanghai Lingang project is still in its early stages, but its potential is undeniable.

The Mary Sue

Solar energy Generates More Electricity Than Coal in The U.S. for First Time Ever

Once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, coal has steadily lost market share due to competition from cheaper natural gas, renewable energy expansion, aging power plants, and environmental regulations.

International Business Times

Japanese electricity giant apologises after physical drive with data of 10.9 million clients goes missing

Millions of clients have valuable data exposed after drive goes missing.

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Hitachi Energy India to set up Rs 2,000 cr large power transformer factory in Gujarat

Hitachi Energy India will invest approximately Rs 2,000 crore to build a new Large Power Transformer factory in Karjan, Vadodara, Gujarat. This significant investment aims to boost manufacturing capabilities and support India's growing electricity demand. The factory is scheduled for completion in FY28. It is expected to create over 1,000…

The Economic Times

OpenAI bans China-linked ChatGPT accounts that amplified US data center electricity price backlash — used AI-generated cartoons to stoke fears over U.S. data center energy costs

OpenAI says it has banned two clusters of ChatGPT accounts it believes are operating from China, and that used its models for covert influence campaigns targeting U.S. tech and policy debates.

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Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Americans are not happy with the fast building of data centers for AI. Most people do not want these centers in their neighborhoods. They worry about higher electricity bills and job losses. This issue is important for voters ahead of the upcoming elections. Fourteen states are looking at pausing new…

The Economic Times

Brussels set to unveil plan to lower electricity bills amid energy crisis

The upcoming legislation will propose to have electricity taxed more favourably than gas, reform network charges and encourage the mass deployment of digital devices to track energy consumption in real time, according to a document seen by Euronews.

Euronews

MTAR Tech shares crash 9% after 280% rally in a year. What’s spooking investors today?

MTAR Technologies shares fell sharply after its key client, Bloom Energy, saw its stock tumble in the US market following the suspension of a major data centre project. The facility was expected to be powered by 900 MW of Bloom Energy fuel cells alongside grid electricity. The selloff in MTAR…

The Economic Times

Adani Power or NTPC? Macquarie initiates coverage on 3 power stocks, hikes target prices for 3 others

As rising temperatures drive electricity demand across India, Macquarie sees the power sector entering a broad regulatory and operational reset. The brokerage initiated coverage on JSW Energy with an ‘Outperform’ rating and a Rs 720 target, while assigning ‘Neutral’ ratings to Adani Power and Adani Energy Solutions. NTPC emerged as…

The Economic Times

Labor to set terms for datacentre and AI growth as it vows not to repeat mistakes of resources boom

Assistant minister agrees concerns over resource usage are legitimate but argues Australia cannot ignore ‘consequential’ economic wave

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The Conversation

Nigeria raised electricity prices to improve supply. Why it hasn’t worked

Nigeria’s electricity regulator triggered a big tariff shock in April 2024. It increased rates for some consumers by over 240%, citing the cost of producing and delivering power.

The Independent UK

Only way to keep British energy prices down is closer ties with Europe, says Starmer’s top negotiator

Top Starmer ally Nick Thomas-Symonds is pursuing a pragmatic approach to resetting the UK’s relationship with the EU 10 years after the referendum

Euronews

Defying Russia: Poland and Germany plan massive offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea

Despite hybrid attacks from Russia, Poland is betting on offshore wind power from the Baltic Sea. At a forum in Berlin, one message was clear: the region could become Europe’s next major energy hub. Will Europe seize this opportunity?

France 24

They pay 30% less for electricity. Their secret? Solar panels

Residents in the town of Escourse, France, pay 30 percent less for their electricity bills than elsewhere in the country. Their secret? Renewable energy. Since 2011, the town has invested more than €1.2 million in solar panels. Homeowners, local businesses and associations now use solar-powered energy. Home to some 800…

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The Times of India

Japan just switched on Asia’s first osmotic power plant and it runs on seawater and sewage

Every clean energy source comes with a condition attached. Solar stops the moment the sun sets. Wind quits when the air goes still. Even hydropower leans on whatever the season decides to send down the river. The one thing the global grid genuinely lacks is a clean source that simply…

Euronews

‘Coal power has lost its status’: Solar power outstrips coal in US despite Trump's attacks

States won by Trump in the 2024 election accounted for 74 per cent of all solar capacity installed in the first quarter of 2026.

The Economic Times

One-time relief for these Greater Bengaluru property owners: Electricity connection without Occupancy Certificate

Greater Bengaluru Authority now allows electricity connections without an Occupancy Certificate for homes on plots up to 2,400 sq. ft. This special one-time relief helps many homeowners, especially those on unapproved layouts. It can reduce electricity bills by enabling domestic residential power connections.

The Economic Times

Guwahati HC upholds state's duty to clear forest encroachments, grants 30 days to vacate

The Guwahati High Court has upheld the Assam government's duty to clear reserved forests of encroachments. Alleged encroachers have been given 30 days to leave forest land. The court emphasized that reserved forest areas cannot be used for non-forest purposes without proper approval. Electricity connections will be disconnected for those…

The Guardian - UK

Households could save £200 on energy bills in plan to break link between gas and electricity prices, says thinktank

Government plan to de-link gas and electricity prices aims to reduce bills for consumers after global surge in prices

AAP

Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy

Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power

The Independent UK

Solar power hits new milestones despite Trump’s effort to boost coal over clean energy

The findings, supported by a report from the Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie, highlight solar’s continued growth and coal’s ongoing decline

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