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Solar panel technology is set to be turbo-charged – but first, a few big roadblocks have to be cleared

Solar panel technology has made enormous progress in the last two decades. In fact, the most advanced silicon solar cells produced today are about as good as the technology will get.

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Victoria’s gas ban for new homes expected to reap significant emissions cuts

Exclusive: Analysis shows new all-electric homes would generate 16% lower emissions than new gas-electric homes

The Guardian - AU

EXPLAINER: Challenges from intense summer heat raise questions about Texas power grid's reliability

This summer’s sweltering heat has put tremendous stress on Texas’ power grid, with the state setting 10 new records for electricity demand

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Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher as Australian LNG Workers Began a Partial Strike

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Friday closed +0.026 (+1.01%). Nat-gas prices on Friday settled moderately higher on carryover support from a rally in European nat-gas prices. European gas prices have surged more than 10% over the past two sessions on supply concerns after LNG workers at key Chevron...

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What went wrong at UK government’s offshore wind auction?

Industry sources say auction was ‘catastrophic’, after failure to secure any new offshore windfarms

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Breakthrough as scientists generate electricity from deadly bacteria

It could revolutionise waste management and energy production

The Independent UK

Theft of irrigation pumpsets leaves Bhima farmers in the lurch

Yadgir farmers face theft of irrigation pumpsets, copper cable, and other electricity equipment, causing crop damage. Social activist Mudnal reports a gang of thieves is responsible. Police have not taken action, so farmers plan to blockade roads to draw attention to the issue.

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Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission likely to issue orders on power tariff revision soon

KSERC to issue orders on KSEB's tariff revision proposals in 2 wks; HC quashes provision allowing repayment of principal amount on bonds issued to Master Trust to be included in ARR.

The Hindu

Scotland's renewable future 'at risk' after 'monumental failure' from Westminster

NO new offshore wind farms have been commissioned in a key auction, dealing a blow to the UK Government’s hopes of decarbonising electricity…

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‘How will I pay?’: Steep power bills, rising inflation hit Pakistan’s poor

Millions of Pakistanis say they have been forced to ration use of fans and other essential electrical items due to hike.

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Blow for Sunak’s green energy plans as not a single offshore wind project commissioned

Government accused of ‘monumental failure’ after ‘complete flop’ at auction

The Independent UK

Texas heat brings the state's power grid closest it has been to outages since 2021 winter storm

The sweltering heat wave in Texas has the power grid manager again asking residents to cut electricity use

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Gain on a Smaller Build in Weekly EIA Inventories

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Thursday closed +0.069 (+2.75%). Nat-gas prices on Thursday rebounded from a 2-week low and rallied moderately on a smaller build in weekly supplies after EIA nat-gas inventories rose +33 bcf, below expectations of +41 bcf. Nat-gas prices Thursday initially fell to a 2-week...

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Inter-departmental coordination meeting held ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi

For Ganesh Chaturthi, GHMC, Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi & Khairatabad Ganesh Samithi met to discuss potholes, illumination, vehicles, food & water. Police Commissioner CV Anand urged community to comply with court orders & fill intimation forms. GHMC, electricity & transport depts. pledged resources & vehicles.

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Heat pumps will cool your home during the hottest of summers and reduce your global warming impact

Heat pumps can be used to both cool and heat homes. The 2022 federal Inflation Reduction Act provides financial incentives for installing one. SciLine interviewed Theresa Pistochini of the Energy Efficiency Institute and Western Cooling Efficiency Center at the University of California, Davis. She describes how home heat pumps work;…

The Guardian - AU

Sun Cable: Mike Cannon-Brookes takes charge of ‘world-changing’ solar project

Billionaire says renewables will drive Australia’s next commodities boom as his Grok Ventures finalises acquisition

The Independent UK

As Africa Climate Summit promotes solar, off-grid power ramps up below the Sahara

Access to electricity remains a major challenge for over half a billion people in sub-Saharan Africa, and power outages are common even for those who are hooked up to the grid

The Texas Tribune

Texas avoids rolling blackouts during evening grid emergency

ERCOT has called on generators to push all available electricity to the grid as rising demand threatens to surpass the state’s power supply. If that fails, rolling blackouts are likely to begin.

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India’s policy towards Nepal and other neighbours is not so friendly: China’s envoy in Nepal

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Nat-Gas Prices Weighed Down by Cooler U.S. Weather Forecasts

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Wednesday closed -0.072 (-2.79%). Nat-gas prices on Wednesday extended Tuesday's sharp decline to a 2-week low. Nat-gas prices were undercut by forecasts for cooler-than-normal U.S. temperatures that would reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group said...

The Guardian - AU

Queensland coalmines to rival electricity sector for climate pollution by 2030, report finds

Eighteen new coal projects represent ‘carbon bomb’ that should not be approved, conservationists say

The Conversation

Mixed-use solar and agricultural land is the silver bullet Alberta’s Conservatives have wished for

The Alberta government recently announced a much-maligned seven-month pause on renewable (including solar) energy development in the province. While the exact reasons are up for debate, one specific factor has been the desire to investigate ways to make renewable energy, particularly solar, more integrated within the province over the long…

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Nat-Gas Prices Plunge on Expectations for Cooler U.S. Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Tuesday closed -0.183 (-6.62%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday sold off sharply and posted a 1-week low on a cooler U.S. weather outlook, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said a Canadian weather system will bring...

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Transpower to dig bus-sized holes across east Auckland after cable failure

The failure of part of one of Auckland’s main electricity links will require years of intense works to repair

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan in uproar as protests over soaring energy prices turn violent

Traders close shops, electricity bills are set alight and utility firm staff are attacked as anger rises over living costs and political strife

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