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Australian solar power production goes through the roof

Australia's small-scale rooftop solar systems set a record during summer, supplying more electricity than brown coal, the Clean Energy Council says.

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Zelenskyy, Atomic Agency Chief Discuss Nuclear Plant Fears

The UN's atomic energy chief warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a meeting Monday that the perilous situation at Europe’s largest nuclear plant “isn’t getting any better” as relentless fighting in the area keeps the facility at risk of a disaster. The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant's six reactors are in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Renewable energy saves money, creates jobs and cuts emissions. Why is Texas targeting it?

Texas easily leads the nation in oil and gas production, and the Lone Star State is also a top player in renewable energy.

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House GOP’s energy bill hitting the floor amid market volatility - Roll Call

House Republicans are pitching a bill this this week as a way to reduce energy costs, but it’s unclear how quickly it might lower prices.

Roll Call

El Paso charter fight tests whether a Texas city will move away from fossil fuels

As global efforts to combat climate change falter, climate activists have turned to local initiatives to rein in carbon emissions. A May vote on a city charter amendment has thrust El Paso into the fray.

The Texas Tribune

Egco acquires US power plant

SET-listed Electricity Generating Plc (Egco), the power generation arm of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, announced the completion of acquiring a 49% interest in a 609-megawatt gas-fired power plant in the United States.

Bangkok Post

Boris Johnson’s climate adviser backs Labour’s energy security strategy

Exclusive: No 10 adviser Sam Richards lends support to drive for energy independence and planning reform

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Power bills go up for households, while industry enjoys a cut

The government is catering to the interests of industry by lowering electricity bills for them while hiking the rate for households, according to Korn Chatikavanij, leader of the Chartpattanakla Party.

Bangkok Post

Copper thefts on the rise across Queensland as police warn electrocution is not worth the risk

Thieves are taking extraordinary risks by steal copper from Queensland building sites, police say, with an energy provider also blaming them for starting grass fires and causing a major electricity outage.

ABC News

‘Trespassing tortoise’ found at electricity substation returned to schoolboy

‘It’s fair to say nobody in the family thought we’d ever see Mary again,’ said nine-year-old Harvey’s mother Jodie.

The Independent UK

Small businesses in Lebanon struggle to stay afloat amid lira’s endless fall

Lebanon's ongoing economic crisis has left countless individuals and businesses to adapt to the harsh realities of the collapsing economy. FRANCE 24 met with Pierre, an officer in one of the state's security agencies, and Houssam, the owner of a trendy café in Beirut, who explain the challenges to sustaining…

France 24

'What can we do?': Millions in African countries need power

The electricity shortages that plague many of Africa’s 54 countries are a serious drain on the continent’s economic growth

The Independent UK

Pet tortoise found in 11,000 volt electricity substation reunited with its owner - seven months after escaping from the family home

“It’s fair to say nobody in the family thought we’d ever see Mary again"

Manchester Evening News

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

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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…

Wales Online

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Leeds Live

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

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

The Conversation

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.

Irish Mirror

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

Manchester Evening News

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Barchart

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.

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