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Nigerian Entrepreneur Builds Electric Mini-Buses in Clean Energy Push

Nigerian entrepreneur Mustapha Gajibo has been converting petrol mini-buses into electric vehicles at his workshop, but he is now going a step further to build solar battery-powered buses from scratch in a push to promote clean energy and curb pollution. Africa's top producer and exporter of crude oil has heavily-subsidized…

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Centre increases power quota of Chandigarh by 9% till August-end

CHANDIGARH: The central government has increased quota of electricity by 9% from April 15 till the end of August to help the city deal with a rise in demand that has started leading to unscheduled power cuts, taking its total share of 14% now.

The Times of India

200 years ago, this terror of the Amazon inspired the world’s first batteries

Electric fishes inspired Volta to conduct the original research that ultimately led to his battery.

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A game-changer for New Zealand’s electricity needs?

WATCH: Could the NZ Battery Project save us from dry winters and burning fossil fuels? The Changing South team talks to the man who came up with the idea.

Newsroom.co.nz

Midwest at greater risk for rolling blackouts

MINNEAPOLIS — Electricity demand on the Midwest's grid is expected to be strong this summer, with hot weather and a growing economy sucking plenty of juice.

Tribune News Service

Texas faces another day of high heat, straining power grid

The Texas power grid operator is asking homes and businesses to conserve energy this weekend as high heat drives up demand for electricity.

Tribune News Service

Texas faces another day of high heat, straining power grid

The Texas power grid operator is asking homes and businesses to conserve energy this weekend as high heat drives up demand for electricity.

Tribune News Service

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Texas faces another day of extreme heat, straining power grid

The Texas power grid operator is asking homes and businesses to conserve energy this weekend as a heat wave drives up demand for electricity.

Tribune News Service

Russia cuts electricity supply to Finland as country edges near NATO membership

Electricity supplies from Russia to Finland were cut on Saturday after power chiefs carried out their threat to stop the flow.

Radio France Internationale

Russia makes new threats over use of Satan-2 hypersonic nuclear missile on Britain

Kremlin official also says it is ‘absolutely legitimate’ for Russia to question existence of Finland

The Independent UK

This viscous liquid metal could lead to a revolutionary robotics breakthrough

Bend it. Stretch it. Use it to conduct electricity. Researchers are exploring a range of applications that harness gallium's unusual properties.

Inverse

Kenya's fuel crisis: how the country's subsidy system works

Oil is an essential commodity for Kenya’s transport and industrial production, electricity generation and water provision. In 2008, as the world grappled with high oil prices, Kenya introduced price controls to cushion the blow for its citizens. The controls worked for over 10 years. But, since the start of April,…

The Conversation

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 80 of the invasion

Ukraine appears to have successfully driven back Russian forces from Kharkiv; Russia to suspend electricity to Finland after Helsinki announces Nato bid

The Guardian - AU

Federal election: Contrasting solutions to building Australia's new and more flexible electricity system

To reduce emissions, incorporate new technology and energy sources, Australia needs a new electricity system. The grid of the future needs to be more stable, less centralised and handle large amounts of renewables. The question this election is how to build it.

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ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power after electricity plants go offline

DALLAS — Texans are being asked to conserve power through the weekend after six power plants in the state went offline Friday during the unseasonably hot May weather.

Bangkok Post

B.Grimm takes hit as gas prices soar

B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) reported a leap of 41% in first-quarter revenue thanks to robust electricity sales volume from both existing and new clients, higher tariffs, and growth from renewable energy facilities in Thailand and Laos.

Al Jazeera

Latest Ukraine updates: Russia withdrawing from around Kharkiv

Ukraine news for May 14: Army says Russian troops are withdrawing from Kharkiv after weeks of heavy bombardment.

Wales Online

Russia set to cut electricity to Finland this weekend, supplier says

It comes after Finland declared its intention to join Nato

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Evening Standard

Russia says it will suspend power supplies to Finland amid tensions over Nato bid

Finland’s electricity network operator said it would cope without the Russian power supply

Daily Record

Lanarkshire MP gives backing to community energy Bill proposals

East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow MP, Dr Lisa Cameron is supporting the Local Electricity Bill.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool Council cabinet under fire over £16m energy debacle

Mayor Joanne Anderson's picks for her cabinet were questioned after a catalogue of missteps over the city's electricity contract

WEKU

California just ran on 100% renewable energy, but fossil fuels aren't fading away yet

California broke its record for renewable energy when solar and wind provided enough to meet all consumer demand. At the time, natural gas power plants were still on, a necessity for the grid.

Daily Record

National Grid to pay energy customers £200m over next two years after trading electricity with Europe

The balance is normally settled every five years.

Pedestrian.tv

Power Prices Could Increase By $100 So Maybe It’s Time To Start Investing In Loads Of Candles

This simply does not spark joy.

The Hindu

Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company begins servicing transformers in all divisions

Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company has already serviced 12,702 transformers in 16 divisions under its jurisdiction

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