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UK’s power grid issues third warning this year – what to know

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The Independent UK

These windows keep homes cool by 5°C: Scientists develop special glass that reduces AC use and electricity bills

New transparent cooling technologies are being developed for windows. These advanced coatings reflect unwanted solar heat while allowing indoor warmth to escape. Researchers have created a durable coating that maintains cooling performance even after exposure. This innovation promises to reduce building temperatures without consuming electricity. Future windows could significantly lower…

The Economic Times

UK electricity grid issues rare warning as air conditioning use surges in heatwave

It is the third time the National Energy System Operator has issued a plea for more power generation this year

The Independent UK

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Sizewell B nuclear power plant to continue powering UK for another 20 years

The Government said the deal would reduce the costs of Britain’s energy system

The Independent UK

Third summer heatwave prompts fresh plea for more power generation

Extreme heat puts pressure on the electricity system by making processes less efficient and because more people want to keep cool.

Evening Standard

Great Britain’s grid operator issues fresh warning over power supplies in heatwave

Neso asks for extra supplies from electricity generators to cope with added demand on Thursday night

The Guardian - UK

Man built a $15 million solar-powered floating mansion with a swimming pool, five king suites and a rooftop covered in solar panels

Most luxury yachts are designed by renowned naval architects. This one began as a personal vision. A private owner conceived and engineered a floating home unlike almost anything on the market, then partnered with Louisiana-based shipbuilder Breaux Brothers to bring it to life. The result is the GLV-120 Shine Down,…

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US Stock Market: Meta unveils C$13 billion AI data centre in Canada; stock in focus

Meta Platforms will invest C$13 billion in its first Canadian data centre. This facility in Sturgeon County, Alberta, will support artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion. The project highlights Alberta's energy advantages and favourable business environment for technology firms.

The Economic Times

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Meta has doubled down on AI, pledging hundreds of billions of dollars to build large AI data centers in the U.S. The Alberta announcement represents the company's 33rd data center ‌globally.

The Economic Times

NALCO shares in focus on JV with NLC India for 1,080 MW thermal plant in Odisha

National Aluminium Company and NLC India have signed an agreement for a joint venture. This new entity will establish a 1,080 MW captive thermal power plant in Odisha. The plant will supply electricity for NALCO's aluminium smelter expansion project. Partners will also explore renewable energy sourcing and long-term coal supply.…

The Economic Times

Sizewell B nuclear power plant granted a 20-year life extension

Extension comes as government encourages first nuclear power projects in a generation to meet UK’s growing need for electricity

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: 'One's salvation could only be...' Life lessons on true success, innovation, self-discipline, resilience, accountability and personal success

Quote of the day by Nikola Tesla: "One's salvation could only be brought about through his own efforts" reminds people that lasting success begins with personal responsibility and self-discipline. The quote comes from Tesla's autobiography My Inventions and reflects his own journey of overcoming challenges. It continues to inspire people…

The Economic Times

India's first hydrogen-powered train is ready: PM Modi likely to inaugurate it on July 17; Check route, speed & features

India is set to launch its first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana. Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the landmark green initiative on July 17. Following the flag-off, the train is expected to begin commercial operations on the Jind–Sonipat route, operating two round trips daily. The train uses hydrogen fuel…

The Economic Times

Power company hikes data center bills by 30%, cuts residential electricity costs by 1.3% — Oregon approves change through POWER Act, pushes developments using more than 20 Megawatts of power to pay their fair share

Oregon approves the 29.7% price hike that Portland General Electric (PGE), the state's largest power provider, will impose on users that consume 20MW or more. This move is backed by Oregon's POWER Act, which helps ensure that data centers in PGE's coverage area pay their fair share.

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Sinopec unit signs engineering deal for Central Asia's first large-scale integrated biojet fuel complex

Sinopec Engineering will design Central Asia's first large-scale sustainable aviation fuel complex. This project in Uzbekistan will produce biomass-based SAF and e-SAF. The complex will utilize sorghum, rice husks, and straw as its primary feedstock. Solar power will serve as the main electricity source for the plant. This initiative supports…

The Independent UK

How heat pump running costs are affected by the July price cap rise, according to an expert

What the rise means for heat pump running costs, tariffs and whether switching can still save you money

The Economic Times

Weak monsoon dries up India's hydropower as dam output records sharpest fall in over two years

India's hydropower generation significantly dropped in June due to a delayed monsoon. Shrinking reservoir levels limited water availability for electricity production. Coal, nuclear, and renewable energy plants increased output to meet demand. Recent rains have improved monsoon progress, potentially reviving hydropower generation. Electricity demand has also softened after the summer…

The Economic Times

Maruti Suzuki commissions 1 MWh battery energy storage system at Kharkhoda plant

Maruti Suzuki commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at its Kharkhoda plant. This system integrates into the plant's internal electricity distribution network as a pilot project. The battery storage will store excess solar power generated during low-demand periods. This initiative helps improve renewable energy utilization and reduce carbon…

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Euronews

Solar-mad Germans turn to battery storage to shield themselves against fossil fuel price shocks

“Consumers have recognised how useful and profitable batteries are, especially in combination with solar systems, heat pumps and EVs.”

TechRadar

New solar panel design could increase daily PV energy production by 20% and it is far more important than you think

Canadian startup Reflect10 develops light-reflecting solar panel geometry to boost energy production in suboptimal conditions.

The Conversation

Heatwaves are dangerous but they’re also a useful warning of what needs to change

As another heatwave reaches the UK, it is worth asking an uncomfortable question: is there any positive side to extreme heat?

The Conversation

Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions

A severe winter snow drought has left snowpack levels far below normal across the American West in 2026. Without a slow-melting blanket of snow to keep the soil and forests moist, alpine vegetation is drying into a tinderbox earlier than normal and ramping up the fire risk.

Euronews

'Portugal is an energy island and needs more flexibility,' minister says

The Portuguese government argues that because limited connections isolate Iberia from the European grid, the country faces many of the same challenges as the EU's outermost regions and deserves compensation for the lack of interconnections.

The Economic Times

Serentica Renewables inks pact with SECI to supply power from 600 MW FDRE project

Serentica Renewables proudly announces its new power purchase agreement with SECI, dedicated to a groundbreaking 600 MW Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy project. Notably, it achieved the largest allocation in the competitive SECI auction. This innovative project ensures electricity provision during non-solar hours, effectively addressing peak demand while significantly cutting…

The Times of India

A Native American tribe once relied on oil and gas; now its desert land will help power Meta’s new data center

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is developing a large solar project. This initiative will supply clean energy to a new Meta data center. The project marks a significant shift from the tribe's oil and gas revenue. Renewable energy developers face policy uncertainties and permitting challenges. The tribe secured approvals before…

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