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Nigeria’s chronic power shortages: mini grids were going to crack the problem for rural people, but they haven’t. Here’s why

Electricity is a scarce commodity in Nigeria. With just over 4,000 megawatts supplying nearly 220 million people, the electricity access deficit stands at about 40% nationwide. The picture looks even darker in rural areas. There, 73% of the population is off the power grid.

The Conversation

India has ramped up its wind and solar energy. It now needs to expand places to store it

India’s lithium ion battery storage industry — which can store electricity generated by wind turbines or solar panels for when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing — makes up just 0.1% of global battery storage

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Close Slightly Higher as US Weather Forecasts Shift Warmer

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Friday closed up by +0.003 (+0.14%). Aug nat-gas prices posted modest gains Friday as US weather forecasts turned hotter, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Friday that weather forecasts for the central US...

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Best solar panels in the UK in 2024 for efficient and clean energy

You’ve got the power: The modern and cleaner way to generate energy

Evening Standard

Residential solar is growing in Texas amid worries about reliable power during events like Hurricane Beryl

In Harris County, more federal money is available to help low- and moderate-income residents install rooftop solar.

The Texas Tribune

Renewable Electricity To Outstrip Coal Next Year: IEA

The amount of electricity produced from renewable sources worldwide is set to surpass output from coal-fired plants for the first time in 2025, the International Energy Agency said Friday.

International Business Times

EXCLUSIVE: ESG Expert Talks Evolving Bitcoin Mining Narrative, 'Impunity' In Other Industries' Energy Use

Bitcoin mining was long under scrutiny due to environmental concerns associated with the industry, but as more studies emerge about the role the sector plays in the world's transition toward sustainable energy sources, the tides may finally be changing.

International Business Times

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Solar power becoming standard even in UK’s soggy summer

Previously the idea was to sell electricity back to the grid, now the object is to power all of a household’s needs

The Guardian - UK

Nat-Gas Prices Finish Sharply Higher on a Bullish EIA Storage Report

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Thursday closed up by +0.090 (+4.42%). Aug nat-gas prices Thursday settled sharply higher after weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose less than expected. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories rose +10 bcf, below expectations of +27 bcf and well below the five-year average for...

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Scottish energy firm reports significant increase in renewable generation this summer

ELECTRICITY giant SSE has said it generated nearly two-thirds more renewable energy ...

The National (Scotland)

Why Texas’ mass power outages continue to happen

Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event.

The Texas Tribune

Forrest says Fortescue still committed to hydrogen despite job cuts – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Renewables caught in misinformation crossfire from Australia’s nuclear cheerleaders

Those pushing the nuclear option are making some questionable claims about the capacity of renewable energy

The Guardian - AU

3 Electric Utility Stocks Leading the Green Revolution

The shift to renewable energy, DERs, technological advancements, and AI drives long-term growth in the utility sector. The sector's defensive characteristics make it resilient in challenging economies, presenting a promising investment opportunity. Hence, investors could consider buying robust electric utility stocks like NextEra Energy (NEE), Southern Company (SO), and Duke…

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The Conversation

Is Britain on track for a zero-carbon power sector in six years?

Labour won the 2024 general election with a promise to make the UK “a clean energy superpower”. Part of that vision is the creation of Great British Energy, a public company that will strive to achieve zero-carbon electricity production by 2030 (just over one parliamentary term away).

The Conversation

Green belt land just isn’t that green anymore

The new UK government’s plans to “get Britain building” include the reintroduction of targets to build 1.5 million new houses, which is likely to encroach on some of the country’s protected countryside spaces or “green belt”. Further pressure comes from plans to build more energy infrastructure such as pylons and…

The Conversation

America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat: In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave

Coast to coast, millions of Americans are experiencing sweltering temperatures this summer, with seemingly little relief in sight. For people who struggle to access or afford air conditioning, the rising need for cooling is a growing crisis.

The Guardian - AU

Power prices rise after companies use rivals’ outages to ‘profit maximise’, Australian regulator says

Australian Energy Regulator says behaviour of big power companies was ‘permissible’ under national rules but ‘may not have been in the best interests’ of consumers

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Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher as European Gas Prices Jump

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.030 (+1.39%). Aug nat-gas prices settled moderately higher on Tuesday. Short covering emerged in nat-gas futures Tuesday on carryover support from a +4% rally in European nat-gas prices to a 1-week high. Weather forecasts are mixed for nat-gas, as...

The Independent UK

Baltic countries inform Russia and Belarus of their exit from Moscow power system

The three former Soviet republics do not currently buy electricity from Russia, but remain physically connected to a grid

The Conversation

South Africa’s new environment minister must focus on people, not profits from fossil fuels – climate ecologist

There are huge profits to be made in exploiting South Africa’s natural resources, but these come at a cost to society and the environment. Pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of natural wealth have a disproportionate impact on the country’s Black and low-income communities and workforce.

Dynamite News

Tamil Nadu power distribution company surges electricity tariff to cover financial loss

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO). Read further on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Electricity imports to hit record in 2024, warns nuclear industry lobbyist group

Nuclear Industry Association says 10 million homes may depend on power from abroad this year

The Guardian - AU

Cold snap sets record winter demand for electricity in Victoria as NSW windfarms supply third of power

New peak may be challenged as early as Tuesday evening as mid-winter bites in Melbourne

The Guardian - UK

Will heat pumps cause blackouts?

In the latest in our series, we look at claims heat pumps will cause a risky surge in electricity demand

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