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From waste to power: how floating solar panels on wastewater ponds could help solve NZ’s electricity security crisis

Wastewater ponds may seem an unlikely place to look for solutions to New Zealand’s electricity security crisis. But their underutilised surfaces could help tackle two problems at once – high power prices and algal growth.

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Powering Africa: new model compares options for off-grid solar in 43 countries

Powering Africa: new model compares options for off-grid solar in 43 countries

Sub-Saharan Africa, home to 80% of the global population without electricity access, is unlikely to reach the United Nations’ goal of access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030.

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“Germany Struggles To Find Reliable Alternatives To Fossil Fuels” – Former Top EU Energy Policy Official

Professor Em. Samuel Furfari analyzes energy transition and challenges facing Germany.

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Residents flee as Russian troops close in on Ukrainian village of Pokrovsk

Russian forces have been intensifying their attacks on the approach to the town of Pokrovsk in the Donbas, which used to be a key logistical hub far back from the front, crucial for supplying Ukrainian troops and towns in the east. But now, water, electricity and gas supplies have been…

Pylons v property: power line in Scotland caused divisions but did house price fears materialise?

Beauly-Denny overhead project may serve as preview to Britain’s energy network plans

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Scientists uncover why petting your cat can be shocking

After centuries, researchers have an answer for how rubbing a surface — say for example, a loved kitty — creates electrical current

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Nat-Gas Prices Supported by Hot US Temps and Tropical Storm Concerns

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Friday closed up by +0.086 (+3.66%). Oct nat-gas prices Friday rallied to a 2-1/2 month high on the outlook for warmer US temperatures that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. NatGasWeather said warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected across most...

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ChatGPT energy emergency — here's how much electricity OpenAI and others are sucking up per week

ChatGPT energy emergency — here's how much electricity OpenAI and others are sucking up per week

New reports highlight a growing environmental impact of AI data centers and the costs of running them.

How to harness renewable energy with smart home integration

How to harness renewable energy with smart home integration

Some 1.4 million UK homes now use solar energy to generate their electricity. This is helping many homeowners to save money on their electricity bills and even make money by selling excess solar energy back to the grid. Here, we explain how you can use panels, batteries, smart meters and…

The Independent UK

Five ways to future-proof your home from rising energy costs

Five ways to future-proof your home from rising energy costs

Since 2021, electricity bills have soared across the UK. This has prompted consumers to consider innovative solutions to reduce their energy bills and future-proof their homes from future price volatility. Here, we outline the options available and the potential savings for those who invest in making their home energy efficient.

The Independent UK

The EU's chief is trying to help Ukraine prepare for winter. Half its energy network is destroyed.

The EU's chief is trying to help Ukraine prepare for winter. Half its energy network is destroyed.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Ukraine, focused on helping the country to repair and reconnect its war-damaged electricity grid and boost its heating capacity as winter approaches

The Independent UK

‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating

‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating

The country, which has more 300 days of sunshine a year, has embraced rooftop systems that harness the sun’s energy

The Guardian - UK

Coalition’s nuclear plan will lead to ‘massive’ electricity shortages and risk blackouts, new analysis warns

Coalition’s nuclear plan will lead to ‘massive’ electricity shortages and risk blackouts, new analysis warns

Energy minister Chris Bowen says Peter Dutton must explain what happens to national grid over next decade if opposition stops building renewables

The Guardian - AU

South African government seeks solution to millions in unpaid electricity bills

South African government seeks solution to millions in unpaid electricity bills

In South Africa, the government considers how to absorb the impact of around 400 million euros worth of electricity bills still unpaid by some districts. Also, NGOs say that French energy giant TotalEnergies' controversial oil project in northern Uganda, is having devastating effects on biodiversity. And after decades at the…

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Nat-Gas Prices Recover Early Losses on the Outlook for Warmer US Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Thursday closed up by +0.064 (+2.80%). Oct nat-gas prices Thursday recovered from a 1-week low and closed moderately higher on forecasts for warmer US temperatures that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. Short-covering emerged Thursday in nat-gas futures...

Nuclear power plan could cause energy price blowout

Electricity bills would need to rise significantly to recoup costs associated with building and running nuclear plants in Australia, analysis suggests.

The Independent UK

A charred transformer on a Kyiv square makes for an unusual Ukraine war exhibit

A charred transformer from one of Ukraine’s severely damaged power plants has come to a square in Kyiv’s city center

The Guardian - AU

Coalition’s nuclear plan will add $665 a year to average power bill, report warns

Opposition disputes costings in study and accuses authors of cherrypicking ‘worst-case scenario projects’ from around the world

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California man finds he’s been paying his neighbor’s electric bill for 15 years

Ken Wilson had been trying to conserve electricity in order to lower his utility bill, but it was still stubbornly high

The Independent UK

Europe’s renewable energy boom is driving down electricity prices – but it’s not all good news

Continent has seen record number of hours this year where electricity prices turned negative

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Using GPT-4 to generate 100 words consumes up to 3 bottles of water — AI data centers also raise power and water bills for nearby residents

New research shows generative AI consumes a lot of water — up to 1,408ml to generate 100 words of text — in addition to electricity.

Ukraine's Electricity Supply At Risk, Urgent International Assistance Needed

IEA warns of severe electricity disruptions in Ukraine due to Russian attacks, posing risks to essential services.

International Business Times

Coming Winter 'Sternest Test Yet' For Ukraine Energy Grid

The coming winter will prove the "sternest test yet" for Ukraine's energy grid, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, as the EU announced additional aid to help the country weather Russia's attacks on its power infrastructure.

Forecasts for Seasonal US Temps Weigh on Nat-Gas Prices

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.040 (-1.72%). Oct nat-gas prices Wednesday posted moderate losses. Forecasts for seasonal US temperatures that will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning are weighing on prices. NatGasWeather said Wednesday that seasonal temperatures are expected across...

International Business Times

'End Of An Era': UK To Shut Last Coal-fired Power Plant

Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station has dominated the landscape of the English East Midlands for nearly 60 years, looming over the small town of the same name and a landmark on the M1 motorway bisecting Derby and Nottingham.

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