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Mini-grids can supply electricity, but what about demand? A private DRC project shows how it can work

More than 560 million people in sub-Saharan Africa live without electricity. About 384 million live in countries classified by the World Bank as conflict-affected, where poverty, insecurity and weak institutions make large energy infrastructure investments risky.

The Conversation

Can you recycle solar panels? What happens when they stop working efficiently

Discover how solar panel recycling works in the UK, what old panels may be worth and the disposal costs involved

The Independent UK

Europe has survived 3 energy shocks in 4 years. The only way out is to stop buying power from its enemies

Oil above $100. Gas prices up 70%. Every crisis has a different trigger—and the same vulnerability. Europe must become the world's first Electro-Continent.

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Europe's nuclear leaders: Which countries produce the most?

Nuclear power accounts for 12% of the EU’s energy mix. Yet despite recent increases, overall nuclear power production is declining.

Euronews

Rising energy prices will hit millions: here are three ways the UK government could shield vulnerable households

Even before the US-Israel war on Iran, people in the UK were unusually vulnerable to sudden swings in the cost of energy. Depending how you count it, either 11% or 30% of households are officially energy poor, and already struggled to afford basic needs in times of relative peace.

The Conversation

The fuel crisis shows the energy future has arrived. All Barnaby Joyce and One Nation have to offer is bluster

It’s worth comparing the One Nation MP’s views with those of an expert – the executive director of the International Energy Agency

The Guardian - AU

5 of the most expensive appliances to run in 2026 – and how to stop them from driving up your energy bills

We reveal the worst offenders and give expert tips on how to reduce their electricity usage

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Cuba has been in Washington’s crosshairs for decades. The Iran war is raising the stakes

On March 16, Cuba’s national electricity grid collapsed for the third time in four months, plunging 10 million people into more than 29 hours of darkness. Hospitals struggled to keep generators running, water pumps shut down and refuse piled up on streets where collection trucks have sat empty for weeks.

The Conversation

Company fined for keeping woman in dark for 114 days

An elderly woman was forced to live with no power through winter after a power company mistakenly disconnected her and failed to act on her pleas for help.

AAP

Asia boosts coal use as Iran war squeezes global LNG supplies

Asian countries are burning more coal to keep power going as the war in the Middle East disrupts other fossil fuel supplies

The Independent UK

Australia has set new expectations for AI data centres – they should serve the public

Yesterday, the Australian federal government released new expectations for data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

The Conversation

Oil reserves last for weeks. Solar panels last for decades

Oil and gas prices are shooting up as war in the Middle East cuts down the supply of fossil fuels available, in what has been described as “the largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets”.

The Conversation

How Emerging Technologies Could Redefine Computing Efficiency as AI Drives Unprecedented Energy and Infrastructure Demands

Estimates suggest that data centers could account for over 20% of global electricity consumption within the next decade, reflecting the scale of growth underway.

International Business Times

How AI is transforming the electricity grid – and why robot dogs could have a role to play

Artificial intelligence is already used across our energy networks, but in future the technology will play an even more pivotal role that verges on sci-fi

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The net benefits of net zero: why there’s more to renewables than tackling the climate crisis

Regardless of the environment, the shift away from fossil fuels brings an array of additional upsides, from technological innovation and job creation, to energy security and national resilience

The Guardian - UK

Europe’s ‘staggering’ clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines

The EU’s reluctance to replace petrol cars and gas boilers keep it hooked on foreign fuels, say industry groups

International Business Times UK

Viral Story Claims Kneecap Concert Caused Hospital Deaths In Cuba By Draining Power Grid — Debunked

A viral claim blaming an Irish rap group for Cuban hospital deaths is false. The real cause is a US fuel blockade and a turbine failure.

Euronews

EU pushes early gas refills while easing storage targets on Iran war

Goal is to avoid panic buying while ensuring that EU countries' gas storage is replenished by next winter. The European Commission also told member states to refill below the 90% level set by law in 2022.

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The Independent UK

What is daylighting? How to make the most of natural light year-round

From room layout and mirrors to skylights and glazed doors, find out how to use daylight more effectively to brighten your home, support wellbeing and cut energy use

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8 Ways to Save Money On Every Utility Bill That You Have Starting Today

If your utility bills seem to climb higher every month, you’re definitely not alone. Between electricity, water, gas, and even internet costs, it can feel...

The Independent UK

Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse in a month

Cuba has begun restarting its power grid after another nationwide blackout left millions without electricity

The Times of India

Cuba in darkness again: US oil blockade forces another blackout this week as Havana turns to flashlights

A second power outage in five days— and the third this month — left Cuba without electricity on Saturday, with authorities later attributing it to an “unexpected failure” at a generating unit in the Nuevitas thermoelectric plant in Camagüey province.

The Independent UK

Cuba’s power grid collapses leaving millions without electricity for third time this month

The Cuban Electric Union announced a total blackout across the island due to an unexpected failure of a generating unit

Homes & Gardens

This $30 Smart Buy Will Prevent 'Phantom Energy' Loss and Reduce Your Household Bills, According to Electricity Experts

Your dormant appliances could be costing you $100s, but this simple and affordable fix could stop that and help to ease the impact of the recent increases

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New Mexico Solar Update: The 2026 Credits Making Solar More Affordable

Sunshine pours over New Mexico like it owns the place, and in 2026, that sunshine can finally pay off in more ways than one. Installing solar panels isn’t just about being eco-friendly anymore—it’s a chance to cut electricity bills, claim meaningful incentives, and give your home a modern energy upgrade.…

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