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Karnataka begins Gruha Jyothi verification; BJP questions PAN, caste certificate requirement

Karnataka's Gruha Jyothi scheme, offering free electricity, is facing a door-to-door verification process. Senior BJP leader R Ashoka has accused the Congress government of using this to determine eligibility based on income and caste by demanding PAN cards and caste certificates, alleging a betrayal of poll promises. The government claims…

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Kerala to fast-track battery storage projects to tackle power crisis: Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph

Kerala is accelerating battery energy storage projects and strengthening long-term power procurement to combat recurring electricity shortages. Minister Sunny Joseph attributed recent power restrictions to an unprecedented demand-supply gap, exacerbated by deficient rainfall, high temperatures, and El Nino's impact on national power availability.

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Bijay Kumar Mohanty assumes additional charge as CMD, IREDA

India's state owned Indian Renewable Energy Devlopment Agency (IREDA) on Wednesday, says its director of Finance, Bijay Kumar Mohanty who has assumed additional charge of Chairman and Managing Director on July 1. He's a fellow member at of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and has 27 years of…

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Adani Green surpasses 20 GW renewable energy capacity, first in India to hit milestone

Adani Green Energy has achieved a landmark 20 GW of operational renewable capacity, the first in India to do so via greenfield development. This significant feat, accomplished within a decade, generates enough clean electricity annually to power nearly 3% of India's needs. The company's expanding portfolio, including solar, wind, and…

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Industrial output outlook hinges on monsoon progress; coal stocks, exports may cushion weather risks: Report

Adverse weather could impact mining, but higher coal stocks and improved petroleum exports are expected to cushion the blow, supporting manufacturing and electricity generation.

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Energy price cap rise ‘will push millions in Great Britain into fuel poverty’

Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuel

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Your electricity provider may soon have competition in Gurugram. What it means for consumers

Gurugram's power supply monopoly may soon end, with a proposal before the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission to introduce a second distribution company. This move aims to address infrastructure strain and unreliable power, a growing concern for residents and businesses. The introduction of competition, a model rarely seen in India, could…

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Five million households told to submit meter readings to avoid higher energy bills

The average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221 to £1,862 a year under new rates from Wednesday

The Independent UK

Households urged to send in meter readings as energy price cap jumps 13%

Based on the new rates, taking effect from Wednesday, the average gas and electricity bill will increase by £221 to £1,862 a year.

Evening Standard

A Small-Cap Utility Stock Just Signed 1 of the Biggest AI Power Deals You Haven’t Heard Of

Applied Digital must draw a massive amount of electricity from the grid to support its new data centers, and this under-the-radar company is one of the top beneficiaries.

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Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdown

Europe's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals cancelling surgeries and strained power grids, the continent faces a profound challenge. While air conditioners offer immediate relief, experts warn that a long-term redesign of buildings and systems is crucial to…

The Economic Times

Many Australians can get three free hours of power from today. Here’s how

Residents of Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia with a smart meter can access the Solar Sharer energy offer from 1 July

The Guardian - AU

Scientists found a material thinner than human hair that could transform the future of superconductors

Superconductors are entering a new era as scientists explore smarter ways to build energy-efficient electronics. A tiny nanoscale surface change has revealed a powerful path to improve superconducting materials and reduce energy waste.

The Economic Times

Vinod Khosla: AI's energy crisis has a fix — and it doesn't need the grid

The founder of Khosla Ventures says we're looking in the wrong place as AI data centers wait in a seven-year interconnection queue.

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Scotland generated record-breaking amount of renewable energy at start of 2026

SCOTLAND has generated a record amount of renewable electricity for the first quarter of this year, as the country continues to produce more energy…

Tom’s Guide

I’ve just discovered this clever hack to cool down my bedroom without using a fan — and you just need this bathroom item

Here’s how to keep your bedroom cool without a fan — and you just need this one bathroom item (no electricity required).

The Conversation

South Africa’s move to renewable power is complex, but clearing 5 bottlenecks would speed it up

South Africa is moving away from coal-fired electricity, which currently supplies 74% of the country’s power, to wind and solar energy. But as the country’s experience shows, the transition is complex and is being slowed down.

Euronews

Exclusive: Electricity bills in Germany and France rose by €700 million during record heatwave

Exclusive: Heatwaves are showing up on Europe’s energy bills – should fossil fuels face a windfall tax?

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How Europe's growing need for cooling is reshaping electricity demand

Europe's June heatwave has driven up electricity demand and wholesale power prices across the continent, highlighting the growing impact of cooling needs on electricity systems.

The Guardian - UK

Cost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s

Energy system operator says £89bn needed to deliver clean power targets in 2030s while meeting rising demand

The Guardian - UK

Millions of Britons urged to submit meter readings before energy price cap rises on Wednesday

Estimated 5.3m households on standard tariffs without smart meters risk being overcharged for some of June usage

Euronews

Keeping cool has become Europe's latest climate class war

As Europe accelerates its green transition, the debate over air conditioning has become emblematic of a broader challenge. Climate policy is no longer judged solely by its environmental ambitions, but also by whether it can reduce emissions without deepening social inequalities.

The Economic Times

India's industrial output quickens to 5.1% in May from 4.9% in April as manufacturing, electricity drive growth

India's industrial production surged by 5.1% in May 2026, largely propelled by strong manufacturing activity despite a decrease in mining operations. This data, which utilizes a new base year of 2022-23 and refined measurement approaches, paints a clearer and more accurate picture of the country's industrial progress. The revised index…

Euronews

Kazakhstan and UAE launch construction of €1.2bn wind farm

Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates have broken ground on a €1.2 billion wind farm in the Zhambyl region, marking one of Central Asia's largest renewable energy projects as the Kazakhstan accelerates its transition towards cleaner energy.

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Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

SINGAPORE/MANILA - People in the Philippines are flocking ‌to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world's biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started.

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