March 15, 2026

Energy

Energy

Africa’s solar energy potential makes for a bright future for renewable power

UPINGTON, South Africa (AP) — Deep in South Africa’s Northern Cape province, south of the Kalahari Desert, a beaming light towers above dozens of solar mirror panels. The mirrors tilt to varying degrees throughout the day, tracking the sunrays and projecting them onto a tower. The tower houses a receiver that absorbs intense heat, boils

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Simple one-minute ‘sofa trick’ cuts energy bills and doesn’t cost a penny

With energy bills likely to rise this winter, an expert has revealed one incredibly quick and easy way you can cut costs – simply by adjusting your sofa placement This sofa trick could help you save (Image: Getty Images) As energy bills are expected to rise, an expert warns that a simple sofa placement mistake

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‘Nothing should be off the table’: Data centre CEO Craig Scroggie throws weight behind nuclear energy, declares Australia is a ‘competitive nation’

NextDC data centre CEO Craig Scroggie has thrown his weight behind nuclear power and has declared “nothing should be off the table” regarding Australia’s energy mix. NextDC has been touted as Australia’s leading independent data centre operator and has been rolling out a mammoth network of Tier III and Tier IV data centre facilities throughout

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Big energy supplier with 300,000 customers opens £150 rebate scheme – check if you need to apply

A BIG energy supplier with 300,000 customers has opened application for a £150 rebate scheme this winter. SO Energy is giving eligible customers extra cash through the Warm Home Discount to help reduce their bills this winter. 1 Close-up of flames on gas hob Eligible customers will have the discount applied to their electricity bills by March

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Donald Trump says grocery, energy prices are down. It’s a mixed bag for consumers so far.

One of the biggest talking points of Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign was to reverse the high inflation that peaked in 2022 under former President Joe Biden. Trump promised to reduce prices for groceries, cars and other consumer items. Trump took a victory lap on prices during an Aug. 26 Cabinet meeting, calling out a

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Six million households to get £150 energy bill boost after major rule change – will you benefit?

MILLIONS of households will get a £150 rebate on their electricity bills this winter, thanks to changes to the Warm Home Discount scheme. The scheme, aimed at helping low-income households, has expanded its eligibility in England and Wales by scrapping the “hard-to-heat” rule. 1 british pounds lying on radiator, Financial concept, household budget, bills expenses

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Türkiye, Azerbaijan reaffirm energy cooperation at Izmir forum

Türkiye and Azerbaijan reaffirmed their energy cooperation Thursday at a forum in the western Turkish province of Izmir, attended by top officials from both countries. The 4th Türkiye-Azerbaijan Energy Forum was held within the framework of the Türkiye Wind Energy Congress (TÜREK 2025), taking place between Sept. 4 and Sept. 5. Energy and Natural Resources

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Guernsey may introduce UK-style energy drinks ban for under 16s

The UK government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under 16 from buying energy drinks from shops, cafes, vending machines and online. Up to a third of children in the UK are thought to drink one or more a week, despite many supermarkets having introduced a voluntary ban. Some popular drinks

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Guernsey health charity would support UK-style energy drinks ban

The UK government is planning a new law in England to stop anyone under 16 from buying energy drinks from shops, cafes, vending machines and online. Up to a third of children in the UK are thought to drink one or more a week, despite many supermarkets having introduced a voluntary ban. Some popular drinks

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Removing gas-fired power stations from ‘rigged’ electricity market could lower energy bills by over £5bn a year, report finds

The government could save households and businesses £5.1 billion a year on their energy bills, as soon as 2028, by overhauling the electricity market to stop gas-fired power stations from ‘unfair profiteering’, a new report published today by Greenpeace UK has found. The new research from policy consultancy, Stonehaven – which was commissioned by Greenpeace

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