Shadow energy minister Dan Tehan has called out his Labor counterpart over the Albanese government’s renewables roll out after a dire forecast for Australia’s energy grid. The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has warned the energy grid is not prepared for the country’s largest coal plant at Earing to close in 2027. It advised the
Artificial intelligence has become an ever-hungry power guzzler. Experts warn that the global electricity consumption of AI data centers is expected to increase elevenfold between 2023 and 2030 – from 50 to around 550 billion kWh. If non-specialized data centers are included, the total consumption for central data processing in 2030 is expected to be
Now, UK households could save up to £90 off their energy bills this winter if they want. As temperatures plummet, it’s important to stay warm in homes. The Energy Saving Trust has now said that households who turn down their thermostat by just one degree can save a stack of cash – up to £90
Abhay Gupta is cofounder and CEO of Bidgely, evolving energy analytics for utilities with the power of data and artificial intelligence. The utility industry’s digital journey has reached an inflection point. Utilities have spent the past decade building the foundation: smart meters, robust customer information systems (CIS) and expansive data lakes. Yet, for many chief
A melanin-rich fungus first discovered inside the ruined Chernobyl nuclear reactor is attracting renewed global interest after fresh reports highlighted its striking ability to grow more rapidly when exposed to radiation. The species, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, has long intrigued researchers for its unusual resilience, but recent online debates and resurfaced scientific studies have prompted a surge
ASTANA — The final session of the FELICITY II energy consultant training program recently convened engineers, architects and policymakers in Astana to build expertise in reducing energy use in buildings. FELICITY II energy consultant training in Astana. Photo credit: Giz Kazakhstan The program supports sustainable urban infrastructure development in Eastern Europe and Central Asia and
An Australian energy retailer says a deal to sell itself to a Chinese government-backed renewables developer for $100 million could collapse after its suitor failed to obtain approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) despite having attempted to for more than 18 months. ASX-listed TPC Consolidated owns electricity and gas retailer CovaU and had
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (file picture) | Photo Credit: ALEXANDER KAZAKOV Bridging India’s widening trade deficit is set to top the discussion agenda during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to the country with a strong focus on new export opportunities for Indian businesses even as Moscow hopes to
In a world that has become devastated by climate change, developing new and pioneering power generation methods has become a necessity. For far too long, the world has relied on the disastrous energy generation from fossil fuels; however, over the past decade or so, Dutch innovators have been working on a new invention called the
By PADRAIC FLANAGAN Published: 22:00, 29 November 2025 | Updated: 22:01, 29 November 2025 A Russian drone and missile blitz left more than 600,000 people in Kyiv without power on Saturday as the embattled capital city braced for a freezing winter. Three people were killed and more than 30 injured in the overnight air assault,