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Explainer: what does it actually mean to ‘firm’ renewables?

Large power grids are among the most complicated machines humans have ever devised. Different generators produce power at various times and at various costs. A generator might fail and another fills the gap. Demand soars in the evenings and on hot days. In Australia, eastern and southern states trade power…

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Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario’s energy future

The demand for electricity is growing rapidly as the world transitions from fossil fuels to low carbon-emitting forms of energy. However, making this transition will be difficult.

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‘It’s a temporary lifeline’: Drax decision is latest test of Labour’s green credentials

Mixed reaction from campaigners as ministers impose reduced subsidies and stringent conditions on Yorkshire wood-burning plant

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Why have Baltic states unplugged from Russia’s electricity grid?

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially joined the EU grid in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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3 Renewable Fuel Stocks With Big Potential

The renewable fuel sector is leading the global energy transition, driven by significant government initiatives that have accelerated the adoption of clean energy and fueled remarkable growth in recent years. So, investing in fundamentally stable renewable fuel stocks Vistra Corp. (VST), Duke Energy (DUK), and American Electric Power (AEP) could…

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New subsidies for Drax that ‘halve’ payments for burning wood for power

New rules for the huge wood-pellet burning power station will also improve sustainability, Government says.

Evening Standard

UK halves subsidies for Drax and says it must use 100% sustainable wood

North Yorkshire power plant has been criticised for burning wood pellets sourced from US and Canada

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Tech firms call for zonal electricity pricing in UK to fuel AI datacentres

Report urges ministers to overhaul market to increase rollout in areas that have ample power generation

The Guardian - UK

Around 1500 premises still without power in Ireland after Storm Eowyn

Approximately 1,500 premises remain cut off from electricity more than two weeks after Storm Eowyn brought record-breaking winds to Ireland.

The National (Scotland)

Storm Eowyn: 1,500 premises still without power in Ireland

Power has so far been restored to 766,500 homes, farms, schools and businesses.

The Independent UK

Baltic Nations Successfully Synchronize Electricity Systems With EU Grid

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania synchronize electricity systems with the EU, cutting ties with Russia for enhanced energy security.

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‘A mess’: energy suppliers face scramble to install smart meters in UK homes

The government is facing criticism over the rollout of the scheme, as spiralling costs and faulty meters slow progress

The Guardian - UK

Baltic Nations To Sync With European Power Grid

The three Baltic states will on Sunday connect to the European Union's power grid after they seamlessly severed Soviet-era ties with Russia's network, a shift motivated by security concerns.

International Business Times

Baltics Disconnect From Russian Power Grid Without Incident

The three Baltic states on Saturday seamlessly cut ties with Russia's power grid to integrate with the European Union's network, a switch that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Anger at second camp plans for '700 workers' on Scottish island

MORE than 200 islanders have objected to a proposal to build a large camp for up to 350 workers amid a second proposal which could see another 350…

The Independent UK

3 Baltic states disconnect from the Soviet-era grid to merge with the European energy system

The flow of electricity between the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and Russia has been officially severed

International Business Times

Baltics Begin Decoupling From Russian Power Grid

The Baltic states on Saturday began cutting ties with Russia's power grid in order to integrate with Europe's system, a years-long process that gained urgency with Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

The Guardian - UK

What are small modular reactors and why does UK want to build them?

Keir Starmer hopes plans to encourage investments in SMRs will allow nuclear expansion in England and Wales

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Trump’s offshore wind energy freeze: What states lose if the executive order remains in place

A single wind turbine spinning off the U.S. Northeast coast today can power thousands of homes – without the pollution that comes from fossil fuel power plants. A dozen of those turbines together can produce enough electricity for an entire community.

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Thailand Cuts Electricity To Myanmar Scam Sites

Thailand takes action against online scams in Myanmar by cutting electricity to Chinese-run scam compounds, amidst reports of forced labor and criminal act...

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