Renewable energy
A new breakthrough in sustainable energy research has been reported by scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, India. The team, led by Sri Sivakumar, has developed a novel nanostructure that can perform the dual function of energy harvesting and storing it for future use. This innovative material,
Public utilities
As the world's electricity consumption is projected to grow 4% annually through 2027, driven by a perfect storm of unprecedented electrification, data center expansion, and industrial manufacturing, Equinix is taking a diversified portfolio approach to the global energy challenge. The company is working with leading energy companies to
Public utilities
Regis Goodwin LLC, a company applying to register as a new power generation company, has had its application approved by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. The commission's analyst, Grace Godines, reviewed the application and supplemental information submitted by the company. After verifying the registration requirements, Godines concluded
Public utilities
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has issued a regulatory document requiring power generation companies (PGCs) and self-generators to register and re-register with the commission. This registration form is instrumental in ensuring compliance with 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) ยง 25.109, which governs the registration and operation of power
Renewable energy
The Bangladesh government has announced plans to increase the share of renewable energy in the country's electricity generation to 20% by 2030 as part of its commitment to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 7. The government has already updated its Renewable Energy Policy 2025 to promote
Public utilities
Mainspring Energy, the leading provider of fuel-flexible, local power generation, has announced the formation of its Strategic Advisory Board, welcoming six distinguished utility and data center industry leaders. This move reflects the company's accelerating partnerships and growing role in the critical data center and utility power sectors, further
Public utilities
Pakistan's government has announced a plan to privatise several public sector companies, including power generation and distribution companies. However, the country's privatisation experience in the power sector has been marred by inefficiencies and malpractices, leading to huge accumulated losses and distorted power markets. Despite the government&
Renewable energy
As Britain's last coal plant shut down in 2024, climate activists hailed it as a triumph for green energy. However, the real story behind King Coal's demise was not the rapid advance of renewables, but a tax imposed by the government to slash emissions. The carbon
Public utilities
The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued an order approving the transfer of a 4.9 MW solar electric generation facility in Panton, Vermont, from GMPSolar - Panton, LLC to Green Mountain Power Corporation. The decision, made on September 12, 2022, allows GMP to assume full responsibility for the facility
Green technology
A new breakthrough in wearable electronics has been achieved, as a team of researchers from the Department of Electrical Engineering has developed a sustainable, self-powered platform for biomechanical energy harvesting and real-time motion sensing in sports training and performance analysis. The wearable device, based on bamboo powder and PTFE film,
Green technology
India has reported an installed electricity capacity of 484.82 gigawatts (GW) from non-fossil fuel sources, surpassing its 2030 Paris Agreement target by five years. However, the nation still relies heavily on fossil fuels, particularly coal, which dominates electricity generation, underscoring the challenges in its full transition to a green
Green technology
India is making strides in adopting clean energy, thanks to a mix of sugarcane and grain-based biofuel production, backed by strong policy support. The country's ethanol success story is not only about powering a cleaner future but also about empowering farmers and building a more resilient, self-reliant economy.
