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Alternative transportation
fromAol
6 hours ago

Trying to Pick a Jackery Power Station? Start With These Models

Jackery power stations provide reliable, portable power solutions for various needs, outperforming competitors in performance and efficiency.
Gadgets
fromPopular Mechanics
6 hours ago

Trying to Pick a Jackery Power Station? Start With These Models

Jackery power stations provide reliable, quiet, and maintenance-free portable power for various needs, outperforming competitors in performance and capacity.
Alternative transportation
fromAol
6 hours ago

Trying to Pick a Jackery Power Station? Start With These Models

Jackery power stations provide reliable, portable power solutions for various needs, outperforming competitors in performance and efficiency.
Gadgets
fromPopular Mechanics
6 hours ago

Trying to Pick a Jackery Power Station? Start With These Models

Jackery power stations provide reliable, quiet, and maintenance-free portable power for various needs, outperforming competitors in performance and capacity.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
#energy-crisis
fromFortune
7 hours ago
World politics

War in the Middle East hasn't triggered a coal comeback, but it is boosting renewables | Fortune

World politics
fromFortune
7 hours ago

War in the Middle East hasn't triggered a coal comeback, but it is boosting renewables | Fortune

The global energy crisis is prompting a shift towards renewable energy sources despite a temporary increase in coal usage.
Environment
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Emergency playbook for worldwide crises quietly released

Emergency energy playbook suggests measures to mitigate fuel shortages amid Middle East conflict, raising concerns of potential lockdowns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

Northern Marianas brace for weeks without power after super typhoon Sinlaku

Super Typhoon Sinlaku first hit the islands on Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday, with a barrage of fierce winds and relentless rains that flipped over cars, toppled utility poles and ripped away tin roofs.
California
#solar-energy
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Guyang-ri village uses solar energy profits to fund communal meals and welfare programs, strengthening community bonds and enhancing quality of life.
Science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Scientists Set New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

A new method could exceed the Shockley-Queisser limit, achieving 130% energy conversion efficiency from solar energy using a combination of tetracene and molybdenum.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

Solar power generation is becoming more accessible with plug-in systems, while wind energy remains unpredictable and challenging to harness.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Guyang-ri village uses solar energy profits to fund communal meals and welfare programs, strengthening community bonds and enhancing quality of life.
Science
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Scientists Set New Record for Solar Cell Efficiency

A new method could exceed the Shockley-Queisser limit, achieving 130% energy conversion efficiency from solar energy using a combination of tetracene and molybdenum.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

Solar power generation is becoming more accessible with plug-in systems, while wind energy remains unpredictable and challenging to harness.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

3 Utility Stocks To Grow Your Passive Income

Passive income from utility stocks provides stability and growth potential, making them essential for income-focused investors.
Environment
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Feds will require data centers to show their power bills | TechCrunch

The Energy Information Agency will require data centers to disclose their energy use details nationwide.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Desert power: The promise and paradox of solar

Noor, meaning light in Arabic, is a solar facility that produces enough energy to power more than a million homes, utilizing concentrated solar power instead of traditional PV panels.
Independent films
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Watch Out for the 'Off-Grid' Problem Hiding in Your Business Model

Growth advantages can turn into liabilities when customer retention declines, increasing the burden of fixed costs on remaining users.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on the looming energy shock: ministers need to show they have a plan | Editorial

Public reassurance is essential for government during crises, but leaders often struggle to manage events effectively.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Minden, Ont., declares state of emergency after massive flooding | CBC News

The town declared a state of emergency Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., citing an increasing level of water on its Gull River which flows directly through the town and more rainy, warmer weather forecasted for the next five to ten days.
Canada news
DevOps
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

The Role of Dedicated Servers in Scaling Modern Businesses

Infrastructure investment is crucial for SMEs to ensure reliability, performance, and user experience in a competitive digital landscape.
#nuclear-energy
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
10 hours ago

Oklo, Nano Nuclear, Centrus, NuScale Surge as White House Space Nuclear Mandate Electrifies the Sector

Oklo stock surged due to a federal directive promoting nuclear reactor deployment beyond Earth, signaling a turning point for the advanced nuclear industry.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
10 hours ago

Oklo, Nano Nuclear, Centrus, NuScale Surge as White House Space Nuclear Mandate Electrifies the Sector

Oklo stock surged due to a federal directive promoting nuclear reactor deployment beyond Earth, signaling a turning point for the advanced nuclear industry.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
7 hours ago

Car Companies Have Way Too Many Batteries. They Have A Solution, But It Isn't Easy

Automakers are redirecting excess battery capacity from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems due to lower-than-expected EV demand.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England's east coast

Jake Snell represents the potential of youth in the green energy sector amidst challenges faced by coastal communities in England.
Environment
fromZDNET
3 days ago

How I squeeze more power from my portable solar panels: 11 ways to get up to 30% more

Positioning and maintaining solar panels is essential for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
DevOps
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Oracle taps Bloom for fuel cells to support datacenter binge

Bloom Energy expands its partnership with Oracle to provide 2.8 GW of fuel cell systems for US datacenter buildout plans.
#energy-efficiency
#electric-vehicles
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

Ionna's High-Powered EV Charging Stations Are Coming To Hundreds Of These Gas Stations Soon

Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

Ionna's High-Powered EV Charging Stations Are Coming To Hundreds Of These Gas Stations Soon

Ionna will install high-powered charging stations at Circle K locations and take over its existing charging network across the U.S.
#data-centers
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago
European startups

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe's Power Grids

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

PREMIUM Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand

Data centers' backup generators can supply large emergency power during storms but diesel increases air pollution; cleaner on-site generation and regulation can improve resilience.
Environment
fromFortune
2 months ago

Over a million people are losing power during a freezing snowstorm while data centers nearby guzzle electricity | Fortune

Data centers substantially increase electricity demand, driving higher prices, stressing grids, and creating environmental and community harms.
Tech industry
fromAxios
1 week ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.
European startups
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe's Power Grids

European countries face energy transport challenges that limit the establishment of new data centers needed for AI compute demands.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

The latest in data centers, AI, and energy

Massive data centers are essential for AI development but raise concerns about their environmental and community impact.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
fromFortune
2 months ago
Environment

Over a million people are losing power during a freezing snowstorm while data centers nearby guzzle electricity | Fortune

#artificial-intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago
UK politics

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

AI's Power Crisis Is Closer Than You Might Think

The race for AI dominance is increasingly constrained by energy demands and infrastructure limitations.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Pure/AVK self-powered Dublin datacentre dodges grid constraints | Computer Weekly

Europe's first microgrid-powered datacentre project faced significant challenges but is nearing completion after seven years of development.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
6 days ago

I used this EcoFlow battery to run my 3,000-sq-ft home in a blackout - here's how it kept my AC on

EcoFlow's SHP 3 system significantly enhances home backup power management and capacity compared to previous models.
SF politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Hyperscalers often lack the "aptitude" on power as the political push picks up to expedite grid connections and pipelines | Fortune

Federal efforts to expedite power grid interconnections face challenges due to hyperscalers' communication issues and lack of understanding of processes.
Brooklyn
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

New real estate investment under attack: battery storage

Battery storage projects face regulatory challenges and community skepticism despite extensive oversight and safety measures in New York City.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open | TechCrunch

Tech companies are seeking new energy sources due to AI's power demands, with fusion and fission startups gaining traction amid natural gas supply chain vulnerabilities.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Go West! US datacentres head for available and cheap energy | Computer Weekly

Datacentre construction in the US is shifting towards central regions, particularly Texas, due to power availability and water use mitigation technologies.
#renewable-energy
US Elections
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Households are encouraged to increase energy consumption during surplus renewable energy periods to balance the grid and reduce energy bills.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
OMG science
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power

Electric power generation primarily relies on the interaction between magnets and coils, with various methods to induce motion.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Best Portable Jump Starter Can Amp a Dead Land Cruiser 15 Times

Portable jump starters eliminate the need for tow trucks, providing reliable power for dead batteries and charging devices.
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

We tested 10 portable power stations in our lab - these two models were the most efficient

Whether you're going off-grid, need power during an outage, or are simply camping for the weekend, portable power stations are essential for keeping devices and appliances powered and ready to go.
Roam Research
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Half a million lose power as storm lashes US from midwest to east coast

A powerful storm system brought snow, strong winds, and cold temperatures across the midwest and east coast, leaving approximately 500,000 homes and businesses without power on Tuesday morning.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How Pakistan's people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis

People who could afford to do it at that time realised that it was much cheaper and cost-effective and better for them in the long run to do a one-time investment in rooftop solar as opposed to keep paying high electricity bills from a grid that is also unreliable, said Nabiya Imran, an associate at Renewables First, a Pakistani thinktank.
World news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency

When cell towers are damaged or overloaded, phones work harder to stay connected, using up more power. Weak signals, frequent reconnecting, and increased activity from the phone's modem are among the main reasons the battery does not last as long in these situations.
Coronavirus
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

This Anker portable power station will keep your devices running during an outage - and it's 46% off

The Anker Solix C1000 offers a peak output of 3,000W and a running output of 2,000W, providing ample power for charging up to 10 devices via integrated USB, USB-C, and 120V outlets.
Gadgets
World politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Pakistan's solar boom is helping it save billions during the ongoing energy crisis

Pakistan's shift to solar power has rapidly increased due to high energy costs and accessibility of affordable solar technology.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Plug-in solar panels that connect to standard outlets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rooftop solar, though utility opposition based on safety concerns is slowing legislative adoption.
Environment
fromNature
1 week ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Leaving civilization is now easier with this 'off-grid utility core'

Klumpen is a seven-square-meter off-grid utility core providing solar electricity, satellite broadband, water, sanitation, and heating for remote living at $35,000 plus shipping.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Grid Protection in Severe Weather: What Security Leaders Need to Know

A major winter storm severely strained U.S. power systems, creating disruptions that cybercriminals exploited by targeting existing infrastructure weaknesses.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

There's a better way to use the electric grid-and cut power bills

Existing grid capacity can meet new electricity demand through smart technology and load flexibility instead of building expensive new power plants.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Techie touched one box and the lights went out

A technician upgrading exam center infrastructure was blamed for a building-wide power outage that was actually caused by a grid failure coinciding with his UPS installation.
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Elon Musk and xAI donate generators to TN amid historic power outages

SpaceX has officially acquired xAI, merging rockets with AI expertise in what is the first move to bring Elon Musk's companies under one umbrella. On February 2, SpaceX officially announced the acquisition of xAI, uniting two powerhouse companies under a single entity, creating what the space exploration company called in a blog post "one of the most ambitious, vertically integrated innovation engines on (and off) Earth."
Artificial intelligence
Environment
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Coal plant forced to stay open due to emergency order isn't even running

The Trump administration uses emergency orders to keep uneconomical coal plants operational despite cheaper renewable and natural gas alternatives, citing grid reliability while data shows minimal actual energy contribution.
Information security
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

AI will likely shut down critical infrastructure on its own, no attackers required

Misconfigured AI controlling cyber-physical systems can unintentionally shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country by 2028.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Ukrainians are sharing hacks online on how to survive winter power cuts

Russian attacks caused prolonged power and heating outages in Kyiv during a severe winter, forcing residents to rely on makeshift heating and coping methods.
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

PowerGen's Shock Pivot: How AI Data Centers Hijacked an Energy Conference

October 2025 alone recorded more than $350 billion of tangible data center projects under development. This, Mullins said, is no longer driven by the compute demands of training large language models (LLMs). We have moved into the inferencing stage. It is inference by applications that now consumes massive amounts of compute resources. In addition to generative AI applications like Gemini and ChatGPT, AI is being used in autonomous vehicles, robotics, liquefied natural gas, and more.
Artificial intelligence
Information security
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How hackers are turning the power grid and digital infrastructure into a weapon

Converging cyber and kinetic operations can blackout critical infrastructure by manipulating internet-connected industrial controllers to synchronize digital attacks with military strikes.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

The MustHave Portable Power Station Setup Every Household Should Own For Storms And Blackouts - Yanko Design

Mid-size indoor-safe power stations can keep phones, medical devices, and essential lights running through multi-day winter outages when small units lack capacity.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage - here's how

While the abrupt end to your home chef experience is inconvenient, the bigger issue is that your gas furnace still needs electricity to run, and it's supposed to drop into the 20s overnight. Now imagine that while everyone else is rifling through their junk drawer for flashlights and batteries,
Gadgets
#whole-home-backup
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker's new whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - here's why

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker's whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - and it's on sale now

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker's new whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - here's why

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker's whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - and it's on sale now

Environment
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

Home batteries paired with solar reduce electricity bills, provide outage backup, and gain value where time-of-use pricing or reduced solar export credits exist.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How data centers provided power during Winter Storm Fern

Authorities authorized data centers and large consumers to run diesel backup generators, providing up to 35 GW but risking significant air pollution.
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The winter storm tested power grids straining to accommodate AI data centers

Winter Storm Fern's cold snap, combined with rising electricity demand from AI data centers, caused wholesale price spikes and stressed regional power grids.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 months ago

AI Data Centers Pushing Electric Grid Into Meltdown

AI data centers on the U.S. East Coast are driving electricity demand, risking rolling blackouts for 67 million people as grid capacity lags.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

It's a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers

The US is now leading a global surge in new gas power plants being built in large part to satisfy growing energy demand for data centers. And more gas means more planet-heating pollution. Gas-fired power generation in development globally rose by 31 percent in 2025. Almost a quarter of that added capacity is slated for the US, which has surpassed China with the biggest increase of any country.
Environment
Environment
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How an 'icepocalypse' raises more questions about Meta's biggest data center project

A large Meta data center near a rural Louisiana community threatens to strain local power grids, raise electricity costs, and disrupt long-standing rural life.
Environment
fromsyracuse
1 month ago

Virtual power plants could save New Yorkers billions: What's holding them back?

Virtual power plants of networked home batteries can stabilize New York's grid, reduce fossil fuel use, and save billions while lowering household energy costs.
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