In Silicon Valley, AI data center boom meets local resistanceIn Silicon Valley's biggest city, residents and environmental groups are organizing against a wave of proposed data center projects that of...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
India's power-sector emissions flat for 2 years due to clean-energy surge: AnalysisBetween early 2024 and mid-2026, India's power sector maintained consistent emissions levels while clean energy sources effectively managed...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
IEA chief says electrification remains the way forward despite AI investment jittersAccording to the chief of the IEA, global electrification is hindered by issues related to grid capacity and affordability. The goal for 35...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Karnataka: CM DK Shivakumar flags power shortage risk amid spread of droughtKarnataka's Chief Minister warns of a possible power shortage this year. Drought conditions and falling reservoir levels are impacting hyde...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Since 2025, Belgium installed 23 concrete blocks weighing 22,000 tonnes each in the North Sea; together, they now form the walls of a new artificial energy islandBelgium is turning a huge offshore construction project into reality. Since 2025, workers have installed 23 massive concrete blocks in the ...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
AI infrastructure struggling to keep pace with surging demand; real economy holds bigger opportunity: Goldman SachsAt the same time, the technology industry is debating whether to slow the pace of AI development. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei advocated slow...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Karachi water supply hit as Dhabeji power failure adds to string of disruptionsA power failure at Karachi's Dhabeji pumping station disrupted water supply on Sunday. Ten of twenty-one pumps were knocked out due to a ca...
14 Sep, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
India okays Nepal's request for 654 MW electricity advance importIndia has approved Nepal's request for advance electricity import approvals. This allows Nepal to import around 654 MW of peak electricity ...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a Welsh island for £95,000 and spent years rebuilding its wrecked cottages; more than 20 years later, the home still runs on wind, solar and collected waterBear Grylls purchased an island off the Welsh coast for a modest sum. He transformed a derelict lighthouse and cottages into a functional f...
13 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
Quote of the day by Smriti Mandhana: 'If you keep crying and sitting on those mistakes, you’re not improving yourself or getting better...' Indian cricketer shares an important lesson on fastest way to bounce back from failureSmriti Mandhana, the Indian cricketer, champions the importance of learning from past failures. She believes it's crucial to move beyond mi...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by Desi Arnaz, 'Good things do not come easy. The road is lined with pitfalls' offers timeless life lessons on success, motivation, resilience, failure, persistence, personal growthQuote of the day by Desi Arnaz offers a powerful perspective on success: the presence of obstacles does not make a dream less worthwhile. I...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.45 AM IST
Yotta pushes back on fears data centres could strain India’s power, waterLarge data centre operators can build dedicated power networks and closed-loop cooling systems. These systems limit dependence on local urb...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
A country without evenings: Cuba's blackouts pass 24 hours as Washington targets the firm that keeps its power plants runningThe United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting key energy import companies. These measures aim to worsen the island's ongoi...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
In 2022, Texas homeowner installs a $48,000 solar system. Four years later, he ended up with a $7,000 negative electric balanceA Texas homeowner has amassed a significant negative electric account balance thanks to an expansive solar system paired with a unique free...
09 Sep, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
IESA to govt: Accelerate battery incentives, smart grid infra, last-mile mobility for EV adoptionIndia's electric vehicle adoption is accelerating rapidly, with record sales achieved recently. Industry leaders are urging government to b...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Keralam heat puts power grid under pressure as demand soarsKerala's power grid faced significant strain due to lingering September heat and increased demand. Higher reliance on cooling appliances pu...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
US hits Cuba with new sanctions as island's crises multiplyThe United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, targeting its oil industry and individuals. These measures aim to further strain the i...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.59 AM IST