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China's push for green power use in AI projects faces hurdles, experts sayEnsuring reliable electricity for AI-focused data centres has become a strategic priority, underscored in China's 2026 government work repo...
Why speed, scale and reliability will define the next infrastructure boomAs India’s digital infrastructure boom accelerates, data centres are emerging as the backbone of the AI and cloud-driven economy.
Power sector stocks regain momentum on rising electricity demand and strong investment cycleRising electricity demand and a strong investment cycle lift outlook for power companies.
IOCL Solarises commissioned 150 kW Rooftop Solar System at its Guwahati facilityFacing energy security challenges, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has installed a 150-kW rooftop solar system at its Guwahati facili...
Trump’s copper tariff decision hangs over global metal marketThe global copper market is on edge as President Trump weighs imposing tariffs on refined copper imports. A decision, expected soon, could ...
NTPC installs 5 GWh battery storage at coal plants in Rs 5,000 crore push to cut renewable curtailmentNTPC is installing 5 gigawatt-hours of battery storage at its coal power plants. This initiative aims to reduce renewable energy that goes ...
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
Nepal seeks reset with China as Foreign Minister Khanal holds wide-ranging talks in BeijingNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had a meeting with China's Wang Yi in Beijing. They talked about how the two countries get along, im...
India sets transmission project deadlines to speed up renewable energy expansionIndia has introduced standardized timelines for power transmission projects to accelerate renewable energy integration. The Central Electri...
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
Green power push gets grid backingIndia is setting standard timelines for power transmission projects. This aims to match infrastructure development with new electricity gen...
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
Bio-energy emerging as key pillar of green growth strategy: TPCIIndia's really getting into bio-energy as a key player in its green growth and energy shift. The Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) is...
Grid India seeks steering panel for market couplingGrid India suggests a steering committee for power market coupling. This body would include CERC, Grid India, and power exchanges. The move...
Amazon leveraging own charging infrastructure to grow electric delivery fleet in IndiaAmazon is relying largely on charging infrastructure at its own delivery stations to power its growing electric vehicle fleet in India, eve...
Cost benefit in the long run: India needs right energy, at the right place and at the right timeCritics question the market viability of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) due to high costs compared to renewable energy. However, a full syst...
Inside Switzerland’s massive underground flow battery that could power 210,000 homes for a day without lithium-ion cellsSwitzerland is building a massive underground energy storage facility, set to be one of the world's largest, by 2029. Utilizing advanced va...
The hidden shortage threatening the AI boom - how to prepare for what comes nextAI data center power shortage: The AI boom's next frontier is electricity, shifting focus from models and GPUs to the immense power needed ...
India's tougher grid rules unsettle investors, test clean energy ambitionsIndia's new power grid rules are causing concern among clean energy investors, who say stricter penalties for solar and wind projects would...
EU plans energy standards for data centres amid concerns over soaring power useThe European Union is set to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards for data centres. This move comes as data centre power consumpti...