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Commissioning of three solar power plants in southern France
Commissioning of three solar power plants in southern France Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energies, announces the commissioning of three photovoltaic power plants in south of France…
Barbara Flesche elected President of SolarPower Europe
(Brussels/Oslo 7 May 2026) - SolarPower Europe today announced the election of Statkraft executive Barbara Flesche as its new President, marking a new chapter for the European solar sector at a time of accelerating energy system transformation.
Chile Solar Panel Thefts Threaten Energy Infrastructure
Solar panels are a hot commodity in Chile. So hot that criminal gangs are stealing them at such a rate that the South American country's energy infrastructure is under threat. Today's newsletter looks at the rising theft of solar panels, driven by…
Gas-fired power still looks a safe bet for Centrica in the renewables era
The eye-catching non-Hormuz news in energy-land last month was that Great Britain is set for a record-breaking summer for wind and solar power generation. The national energy system operator even thought there could be periods – a sunny…
India's military turns to green energy options as Iran war prompts new strategy
India's military is exploring alternative energy sources amid surging oil and gas prices caused by supply disruption from the Iran war, a trend that analysts say is set to accelerate among Asian countries heavily dependent on energy imports.
Elegant' B&M £5 light will 'give your garden a modern chic look
Revamp your outdoor space with an 'elegant' light that B&M claims will bring a 'modern chic look' for a mere £5. The budget retailer, which operates more than 700 branches throughout the UK and Ireland, has expanded its increasingly popular…
Gold and silver's historic rally could resume 'as fog of war lifts', market watchers say
The rally in gold and silver could resume if a U.S.-Iran peace settlement is reached, market watchers told CNBC. During the conflict, gold's moves were muted, trading in opposite directions to moves in the oil price and U.S. dollar. But strategists…
Solid first quarter results despite lower production
Statkraft delivered strong results in the first quarter of 2026, driven by significantly higher Nordic power prices despite lower production. In addition, there were improved results from Markets' activities. Power generation: 20.3 TWh (21.7 TWh)…
A big question mark over Kerala's power sector
In the summer of 2024, when it seemed that electricity consumption was beginning to get out of hand, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) wanted people to avoid charging their e-vehicles in the evening hours. The power utility had a reason for…
Microsoft's AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals
Microsoft is weighing whether to delay or scale back one of its most ambitious clean energy goals as its rapid buildout of AI data centers puts pressure on its ability to meet those targets. Microsoft has yet to make any public announcements, but…
Sunrun: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sunrun Inc. (RUN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $167.6 million. The San Francisco-based company said it had profit of 62 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street…
How Karnataka aims to tackle data centre 'heat islands' through sustainable cooling and water conservation
3 min read Bengaluru Make us preferred source on Google The Karnataka government is set to introduce a dedicated sustainable data centre policy, in addition to its existing framework to address the environmental impact of massive high-maintenance…
What Apple's Massive Renewable Investment Means for India's Future | Dynamite News
New Delhi: Apple announced on May 7 that it will expand its renewable energy infrastructure in India with an investment of ₹100 crore aimed at strengthening clean energy capacity and supporting long-term sustainability goals in the country.
Who should I vote for in the local elections? Spotlight on Bexley
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Bexley has been tipped to be a…
'Give your garden a modern chic look' with 'elegant' B&M light
You may be able to transform your garden with an 'elegant' light that B&M promises will add a 'modern chic look' for just £5. The discount retailer, which runs over 700 stores across the UK and Ireland alone, has added to its growing…
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