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globenewswire.com - Voltalia - Commissioning of three solar power plants in southern France
Commissioning of three solar power plants in southern France
GlobeNewswire

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…

globenewswire.com - Statkraft AS - Barbara Flesche elected President of SolarPower Europe
Barbara Flesche elected President of SolarPower Europe
GlobeNewswire

(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.

bloomberg.com - Antonia Mufarech - Chile Solar Panel Thefts Threaten Energy Infrastructure
Chile Solar Panel Thefts Threaten Energy Infrastructure
Bloomberg

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…

theguardian.com - Nils Pratley - Gas-fired power still looks a safe bet for Centrica in the renewables era
Gas-fired power still looks a safe bet for Centrica in the renewables era
The Guardian

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…

scmp.com - Biman Mukherji - India's military turns to green energy options as Iran war prompts new strategy
India's military turns to green energy options as Iran war prompts new strategy
South China Morning Post

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.

mirror.co.uk - Ethan Evans - Elegant' B&M £5 light will 'give your garden a modern chic look
Elegant' B&M £5 light will 'give your garden a modern chic look
The Mirror

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…

cnbc.com - Chloe Taylor - Gold and silver's historic rally could resume 'as fog of war lifts', market watchers say
Gold and silver's historic rally could resume 'as fog of war lifts', market watchers say
CNBC

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…

globenewswire.com - Statkraft AS - Solid first quarter results despite lower production
Solid first quarter results despite lower production
GlobeNewswire

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)…

thehindu.com - Tiki Rajwi - A big question mark over Kerala's power sector
A big question mark over Kerala's power sector
The Hindu

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…

techcrunch.com - Tim De Chant - Microsoft's AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals
Microsoft's AI data center push is colliding with its clean power goals
TechCrunch

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…

chron.com - Sunrun: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Sunrun: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
Chron

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…

indianexpress.com - Express News Service - How Karnataka aims to tackle data centre 'heat islands' through sustainable cooling and water conservation
How Karnataka aims to tackle data centre 'heat islands' through sustainable cooling and water conservation
The Indian Express

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…

dynamitenews.com - Donika Singh - What Apple's Massive Renewable Investment Means for India's Future | Dynamite News
What Apple's Massive Renewable Investment Means for India's Future | Dynamite News
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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.

standard.co.uk - Cameron Blackshaw - Who should I vote for in the local elections? Spotlight on Bexley
Who should I vote for in the local elections? Spotlight on Bexley
Evening Standard

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…

liverpoolecho.co.uk - Ethan Evans - 'Give your garden a modern chic look' with 'elegant' B&M light
'Give your garden a modern chic look' with 'elegant' B&M light
Liverpool Echo

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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