Scientists discover new way of producing electricity
Scientists at MIT have found a previously unknown phenomenon that can cause powerful waves of energy to shoot through minuscule wires known as carbon nanotubes, a discovery that could lead to a new way of producing electricity.

Waste could generate up to 7 percent of electricity in Spain
In a new study, scientists from the University of Zaragoza have suggested that waste could generate up to 7 percent of electricity in Spain.

Dhaka, Delhi get moving on power grid connectivity
The Bangladesh government will invite tenders this month for installation of a transmission line that will be connected to the power grid of India to facilitate the purchase of 250 MW of electricity.

Bangladesh, India set to hold talks on electricity swap
India and Bangladesh are set to launch two-day talks here on Friday to work out technical modalities for exchange of electricity in line with an MoU inked during Premier Sheikh Hasina`s New Delhi visit last month.

Power-starved Bihar to purchase 1,500 MW from open market
Power-starved Bihar will purchase 1,500 MW of electricity from the open market before summer.

Chavez suspends rolling blackouts in Caracas
President Hugo Chavez indefinitely suspended rolling blackouts in Venezuela`s capital just a day after they began, and sacked his Electricity Minister saying he was responsible for mistakes in the way rationing plan was applied.

68% households don`t have electricity: Jharkhand Minister
Deputy Chief Minister Sudesh Mahto on Thursday said 68 per cent of the households in Jharkhand did not have electricity while 73 per cent lived in kutcha houses.

Severe power crisis, tariff to be hiked: Orissa Finance Minister
Hike in power tariff has become essential in Orissa, a power surplus state barely an year ago, which is now passing through a phase of severe crisis, state finance minister Prafulla Chandra Ghadai said on Tuesday.

Himachal saves Rs.1 bn-worth power through CFLs
By distributing compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to 16.5 lakh households, Himachal Pradesh conserved about 270 million units of energy worth Rs.1 billion (Rs.100 crore) in a year.

Fuel shortage continues to haunt thermal power projects
Coal shortage continued to hit the power sector as 11 electricity generation projects received less dry fuel in November.