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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Why tapped solar electricity is going down the drain in India

India Today

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July 13, 2026

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Why tapped solar electricity is going down the drain in India

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The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 26, 2026

90% of India's renewable energy portfolio faces high climate risk by 2030: Report

Solar energy dominates India’s renewable energy pipeline in both capacity and number of project sites. Wind and hydropower projects also contribute to the portfolio, although at a smaller scale

UrduPoint

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· Jul 11, 2026

Solar Expo 2026: Private sector playing key role in energy revolution, says Musadik Malik

Solar Expo 2026: Private sector playing key role in energy revolution, says Musadik Malik

BERNAMA

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· Jun 23, 2026

General : Solar Technology Use Expected To Increase In Selangor - Exco

SHAH ALAM, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government expects solar energy usage in the state to rise following the launch of the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme (Solar ATAP) on Jan 1, supporting its shift towards green energy.

India Today

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· Jul 12, 2026

Maharashtra waste-to-energy plant collapse: Toll rises to 9 after 83-hour rescue

Maharashtra waste-to-energy plant collapse: Toll rises to 9 after 83-hour rescue

The Economic Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

India's June power consumption rises 11.6%

India's June power consumption rises 11.6%

RedState

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· Jul 3, 2026

New July 4 Win: DOE Cuts Solar and Wind Subsidies

New July 4 Win: DOE Cuts Solar and Wind Subsidies

Irish Tech News

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· Jul 7, 2026

June sunshine produces record amount of solar energy

According to new provisional data from EirGrid, the month of June saw a record amount of solar energy on the power system, contributing 8.2 to the overall fuel mix. This compares to 7.8 in May and to 5.3 in June 2025. The new figures show that overall, 42 of electricity came from renewable sources in []

OneIndia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Is India at Risk of a 500% US Tariff? Four Senators Push Trump-Backed Russia Bill

India has been affected by the rising energy prices due to the the US and Iran conflict. The country might face another major challenge as four American senators have announced an agreement with the Trump administration to advance legislation targeting countries

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Energy major basis of economic transformation: PM Shah

Kathmandu, July 10: Prime Minister Balendra Shah has said energy is the main basis of economic transformation which crea...

Africa.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Botswana Bets on Solar as Diamond Revenues Slump

Botswana is accelerating its transition toward renewable energy with a 100 million investment in the 100-megawatt Tati Solar Project, as falling diamond prices are putting increasing strain on the country’s finances. Diamonds account for roughly 70 of the country’s exports and one-third of its GDP. However, falling global prices, weaker demand, and growing competition from []

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

A Native American tribe once relied on oil and gas; now its desert land will help power Meta’s new data center

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is developing a large solar project. This initiative will supply clean energy to a new Meta data center. The project marks a significant shift from the tribe's oil and gas revenue. Renewable energy developers face policy uncertainties and permitting challenges. The tribe secured approvals before new federal regulations took effect.

Libyan News Agency

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ministry of Economy Discusses Renewable Energy Sector Development

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Russia Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

India’s ethanol push gains speed amid energy crisis (VIDEO)

India steps up ethanol push with E100 roadmap amid energy security drive Read Full Article at RT.com

NDTV

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· Jun 29, 2026

Opinion: India's Solar Dreams Have A Big China Problem

The entire edifice of Indian solar, the panels, the parks, the rooftop schemes, the 500 GW of non-fossil capacity promised by 2030, rests, at its base, on a single supply line that runs across a...

Hetq

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· Jul 2, 2026

Armenia's Energy Surplus: How to Utilize the Sun's Power

The rapid growth of solar energy has left Armenia generating more electricity than it can consume. What should be done with this electricity surplus?

Iran Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

"Affordable rates, diverse sources": India defends energy sovereignty, reaffirms commitment to Palestine

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated on Tuesday that India's pursuit of energy security for its 1.4 billion citizens remains guided strictly by 'national interest.' Addressing a press briefing in the national capital, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that New Delhi's strategy involves diversifying energy sources to ensure affordability. His comments came

Independent Online

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· Jul 6, 2026

How SA's rooftop solar capacity surpassed 8.3 GW amid changing energy dynamics

How SA's rooftop solar capacity surpassed 8.3 GW amid changing energy dynamics

BOL News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Solar panel prices drop in Pakistan after fuel price cut

solar panel and battery prices may decrease further. The post Solar panel prices drop in Pakistan after fuel price cut appeared first on BOL News.

The i Paper

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· Jul 5, 2026

Reform is losing its war on solar farms – and spending thousands in taxpayer cash

Councils are finding that scrapping projects is easier said than done

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power generation reaches 6 billion kWh in H1 2026

Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power generation reaches 6 billion kWh in H1 2026

Financial Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

Britain’s grid operator calls for more electricity as temperatures soar

Extreme heat increases demand for power and reduces efficiency of solar panels

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 27, 2026

Solar Beats Coal for the First Time: 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Solar power generated more electricity than coal in May; this could be a sign to buy clean energy stocks.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Insentif solar Selangor manfaatkan rakyat, industri

PETALING JAYA: Langkah Kerajaan Selangor menawarkan rebat cukai taksiran sehingga 100 peratus kepada pemilik rumah yang memasang sistem solar di bumbung merupakan insentif yang boleh memberi kesan positif kepada rakyat, industri tenaga boleh baharu dan ekonomi negeri secara keseluruhannya. Pengarah Urusan Gading Kencana Sdn. Bhd., Datuk Ir Guntor Tobeng berkata, bagi rakyat langkah yang diumumkan ... Read more The post Insentif solar Selangor manfaatkan rakyat, industri appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Business Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

₹11.46 lakh per capita income: How Rangareddy became India's wealthiest district

Rangareddy in Telangana has overtaken Mumbai and Bengaluru as India's richest district with 11.46 lakh per capita income, according to the 2024-25 Economic Survey. Here's why.

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jun 30, 2026

Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise

The Philippines is witnessing a sharp demand rise on rooftop solar installations as households seek to reduce soaring electricity bills, according to Reuters. The country has the highest residential electricity prices in Southeast Asia, due to limited government power subsidies. Top power distributor Meralco has raised electricity tariffs by about 10 since the US-Israeli war [] The post Philippines Sees Rooftop Solar Boom as Electricity Prices Rise first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Economic Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Vikram Solar shares fall 3% after NCLT admits insolvency petition against the company. Here's why

Vikram Solar shares declined after the NCLT admitted an insolvency petition filed by Isitva Steels over alleged dues linked to civil works for a solar EPC project. The company has disputed the claim, citing a prior settlement agreement, and plans to challenge the order before the NCLAT.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 4, 2026

TAN: Why Solar Is Less Shiny Today (Rating Downgrade)

TAN: Why Solar Is Less Shiny Today (Rating Downgrade)

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 4, 2026

Trump Moves to End New Wind, Solar Tax Subsidies

Wind and solar take a lot of land, 100 times more land for a similar amount of energy. They take an enormous amount of materials, energy intensive materials. The post Trump Moves to End New Wind, Solar Tax Subsidies first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

ANTARA News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Energy transition key to Golden Indonesia 2045 vision: Bappenas

Minister of National Development Planning (Bappenas) Rachmat Pambudy has said that the energy transition is an ...

RTL Today

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· Jun 30, 2026

26% of consumption covered nationally: Renewable electricity production on the rise in Luxembourg

New figures from the Luxembourg Regulatory Institute show that domestic renewables now account for more than a quarter of the electricity consumed in the country, while photovoltaics overtook wind for the first time in 2025.

KNN India

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· Jul 6, 2026

Coal India, UPRVUNL Form Joint Venture to Develop Renewable Energy Projects in Uttar Pradesh

Coal India, UPRVUNL Form Joint Venture to Develop Renewable Energy Projects in Uttar Pradesh New Delhi, Jul 6 (KNN) Coal India Limited (CIL) has signed a joint venture agreement with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) to develop renewable energy projects across Uttar Pradesh. Under the agreement, the two companies will establish a joint venture company with Coal India holding a 51 per cent equity stake and UPRVUNL 49 per cent, according to ET. The joint venture will develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain renewable energy projects, including ground-mounted and floating solar plants, rooftop solar installations, wind energy projects and pumped storage facilities. The projects are aimed at expanding Uttar Pradesh's renewable energy capacity and meeting the state's growing electricity demand through cleaner sources of power. The agreement was signed in Lucknow in the presence of Mayur Maheshwari, Asheesh Kumar and senior officials from both organisations and Invest UP. (KNN Bureau)

Euro Weekly News

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· Jun 26, 2026

NP Solar: Delivering tailored solar solutions across Spain and Europe

As Europe continues its transition toward renewable energy, solar power has become one of the most effective ways for households []

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