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Britain introduces “plug-in” solar panels for homes to tackle the energy crisis caused by the war in Iran
The British government has reached an agreement with Amazon and Lidl – They are easy to install and do not require an electrician
MIT study: Every time you ask ChatGPT it’s like turning on a light bulb
Artificial Intelligence “thirsts” for electricity and is reshaping the energy landscape, at the same time as Greece is becoming a digital hub with investments in data centers
Energy anxiety in Europe, 50% chance of recession in the US: The economic victims of the war in Iran
Oil in Europe flirts with $110 per barrel, natural gas up 94% since the start of the year – The most expensive gasoline in the US since summer 2022, when the war in Ukraine was raging – What Politico writes about Asian countries pushing demand and driving prices higher
The Kremlin condemns the “assassination” of Iranian leaders and leaves the energy front with Europe open
“Europe does not appear willing to engage in discussions; Putin is open to talks,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
Heated exchange between Papastavrou and Sweden’s energy minister over European power grids at the Council of Ministers
A dispute over the joint planning of electricity grids saw the Greek minister challenge his Swedish counterpart, saying that “ultimatums are not the way we should operate,” and calling for a common European strategy for energy networks, invoking Jacques Delors
Oil markets remain nervous, Brent above $90 again
The oil market remains highly volatile, with prices affected by the conflict in the Middle East and discussions about a possible release of strategic reserves
Strait of Hormuz: The maritime chokepoint driving up freight rates, insurance costs, and energy prices
Just 21 miles wide, it is the world’s most important energy chokepoint — In peacetime, 114 to 138 ships pass through daily, carrying 21 million barrels of oil — U.S. and French plans to escort commercial vessels
