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GE Vernova, a spin-off from General Electric, is a leading provider of parts, maintenance, and technology for electricity generation facilities. Despite recent price increases, Wall Street analysts remain bullish on the stock, citing strong demand for its products and services. However, the company’s reliance on gas power and its scaling back of the wind business raise concerns. Overall, GE Vernova’s future prospects are tied to the growing global demand for electricity, but its reliance on fossil fuels and its ambitions in the hydrogen market present challenges.

A severe storm in the UK has caused power outages in the regions of Bury, Radcliffe, and Ramsbottom, affecting hundreds of households. The outages have led to travel disruptions and inconveniences for travelers, with potential impacts on transportation, accommodation, and local businesses. Engineers are working to restore power, but the incident highlights the importance of preparedness for weather-related disruptions.

Chennai residents in Alwarpet, Madipakkam, and Siruseri will experience power outages on Tuesday, from 9 am to 2 pm, due to scheduled maintenance work by Tangedco. The outage is expected to affect key areas in each locality, and residents and businesses are advised to plan accordingly.

Bangladesh’s electricity demand rose by 7% over three weeks of nationwide protests, fueled by increased household air conditioner use during a scorching summer. This trend highlights the growing reliance on electricity for cooling in the face of extreme weather, even as industrial activity remained disrupted.

Several areas in Chennai will experience scheduled power outages on July 10th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for maintenance work. The affected areas include Vyasarpadi, KK Nagar, Ambattur, and Korattur.

Several areas in Chennai, including Guindy, Ambattur, Velachery, and Pallavaram, are scheduled to experience power cuts on July 5 due to maintenance work. The power cuts are expected to affect multiple neighborhoods for several hours, with the power expected to be restored by 2 pm if the work is completed on schedule.

India’s power ministry is likely to revise its peak electricity demand projections upwards after a record-breaking heatwave pushed demand to unprecedented levels. The ministry acknowledges that the current projection of 384 GW by 2031-32 might be an underestimate and could even reach 400 GW. To meet this increased demand, India’s power generation capacity will need to be significantly boosted, with a focus on both thermal and renewable energy sources.

Magnetism, an integral force in our world, has a rich history and profound implications in physics. Theoretical physicist Frank Close delves into the origins and nature of magnetism, tracing its discovery back to ancient times and exploring its significance in shaping geological formations and human understanding of the subatomic world.