Bloomberg A Singapore startup is seeking to connect potential buyers and sellers of solar power directly. Electrify Pte’s platform lets owners of homes and businesses bid and offer rates for specific amounts of electricity. By selling directly to users rather than the grid, solar owners can get more money for their power, while consumers avoid paying a premium for renewable …

Bloomberg EasyJet Plc is seeing a stronger than anticipated rebound in passenger demand following the lifting of lockdowns, prompting it to accelerate the addition of flights. The stock rose the most in two months after EasyJet said that its aircraft flew 84% full in July. With bookings for late summer ahead of projections the carrier will operate 40% of capacity …

Bloomberg Southwest Airlines Co has scaled back its aircraft-cleaning procedures between flights to prevent reduced staffing and busier operations from keeping aircraft on the ground longer than scheduled. Starting from August 1, Southwest stopped wiping down arm rests and seat belts after every flight, as well as other areas around seats that had been occupied. Tray tables and lavatories, considered …