Robin Berg
@robinberg.bsky.social
Owner LomboXnet and founder & CEO We Drive Solar.
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Good morning with good news: US solar skyrocketed ~28% in May 2025, compared to May 2024. Solar jumped to 39.46 TWh from 30.64 TWh. Solar generated a record 11% of US electricity in May.
May Solar Generation (TWh):
2025: 39.46
2024: 30.64
2020: 13.92
2015: 3.90
Solar up ~3X since 2020 #energysky
May Solar Generation (TWh):
2025: 39.46
2024: 30.64
2020: 13.92
2015: 3.90
Solar up ~3X since 2020 #energysky
June 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Good morning with good news: US solar skyrocketed ~28% in May 2025, compared to May 2024. Solar jumped to 39.46 TWh from 30.64 TWh. Solar generated a record 11% of US electricity in May.
May Solar Generation (TWh):
2025: 39.46
2024: 30.64
2020: 13.92
2015: 3.90
Solar up ~3X since 2020 #energysky
May Solar Generation (TWh):
2025: 39.46
2024: 30.64
2020: 13.92
2015: 3.90
Solar up ~3X since 2020 #energysky
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Good morning with good news: Chile keeps pushing to 100% renewables. It begins construction on 3 solar projects & 1 wind farm, totaling 420 MW, plus 360 MW of storage to firm the new solar & wind.
Chile was 69.90% RE in 2024, with W&S at 34%!
www.pv-magazine-latam.com/2025/05/27/a... #energysky
Chile was 69.90% RE in 2024, with W&S at 34%!
www.pv-magazine-latam.com/2025/05/27/a... #energysky
Anuncian la construcción en Chile de cuatro parques fotovoltaicos que suman 420 MWp, con respaldo de 360 MW de almacenamiento
En su ingreso al mercado eléctrico chileno, la compañía española Uriel Renovables invertirá más de 450 millones de dólares en la región de Valparaíso.
www.pv-magazine-latam.com
June 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Good morning with good news: Chile keeps pushing to 100% renewables. It begins construction on 3 solar projects & 1 wind farm, totaling 420 MW, plus 360 MW of storage to firm the new solar & wind.
Chile was 69.90% RE in 2024, with W&S at 34%!
www.pv-magazine-latam.com/2025/05/27/a... #energysky
Chile was 69.90% RE in 2024, with W&S at 34%!
www.pv-magazine-latam.com/2025/05/27/a... #energysky
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Peaking Coal in China!
China's coal generation in March and April 2025 was down nearly 2%, compared to March and April 2024!
Coal generation in April 2025 was down nearly 1%, compared to April 2021!
Coal Generation Peaking
April 2025: 416 TWh
April 2024: 424 TWh
April 2021: 419 TWh
#energysky
China's coal generation in March and April 2025 was down nearly 2%, compared to March and April 2024!
Coal generation in April 2025 was down nearly 1%, compared to April 2021!
Coal Generation Peaking
April 2025: 416 TWh
April 2024: 424 TWh
April 2021: 419 TWh
#energysky
May 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Peaking Coal in China!
China's coal generation in March and April 2025 was down nearly 2%, compared to March and April 2024!
Coal generation in April 2025 was down nearly 1%, compared to April 2021!
Coal Generation Peaking
April 2025: 416 TWh
April 2024: 424 TWh
April 2021: 419 TWh
#energysky
China's coal generation in March and April 2025 was down nearly 2%, compared to March and April 2024!
Coal generation in April 2025 was down nearly 1%, compared to April 2021!
Coal Generation Peaking
April 2025: 416 TWh
April 2024: 424 TWh
April 2021: 419 TWh
#energysky
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China's March CO2 emissions are down compared to March 2024 & down in Q1 2025!
Why?
Grid CO2 falls 5.8% in Q1 2025, while power demand grew by 2.5%. Fossil fuel generation fell 4.7%!
Why?
Rising solar, wind & nuclear generation displace coal/gas!
#energysky www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-cle...
Why?
Grid CO2 falls 5.8% in Q1 2025, while power demand grew by 2.5%. Fossil fuel generation fell 4.7%!
Why?
Rising solar, wind & nuclear generation displace coal/gas!
#energysky www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-cle...
May 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
China's March CO2 emissions are down compared to March 2024 & down in Q1 2025!
Why?
Grid CO2 falls 5.8% in Q1 2025, while power demand grew by 2.5%. Fossil fuel generation fell 4.7%!
Why?
Rising solar, wind & nuclear generation displace coal/gas!
#energysky www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-cle...
Why?
Grid CO2 falls 5.8% in Q1 2025, while power demand grew by 2.5%. Fossil fuel generation fell 4.7%!
Why?
Rising solar, wind & nuclear generation displace coal/gas!
#energysky www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-cle...
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Today's #HydrogenSoufflé comes to you from #Detroit #Michigan, which has been promising #H2FC vehicles for 53 years. General Motors has pressed pause on its much-hyped #hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing facility.
www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/gm-halts-det...
www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/gm-halts-det...
GM Halts Detroit Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant Amid Market Uncertainty
GM Hits Pause on Detroit Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant In a move that signals a shift in strategy, General Motors (GM) has pressed pause on its highly anticipated h
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May 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Today's #HydrogenSoufflé comes to you from #Detroit #Michigan, which has been promising #H2FC vehicles for 53 years. General Motors has pressed pause on its much-hyped #hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing facility.
www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/gm-halts-det...
www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/gm-halts-det...
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Good morning with good news: The massive 800 MW Double Black Diamond solar plant in Illinois is the largest solar farm east of the Mississippi, and it is now operational!
Built with US made solar panels, it will pay $100 million in local taxes!
#energysky
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Built with US made solar panels, it will pay $100 million in local taxes!
#energysky
swiftcurrentenergy.com/tag/double-b...
May 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Good morning with good news: The massive 800 MW Double Black Diamond solar plant in Illinois is the largest solar farm east of the Mississippi, and it is now operational!
Built with US made solar panels, it will pay $100 million in local taxes!
#energysky
swiftcurrentenergy.com/tag/double-b...
Built with US made solar panels, it will pay $100 million in local taxes!
#energysky
swiftcurrentenergy.com/tag/double-b...
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Spain hits first ever weekday of renewables meeting 100% of electricity demand
This was deemed impossible by so many fossilised pundits, and they continue to deem it “impossible” even as 100% renewables is rolled out live
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/22/s...
This was deemed impossible by so many fossilised pundits, and they continue to deem it “impossible” even as 100% renewables is rolled out live
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/22/s...
Spain hits first weekday of 100% renewable power on national grid
Spain’s grid ran entirely on renewable energy for the first time on April 16, with wind, solar, and hydro meeting all peninsular electricity demand during a weekday. Five days later, solar set a new r...
www.pv-magazine.com
April 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Spain hits first ever weekday of renewables meeting 100% of electricity demand
This was deemed impossible by so many fossilised pundits, and they continue to deem it “impossible” even as 100% renewables is rolled out live
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/22/s...
This was deemed impossible by so many fossilised pundits, and they continue to deem it “impossible” even as 100% renewables is rolled out live
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/22/s...
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President Macron reacted to massive Russian attack of Ukraine.
He said that while Putin says to the whole world "I want peace," he continues to bomb Ukraine.
"The only thing to do is for Putin to finally stop lying. America's anger must be directed at only one person, president Putin,"he said
He said that while Putin says to the whole world "I want peace," he continues to bomb Ukraine.
"The only thing to do is for Putin to finally stop lying. America's anger must be directed at only one person, president Putin,"he said
April 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
President Macron reacted to massive Russian attack of Ukraine.
He said that while Putin says to the whole world "I want peace," he continues to bomb Ukraine.
"The only thing to do is for Putin to finally stop lying. America's anger must be directed at only one person, president Putin,"he said
He said that while Putin says to the whole world "I want peace," he continues to bomb Ukraine.
"The only thing to do is for Putin to finally stop lying. America's anger must be directed at only one person, president Putin,"he said
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🚨 NEW RECORD | Fossil fuels fell below 50% of US electricity for the first month on record
This was driven by solar and wind reaching a record high 📈
In March 2025, solar increased by 37% (+8.3 TWh) and wind by 12% (+5.7 TWh) compared to the year before ↗️
ember-energy.org/dat...
This was driven by solar and wind reaching a record high 📈
In March 2025, solar increased by 37% (+8.3 TWh) and wind by 12% (+5.7 TWh) compared to the year before ↗️
ember-energy.org/dat...
April 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨 NEW RECORD | Fossil fuels fell below 50% of US electricity for the first month on record
This was driven by solar and wind reaching a record high 📈
In March 2025, solar increased by 37% (+8.3 TWh) and wind by 12% (+5.7 TWh) compared to the year before ↗️
ember-energy.org/dat...
This was driven by solar and wind reaching a record high 📈
In March 2025, solar increased by 37% (+8.3 TWh) and wind by 12% (+5.7 TWh) compared to the year before ↗️
ember-energy.org/dat...
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Tragic and inhumane images coming out from Kryvyi Rih.
Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children.
Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace.
Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children.
Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace.
April 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Tragic and inhumane images coming out from Kryvyi Rih.
Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children.
Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace.
Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children.
Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace.
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Day 128. No way that we stop. And they cannot consolidate “painlessly,” without years of instability.
You can help us avoid costs that can be avoided in our liberation struggle through sanctions that are tailored to push the regime to schedule free elections.
#GeorgiaProtests
You can help us avoid costs that can be avoided in our liberation struggle through sanctions that are tailored to push the regime to schedule free elections.
#GeorgiaProtests
April 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Day 128. No way that we stop. And they cannot consolidate “painlessly,” without years of instability.
You can help us avoid costs that can be avoided in our liberation struggle through sanctions that are tailored to push the regime to schedule free elections.
#GeorgiaProtests
You can help us avoid costs that can be avoided in our liberation struggle through sanctions that are tailored to push the regime to schedule free elections.
#GeorgiaProtests
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Good morning with good news: UK's huge 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind farm has its first turbine installed. First power will be delivered in 2025 and full operations achieved in 2026.
UK's goal is 50 GW of offshore wind by 2030, so gas burning will fall!
www.enerdata.net/publications... #energysky
UK's goal is 50 GW of offshore wind by 2030, so gas burning will fall!
www.enerdata.net/publications... #energysky
RWE has installed the first turbine at its 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind park (UK)
The German power utility RWE has announced that the first turbine has been installed at the 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind project, located in the North Sea Coast off England (United Kingdom). The Sofia w...
www.enerdata.net
April 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Good morning with good news: UK's huge 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind farm has its first turbine installed. First power will be delivered in 2025 and full operations achieved in 2026.
UK's goal is 50 GW of offshore wind by 2030, so gas burning will fall!
www.enerdata.net/publications... #energysky
UK's goal is 50 GW of offshore wind by 2030, so gas burning will fall!
www.enerdata.net/publications... #energysky
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Good morning with good news: Portugal is rapidly pushing fossil fuels off its grid!
Fossil fuels fell to 14.8% of its electricity in 2024 from 82% in 2005!
It's reduced fossil fuels by an average of`3.6 points per year!
Wind & solar skyrocketed from 4% in 2005 to 46% in 2024
#energysky #greensky
Fossil fuels fell to 14.8% of its electricity in 2024 from 82% in 2005!
It's reduced fossil fuels by an average of`3.6 points per year!
Wind & solar skyrocketed from 4% in 2005 to 46% in 2024
#energysky #greensky
March 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Good morning with good news: Portugal is rapidly pushing fossil fuels off its grid!
Fossil fuels fell to 14.8% of its electricity in 2024 from 82% in 2005!
It's reduced fossil fuels by an average of`3.6 points per year!
Wind & solar skyrocketed from 4% in 2005 to 46% in 2024
#energysky #greensky
Fossil fuels fell to 14.8% of its electricity in 2024 from 82% in 2005!
It's reduced fossil fuels by an average of`3.6 points per year!
Wind & solar skyrocketed from 4% in 2005 to 46% in 2024
#energysky #greensky
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‘Oliekoekendom’, zo noemde de staatssecretaris van Landbouw het krimpen van de veestapel, in het licht van de voedselzekerheid. Maar is dit echt zo’n slecht idee? FTM dook in de cijfers en kwam tot een verrassende conclusie: een kleinere veestapel is gunstig voor de internationale voedselzekerheid.
In 4 grafieken: hoe Nederland miljoenen extra mensen kan voeden, als we stoppen met de vee-industrie
Politici van de BoerBurgerBeweging waarschuwen dat krimp van de veestapel de (internationale) voedselzekerheid bedreigt. Klopt dat wel? Uit een analyse van Follow the Money blijkt het tegenovergesteld...
www.ftm.nl
March 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
‘Oliekoekendom’, zo noemde de staatssecretaris van Landbouw het krimpen van de veestapel, in het licht van de voedselzekerheid. Maar is dit echt zo’n slecht idee? FTM dook in de cijfers en kwam tot een verrassende conclusie: een kleinere veestapel is gunstig voor de internationale voedselzekerheid.
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92.5% of New Power Capacity Added Worldwide in 2024 Was from Renewables
cleantechnica.com/2025/03/26/9...
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92.5% of New Power Capacity Added Worldwide in 2024 Was from Renewables - CleanTechnica
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! How much is renewable energy dominating new power capacity worldwide? That’s how much! 92.5% of new power capac...
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March 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
92.5% of New Power Capacity Added Worldwide in 2024 Was from Renewables
cleantechnica.com/2025/03/26/9...
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Good morning with good news: Brazil matters. It's the world's 6th biggest auto market, and it is electrifying.
Plug-in sales skyrocketed 55% in February 2025, compared to February 2024!
Plug-in market share is at BNEF's tipping point for mass adoption.
#energysky
cleantechnica.com/2025/03/21/b...
Plug-in sales skyrocketed 55% in February 2025, compared to February 2024!
Plug-in market share is at BNEF's tipping point for mass adoption.
#energysky
cleantechnica.com/2025/03/21/b...
March 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Good morning with good news: Brazil matters. It's the world's 6th biggest auto market, and it is electrifying.
Plug-in sales skyrocketed 55% in February 2025, compared to February 2024!
Plug-in market share is at BNEF's tipping point for mass adoption.
#energysky
cleantechnica.com/2025/03/21/b...
Plug-in sales skyrocketed 55% in February 2025, compared to February 2024!
Plug-in market share is at BNEF's tipping point for mass adoption.
#energysky
cleantechnica.com/2025/03/21/b...
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Signal gebruikers maal 4 de laatste weken in België, zegt @meredithmeredith.bsky.social in een gesprek dat ik met haar had voor VRTNWS en @terzake.bsky.social. “We zetten data gebruikers nooit in de uitverkoop, ook niet als het geld op is. Practice what you preach.” Full 🎥
vrtnws.be/p.yGLZmA1qk3O
vrtnws.be/p.yGLZmA1qk3O
March 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Signal gebruikers maal 4 de laatste weken in België, zegt @meredithmeredith.bsky.social in een gesprek dat ik met haar had voor VRTNWS en @terzake.bsky.social. “We zetten data gebruikers nooit in de uitverkoop, ook niet als het geld op is. Practice what you preach.” Full 🎥
vrtnws.be/p.yGLZmA1qk3O
vrtnws.be/p.yGLZmA1qk3O
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RECORD | California and Nevada each surpassed 30% solar in their electricity mix for the first time in 2024, a first for US states 🇺🇸
Batteries were crucial to CA’s success, transferring a significant share of daytime solar to the evening.
ember-energy.org/lat...
Batteries were crucial to CA’s success, transferring a significant share of daytime solar to the evening.
ember-energy.org/lat...
March 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
RECORD | California and Nevada each surpassed 30% solar in their electricity mix for the first time in 2024, a first for US states 🇺🇸
Batteries were crucial to CA’s success, transferring a significant share of daytime solar to the evening.
ember-energy.org/lat...
Batteries were crucial to CA’s success, transferring a significant share of daytime solar to the evening.
ember-energy.org/lat...
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Good morning with good news: Global solar deployment in 2025 will jump to ~700 GW says BNEF!
That is ~16% more than the record 599 GW in 2024. Wow!
2025 deployment will be ~2.8 times the 2022 total of 252 GW!
2026 deployment will be ~753 GW!
#energysky
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/13/b...
That is ~16% more than the record 599 GW in 2024. Wow!
2025 deployment will be ~2.8 times the 2022 total of 252 GW!
2026 deployment will be ~753 GW!
#energysky
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/13/b...
BloombergNEF expects up to 700 GW of new solar in 2025
BloombergNEF says global solar installations could reach 700 GW in 2025, with additions rising to 753 GW in 2026 and 780 GW in 2027.
www.pv-magazine.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Good morning with good news: Global solar deployment in 2025 will jump to ~700 GW says BNEF!
That is ~16% more than the record 599 GW in 2024. Wow!
2025 deployment will be ~2.8 times the 2022 total of 252 GW!
2026 deployment will be ~753 GW!
#energysky
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/13/b...
That is ~16% more than the record 599 GW in 2024. Wow!
2025 deployment will be ~2.8 times the 2022 total of 252 GW!
2026 deployment will be ~753 GW!
#energysky
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/03/13/b...
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EDF's flagship new nuclear power station in Flamanville - whose opening was delayed by 12 years - has been down for 76 of its first 100 days. I sincerely hope it eventually becomes a workhorse of Europe's power system - but don't let anyone tell you nuclear is easy.
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Nucléaire : l’arrêt de l’EPR de Flamanville à nouveau prolongé
L’EPR de Flamanville (Manche) n’aura pas fonctionné très longtemps. Son arrêt a été prolongé jusqu’au 30 mars à cause « d’aléas techniques », a indiqué EDF vendredi 7 mars.
reporterre.net
March 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
EDF's flagship new nuclear power station in Flamanville - whose opening was delayed by 12 years - has been down for 76 of its first 100 days. I sincerely hope it eventually becomes a workhorse of Europe's power system - but don't let anyone tell you nuclear is easy.
reporterre.net/Nucleaire-l-...
reporterre.net/Nucleaire-l-...
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Privacy isn’t about hiding—it’s about trust and control over our own information. In her #SXSW 2025 Keynote, Signal President, @meredithmeredith.bsky.social breaks down why our privacy matters.
March 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Privacy isn’t about hiding—it’s about trust and control over our own information. In her #SXSW 2025 Keynote, Signal President, @meredithmeredith.bsky.social breaks down why our privacy matters.
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Greetings from SXSW. Just saw Meredith Whittaker (Signal CEO) gave a great talk on why everyone needs privacy even if you don’t think you do. And how being a nonprofit removes the temptation to “further monetize” information you have on your users
March 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Greetings from SXSW. Just saw Meredith Whittaker (Signal CEO) gave a great talk on why everyone needs privacy even if you don’t think you do. And how being a nonprofit removes the temptation to “further monetize” information you have on your users
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Oekraïense oppositie wil geen verkiezingen tijdens oorlog. Er is ineens weer breedgedragen steun voor Trudeau in Canada. De EU + VK stralen (los van Orbán) sterke harmonie uit. Extreemrechts keldert weer in de peilingen. Trump is een echte verbinder.
March 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Oekraïense oppositie wil geen verkiezingen tijdens oorlog. Er is ineens weer breedgedragen steun voor Trudeau in Canada. De EU + VK stralen (los van Orbán) sterke harmonie uit. Extreemrechts keldert weer in de peilingen. Trump is een echte verbinder.
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Tesla chairwoman sells $33 million worth of TSLA as she lets Elon Musk destroy the brand
Tesla chairwoman sells $33 million worth of TSLA as she lets Elon Musk destroy the brand
Tesla chairwoman Robyn Denholm has sold another $33 million worth of Tesla stocks (TSLA) as she lets Elon Musk destroy the company’s brand.
more…
electrek.co
March 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Tesla chairwoman sells $33 million worth of TSLA as she lets Elon Musk destroy the brand
March 2, 2025 at 9:09 PM