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Japan has just opened its first osmotic power plant 🌊⚡

This works by mixing fresh & salt water across a membrane, creating pressure that drives a turbine to make electricity.

This site will generate 880,000 kWh a year...while helping run a desalination plant providing fresh water to the city 👏
Japan has opened its first osmotic power plant – so what is it and how does it work?
The site in Fukuoka is only the second power plant of its type in the world, harnessing the power of osmosis to run a desalination plant in the city
www.theguardian.com
⚡️ Big leap for grid storage!

China’s EVE Energy has brought online a 200 MW / 400 MWh battery project, the world’s first utility-scale deployment using 628 Ah LFP cells.
World’s first 628 Ah grid-scale battery enters operation
EVE Energy says a 200 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage project in China has entered operation, which it describes as the world’s first utility-scale deployment of 628 Ah lithium iron phosphate (LFP) ...
www.pv-magazine.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Climate leaders gathered outside the Environmental Protection Agency after the Trump administration moved to rescind a legal finding that underpins federal climate regulations ⚖️❌

The decision signals a major shift in US climate policy, with court battles expected to follow.
Climate leaders condemn Trump EPA’s biggest rollback yet: ‘This is corruption’
Leaders promise to fight back with court challenges as Trump rescinds finding foundational to US climate rules
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
☀️ India just had a record-breaking year for solar.

In 2025, the country installed 36.6 GW of new solar capacity, up 43% year-on-year — with large-scale projects making up 81% of the total 🤯

It’s the first time India has crossed the 30 GW mark in a single year 📈
India installs record 36.6 GW of solar in 2025
India added 36.6 GW of solar capacity in 2025, up 43% from the previous year, with large-scale projects accounting for 81% of installations, according to Mercom India.
www.pv-magazine.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:22 AM
🔥 Big milestone for clean heat in the UK!

More than 125,000 heat pumps were sold in 2025, a record high and a 27% jump on last year 📈

According to the Heat Pump Association, it’s a huge step forward… but we’re not there yet. More support is still needed if heat pump targets are going to be met.
Record 125,000 heat pumps sold in 2025
UK heat pump sales hit new high, but Heat Pump Association says more support needed to ensure government targets are met
www.businessgreen.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Community energy lets neighbourhoods generate their own clean power, cut costs, and reinvest in local projects.

Every rooftop solar panel or wind turbine isn’t just energy; it’s an impact you can see. 🌱💡

Read our generator case studies and see it in action:

www.younity.coop/energy-gener...
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 AM
PPAs, but make it simple. ⚡️

Our PPA offering helps community energy groups lock in long-term, bespoke contracts — stabilising income and powering their mission 🎯

We support you every step of the way, with solutions designed to work for even the smallest generators.

www.younity.coop/PPA-quote
February 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Solar and wine? The collab we never knew we needed. ☀️🍷

In Spain, 94% of wine tourists backed solar panels integrated into vineyard trellises, and most saw no landscape conflict.

Turns out, agrivoltaics in vineyards might be the ultimate power couple.
Agrivoltaics? Yes in my vineyard
Researchers in Spain surveyed 238 wine tourists in the Murcia region and found broad support for trellis-integrated agrivoltaics in vineyards, with 94% backing solar integration and most respondents s...
www.pv-magazine.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Last night saw the Local Power Plan launch at a fantastic event in Hoxton Hall 🤩

A huge milestone for community energy and genuinely uplifting to be in a room full of hope.

Hope for what we can achieve for our planet and for our communities ❤️🌍
February 11, 2026 at 9:39 AM
UK storms and floods are getting more expensive....fast 🌧️🔥

Insurers are expected to pay out £1.6bn for weather-related property damage, with 2025 claims projected to exceed £1.3bn and more than double the annual average from 2017–2021

This isn’t random bad luck....it’s a clear signal of a warming.
Weather-related insurance payouts set to jump after UK storms and flooding
The expected rise in claims comes at the same time as a fall in the cost of property insurance
www.ft.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Colombia keeps shining ☀️🙌

In 2025, the country added 333.9 MW of new solar PV, bringing total installed capacity to 1.59 GW. Solar now accounts for 7.6% of Colombia’s total installed power, leading electricity generation expansion despite regulatory shifts.📈👏
Colombia deploys 333 MW of PV in 2025
The country's cumulative installed PV capacity reached 1.59 GW at the end of December, according to new figures released by the Colombian administrator of the wholesale energy market.
www.pv-magazine.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:21 AM
☀️⚡ UK hits record solar milestone!

The latest CfD auction secured 4.9 GW of solar capacity, with 157 projects coming online by 2029.

Developers get a 20-year flat-rate contract, boosting clean energy and cutting carbon for decades to come. 🌍💷
UK secures 4.9 GW of solar capacity in CfD auction
The seventh allocation round (AR7) awarded contracts to 157 solar plants due online by 2029.
www.pv-magazine.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:41 AM
💷⚡ Big boost for local green energy!

The UK is pledging up to £1bn for community-owned renewable projects. Local areas could control, profit from, and even lower bills with their own clean power. 🌱🏘
Miliband pledges up to £1bn for community green energy schemes
UK projects will allow local areas to control and profit from renewable power generation, says energy secretary
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:37 AM
The Trump administration is set to repeal the Obama-era “endangerment finding...the science-backed basis for regulating greenhouse gases.

If it goes through, it could wipe out the legal foundation for federal climate rules. 🌍💨
Trump set to repeal landmark climate finding in huge regulatory rollback this week
The Trump administration is set this week to overturn an Obama-era scientific finding that serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, the Environmental Protection Agency said.
www.reuters.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:36 AM
🌬️☀️ Clean energy is booming, but the growth is happening in unexpected places!

Global wind & solar projects hit a record 4.9 TW in 2025.

Emerging economies like India and China are leading the charge, while G7 nations lag behind in turning climate targets into real projects. ⚡🌏
Global wind, solar pipeline hits record 4.9 TW, but rich economies fall behind
The global wind and solar pipeline reached a record 4.9 TW in 2025, driven by emerging economies, while G7 countries lag behind, highlighting a gap between climate goals and actual progress.
www.downtoearth.org.in
February 10, 2026 at 10:34 AM
A landmark moment for community energy in the UK.🙌💰

The government has announced up to £1 billion in new funding for community-owned energy projects, the largest public investment in community energy to date. 🤯
Government backs local and community energy with historic investment
The Local Power Plan will deliver “the biggest public investment in community energy in this country’s history” with £1 billion invested over this parliament.
communityenergyengland.org
February 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
⚡ Making small-scale community energy pay.

Our Community Smart Export Guarantee helps smaller solar, wind, and hydro projects access the energy market with fair, daily pricing.

We're committed to showing that even the smallest generators can make a big impact📈

www.younity.coop/community-sm...
February 9, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Power to the people...literally⚡🌱

Community energy projects show what happens when local people take the lead: cutting carbon, lowering bills, creating jobs, and keeping benefits in the community.

It’s not just clean energy, it’s community energy.
Built by communities, for communities.
February 9, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Community energy is helping local authorities turn net-zero goals into real action ✊

From community-owned renewables to energy efficiency and low-carbon transport, locally led projects are cutting emissions, lowering bills, and keeping benefits in the community.
How Community Energy Empowers Local Authorities to Drive Net Zero Goals - fundsforNGOs News
Community energy projects are increasingly being recognised by local authorities across the UK as a powerful tool to advance net zero ambitions while delivering tangible social, economic, and environm...
news.fundsforngos.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
We love seeingcommunities taking the lead on local energy solutions 🤩

This project is a fab example of how community ownership can deliver real, practical benefits: solar on local schools, lower energy costs for public buildings, and surplus power flowing back into the wider system ✅✅✅
Wallacetown Community Energy Project set to launch later this month
The Wallacetown Community Energy Project (WCEP) is set to launch later this month.
www.ayradvertiser.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:55 AM
The world’s first 20 MW offshore wind turbine has begun supplying electricity to the grid in China.

Developed by China Three Gorges Corporation, the turbine is operating more than 30 km offshore in deep water, highlighting rapid advances in turbine scale and offshore engineering 🙌🛠
China Three Gorges Grid-Connects 'World's First' 20 MW Wind Turbine Installed Offshore
China Three Gorges (CTG) has commissioned the 20 MW wind turbine recently installed offshore, the first turbine of this generation capacity to be installed at sea, according to the Chinese company.
www.offshorewind.biz
February 9, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Three states are moving to make polluters pay for climate-driven insurance hikes.⚖️📈

Lawmakers want to let the state sue fossil fuel companies over soaring home insurance costs tied to climate disasters, with the aim to shift some of the financial burden from homeowners to major polluters.
These US states want polluters to pay for the rising insurance costs of climate disasters
Proposals by California, Hawaii and New York lawmakers aim to hold fossil fuel industry accountable for soaring rates
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
What does an inclusive energy transition actually look like in practice?

@seloncommenergy.bsky.social has been working for over a decade to answer that question...cutting bills, tackling fuel poverty and expanding access to renewables 💡🙌

This is a fantastic read about a brilliant group🤝
How a London energy co-op is trying to bring power to the people
We speak to Giovanna Speciale, CEO of South East London Community Energy, about its work towards an inclusive transition
www.thenews.coop
February 6, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Italy added 6.4 GW of solar in 2025, taking total PV capacity to 43.5 GW, new grid operator data shows 📈☀️

For context: just 0.94 GW was added in 2021.

Momentum matters.
Italy installs 6.4 GW of solar in 2025
The country's cumulative installed PV capacity reached 43.5 GW at the end of December, according to the latest figures released by Italian grid operator Terna.
www.pv-magazine.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:13 AM
The UK is set to cut climate finance to poorer countries by more than a fifth, from £11.9bn over the last five years to £9bn over the next five, despite pledges to do more.

Campaigners warn this will cost lives and livelihoods in countries already hit hardest by the climate crisis.
UK to cut climate finance to poor countries by a fifth despite promising more help
Exclusive: Campaigners say proposed cut from £11.9bn over past five years to £9bn over next five years will cost lives and livelihoods
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Got a community solar, wind or hydro project? ⚡♻️

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Sites 150kWp or less, and export earnings won’t cover the cost of an annual MOP contract, you can sign up now and start earning 🚀

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February 5, 2026 at 9:28 AM