Nikolai Beier
@beiernikolai.bsky.social
Electronics nerd, Audio systems geek, great interest in fossil-free energy supply.
Doing odd stuff: Helped renovate an old fortress at sea, for scouting. Hard and fun!
Doing odd stuff: Helped renovate an old fortress at sea, for scouting. Hard and fun!
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Never forget, car dependency isn’t freedom.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
December 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Never forget, car dependency isn’t freedom.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
Some might ask “what’s more free than cars?”
Choices.
Choices are more free than car dependency.
It’s not a hard concept.
I’m not pitting cars against any other single mode of transport.
I’m rejecting design that creates dependency on just one mode.
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The number of heat pumps going into new residential buildings in Germany has risen dramatically, but - just like EVs with fleet turnover - this has to propagate to the entire housing stock. At least we can see that gas has now peaked in the German housing stock.
October 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The number of heat pumps going into new residential buildings in Germany has risen dramatically, but - just like EVs with fleet turnover - this has to propagate to the entire housing stock. At least we can see that gas has now peaked in the German housing stock.
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New polling on data centres finds 72% of Europeans want a measure requiring new data centres be built only if they’re powered by new and additional renewable energy.
⚠️ People aren’t willing to trade the climate for unsustainable data centre growth.
Read more 👉 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...
⚠️ People aren’t willing to trade the climate for unsustainable data centre growth.
Read more 👉 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...
October 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
New polling on data centres finds 72% of Europeans want a measure requiring new data centres be built only if they’re powered by new and additional renewable energy.
⚠️ People aren’t willing to trade the climate for unsustainable data centre growth.
Read more 👉 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...
⚠️ People aren’t willing to trade the climate for unsustainable data centre growth.
Read more 👉 beyondfossilfuels.org/2025/10/27/e...
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Ember demonstrating, in numbers, how electrification is central to reducing energy imports in Europe. Heat pumps in the Netherlands are already reducing gas demand in homes by around 10%! ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
Shockproof: how electrification can strengthen EU energy security | Ember
Electrification, using homegrown clean power, is the main tool to reduce the EU’s exceptionally high and risky dependence on imported fossil fuels.
ember-energy.org
October 19, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Ember demonstrating, in numbers, how electrification is central to reducing energy imports in Europe. Heat pumps in the Netherlands are already reducing gas demand in homes by around 10%! ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
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🇩🇰 Denmark (Private) - September 25 - BEV Trajectory
90.4% BEV
1.4% PHEV
8.2% ICE
Trailing 12 months are:
81.4% BEV
3.0% PHEV
15.6% ICE
Graphs are available in the Gallery: leraffl.github.io/LeRaffl-Gall...
90.4% BEV
1.4% PHEV
8.2% ICE
Trailing 12 months are:
81.4% BEV
3.0% PHEV
15.6% ICE
Graphs are available in the Gallery: leraffl.github.io/LeRaffl-Gall...
October 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🇩🇰 Denmark (Private) - September 25 - BEV Trajectory
90.4% BEV
1.4% PHEV
8.2% ICE
Trailing 12 months are:
81.4% BEV
3.0% PHEV
15.6% ICE
Graphs are available in the Gallery: leraffl.github.io/LeRaffl-Gall...
90.4% BEV
1.4% PHEV
8.2% ICE
Trailing 12 months are:
81.4% BEV
3.0% PHEV
15.6% ICE
Graphs are available in the Gallery: leraffl.github.io/LeRaffl-Gall...
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Although there’s still a long way to go, new @iea.org analysis finds that since 2010:
👍 the UK and Germany have reduced their fossil fuel imports by around 1/3 by investing in renewables
👍 Denmark has cut its reliance by nearly 1/2.
Explore the results in full 📚 www.iea.org/reports/rene...
👍 the UK and Germany have reduced their fossil fuel imports by around 1/3 by investing in renewables
👍 Denmark has cut its reliance by nearly 1/2.
Explore the results in full 📚 www.iea.org/reports/rene...
October 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Although there’s still a long way to go, new @iea.org analysis finds that since 2010:
👍 the UK and Germany have reduced their fossil fuel imports by around 1/3 by investing in renewables
👍 Denmark has cut its reliance by nearly 1/2.
Explore the results in full 📚 www.iea.org/reports/rene...
👍 the UK and Germany have reduced their fossil fuel imports by around 1/3 by investing in renewables
👍 Denmark has cut its reliance by nearly 1/2.
Explore the results in full 📚 www.iea.org/reports/rene...
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The more I look at industrial decarbonisation, the more I come to the point of view that we have overstated the role of molecules in the past and underestimated the role of electrons in the future.
Thrilled to share my new commentary in Nature Reviews Clean Technology, co-authored with @soxenaar.bsky.social of @regassistproj.bsky.social
We argue for electrifying industrial heat in Europe—a game-changer for efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness.
Full version here rdcu.be/evPO0
We argue for electrifying industrial heat in Europe—a game-changer for efficiency, resilience, and competitiveness.
Full version here rdcu.be/evPO0
July 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The more I look at industrial decarbonisation, the more I come to the point of view that we have overstated the role of molecules in the past and underestimated the role of electrons in the future.
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I useful reminder that European energy from renewables won't be interrupted by geopolitics.
With the news that Iran plans to close the Straits of Hormuz, I thought I'd draw this helpful map.
June 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I useful reminder that European energy from renewables won't be interrupted by geopolitics.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS: Light industry uses nearly half of EU industrial gas most of it can be electrified now.
Switching to heat pumps and electric boilers cuts emissions and boosts energy security.
Great piece by @regassistproj.bsky.social
More: www.raponline.org/blog/light-i...
Switching to heat pumps and electric boilers cuts emissions and boosts energy security.
Great piece by @regassistproj.bsky.social
More: www.raponline.org/blog/light-i...
June 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Light industry uses nearly half of EU industrial gas most of it can be electrified now.
Switching to heat pumps and electric boilers cuts emissions and boosts energy security.
Great piece by @regassistproj.bsky.social
More: www.raponline.org/blog/light-i...
Switching to heat pumps and electric boilers cuts emissions and boosts energy security.
Great piece by @regassistproj.bsky.social
More: www.raponline.org/blog/light-i...
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“It was renewables that did it!” That was the headline after Spain’s blackout on April 28.
But the official report published today points to other factors: chain reaction of overvoltages led to cascading generation disconnections. Human error played a big role too.
media.licdn.com/dms/document...
But the official report published today points to other factors: chain reaction of overvoltages led to cascading generation disconnections. Human error played a big role too.
media.licdn.com/dms/document...
June 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
“It was renewables that did it!” That was the headline after Spain’s blackout on April 28.
But the official report published today points to other factors: chain reaction of overvoltages led to cascading generation disconnections. Human error played a big role too.
media.licdn.com/dms/document...
But the official report published today points to other factors: chain reaction of overvoltages led to cascading generation disconnections. Human error played a big role too.
media.licdn.com/dms/document...
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📊 Chart of the week: EU LNG imports by source ⛽
💡 Despite the 2022 gas supply shock, Russian gas still made up 18% of EU gas imports in 2024.
🖊️ Dataset by @keliauskaite.bsky.social @bmcwilliams.bsky.social @gsgaravatti.bsky.social @gzachmann.bsky.social
🔗 buff.ly/Kp5v6M3
💡 Despite the 2022 gas supply shock, Russian gas still made up 18% of EU gas imports in 2024.
🖊️ Dataset by @keliauskaite.bsky.social @bmcwilliams.bsky.social @gsgaravatti.bsky.social @gzachmann.bsky.social
🔗 buff.ly/Kp5v6M3
May 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
📊 Chart of the week: EU LNG imports by source ⛽
💡 Despite the 2022 gas supply shock, Russian gas still made up 18% of EU gas imports in 2024.
🖊️ Dataset by @keliauskaite.bsky.social @bmcwilliams.bsky.social @gsgaravatti.bsky.social @gzachmann.bsky.social
🔗 buff.ly/Kp5v6M3
💡 Despite the 2022 gas supply shock, Russian gas still made up 18% of EU gas imports in 2024.
🖊️ Dataset by @keliauskaite.bsky.social @bmcwilliams.bsky.social @gsgaravatti.bsky.social @gzachmann.bsky.social
🔗 buff.ly/Kp5v6M3
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New @globalenergymon.bsky.social shows the 🇪🇺 retired 4x as much coal in 2024 as in 2023.
Not only that—since 2018, #coal plants w/project-level retirement dates have increased x6.
The EU is progressing & aligning with Paris goals, but faster phaseouts are key.
globalenergymonitor.org/report/boom-...
Not only that—since 2018, #coal plants w/project-level retirement dates have increased x6.
The EU is progressing & aligning with Paris goals, but faster phaseouts are key.
globalenergymonitor.org/report/boom-...
April 3, 2025 at 8:12 AM
New @globalenergymon.bsky.social shows the 🇪🇺 retired 4x as much coal in 2024 as in 2023.
Not only that—since 2018, #coal plants w/project-level retirement dates have increased x6.
The EU is progressing & aligning with Paris goals, but faster phaseouts are key.
globalenergymonitor.org/report/boom-...
Not only that—since 2018, #coal plants w/project-level retirement dates have increased x6.
The EU is progressing & aligning with Paris goals, but faster phaseouts are key.
globalenergymonitor.org/report/boom-...
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Danske fiskere redder liv i #Ukraine med gamle fiskenet. Og bliver - selvfølgelig - ramt af bureaukratisk bøvl. Mindre bøvl, mere net! #dkpol
Tonsvis af gammelt vestjysk fiskenet forpurrer russiske angreb i Ukraine
Ukrainske soldater har fundet et yderst effektivt forsvar mod russiske droneangreb: brugt fiskenet fra den danske vestkyst. Som noget af det eneste er det stærkt nok til at gribe selv de tunge bomber.
politiken.dk
April 2, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Elbilsalgstallene for Europa er kommet ud i dag og Danmark indtager en flot andenplads efter Norge. Det vigtigste er dog, at elbiler udgjorde 17,7 procent af de tyske indregistreringer i februar. Det lyder måske ikke af meget mod Danmarks 66,5 procent, men i februar 2022 (1/2)
March 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Elbilsalgstallene for Europa er kommet ud i dag og Danmark indtager en flot andenplads efter Norge. Det vigtigste er dog, at elbiler udgjorde 17,7 procent af de tyske indregistreringer i februar. Det lyder måske ikke af meget mod Danmarks 66,5 procent, men i februar 2022 (1/2)
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After years of being a laggard, the UK is bucking the trend for heat pump sales in Europe with a clear growth perspective. While largely driven by higher subsidies, it's encouraging news ahead of the introduction of the UK Clean Heat Market Mechanism this year.
January 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
After years of being a laggard, the UK is bucking the trend for heat pump sales in Europe with a clear growth perspective. While largely driven by higher subsidies, it's encouraging news ahead of the introduction of the UK Clean Heat Market Mechanism this year.
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Denmark publishes new car sales data split by households and business, and it's clear that Danish households have switched to electric in a big way, passing 80% in November. As in Norway, businesses lag behind.
Source: statbank.dk/BIL51
More figures: robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
Source: statbank.dk/BIL51
More figures: robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
January 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Denmark publishes new car sales data split by households and business, and it's clear that Danish households have switched to electric in a big way, passing 80% in November. As in Norway, businesses lag behind.
Source: statbank.dk/BIL51
More figures: robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
Source: statbank.dk/BIL51
More figures: robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
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Vi må ikke glemme der er høje elpriser i dag. Næsten 7 kr/kWh😱i ren elpris.
Men vi må heller ikke glemme, at i 11,6% af alle timer i 2024 har strøm kostet under 10 øre/kWh, mens det kun er 0,6% af tiden elprisen har været over 200 øre/kWh.
I gennemsnit har strøm kostet 53 øre/kWh i 2024.
#dkenergi
Men vi må heller ikke glemme, at i 11,6% af alle timer i 2024 har strøm kostet under 10 øre/kWh, mens det kun er 0,6% af tiden elprisen har været over 200 øre/kWh.
I gennemsnit har strøm kostet 53 øre/kWh i 2024.
#dkenergi
December 12, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Vi må ikke glemme der er høje elpriser i dag. Næsten 7 kr/kWh😱i ren elpris.
Men vi må heller ikke glemme, at i 11,6% af alle timer i 2024 har strøm kostet under 10 øre/kWh, mens det kun er 0,6% af tiden elprisen har været over 200 øre/kWh.
I gennemsnit har strøm kostet 53 øre/kWh i 2024.
#dkenergi
Men vi må heller ikke glemme, at i 11,6% af alle timer i 2024 har strøm kostet under 10 øre/kWh, mens det kun er 0,6% af tiden elprisen har været over 200 øre/kWh.
I gennemsnit har strøm kostet 53 øre/kWh i 2024.
#dkenergi
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It did not take long until the naysayers on heat pumps also arrived on Bluesky.
To all of the "experts" commenting in my feed that heat pumps don't work: STUDY THE SCIENCE!
I have - here's my summary: www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-18...
To all of the "experts" commenting in my feed that heat pumps don't work: STUDY THE SCIENCE!
I have - here's my summary: www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-18...
Factcheck: 18 misleading myths about heat pumps - Carbon Brief
Heat pumps are an alternative to gas boilers and wood stoves for indoor heating. They...
www.carbonbrief.org
December 4, 2024 at 7:54 PM
It did not take long until the naysayers on heat pumps also arrived on Bluesky.
To all of the "experts" commenting in my feed that heat pumps don't work: STUDY THE SCIENCE!
I have - here's my summary: www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-18...
To all of the "experts" commenting in my feed that heat pumps don't work: STUDY THE SCIENCE!
I have - here's my summary: www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-18...
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Energy use in Norwegian road transport is declining. Numbers for 2023 out now:
www.ssb.no/transport-og...
www.ssb.no/transport-og...
November 26, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Energy use in Norwegian road transport is declining. Numbers for 2023 out now:
www.ssb.no/transport-og...
www.ssb.no/transport-og...
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Stats showing EVs at 17% market share globally are almost hard to believe, and then you consider China is said to be at over 40% and plenty of European markets at over 20% and it probably stacks up. Genuinely staggering how fast the market is growing. www.businessgreen.com/news/4382540...
Study: Global EV market share tops 17 per cent, as petrol and diesel sales stall
'Rumours of a slowdown in electric car sales are just rumours' analyst firm declares, as EV demand gathers pace
www.businessgreen.com
November 26, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Stats showing EVs at 17% market share globally are almost hard to believe, and then you consider China is said to be at over 40% and plenty of European markets at over 20% and it probably stacks up. Genuinely staggering how fast the market is growing. www.businessgreen.com/news/4382540...
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“Vi kommer til at spare ressourcer på at digitalisere”
I hvert fald indtil techvirksomhederne har monopol.
I hvert fald indtil techvirksomhederne har monopol.
November 5, 2024 at 9:33 AM
“Vi kommer til at spare ressourcer på at digitalisere”
I hvert fald indtil techvirksomhederne har monopol.
I hvert fald indtil techvirksomhederne har monopol.