Euan Graham
@euangraham.bsky.social
Analysing the energy transition at Ember. Formerly E3G and Citizens Advice
A final bonus graphic that isn't in the final report but is absolutely beautiful
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
A final bonus graphic that isn't in the final report but is absolutely beautiful
And markets like California are showing just how powerful a combination solar + batteries can be.
Batteries are regularly meeting more than a fifth of the evening peak demand.
This has continued to climb even higher in 2025, reaching >30%.
Batteries are regularly meeting more than a fifth of the evening peak demand.
This has continued to climb even higher in 2025, reaching >30%.
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
And markets like California are showing just how powerful a combination solar + batteries can be.
Batteries are regularly meeting more than a fifth of the evening peak demand.
This has continued to climb even higher in 2025, reaching >30%.
Batteries are regularly meeting more than a fifth of the evening peak demand.
This has continued to climb even higher in 2025, reaching >30%.
Batteries are increasingly key to continued solar growth
As prices fell, the global installed battery capacity almost doubled in 2024
69 GW added last year comes close to the 86 GW that had been installed to date.
As prices fell, the global installed battery capacity almost doubled in 2024
69 GW added last year comes close to the 86 GW that had been installed to date.
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Batteries are increasingly key to continued solar growth
As prices fell, the global installed battery capacity almost doubled in 2024
69 GW added last year comes close to the 86 GW that had been installed to date.
As prices fell, the global installed battery capacity almost doubled in 2024
69 GW added last year comes close to the 86 GW that had been installed to date.
We are also seeing new markets emerge in the space of a single year, due to solar's cheap and fast-to-build nature.
Countries need updated system planning and regulatory frameworks in order to make the most of this technology.
Countries need updated system planning and regulatory frameworks in order to make the most of this technology.
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
We are also seeing new markets emerge in the space of a single year, due to solar's cheap and fast-to-build nature.
Countries need updated system planning and regulatory frameworks in order to make the most of this technology.
Countries need updated system planning and regulatory frameworks in order to make the most of this technology.
This booming solar growth is on display across the world
Chile, Greece, Hungary reaching >20% share
in China, Brazil, Germany it was the largest source of new power
Netherlands and Denmark showing that rapid solar growth can take place at high latitudes.
Chile, Greece, Hungary reaching >20% share
in China, Brazil, Germany it was the largest source of new power
Netherlands and Denmark showing that rapid solar growth can take place at high latitudes.
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
This booming solar growth is on display across the world
Chile, Greece, Hungary reaching >20% share
in China, Brazil, Germany it was the largest source of new power
Netherlands and Denmark showing that rapid solar growth can take place at high latitudes.
Chile, Greece, Hungary reaching >20% share
in China, Brazil, Germany it was the largest source of new power
Netherlands and Denmark showing that rapid solar growth can take place at high latitudes.
Solar power is now by some distance the fastest growing source of electricity ever
And it's showing no signs of slowing down - the growth rate seen in 2024 (+29%) was the fastest in the last six years.
And it's showing no signs of slowing down - the growth rate seen in 2024 (+29%) was the fastest in the last six years.
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Solar power is now by some distance the fastest growing source of electricity ever
And it's showing no signs of slowing down - the growth rate seen in 2024 (+29%) was the fastest in the last six years.
And it's showing no signs of slowing down - the growth rate seen in 2024 (+29%) was the fastest in the last six years.
The 40% clean power milestone was reached thanks to a record rise in renewable generation, led by solar power
It added more than TWICE as much new generation as any other source.
But even more striking compared to fossil fuels - three 3x the rise in coal generation, 5x the rise in gas generation
It added more than TWICE as much new generation as any other source.
But even more striking compared to fossil fuels - three 3x the rise in coal generation, 5x the rise in gas generation
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The 40% clean power milestone was reached thanks to a record rise in renewable generation, led by solar power
It added more than TWICE as much new generation as any other source.
But even more striking compared to fossil fuels - three 3x the rise in coal generation, 5x the rise in gas generation
It added more than TWICE as much new generation as any other source.
But even more striking compared to fossil fuels - three 3x the rise in coal generation, 5x the rise in gas generation
New research!! Clean power is stepping up, and provided more than 40% of global power in 2024
@ember-energy.org Global Electricity Review is out today
Here are some of my favourite takeaways about why solar was the real star of the show this year 🌞🌞🌞 🧵
@ember-energy.org Global Electricity Review is out today
Here are some of my favourite takeaways about why solar was the real star of the show this year 🌞🌞🌞 🧵
April 8, 2025 at 7:59 AM
New research!! Clean power is stepping up, and provided more than 40% of global power in 2024
@ember-energy.org Global Electricity Review is out today
Here are some of my favourite takeaways about why solar was the real star of the show this year 🌞🌞🌞 🧵
@ember-energy.org Global Electricity Review is out today
Here are some of my favourite takeaways about why solar was the real star of the show this year 🌞🌞🌞 🧵
Meanwhile, solar power is expected to make up over half of new capacity added in 2025!
One third (10 GW) of this solar capacity is expected to be added in Texas!
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
One third (10 GW) of this solar capacity is expected to be added in Texas!
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
March 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Meanwhile, solar power is expected to make up over half of new capacity added in 2025!
One third (10 GW) of this solar capacity is expected to be added in Texas!
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
One third (10 GW) of this solar capacity is expected to be added in Texas!
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
Amid all the fluff about a new age of coal generation in the US, important to remember what is actually happening in the real world:
"Electricity generators plan to retire 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in 2025, a 65% increase in retirements compared with 2024."
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
"Electricity generators plan to retire 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in 2025, a 65% increase in retirements compared with 2024."
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
March 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Amid all the fluff about a new age of coal generation in the US, important to remember what is actually happening in the real world:
"Electricity generators plan to retire 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in 2025, a 65% increase in retirements compared with 2024."
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
"Electricity generators plan to retire 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in 2025, a 65% increase in retirements compared with 2024."
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...