Tom Lewis
@tomlewis.xyz
Energy Policy with @caneurope.org. Think grids, renewables, electricity, storage, and flexibility. 🏴 in 🇧🇪. Views my own. Degrow stuff and commonise the rest. 🌱🇵🇸
Don’t forget to get your ballots in before the deadline!
I voted @zackpolanski.bsky.social for leader and @anist.bsky.social for deputy.
I voted @zackpolanski.bsky.social for leader and @anist.bsky.social for deputy.
August 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Don’t forget to get your ballots in before the deadline!
I voted @zackpolanski.bsky.social for leader and @anist.bsky.social for deputy.
I voted @zackpolanski.bsky.social for leader and @anist.bsky.social for deputy.
100% Israel will announce a ceasefire in the next few weeks (but keep bombing) and the UK will say this is a success and then not recognise Palestine.
July 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
100% Israel will announce a ceasefire in the next few weeks (but keep bombing) and the UK will say this is a success and then not recognise Palestine.
The Handala, a ship aiming to break the illegal Israeli blockade to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, is nearing the coast. 🇵🇸
The ship has passed the point where the previous expedition of the Madleen was hijacked by the Israeli navy last month.
The ship has passed the point where the previous expedition of the Madleen was hijacked by the Israeli navy last month.
July 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Handala, a ship aiming to break the illegal Israeli blockade to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, is nearing the coast. 🇵🇸
The ship has passed the point where the previous expedition of the Madleen was hijacked by the Israeli navy last month.
The ship has passed the point where the previous expedition of the Madleen was hijacked by the Israeli navy last month.
European Commission announces it is taking legal action against 26 countries (all but Denmark) for not transposing EU renewables law into national law.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that have failed to notify the Commission of measures they have adopted to transpose EU Directives into their national laws. T
ec.europa.eu
July 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
European Commission announces it is taking legal action against 26 countries (all but Denmark) for not transposing EU renewables law into national law.
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
Unsurprisingly, like many, I've joined the Greens and will be voting for @zackpolanski.bsky.social for leader.
Labour acts as a Reform-lite, and is laying the groundwork for a far-right takeover of the UK. The Greens, under Zack, open up a credible opposition to fight for people and the climate.
Labour acts as a Reform-lite, and is laying the groundwork for a far-right takeover of the UK. The Greens, under Zack, open up a credible opposition to fight for people and the climate.
July 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Unsurprisingly, like many, I've joined the Greens and will be voting for @zackpolanski.bsky.social for leader.
Labour acts as a Reform-lite, and is laying the groundwork for a far-right takeover of the UK. The Greens, under Zack, open up a credible opposition to fight for people and the climate.
Labour acts as a Reform-lite, and is laying the groundwork for a far-right takeover of the UK. The Greens, under Zack, open up a credible opposition to fight for people and the climate.
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Trying to find some average cost figures for large-scale batteries in Europe. Find a page that looks very boring but maybe has the info.
Nope.
They're even AI generating fake charts nows. Fake, illegible data.
Nope.
They're even AI generating fake charts nows. Fake, illegible data.
July 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Trying to find some average cost figures for large-scale batteries in Europe. Find a page that looks very boring but maybe has the info.
Nope.
They're even AI generating fake charts nows. Fake, illegible data.
Nope.
They're even AI generating fake charts nows. Fake, illegible data.
Last month solar power alone was the highest generator of electricity in the EU at 22.1%
On the flip side, coal was at its lowest ever - only 6.1%.
This comes after new records for wine the last month.
It’s clear clear that our future is renewable
www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...
On the flip side, coal was at its lowest ever - only 6.1%.
This comes after new records for wine the last month.
It’s clear clear that our future is renewable
www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...
Solar becomes EU’s largest electricity source for the first time
The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.
www.euronews.com
July 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Last month solar power alone was the highest generator of electricity in the EU at 22.1%
On the flip side, coal was at its lowest ever - only 6.1%.
This comes after new records for wine the last month.
It’s clear clear that our future is renewable
www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...
On the flip side, coal was at its lowest ever - only 6.1%.
This comes after new records for wine the last month.
It’s clear clear that our future is renewable
www.euronews.com/green/2025/0...
New paper on how Germany can reach 100% renewable electricity.
Identifying nine challenges and giving 17 solutions.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Identifying nine challenges and giving 17 solutions.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Electricity market design for 100 % renewable energy in Germany – Challenges and solutions
The transition to a renewable energy system poses several challenges for electricity market design. This paper examines the structural changes require…
www.sciencedirect.com
June 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
New paper on how Germany can reach 100% renewable electricity.
Identifying nine challenges and giving 17 solutions.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Identifying nine challenges and giving 17 solutions.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
French-owned EDF is considering selling its renewable assets (apart from hydro) as it looks to invest in new nuclear.
EDF faces significant financial difficulties, partially linked to its ageing nuclear fleet. Rather than turn to cheap renewables, they double down.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
EDF faces significant financial difficulties, partially linked to its ageing nuclear fleet. Rather than turn to cheap renewables, they double down.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
EDF weighs asset sales amid greater push for nuclear energy, FT reports
French state-owned utility EDF's new chief is considering a sale of some assets as part of a review of the firm's portfolio in a bid to meet government demands to spur investments in new nuclear reactors, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com
June 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
French-owned EDF is considering selling its renewable assets (apart from hydro) as it looks to invest in new nuclear.
EDF faces significant financial difficulties, partially linked to its ageing nuclear fleet. Rather than turn to cheap renewables, they double down.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
EDF faces significant financial difficulties, partially linked to its ageing nuclear fleet. Rather than turn to cheap renewables, they double down.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
And people saying you can’t win elections on the climate
climate & energy angle: Mamdani won his first election by fewer than 500 votes. The key issue differentiating him from the incumbent - the centerpiece of his campaign - was his opposition to a new gas power plant in the district.
After the election he worked with the whole community to stop it.
After the election he worked with the whole community to stop it.
June 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
And people saying you can’t win elections on the climate
Popped out in my lunch break join the protest outside of the EU Commission. 🇵🇸
Israel and the US have started a new war with Iran, which could lead to millions of deaths and nuclear proliferation. The genocide in Gaza continues.
We need sanctions, arms embargo, EU-Israel agreements ripped up.
Israel and the US have started a new war with Iran, which could lead to millions of deaths and nuclear proliferation. The genocide in Gaza continues.
We need sanctions, arms embargo, EU-Israel agreements ripped up.
June 23, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Popped out in my lunch break join the protest outside of the EU Commission. 🇵🇸
Israel and the US have started a new war with Iran, which could lead to millions of deaths and nuclear proliferation. The genocide in Gaza continues.
We need sanctions, arms embargo, EU-Israel agreements ripped up.
Israel and the US have started a new war with Iran, which could lead to millions of deaths and nuclear proliferation. The genocide in Gaza continues.
We need sanctions, arms embargo, EU-Israel agreements ripped up.
Another friendly reminder that nuclear power isn’t fit for a warming world.
This summer might feel hot already, but it’ll only get hotter. How are you going to power your cooling if your power kicks out?
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
This summer might feel hot already, but it’ll only get hotter. How are you going to power your cooling if your power kicks out?
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
High French river temperatures to hit nuclear production next week
High water temperatures are expected to affect electricity production on the Rhone river in eastern France from June 25, particularly at the 3.6 gigawatt (GW) Bugey nuclear plant, nuclear operator EDF said in a notice.
www.reuters.com
June 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Another friendly reminder that nuclear power isn’t fit for a warming world.
This summer might feel hot already, but it’ll only get hotter. How are you going to power your cooling if your power kicks out?
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
This summer might feel hot already, but it’ll only get hotter. How are you going to power your cooling if your power kicks out?
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
We’re here! And it’s massive! 🇵🇸
June 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We’re here! And it’s massive! 🇵🇸
This decision is poor on two fronts.
£2.5 billion taken away from cheap, fast renewables towards expensive, slow and untested “small” nuclear.
And GBE was meant to own and operate the power! Why is it now just an investment vehicle for the private sector?
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
£2.5 billion taken away from cheap, fast renewables towards expensive, slow and untested “small” nuclear.
And GBE was meant to own and operate the power! Why is it now just an investment vehicle for the private sector?
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
GB Energy’s promised £8.3bn budget raided to pay for small nuclear reactors
National energy company effectively loses £2.5bn to separate body tasked with spearheading nuclear renaissance
www.theguardian.com
June 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
This decision is poor on two fronts.
£2.5 billion taken away from cheap, fast renewables towards expensive, slow and untested “small” nuclear.
And GBE was meant to own and operate the power! Why is it now just an investment vehicle for the private sector?
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
£2.5 billion taken away from cheap, fast renewables towards expensive, slow and untested “small” nuclear.
And GBE was meant to own and operate the power! Why is it now just an investment vehicle for the private sector?
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Step 1: Israel funds Hamas
Step 2: Israel funds groups against Hamas (we are here)
Step 3: Israel funds groups against groups against Hamas
Step 4: Israel funds groups against groups against groups against Hamas…
Step 2: Israel funds groups against Hamas (we are here)
Step 3: Israel funds groups against groups against Hamas
Step 4: Israel funds groups against groups against groups against Hamas…
June 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Step 1: Israel funds Hamas
Step 2: Israel funds groups against Hamas (we are here)
Step 3: Israel funds groups against groups against Hamas
Step 4: Israel funds groups against groups against groups against Hamas…
Step 2: Israel funds groups against Hamas (we are here)
Step 3: Israel funds groups against groups against Hamas
Step 4: Israel funds groups against groups against groups against Hamas…
All those involved are incredibly brave.
We must pressure our governments to ensure those remaining in Israel are released and cleared of any “wrong doing”, as they have acted lawfully.
Beyond that, our governments should be sending boats of aid and breaking the illegal siege of Gaza.
We must pressure our governments to ensure those remaining in Israel are released and cleared of any “wrong doing”, as they have acted lawfully.
Beyond that, our governments should be sending boats of aid and breaking the illegal siege of Gaza.
💥Freedom Flotilla Coalition Update💥
The #FreedomFlotillaCoalition confirms that 4 of the 12 abducted from international waters have been deported, while 8 remain unjustly detained. Israel is handling the custody of all 12 as though they had entered illegally—
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The #FreedomFlotillaCoalition confirms that 4 of the 12 abducted from international waters have been deported, while 8 remain unjustly detained. Israel is handling the custody of all 12 as though they had entered illegally—
...2/
June 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
All those involved are incredibly brave.
We must pressure our governments to ensure those remaining in Israel are released and cleared of any “wrong doing”, as they have acted lawfully.
Beyond that, our governments should be sending boats of aid and breaking the illegal siege of Gaza.
We must pressure our governments to ensure those remaining in Israel are released and cleared of any “wrong doing”, as they have acted lawfully.
Beyond that, our governments should be sending boats of aid and breaking the illegal siege of Gaza.
Reposted by Tom Lewis
#FreedomFlotilla UPDATE : Four Deported, Eight Detained – #Israel Holds #Madleen Group Illegally.
freedomflotilla.org/2025/06/10/o...
@rumboagaza.bsky.social @freegazaaustralia.bsky.social @thunberggreta.bsky.social @thiagoavilabrasil.bsky.social @lfi.bsky.social @pfpalestine.bsky.social
freedomflotilla.org/2025/06/10/o...
@rumboagaza.bsky.social @freegazaaustralia.bsky.social @thunberggreta.bsky.social @thiagoavilabrasil.bsky.social @lfi.bsky.social @pfpalestine.bsky.social
Four Deported, Eight Detained - Israel Holds ‘Madleen’ Group Illegally - Freedom Flotilla
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June 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
#FreedomFlotilla UPDATE : Four Deported, Eight Detained – #Israel Holds #Madleen Group Illegally.
freedomflotilla.org/2025/06/10/o...
@rumboagaza.bsky.social @freegazaaustralia.bsky.social @thunberggreta.bsky.social @thiagoavilabrasil.bsky.social @lfi.bsky.social @pfpalestine.bsky.social
freedomflotilla.org/2025/06/10/o...
@rumboagaza.bsky.social @freegazaaustralia.bsky.social @thunberggreta.bsky.social @thiagoavilabrasil.bsky.social @lfi.bsky.social @pfpalestine.bsky.social
After detouring to save 4 refugees fleeing Sudan who abandoned their overcapacity, deflating boat, the Madleen sails on towards Gaza to deliver aid. 🇵🇸
The Israeli Navy has announced it plans to intervene to block the ship, which may arrive this weekend or early next week.
All Eyes on the Madleen!
The Israeli Navy has announced it plans to intervene to block the ship, which may arrive this weekend or early next week.
All Eyes on the Madleen!
June 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
After detouring to save 4 refugees fleeing Sudan who abandoned their overcapacity, deflating boat, the Madleen sails on towards Gaza to deliver aid. 🇵🇸
The Israeli Navy has announced it plans to intervene to block the ship, which may arrive this weekend or early next week.
All Eyes on the Madleen!
The Israeli Navy has announced it plans to intervene to block the ship, which may arrive this weekend or early next week.
All Eyes on the Madleen!
The EU Commission argued that countries are close to meeting climate and energy targets, but we don’t believe it. The plans are barely plans, and where’s the money?
HOT OFF THE PRESS: NGOs assessment of 16 National Energy and Climate Plans (#EUNECP) shows:
→ Many still fall short on ambition and implementation
→ Most ignore just transition needs
→ Few explain how to pay for it all
CHECK: caneurope.org/content/uploads/2025/06/NGO-NECP-ASSESSMENT-JUNE-2025.pdf
→ Many still fall short on ambition and implementation
→ Most ignore just transition needs
→ Few explain how to pay for it all
CHECK: caneurope.org/content/uploads/2025/06/NGO-NECP-ASSESSMENT-JUNE-2025.pdf
June 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The EU Commission argued that countries are close to meeting climate and energy targets, but we don’t believe it. The plans are barely plans, and where’s the money?
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Wow - research for @bund.net finds that the German gov's push for 20GW of gas plants could cost up to €32.4bn 🤯
If paid for via a levy on energy bills, this would act as a double-blow for bill payers – who would also be locked into volatile gas prices for decades to come 💸
foes.de/publikatione...
If paid for via a levy on energy bills, this would act as a double-blow for bill payers – who would also be locked into volatile gas prices for decades to come 💸
foes.de/publikatione...
June 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Wow - research for @bund.net finds that the German gov's push for 20GW of gas plants could cost up to €32.4bn 🤯
If paid for via a levy on energy bills, this would act as a double-blow for bill payers – who would also be locked into volatile gas prices for decades to come 💸
foes.de/publikatione...
If paid for via a levy on energy bills, this would act as a double-blow for bill payers – who would also be locked into volatile gas prices for decades to come 💸
foes.de/publikatione...
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Alarming news - the Trade union house in Kiyv is being attacked and trade unionists are forced out. Others are not let in. We try to get more info
June 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Alarming news - the Trade union house in Kiyv is being attacked and trade unionists are forced out. Others are not let in. We try to get more info
I’m now seeing Germans on LinkedIn calling out the genocide in Gaza. It’s gone that far that even Germany is cracking. Yet their government keeps sending weapons to Israel.
June 5, 2025 at 8:10 AM
I’m now seeing Germans on LinkedIn calling out the genocide in Gaza. It’s gone that far that even Germany is cracking. Yet their government keeps sending weapons to Israel.
Later this month the Finnish-Estonia electricity cable will be restored after being severed by (almost certainly) Russia.
This should lead to a drop in prices, and the ability to rely on Finnish wind and hydro to kick out Estonian shale gas from the system.
news.err.ee/1609713615/e...
This should lead to a drop in prices, and the ability to rely on Finnish wind and hydro to kick out Estonian shale gas from the system.
news.err.ee/1609713615/e...
Eesti Energia: EstLink 2 back online late June, electricity prices to fall
The return to service later this month of the EstLink 2 undersea cable, which links Finland and Estonia, should significantly cut the price of electricity, at least in the evenings, state-owned genera...
news.err.ee
June 5, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Later this month the Finnish-Estonia electricity cable will be restored after being severed by (almost certainly) Russia.
This should lead to a drop in prices, and the ability to rely on Finnish wind and hydro to kick out Estonian shale gas from the system.
news.err.ee/1609713615/e...
This should lead to a drop in prices, and the ability to rely on Finnish wind and hydro to kick out Estonian shale gas from the system.
news.err.ee/1609713615/e...
Very exciting to see projects like this getting off the ground. Ireland is the perfect place to start demonstrating the necessity of long duration energy storage, to capture all that wind!
Good thing about iron-air storage is the materials are cheap, non-toxic, and recyclable.
Good thing about iron-air storage is the materials are cheap, non-toxic, and recyclable.
An exciting battery project - based on rusting iron! - is being developed in Donegal, one of Ireland's most remote outposts.
It's a new ultra long-duration energy storage tech, and the subject of my latest column:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
It's a new ultra long-duration energy storage tech, and the subject of my latest column:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
One of Ireland’s most exciting energy projects is taking place at a remote outpost in Donegal
At a Time of Climate Crisis: Pioneering Donegal project shows how long-duration energy storage can make a big contribution
www.irishtimes.com
June 5, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Very exciting to see projects like this getting off the ground. Ireland is the perfect place to start demonstrating the necessity of long duration energy storage, to capture all that wind!
Good thing about iron-air storage is the materials are cheap, non-toxic, and recyclable.
Good thing about iron-air storage is the materials are cheap, non-toxic, and recyclable.