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India hits 50% non-fossil power milestone ahead of 2030 clean energy target India said on Monday it has achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources — five years ahead of its 2030 target under the Paris Agreement, signalling accelerating momentum in the country's clean energy transition.

Yesterday I posted info showing that India had added less than a gigawatt of gas power generation since 2020. What are they using instead?

"The country added nearly 28 GW of solar and wind in 2024 and has already added 16.3 GW of wind and solar capacity in the five months through May"

We’re pleased to have been formally registered as a cooperative society with the FCA 🎉

Wow… look at this! 35% of the UK’s electricity is being supplied by solar right now. And yes, it’s a sunny day, but we *already* have the solar capacity for this to happen. And that’s in addition to all the solar that individual homes have, reducing grid demand. ☀️☀️☀️

Solar panels on all new homes as part of Labour’s net-zero push Sir Keir Starmer rejects Sir Tony Blair’s calls to reset ‘irrational’ climate policies because they were ‘doomed to fail’

NEW

Solar panels to be mandated on vast majority of new homes in England

Currently about 40% of new builds have solar; new rules should push that to about 99%

Story 👇
www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...

Pleased to be the Community Climate Conference organised by Leicester Community Links and Hindu Climate Action

Really pleased to feature on @leicester.news.web.brid.gy

Building community-owned wealth in our communities is a win-win approach that can save organisations money, generate sustainable financial returns, and produce clean, local energy

A secure, low carbon energy system is a decentralised energy system. But we can't expect to decentralise infrastructure without also decentralising ownership and control, imo.

This is an excellent article from @marianne-brown.bsky.social on the future of community energy...

A little delayed message but we were pleased to join the Leicestershire Community Energy Hub earlier this week with other community energy groups from across the County.

Thanks to @cepathways.bsky.social for facilitating and we look forward to help deliver projects across the city and county

Good thread on community energy - and the need for government to be proactive with capacity building support to ensure Local Power Plan benefits all communities.

We made the same call in our @powertochange.org.uk submission which can be found here: committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...

We were really pleased to be at the Scaling Up Community Energy Conference hosted by @communityenergyldn.bsky.social & Community Energy Pathways.

We’re looking to buy in for the first couple of assessments and then train up the team going forward.

If you haven’t seen this it’s quite a good reference document:

www.communityenergy.london/wp-content/u...

Wow!

The Public is Enthusiastic for Community Energy | Update | Common Wealth New YouGov polling shows widespread public support for the creation of community owned, renewable energy projects.

The results of this survey are really pleasing to see but aren't particularly surprising for those working in the Community Sector.

We know from experience that once people understand community energy, they want to get behind it - they can understand how much of a win-win-win model it is.

Poll shows public support for community renewables - elemental A YouGov poll commissioned by Common Wealth has found that community-owned energy projects attract significantly more support than privately owned infrastructure.

💡Community energy is the future! 💚

A recent poll shows 62% of people back community-owned renewable projects in their area, compared to 40% for private ones 🙌

People want an energy transition that works for everyone & we can make that happen🌍

elementallondon.show/news/poll-sh...

Our membership network is buzzing with exciting investment opportunities, including one via @ethexuk.bsky.social for Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy.

They want to raise £500,000 and they’re already closing in on £350,000! 🚀 Can you help them reach their target? 💚

youtu.be/wp94O_T6ze0

YouTube video by Community Energy England Scrolling Infographic State of the Sector 2024

We're pleased to unveil a quick animation film showcasing our brand-new scrolling infographic that explores the story of #CommunityEnergy🌍💡

📽️This infographic is the second major output from our State of the Sector 2024 research.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sbC...

finance manager job opportunity at Selce

Reminder: at Selce, we are recruiting a new finance manager - a fantastic opportunity to have a real impact at a fast-growing organisation.

Deadline for applications: 5pm, Mon 13 January.

Full details & apply directly via our Jobs and Volunteering Opportunities page: selce.org.uk/about-us/job....

Thanks for sharing!

Looking forward to it!

Record year for wind power in Great Britain in 2024 Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

🌬️💡 2024 was a record-breaking year for wind power, with renewables leading the charge toward a cleaner, greener future.

As fossil fuel use continues to drop, the UK is proving that the shift to sustainable energy is not just possible – it’s happening ✨

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Welsh Government announces £10m for green energy projects The Welsh Government has announced up to £10m in grant funding for 32 community green energy projects across the country.

Congratulations to all of the community groups across Wales that were successful. This is fantastic news

Good news! If the technology works it works. Important to win hearts and minds in order for consumers to trust heat pumps. Else the economic and environmental benefits won’t even be considered.

Impressive shift towards renewable energy!

Shifting carbon credit rules could undermine climate targets.

Solar Skills Bootcamp launched for Leicestershire adults Leicestershire job-seekers are being given the opportunity to take part in a free four-week course in solar panel installation. It forms part of the UK…

Leicestershire launches a Solar Skills Bootcamp for adults, offering free training on solar energy installation and maintenance. The initiative addresses skills gaps, supporting clean energy careers and local workforce development.

www.fenews.co.uk/education/so...

We just spotted a few others too @communityenergyldn.bsky.social @suryaenergy.bsky.social @bhesco.bsky.social @harrimus.bsky.social

Exciting breakthrough in solar potential mapping

PM plans to streamline 150 energy infrastructure projects Prime Minister Keir Starmer will streamline approvals for 150 major infrastructure projects, restating a commitment to clean power.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a streamlined approval process for 150 energy infrastructure projects, targeting 95% clean power by 2030. This aims to accelerate renewable energy expansion through a reformed planning framework.

www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/pm-plans-to-...

£47B renewable energy push in sight for Wales by 2035 Wales has an unprecedented £46.8 billion (around $59.6 billion) investment opportunity from the renewable energy sector by 2035.

Wales plans a $47 billion investment in renewable energy by 2035, focusing on offshore wind, solar, and tidal energy to achieve net-zero emissions and strengthen green energy infrastructure​.

www.offshore-energy.biz/47b-renewabl...

Great insights on advancing energy transitions!