π‘ Put the power back into your community β‘π
With Power Back, when someone signs up to the Community Power Tariff from Your Co-op Energy, their local community energy group receives Β£25 to fund new projects.
An easy way to support clean energy at home while helping your community grow stronger. π
China has unveiled a new plan to decarbonise its economy π
Aiming to cut carbon intensity by 17% between 2026-2030 and reach peak coal while replacing 30m tonnes of coal per year with renewables.
A step, but with no cap on total coal consumption, how fast can emissions truly fall? π
Solar + EV charging is getting smarter π§
A report shows how wellβdesigned solar EV stations, with the right sizing, intelligent controls, and siteβspecific planning, can boost renewable use π
They can also ease grid pressure and accelerate cleaner transport, making the future of charging solar β‘π
π A New World Record in Energy Storage!
China has officially switched on the worldβs largest compressed air energy storage facility, boasting:
πΉ 600 MW of power capacity
πΉ 2,400 MWh of energy storage
This massive installation doubles the capacity of the previous recordβholder π
Our Kickstart Loan boosts renewable energy projects β‘π’
@briznrgcoop.bsky.social used it in 2022 to redevelop a local studio. Today, the rooftop solar array saves 200 tonnes of COβ every year ππ¨
Generating clean energy and reinvesting profits into the local area π±π°
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China's doubling down on grid infrastructure β‘ποΈ
China will add 15 ultra-high voltage (UHV) lines by 2030, connecting ~200 GWh of renewable power to the grid π
Generation gets the headlines, but transmission is what makes large-scale decarbonization actually work ππ±
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Singapore has raised its 2030 solar target to 3 GW, increasing the goal by 1 GW ππ―
The next phase will focus on scaling solar with innovation, like solar canopies over open-air car parks.
For a land-constrained country, this is a testament to their itβs about smart deployment π
Solar panels π€ Rainstorms
A new hybrid solar cell can generate electricity from both sunlight and falling raindrops by combining the PV & Trio triboelectric effect
...Translation? Cloudy, rainy days donβt have to mean zero generation...making renewable tech more resilient than ever π
π The transition to a low-carbon future isnβt just about technology...itβs about people, communities, and collaboration.
Thatβs why weβve created the Community Energy Roadmap: a free guide designed to help anyone interested in starting a community energy group and developing renewable projects β»οΈπ
π¬οΈ Scotlandβs first subsidy-free community wind farm is live!
The 2.5MW wind turbine is fully community-owned and runs without government subsidies, generating enough clean energy for 2,000+ homes and cutting 3,000+ tonnes of COβ annually.
All profits go to funding local schemes too π
π‘ Β£10 million to help Wales communities slash energy bills!
The Welsh Government is launching a third round of funding to help communities generate clean energy, cut costs, create jobs, and build stronger local infrastructure.
Eligible projects: solar panels, heat pumps and more...open to CEGs β‘π±
Big milestone for clean transport in Australia πβοΈ
A battery-electric refrigerated trailer, powered by onboard solar panels, has completed a 1,671 km round trip between Sydney and Brisbane π€―
Clean energy isnβt just powering homes β itβs transforming freight. π±βοΈ
πΎ Itβs World Wildlife Day! ππΌ
Solar farms can be unexpected heroes for biodiversity. When designed thoughtfully, they generate clean energy and support native wildflowers, pollinators, birds, and small mammals β all without harmful chemicals.
Clean power + thriving ecosystems? Yes, please. ππ¦
π Power where it matters most: home.
Community energy lets towns and neighbourhoods generate their own electricity, lower bills, greener grids, and local control. β»οΈποΈ
Get involved with Community Energy Connect, our free platform that matches you with a local group based on your skills and schedule.
The Local Power Plan is here, bringing a Β£1 billion boost to support local energy projects π€©
After months of anticipation, the details are finally out, showing how communities can benefit and take charge of their energy future.
Curious about what this means for your town or neighbourhood? π
Solar momentum is building in India βοΈ
After installing ~37.8 GW in 2025, including a 54% jump in utility-scale and a 72% surge in rooftop, the country is expected to add ~42.5 GW in 2026.
From mega solar parks to rooftops, deployment is accelerating π
Renewables just hit a new high in the United States.
In 2025, wind, solar and other clean sources generated 1,162 terawatt-hours of electricity...up 10% from the year before π
Thatβs 26% of all U.S. power. Enough to supply about 108 million homes for a year π
Chinaβs energy transition just hit an interesting milestone.
In 2025:
π Energy demand went UP 3.5%
π But emissions from energy & industry went DOWN 0.3%
How? A massive solar boom.
Thatβs decoupling in action, renewables covering more of rising power needs. Small drop with a big signal βοΈ
How can we support your community energy project?
π Up to Β£1.5m available in Kickstarter loans
π‘Expert advice & support
π° Support finding the best rate when selling energy
π€ Connecting you with motivated volunteers
Find out how we can help you π
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Morocco continuing to quietly scale solar at speed βοΈ
New figures show 204 MW of utility-scale solar added in 2025, bringing total large-scale capacity to almost 1.3 GW π
And thatβs only part of the story, with data suggesting up to 3 GW more operating across C&I, solar pumping and homes πβ‘οΈ
The UKβs first geothermal power plant is about to go live in Cornwall, using heat from deep underground to generate electricity for 10,000 homes β‘ποΈ
After nearly 20 years in development, the project will also produce the UKβs first domestic supply of lithium for green tech.
Proud as punch to see our Senior Community Renewables Manager, Connie, featured in Utility Weekβs Young Energy Professionals series ππ€©
Founder of @croydoncommenergy.bsky.social , sheβs built the boroughβs first renewable energy co-op and delivered community solar projects alongside her day job π
Want to lower your bills? Get involved with community energy projects.
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β‘πThe Community Power Tariff is the only tariff on the market that is 100% powered by community-generated electricity
Switching costs nothing extra β but it does directly support local groups building a fairer, cleaner energy future.
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πΈPhoto credit goes to our friends at Dorset Community Energy π
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π±β‘ Community energy is power built by people, for people.
From local solar coβops to neighbourhood heat networks, communities are cutting bills, creating local jobs and keeping energy money circulating where it matters most β right at home.
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U.S. outlined a plan to address rising U.S. electricity costs, which have increased by roughly 8% in 2025 ππ°
His approach includes boosting oil production and requiring energyβintensive AI data centres to generate their own power.
He has also reversed several Bidenβera cleanβenergy initiatives β