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On a mission to supercharge UK community energy ⚑ Connect volunteers | Provide funding | Buy clean energy 🀝 Please email together@younity.coop for any enquiries πŸ’š

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Our Kickstart Loan boosts renewable energy projects ⚑🏒

@briznrgcoop.bsky.social used it in 2022 to redevelop a local studio. Today, the rooftop solar array saves 200 tonnes of COβ‚‚ every year πŸŒžπŸ’¨

Generating clean energy and reinvesting profits into the local area πŸŒ±πŸ’°

www.younity.coop/community-en...

04.03.2026 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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China's doubling down on grid infrastructure βš‘πŸ—οΈ

China will add 15 ultra-high voltage (UHV) lines by 2030, connecting ~200 GWh of renewable power to the grid πŸ“ˆ

Generation gets the headlines, but transmission is what makes large-scale decarbonization actually work πŸ”ŒπŸŒ±

www.reuters.com/business/ene...

04.03.2026 09:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Singapore raises 2030 solar target to 3 GW Singapore has increased its 2030 solar target by 1 GW after surpassing the original 2 GW goal before the end of last year.

Singapore has raised its 2030 solar target to 3 GW, increasing the goal by 1 GW πŸ“ˆπŸŽ―

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 it’s about smart deployment πŸ‘

04.03.2026 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hybrid perovskite solar cell generates power from sun and rain Researchers at ICMS in Seville have developed a hybrid perovskite solar cell that generates electricity from both sunlight and raindrops, using the photovoltaic and triboelectric effects. A fluorinate...

Solar panels 🀝 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 don’t have to mean zero generation...making renewable tech more resilient than ever πŸ™Œ

04.03.2026 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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🌍 The transition to a low-carbon future isn’t just about technology...it’s about people, communities, and collaboration.

That’s why we’ve created the Community Energy Roadmap: a free guide designed to help anyone interested in starting a community energy group and developing renewable projects β™»οΈπŸ”‹

03.03.2026 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scotland’s first subsidy-free community wind farm powers up Those backing is say the novel approach to funding the project provides a blueprint to finance the transition from the community level up

🌬️ Scotland’s 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 πŸ™Œ

03.03.2026 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Β£10 million to help Welsh communities cut energy bills Welsh communities are set to benefit from a share of Β£10 million to gene

πŸ’‘ 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 ⚑🌱

03.03.2026 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PV-powered refrigerated trailer completes long-distance Australian trial run Protran Solutions says a battery-electric refrigerated trailer charged by onboard solar panels has completed a 1,671 km Sydney-Brisbane round trip without diesel use, demonstrating depot-to-depot cold...

Big milestone for clean transport in Australia πŸš›β˜€οΈ

A battery-electric refrigerated trailer, powered by onboard solar panels, has completed a 1,671 km round trip between Sydney and Brisbane 🀯

Clean energy isn’t just powering homes β€” it’s transforming freight. πŸŒ±β„οΈ

03.03.2026 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Solar and Biodiversity | Younity Let’s first take a look at what the sceptics say. Many believe solar panels are pests for farmland as they: Take up too much space Deplete habitats

🐾 It’s World Wildlife Day! 🌞🌼

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. πŸπŸ¦‹

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02.03.2026 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Power where it matters most: home.

Community energy lets towns and neighbourhoods generate their own electricity, lower bills, greener grids, and local control. β™»οΈπŸ˜οΈ

Get involved with Community Energy Connect, our free platform that matches you with a local group based on your skills and schedule.

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Local Power Plan: Β£1 Billion Boost for Community Energy in the UK | Younity The largest investment in community energy to date On February 9th, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Great British Energy, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government...

The Local Power Plan is here, bringing a £1 billion boost to support local energy projects 🀩

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? πŸ‘‡

02.03.2026 10:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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India expected to install about 42.5 GW of new solar capacity in 2026 India installed around 37.8 GW of solar capacity in 2025, according to JKM Research. This comprised about 28.6 GW of new utility-scale solar, a 54.6% increase from 2024, and 7.9 GW of rooftop solar, u...

Solar momentum is building in India β˜€οΈ

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 πŸ™Œ

02.03.2026 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Renewable Energy Defies Trump’s Attacks, Reaching a New Record Wind, solar and other green sources generated more than a quarter of all US energy last year.

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 πŸ“ˆ

That’s 26% of all U.S. power. Enough to supply about 108 million homes for a year 🏘

02.03.2026 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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China solar boom helps energy emissions fall slightly in 2025 Official statistics show 0.3% decline even as total power demand rises

China’s energy transition just hit an interesting milestone.

In 2025:
πŸ”‹ Energy demand went UP 3.5%
🌍 But emissions from energy & industry went DOWN 0.3%

How? A massive solar boom.

That’s decoupling in action, renewables covering more of rising power needs. Small drop with a big signal β˜€οΈ

02.03.2026 10:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How can we support your community energy project?

πŸš€ Up to Β£1.5m available in Kickstarter loans
πŸ’‘Expert advice & support
πŸ’° Support finding the best rate when selling energy
🀝 Connecting you with motivated volunteers

Find out how we can help you πŸ‘‡

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26.02.2026 10:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morocco installs 204 MW of utility-scale solar in 2025 Official data from Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water puts the country’s cumulative utility-scale solar capacity at almost 1.3 GW, while import data suggests there could be a ...

Morocco continuing to quietly scale solar at speed β˜€οΈ

New figures show 204 MW of utility-scale solar added in 2025, bringing total large-scale capacity to almost 1.3 GW πŸ“ˆ

And that’s only part of the story, with data suggesting up to 3 GW more operating across C&I, solar pumping and homes 🌍⚑️

26.02.2026 10:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Earth's heat to produce electricity for homes in UK clean energy first Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium.

The UK’s first geothermal power plant is about to go live in Cornwall, using heat from deep underground to generate electricity for 10,000 homes ⚑🏘️

After nearly 20 years in development, the project will also produce the UK’s first domestic supply of lithium for green tech.

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Meet the Young Energy Professionals – Connie Duxbury, Croydon Community Energy - Utility Week In a series of profiles of the winners of the Young Energy Professionals Awards, we meet Connie Duxbury of Croydon Community Energy, who won the Consumer Champion category. Connie tells us about how s...

Proud as punch to see our Senior Community Renewables Manager, Connie, featured in Utility Week’s Young Energy Professionals series πŸ†πŸ€©

Founder of @croydoncommenergy.bsky.social , she’s built the borough’s first renewable energy co-op and delivered community solar projects alongside her day job πŸ‘

26.02.2026 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Want to lower your bills? Get involved with community energy projects.

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βš‘πŸ’šThe 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.

www.younity.coop/funding/comm...

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πŸ“ΈPhoto credit goes to our friends at Dorset Community Energy πŸ™Œ

25.02.2026 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌱⚑ Community energy is power built by people, for people.

From local solar co‑ops to neighbourhood heat networks, communities are cutting bills, creating local jobs and keeping energy money circulating where it matters most β€” right at home.

www.younity.coop/what-is-comm...

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Trump's plan for rising energy costs: Pump oil, make data centers pay In his State of the Union address, Trump laid out a plan to address rising consumer energy costs: Double down on fossil fuels like oil and coal, and make AI data centers pay for their own power.

U.S. outlined a plan to address rising U.S. electricity costs, which have increased by roughly 8% in 2025 πŸ“ˆπŸ’°

His approach includes boosting oil production and requiring energy‑intensive AI data centres to generate their own power.

He has also reversed several Biden‑era clean‑energy initiatives ❌

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Billions in Climate Grants, Frozen for a Year, Are Back in Court

A year after Trump officials froze $20B in clean‑energy grants, the battle over the funds is back in court βš–οΈπŸš¨

Judges now question whether claims of β€œmisconduct” were ever backed up. Big implications for future US climate investment.

25.02.2026 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the coolest things about community energy?

It’s not just infrastructure, it’s participation. People investing, deciding, and shaping their own energy future together 🀝⚑

The transition works best when everyone’s involved.

24.02.2026 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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South Korea to invest $223 million in next-generation distributed grid The South Korean government has announced plans to invest KRW 321 billion ($222.6 million) in 2026 to upgrade regional distribution networks, deploy 85 energy storage systems, and expand solar integra...

South Korea is ramping up its grid modernisation with a $223m investment in 2026 aimed at building a next-generation distributed power system πŸ€©πŸ’°

Plans include upgrading regional distribution networks, expanding solar integration, and piloting microgrids and market reforms to boost flexibility πŸ™Œ

24.02.2026 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Solar curtailment rises in Chile as grid constraints struggle to keep pace with renewable growth.

Curtailment hit 6,084 GWh in 2025 (+7.8% YoY), due to transmission bottlenecks and rising flexibility needs.

Once a success story, now facing the tests of grids, flexibility, and integration.

24.02.2026 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scheme offering grants for energy and environmental projects now open A fresh round of community funding is now open to support sustainability and energy projects across six areas.

🌱 Funding now open for Montgomeryshire sustainability projects!

Got an idea to make your community greener or more energy-efficient? The 2026 Windfall scheme is here to help bring it to life.

This 4th round of funding is dedicated to supporting local sustainability and energy projects πŸ’°

24.02.2026 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New CEO for Community Energy England Matthew Vickers has been appointed CEO of Community Energy England (CEE), the apex for community-owned renewable projects

Big news for community energy in the UK! πŸ“£

Dr Matthew Vickershas been appointed CEO of @commenergyengland.bsky.social, taking over from Emma Bridge.

CEE says he joins β€œat a pivotal moment for the UK energy system and for the role of community energy within it” ⚑🌱

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