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Tomorrow we’re going to South Wales for the @nationalgrid.bsky.social Forum for Community Energy! 🚂🤝

It’s set to be a day full of ideas and knowledge-sharing as we explore how community energy groups will play a crucial role in achieving net zero across Wales.

If you see us, come and say hello! 👋

📸Photo credit goes to our friends at @glasgowenergy.coop 🤝

💡 Energy for the people, by the people.

Our new Community Energy Roadmap shows you exactly how to create a group, build a project, and reinvest profits back into your community. 🌍❤️

Free to use & available now 👉

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Ireland earmarks €27 million for energy communities Ireland is investing close to €27 million ($31 million) in community-based energy projects promoting climate action, including small-scale solar installations around the country. A previous phase of t...

⚡ Ireland is powering up its communities!

The government has earmarked €27 million for community-based energy projects driving local climate action, including small-scale solar installations across the country☀️

This follows a previous phase that supported 650 community projects with funding.

Chance to join the conversation at local energy generation event A ‘Community Energy Open Day’ is to be held at The Hive on Saturday, November 8, from 10am to 1pm, to discuss local energy generation.

We love seeing events like this popping up 🤩

Bath & West Community Energy and the Centre for Sustainable Energy are teaming up for a Community Energy Open Day ☀️

The day will be packed with inspiring examples of local renewable energy projects and practical ways you can get involved!

No high-level US representatives will go to UN climate talks, Trump officials say Decision to stay away from Cop30 meeting in Brazil underscores administration’s hostility to climate action

🌍 No high-level US officials will attend the upcoming UN climate talks (COP30) in Brazil, Trump administration officials have confirmed.

The decision signals a continued hostility toward global climate action and a step back from international cooperation on the climate crisis ❌

Wattlab deploys solar on multipurpose cargo vessel The 79 kW system consists of 44 Solar Flatracks, which Wattlab describes as movable, stackable thin plates with integrated solar panels and inverters.

🚢☀️ Wattlab brings solar to the seas!

Wattlab has successfully deployed a 79 kW solar system on a multipurpose cargo vessel, marking a huge step toward sustainable shipping.

The installation features 44 Solar Flatracks, innovative, movable, and stackable thin plates with integrated solar panels🙌

Green Climate Fund Approves Over $3 Billion in Record Financing The Green Climate Fund has approved $3.26 billion in funding for climate projects this year, marking a record for the South Korea-based multilateral climate fund.

The Green Climate Fund has approved a record $3.26B for climate projects in 2025 🌱

22 new initiatives in developing nations will join GCF’s portfolio...now totalling 338 projects and $78.7B in mobilised finance 🙌

Whiteborough Solar Park We’ve been working on our Whiteborough solar park project for over 3 years now. We want to show that ground-mounted solar makes a lot of sense, if it is done right. At Whiteborough we are bringing…

Interested in learning more about this pioneering project? 👇

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Exciting news! 🤩🏆

We’ve been shortlisted for the Collaboration in Community Energy Award at this year’s @commenergyengland.bsky.social
Awards!

This recognition celebrates our partnership with @ethexuk.bsky.social and the @bigsolarcoop.bsky.social
on the Whiteborough Solar Park project ☀️

EBRD invests in 1 GW of solar, 1.3 GWh of storage in Uzbekistan The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing $142 million in financing to two ACWA Power-led solar-plus-storage projects in central Uzbekistan.

Exciting progress for renewables in Uzbekistan! 🌍

EBRD invests $142m to deliver 1 GW of solar and 1.3 GWh of storage with ACWA Power, boosting clean, reliable energy for the region 📈

Totnes community solar project secures £50k boost for green energy push A £50,000 grant has kickstarted Totnes’ first new community solar project in years — a green energy scheme set to cut bills and power local businesses

Totnes community solar project secures £50k boost for green energy push💡💸

A £50,000 grant has kick-started Totnes’ first new community solar project in years, a green energy scheme set to cut bills and power local businesses.

Eclipse Power launches UK's largest zero-bill microgrid Microgrids and private networks company Eclipse Power Optimise has launched the UK’s first microgrid community with no energy bills.

🚀 113 homes in Essex now have zero energy bills for 5+ years!

The UK’s 1st zero-bill microgrid, led by @octopus.energy and others integrates solar, heat pumps & a 1MW/2MWh BESS ⚡

A major leap for sustainable living 🤝

Public land to be offered to communities for renewables For the local news and events in the Western Isles, We Love Stornoway connects our island communities, highlighting key happenings and sharing positive stories.

🌱 A win for community energy!

After sustained pressure from community groups, the Scottish Government will now make it easier for communities to develop wind, hydro, and solar projects on public land.

A big step toward empowering communities to own and benefit from local clean energy! ⚡️💚

Saft to supply 356 MWh battery storage project in Taiwan French energy storage specialist Saft says it will provide 356 MWh of containerized batteries to a project in Taiwan, raising its total capacity on the island to 630 MWh by 2026.

🔋 Saft powers up Taiwan!

French energy storage specialist Saft will supply 356 MWh of containerised batteries to a project in Taiwan, bringing its total storage capacity on the island to 630 MWh by 2026.

A big step toward a more resilient, renewable-powered grid! 🌏⚡

Articulating trackers and software increase solar output on steep terrain Nevados, a solar tracker manufacturer, says its articulating tracker systems and digital design software optimize energy production on slopes up to 37%, reducing grading costs and environmental impact...

🌞 Maximising solar on steep terrain!

Nevados’ articulating tracker systems and smart design software boost solar output on slopes up to 37%, while cutting grading costs and environmental impact.

A smart solution for challenging sites! 🌱⚡️

'Disappointing' AR7 Budget Undermines UK's Offshore Wind 2030 Target, Says Industry Several industry organisations expressed dissatisfaction with the UK government’s budget for Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7 (AR7), with WindEurope calling it “disappointing".

Analysts warn the UK’s £1.08bn offshore wind budget could put the 2030 clean energy target at risk 🌬️

While it may help control rising energy bills, experts say the funding may not be enough to secure the next wave of renewable projects needed to decarbonise the power sector. 🌊⚡️

World’s climate plans fall drastically short of action needed, analysis shows Recent plans submitted to UN by more than 60 countries would cut carbon by only 10%, a sixth of what is needed

New analysis shows global climate plans fall drastically short of what’s needed ❌

Over 60 countries’ latest pledges would cut carbon by just 10%...a fraction of what’s required to keep 1.5°C alive.

More ambition. More action. Less talk. 🌎✊

We had a fantastic day yesterday at City St George’s University in London! 🏙️🎓

We spoke with students from a range of courses about community energy, its growing impact on the energy landscape, and signed them up to our volunteering platform, Community Energy Connect.

The future’s looking green! 🌱

What does your community energy group need to achieve lift off?🚀

💰 Short-term, affordable loans?
⚡️Purchase power agreements?
👩‍🔧Volunteers?

We’re an award-winning organisation that is
here to help - just get in touch! 👋

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Nissan presents mini electric vehicle with expandable solar roof The Japanese car maker announced it will show a prototype extendable solar PV rooftop onboard a Nissan Sakura Kei at an upcoming mobility industry event in Japan.

Nissan’s thinking outside the plug 🔌☀️

At the Japan Mobility Show, they’ll showcase a mini EV with an expandable solar roof, the Sakura Kei prototype that can help charge itself using sunlight 🚗

New Zealand introduces building consent exemption for rooftop solar New Zealand has exempted rooftop solar from building consent requirements, aiming to cut costs and simplify installation processes while maintaining compliance with national safety standards.

New Zealand has removed building consent requirements for rooftop solar! ☀️

The change cuts costs, speeds up installs & keeps safety standards strong, making clean energy easier than ever to access.

Three communities chosen to explore local renewable energy projects The project aims to support the development of 5MW of community-owned renewable generation by 2030.

Three Bath & North East Somerset communities are leading the charge on local renewable energy 🌞⚡

Through the Energy in Your Community project, they’ll explore community energy solutions that keep power & benefits local.

Local power, shared benefit, sustainable future...sounds pretty good, huh!

📸 Photo credit goes to our friends at @nlce2024.bsky.social 🙌

🌞 Community energy = local power, local pride!

When communities own their energy, they cut bills, create jobs, and fight climate change — all while keeping profits local 💡💚

Support community energy projects today and power a greener, fairer future!

Create an account on our FREE platform, Community Energy Connect, today!

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Rochelle Humes, Ellie Simmonds and other stars encourage others to make a difference

A GB gold medalist Paralympian inspiring volunteering? Count us in! 🥇💪

We love seeing Ellie Simmonds & Rochelle Humes champion volunteering — a little time can make a huge difference.

Find your perfect opportunity on our free platform and support a renewable energy project today 🙌

Renewable energy investment should come from defence budgets, say retired military leaders Former European officers say spending on low-carbon power would make nations more resilient to threats from potential aggressors

Retired European military leaders are coming forward, saying that renewable energy is a national security priority ✊

They’re calling for clean energy investment to count as defence spending, because the climate crisis is a real security threat.

Colombia funds solar program for low-income homes with $2.1 billion Colombia has approved COP 8.35 trillion ($2.1 billion) for its Colombia Solar program to equip 1.3 million low-income households with PV systems between 2026 and 2030.

Colombia has taken a big step toward energy equity and sustainability with the approval of USD $2.1 billion for its Colombia Solar program.

Between 2026 and 2030, it’ll equip 1.3M low-income homes with PV systems — a huge step for clean, inclusive energy! ⚡🏘

PV-driven desalination system for brackish water Algerian researchers have built a single-stage solar and battery desalination system for brackish water that uses a hybrid spotted hyena optimizer and maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithm to ...

Innovation spotlight...solar-powered desalination for cleaner water 💧

Algerian researchers have built a solar + battery desalination system for brackish water.

Using a hybrid spotted hyena optimiser + MPPT, it maintains high efficiency & steady output under changing sunlight ☀️🔋