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We choose to decarbonise industry
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Martien Visser
2 months ago
Achter de betaalmuur. De eerste zin is duidelijk genoeg. Velen denken dat de hiermee gepaard gaande daling van de Europese CO2-emissie âklimaatwinstâ is. Gelooft u het ook?
www.tijd.be/ondernemen/c...
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Van leidend naar lijdend: Europese chemie voert almaar meer in en minder uit
De rol van de Europese chemie op wereldschaal komt almaar explicieter onder druk te staan. De lijst aan chemische basis- en afgewerkte producten waarvoor we niet langer exporteur maar wel importeur zi...
https://www.tijd.be/ondernemen/chemie/van-leidend-naar-lijdend-europese-chemie-voert-almaar-meer-in-en-minder-uit/10636639.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1763576417
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Martien Visser
4 months ago
Ik ben de tel inmiddels kwijt. Wederom doet de giftige cocktail van EU-regelgeving, de NL CO2-kop erop, gebrek aan infra en het vergunningen circus, haar werk. Opnieuw streep door grote investering in de Rotterdamse haven: na Shell stopt ook BP met nieuwe fabriek
www.ad.nl/binnenland/o...
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Opnieuw streep door grote investering in de Rotterdamse haven: na Shell stopt ook BP met nieuwe fabriek
Na Shell stopt nu ook BP met de ontwikkeling van een biobrandstoffenfabriek in de Rotterdamse haven. In de Europoort zouden dagelijks tienduizend vaten duurzamere vliegtuigbrandstof worden geproduceer...
https://www.ad.nl/binnenland/opnieuw-streep-door-grote-investering-in-de-rotterdamse-haven-na-shell-stopt-ook-bp-met-nieuwe-fabriek~a6a7957d/
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Germany tossing aside overengineered RFNBO criteria on hydrogen -for all the good reasons.
www.hydrogeninsight.com/policy/germa...
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Germany vows to scrap RFNBO definition for green hydrogen in energy policy shake-up
The government says it will treat low-carbon H2 equally and review current ambition for 10GW of electrolyser capacity by 2030
https://www.hydrogeninsight.com/policy/germany-vows-to-scrap-rfnbo-definition-for-green-hydrogen-in-energy-policy-shake-up/2-1-1872030
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Folly times offer solace in opportunities for humour
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Martien Visser
5 months ago
Aardig wat negatieve stroomprijzen in de Europese landen deze maand. Na Hongarije heeft dit jaar ook Griekenland zich bij deze trend aangesloten. De laagste gem. stroomprijzen zijn te vinden in Spanje, Portugal en Frankrijk.
#grafiekvandedag
Ik ben op zoek naar publieke bron van uurprijzen UK. Wie?
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He didn't know at the time, but created an all-time karaoke hit
youtu.be/sDS-L_Sckdo?...
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La Orquesta Mondragon "Caperucita Feroz" (Aplauso 21/02/1981)
YouTube video by Magic Flash
https://youtu.be/sDS-L_Sckdo?si=qOvCJrziJ6vKpUkI
5 months ago
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Clean Energy Wire | CLEW
5 months ago
Record numbers of onshore wind turbines approved in first half of 2025 in Germany â industry analysis
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/record-...
#windpower
#renewables
#energytransition
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Emmy subito!
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6 months ago
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Michael Liebreich
6 months ago
Continuing to insist on technological purity & policies that drive up costs, especially for the poor and vulnerable, but even for the tired and inflation-battered middle classes, is not a viable plan. Not any more. And that is why I'm calling for a
#PragmaticClimateReset
.
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Yet another reason why letting existing nuclear to shut down is a luxury we cannot afford
www.forbes.com/sites/rrapie...
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The Renewable Illusion: Why Fossil Fuels Keep Winning
Global renewables hit records in 2024, but fossil fuel use still rises. Hereâs why solarâs surge isnât enoughâand what the latest energy data really shows.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2025/08/01/the-renewable-illusion-why-fossil-fuels-keep-winning/
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Michael Liebreich
6 months ago
<<< Breaking! My latest for Bloomberg >>> Why rumours of the death of the transition are exaggerated, and why it's time for a
#PragmaticClimateReset
. Part I of a two-parter - my attempt to reframe the conversation about climate action, net zero and the transition.
about.bnef.com/insights/cle...
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Liebreich: The Pragmatic Climate Reset - Part I | BloombergNEF
As the tide on clean energy turns, Michael Liebreich makes a strong case for a pragmatic climate reset.
https://about.bnef.com/insights/clean-energy/liebreich-the-pragmatic-climate-reset-part-i/
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Negative price hours are expected to increase in Germany until 2034 (and Spain peaks in 2027) according to Enervis
www.pv-magazine.de/2025/07/21/e...
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Renovem-nos
7 months ago
Els partits que van votar a favor de reconĂšixer les renovables com a interĂšs pĂșblic superior a Europa, ahir van bloquejar el mateix a Catalunya. IncoherĂšncia polĂtica en plena emergĂšncia climĂ tica. âïžđȘđșđ
#Decret12_2025
#Renovables
#TransiciĂłEnergĂštica
renovemnos.cat/el-parlament...
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El Parlament bloqueja un decret clau per al desplegament de les renovables: Set pĂšrdues clau i una incoherĂšncia polĂtica greu | Renovem-nos
El Parlament ha tombat el Decret llei 12/2025, que pretenia desbloquejar el desplegament de renovables. El rebuig suposa set pĂšrdues immediates per al paĂs i evidencia una greu incoherĂšncia polĂtica r...
https://renovemnos.cat/el-parlament-bloqueja-un-decret-clau-per-al-desplegament-de-les-renovables-set-perdues-clau-i-una-incoherencia-politica-greu-2/
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Michael Liebreich
7 months ago
Climate change is a by-product of progress in the same way as obesity is a by-product of nutrition. For goodness sakes, it's the 21st century! We have the technology to enjoy progress without trashing the planet.
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Ets molt gran
@gomezobregon.com
!! La transparĂšncia de dades pĂșbliques Ă©s fonamental
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Simon Evans
8 months ago
Really good summary of the Spain blackouts report here from
@jkempenergy.bsky.social
â the clearest I've seen
jkempenergy.com/2025/06/19/s...
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Spainâs blackout blamed on poor voltage control
19 June 2025 Spainâs massive blackout was caused by overvoltage on the transmission system and the failure of the countryâs generators to compensate by absorbing more reactive power, according to tâŠ
https://jkempenergy.com/2025/06/19/spains-blackout-blamed-on-poor-voltage-control/
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Levelized Cost of Energy+ (LCOE+)
Lazard's Levelized Cost of Energy+ (LCOE+) is a widely-cited, annual analysis that provides insights into the cost competitiveness of various energy generation technologies. Now in its 18th year, the ...
https://www.lazard.com/research-insights/levelized-cost-of-energyplus/
8 months ago
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Cleaning Up Podcast
8 months ago
âMore renewables, faster. More electrification, faster. More efficiency, faster.â Says Commissioner Dan JĂžrgensen in conversation with
@mliebreich.bsky.social
âŹ. But is a truly low-cost renewable system possible? Watch the full episode now to hear the answer >
www.youtube.com/@CleaningUpP...
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Montel News
8 months ago
French energy major TotalEnergies will not sign long-term nuclear power supply contracts (CAPN) with utility EDF as it involves too much risk, said CEO Patrick Pouyanne, according to a report in daily Les Echos.
montelnews.com/news/788b811...
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TotalEnergies criticises EDF over long-term supply contracts
âWhatâs problematic with these nuclear production allocation contracts is that they are asking industrials to shoulder the risks of nuclear electricity production alongside EDF,â he told a parliamenta...
https://montelnews.com/news/788b8119-ac29-4491-b211-d4a34774e09c/totalenergies-criticises-edf-over-long-term-nuclear-contracts
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PPAs set a new course amid shifting regulatory winds
As Europeâs power sector sets its course towards a greener future, businesses and developers are learning to navigate the winds of regulatory change, at both EU and national levels. Each new directive...
https://montelnews.com/news/e80ccf4b-d96c-4dfc-9ada-6dbf50d31bb1/ppas-set-a-new-course-amid-shifting-regulatory-winds
8 months ago
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Jaume Morron i Estradé
9 months ago
Lliçons [de la gran apagada] d'Espanya. Ahir en
@mliebreich.bsky.social
publicĂ al seu blog âThoughts of Chairman Michaelâ un article interessantĂssim que titula âLessons from Spainâ, sobre la gran apagada elĂ©ctrica del 28 dâabril passat. Lâhem traduĂŻt al catalĂ
dialec.blogspot.com/2025/05/llic...
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Jan Rosenow
9 months ago
The primary energy fallacy is the idea that all primary energy from fossil fuels must be replaced with equivalent amount of clean energy. BUT: Not necessary because conversion losses donât need to be replaced. 2/3 of all primary energy is lost as waste heat.
knowledge.energyinst.org/new-energy-w...
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Carbon Brief
9 months ago
NEW â Analysis: Clean energy just put Chinaâs CO2 emissions into reverse for first time |
@laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
Read here:
buff.ly/6eAcjRU
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Quan la polĂtica energĂštica dels darrers anys no posa prou Ăšmfasi en assolir energĂa barata...
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Michael Liebreich
9 months ago
If you have a bit of an engineering background and you want to know second-by-second what is known about the Iberian power cut, this from EPRI is incredibly useful.
youtu.be/LNStOXAsiDo?...
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EPRI Webcast of Initial Findings from April 28, 2025 Iberia Blackout
YouTube video by EPRI
https://youtu.be/LNStOXAsiDo?si=TIa_88Bx2ygt1UMc
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Michael Liebreich
9 months ago
Help! â€ïž YouTube flagged our
@cleaninguppod.bsky.social
documentary on
#ProjectBo
as political advertising. đŹ Using
#solar
power to help save babies' lives is NOT political! đ We've re-edited, now we REALLY need your likes, comments, RTs and shares to get the word out! đ
youtu.be/z-5QjSfy2SM?...
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How Solar Is Saving Newborns' Lives in Sierra Leone â Episode 204: Project Bo
YouTube video by Cleaning Up Podcast
https://youtu.be/z-5QjSfy2SM?si=dUHy7aQugR5m6pc8
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X-energy details SMR partnership project with Dow
www.ourmidland.com/news/article...
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X-energy provides details on advanced nuclear partnership project with Dow
X-energy details upcoming partnership project with Dow to develop North America's first grid-scale advanced nuclear reactor in Seadrift, Texas.
https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/x-energy-details-advanced-nuclear-partnership-20288369.php
9 months ago
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Ahir TMB potser volia sortir al telenotĂcies vespre com capdavantera en sostenibilitat amb autobusos d'H2, quan el q possiblement estigui passant Ă©s q cavalca sobre un cavall mort
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10 months ago
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Michael Liebreich
10 months ago
Today's
#HydrogenSoufflé
is brought to you from
#France
, where local champion McPhy has hit the buffers after burning through vast piles of investor money and subsidies. Its gigafactory has never produced an electrolyser, its share price is down 99%.
letrois.info/dossiers/hyd...
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Michael Liebreich
10 months ago
Please watch this over the weekend and help spread the word. It's the story of a solar power project helping to save several hundred babies' lives each year in Sierra Leone. More than ever we need good news stories about clean energy, and people looking after each other.
youtu.be/yMxJzLNc214?...
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How Solar Is Saving Babiesâ Lives in Sierra Leone â Ep204: Project Bo
YouTube video by Cleaning Up Podcast
https://youtu.be/yMxJzLNc214?si=JbE8ISSDzZ5UTd0j
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Ember
10 months ago
A RECORD rise in renewables pushed the world past 40% clean electricity last year. Our update on the worldâs energy transition in 2024 đ đ§”1/10
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Montel News
10 months ago
Spain should reconsider the planned shutdown of its 7 GW nuclear fleet, Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on Tuesday at an energy conference in Madrid.
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Spain should give a âsecond thoughtâ to nuclear shutdown â IEA
He added that renewables were âvery importantâ in Spain, which has seen âhuge growthâ in solar capacity over the last five years, âbut I would give a second thought to closing the door to the existing...
https://montelnews.com/news/69f457a8-0eb2-431d-a311-bbfdb531ebd9/spain-should-give-a-second-thought-to-nuclear-shutdown-iea
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Michael Liebreich
10 months ago
Just sent my last Tweet. Joined March 2009, sent 62,800 Tweets to up to 70,000 followers. But it's over. Now that Musk's X-AI has bought Xitter, it clearly only exists to create training data for Grok. I'm not interested in his Great Human Replacement Theory, so I'm now active here and on LinkedIn.
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Georg Zachmann
10 months ago
In a new
@forumenergii.bsky.social
report
@maciekjakubik.bsky.social
,
@zaniewicz.bsky.social
,
@keliauskaite.bsky.social
, Szymon Kardas and I argue that Europe needs a profound rethink of its energy security strategy:
www.forum-energii.eu/en/download/...
Some highlights in the thread 1/14
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Montel News
11 months ago
Belgium will slash subsidies for a hydrogen network but remains open to future investment if demand picks up, energy minister Mathieu Bihet said on Tuesday.
montelnews.com/news/21c42f3...
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Belgium cuts H2 network subsidies as demand lags â report
The government planned to save EUR 246m between 2025-2029 by cutting funding initially earmarked for the development of hydrogen transport infrastructure, Belgian daily LâEcho reported. The move effec...
https://montelnews.com/news/21c42f35-c00c-4d3d-b1ed-b6e5a62c9e15/belgium-cuts-h2-network-subsidies-as-demand-lags-report
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Jaume Morron i Estradé
11 months ago
Segon capĂtol de la saga dâen âŠâȘJosep GarrigaâŹâ© sobre les renovables a Catalunya: Els projectes sâembussen fins 8 anys entre carregosos trĂ mits a causa d'una estructura administrativa anquilosada i escassament dimensionada en recursos humans i materials
monplaneta.cat/sostenibilit...
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Per quÚ Catalunya no avança en energies renovables
Els projectes sâembussen fins a 8 anys enmig de carregosos trĂ mits
https://monplaneta.cat/sostenibilitat/administracio-catalana-remora-energies-renovables-99675/
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Kees van der Leun
11 months ago
Protect Ukraine - Protecting people. Saving lives
www.protectukraine.nl
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Looks like we may not be making progress in electrifying the economy?
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11 months ago
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Joannes Laveyne
11 months ago
"Capacity markets are terribly unfit to address the main challenges facing the European electricity system. [...] The schemes ultimately lead to market foreclosure, determination of demand & favouring of individual technologies."
@nkurmayer.bsky.social
for Euractiv
www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...
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The EU's misguided embrace of electricity capacity markets - Euractiv
Experts, and the European Commission itself, are warning of major downsides to the renewed popularity of electricity capacity markets in some of the EUâs biggest countries.
https://www.euractiv.com/section/eet/news/the-eus-misguided-embrace-of-electricity-capacity-markets/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=dlvr.it
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Gabrielius Landsbergis
11 months ago
The Trump-Putin Pact already exists, and we should act accordingly. There are some things we will never change with nice words or smart clothing. If you are worried about those things, you should understand where Trump's tactics come from. From Russia. A thread. đ§”1/14
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Kees van der Leun
11 months ago
The cover of French magazine
@lepoint.fr
has it right.
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Kees van der Leun
11 months ago
Support Ukraine, e.g. via the initiative of President Zelensky: United24, the official fundraising platform of Ukraine.
u24.gov.ua
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UNITED24 - The initiative of the President of Ukraine
UNITED24 was launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of...
https://u24.gov.ua/
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Bram Claeys
11 months ago
đđĄMarginal pricing for electricity. How? Any alternatives? Here's quick explainer video v2.0. It was awesome to get feedback on 1.0. Keep it coming.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBJ3...
Pity to have to use YouTube, but Bluesky upload limit of 1 min. is tough.
@regassistproj.bsky.social
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Marginal pricing and alternatives explainer
YouTube video by Regulatory Assistance Project
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBJ3A3eOAK8
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Parla de la indĂșstria electrointensieva als PaĂŻsos Baixos, perĂČ aplica arreu d'Europa si fa o no fa
nos.nl/l/2557337
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Chemiereuzen: energie-intensieve fabrieken staan op omvallen
De zware industrie heeft het moeilijk door de gestegen energiekosten en problemen met verduurzaming.
https://nos.nl/l/2557337
11 months ago
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Laura Ojea
11 months ago
Galån (Iberdrola) señala que el Gobierno y las eléctricas deben analizar el cierre nuclear: "son absolutamente necesarias"
www.elespanol.com/invertia/emp...
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Galån (Iberdrola) señala que el Gobierno y las eléctricas deben analizar el cierre nuclear: "son absolutamente necesarias"
El presidente de la gran energética española ha dicho que "como de costumbre, estamos listos y preparados para participar en este diålogo". Mås información: Galån (Iberdrola) asegura que la compe...
https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/empresas/energia/20250227/galan-iberdrola-senala-gobierno-electricas-deben-analizar-cierre-nuclear-absolutamente-necesarias/927407378_0.html
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Mark Hamill
11 months ago
Worst. Episode. EVER.
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Being the cheapest sources of energy (at certain points in time), why is there a need for a support scheme that expels corporate buyers?
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11 months ago
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Ember
12 months ago
Solar is surging in every EU country, but a few key players are leading the charge âïžđȘđș Germany generated the most electricity from solar overall, while Hungary generated nearly a QUARTER of its electricity from solar.
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Michael Liebreich
12 months ago
Today's
#HydrogenSoufflé
is brought to you by... practically everywhere. Clean hydrogen investment fell globally by 49% to $24 billion in 2024. That's just 1.2% of the $2.1 trillion in transition investment last year. Only Asia-Pacific bucked the trend with strong growth.
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