Don't worry UK 🇬🇧, you don't have to choose between wind OR solar, they work well together! 🍃🤝☀️ There are very few days with both low wind and solar generation. ✨Beautiful visualization by my colleague @laorso.bsky.social featured in new analysis by @frankiemayo.bsky.social out today

This really is a great article for combining energy system transition with nerdy weather insights. Fully recommend a read. One trend below I've personally missed is the up-sizing of average resi-PV. I'm a dinosaur, always just used the '3kW' assumption from FiT days, but it's dying out.

The UK has experienced a “solar surge” this year as a run of sunny days and new panels on rooftops generated record amounts of electricity. Solar power output has broken records for the last five months in a row, @ember-energy.org found.

Nicely illustrated by @frankiemayo.bsky.social and @ember-energy.org The marginal field is far less productive.

Latest figures show just how much emissions from Drax biomass power plant compare to the largest polluting gas power plants #energysky

New infographic review of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme data, the first time this is published in full for 2024. Full report linked below, a few takeaways: *Note that two of these 50 largest emitters closed in 2024, but what did it do to their rankings among the other largest?

DNV today published its 'CCS to 2050' report, an optimistic reference for risks and local policies - but please note there is a mistake in the UK section. The UK no longer has an "ambition is to capture and store 20-30 MtCO2/yr by 2030" - this was publicly deemed unachievable by UK gov't in Dec.

www.theguardian.com/business/nil... Funding decisions have obviously been tough, and this may have some unexpected upsides for GB Energy, but for all the obvious benefits of GB Energy it seems a missed opportunity that it's not being propelled better with quicker wins. Nuclear is not quick.

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We've just published an updated analysis of the 2027-2031 subsidy package for Drax. This could be the beginning of the wind down, but focus must move to the post-2031 phase out now. For lots of charts, stats and commentary - check out the link in the thread:

😎 For those of you enjoying the sun in the past few weeks and naturally wondering what impact it's been having on the grid, then look no further!

The UK's increasing reliance on gas imports means a boiler installed in 2025 will rely on 78% imported gas over its lifetime. ⚡Heat pumps powered by domestic wind and solar can result in more UK energy independence Brilliant report by @frankiemayo.bsky.social: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

The impact of renewables on electricity costs: Recently Reuters @breakingviews.reuters.com wrote about the impact of renewables on electricity costs, featuring the below left I thought it was misleading, so I created the below right. It tells a crucial part of the story missed by Reuters🧵

UK oil and gas production is in long-term decline. And 60% of oil use & 77% of gas use will be imported by 2030--making long-term stability crucial🧯 🏡🚗 Electrification can cut gas and oil reliance further and stabilise costs. ember-energy.org/lat...

The UK still relies on gas and oil imports for heating and transport, even as fossil gas power generation falls 🏡🚗 ⚡ Clean Power 2030 will halve gas imports, but gas remains a major energy source—leaving bills exposed to price shocks. ember-energy.org/lat...

Oil and gas production is in long-term decline in the UK. This is one of my favourite charts from our new analysis of how Clean Power 2030 will affect UK oil, gas and biomass imports. Full report in comments. #energysky

UK oil and gas production is in long-term decline, meaning demand must fall to reduce import reliance 🧯 ⬆️ 60% of oil use & 77% of gas use will be imported by 2030--making homegrown energy crucial for long-term stability 2/8

NEW | The UK’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan will MORE THAN HALVE fossil gas imports by 2030 to secure supply and reduce exposure to price shocks💹 With rapid electrification, 🇬🇧 can further benefit with low and stable heating and transport costs⚡ ember-energy.org/lat...

New chart - The rising energy price cap is bad news, we've been following the steadily increasing price of gas for the 12 months. It's clear that wholesale energy prices need to be freed from the influence of volatile gas.

WIN: Biomass goes flexible👍 "The gov agreed a new deal that will halve subsidies between 2027 and 2031. Under this proposed agreement, Drax can increase generation when there is not enough electricity and turn down to balance the system." www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Biomass subsidies - Good news for bill payers, and bad news for Drax The next subsidies announced for big biomass are *potentially* far more restrictive than previously enjoyed by Drax. This could signal the beginning of a wind down of expensive and polluting biomass power generation. However...

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Ofgem has announced a 1.2% rise in the domestic price cap from January. Expensive fossil gas is making winter harder for millions. Ember analysis shows that the cost of generating power using gas remains 80% higher than the pre-energy crisis average #energysky ember-energy.org/latest-updat...

Delighted to see my favourite Lobster Hatchery (Whitby Lobster Hatchery) has teamed up with RWE to supporting biodiversity at offshore energy installations. Local jobs at the hatchery and long term benefits for the local economy. www.newpower.info/2024/11/lobs... #energysky

I never know if I'm the last person still using RSS to bring news sources together - are other #energysky / UK energy & politics people sitting on any good feeds? UK Gov has a load of feeds for data updates (i.e. REPD yesterday 👀), industry specific news feeds, even MET office for climate news.

A very significant move from Ofgem this morning, who have allowed networks to buy components like wires and transformers ahead of time - similar to an Advanced Market Commitment under the UK's byzantine routes for paying for stuff. www.ofgem.gov.uk/consultation...

Ofgem have approved three new interconnectors: England<>Germany, Wales<>IE, and NI<>Scotland - Total 2.85 GW, expected 2032 so too late for CP30 but still helpful to facilitate GB's expected role as net exporter! www.ofgem.gov.uk/press-releas... Plus two OHAs connecting EU wind farms to GB