South Africa’s electricity generation mix in the first quarter of 2026: Coal 74.1% (down from 79% a year before) Solar 10.7% (up from 8.4%) Nuclear 7.7% (up from 4.7%) Wind 5.3% (up from 4.5%) Hydro 1.6% (up from 0.4%) Diesel 0.5% (down from 3%) CSP 0.2% (up from 0.1%) - Ember

Highly recommended watching. The world needs more conversations like these. The Enemies Project: A Palestinian and a Zionist Jew youtu.be/5nDYApv2SD4?...

A thread -- which world leaders are calling for a shift to clean energy as a security investment in light of Iran War? First up, French President Macron: "...everything we do to more toward the transition is also about reducing our dependence.." (1/x) #cleanenergyisnationalsecurity

It's a good time to revisit this story about how Denmark doubled down on energy efficiency and homegrown clean energy after the oil crisis of the early 1970s, and how it's now reaping the benefits. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...

⚡ ''Yet that state of vulnerability forced Denmark to start developing a more efficient, diversified, and self-sufficient energy system. Decades later, the country of 6 million people is the world leader in decarbonisation..'' #Denmark #Climateaction #Complexity

⬆️ renewables ⬇️ energy costs It's that simple.

New research: Real-world energy statistics from multiple markets show that high renewable energy usage is often associated with below-average power prices. zerocarbon-analytics.org/energy/the-m...

John Kempf | How to speed up the adoption of regenerative farming practices theprogressplaybook.com/2024/09/16/j...

How Finland won the war on homelessness (mostly) theprogressplaybook.com/2023/11/07/h...

The Bellevue Gold mine in Western Australia, a major underground operation that extracts high-grade ore, is proving that it’s already possible for such facilities to run entirely on wind and solar power theprogressplaybook.com/2025/09/23/t...

What the world can learn from Denmark – the global leader in climate action theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...

These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...

Critics of renewable energy often claim that these technologies are making the world’s electricity grids more vulnerable to power outages. However, global data doesn’t support the sceptics’ claims. In fact, there's evidence that the opposite is true. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/13/f...

Here's how Denmark became the world leader in climate action theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...

Lessons from Denmark - the world leader in climate action theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...

“Mexico’s new climate plan stands among the most ambitious new climate targets from a major emitter," according to an analyst. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/13/m...

During the evening peak demand period last night, big batteries supplied 35% of South Australia’s electricity needs at one point.

NEW: Global fossil fuel use will peak before 2030 – unless 'stated policies' are abandoned Contra some terrible news coverage, IEA World Energy Outlook shows coal near peak, oil peaking by 2030 & gas by 2035 (see chart) What's going on? 🧵 + cool charts www.carbonbrief.org/iea-fossil-f...

Critics of renewable energy often claim that these technologies are making the world’s electricity grids more vulnerable to power outages. Hard data suggests otherwise. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/13/f...

It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.

Those who say we can’t shift to a clean energy economy are WRONG - there are over a dozen countries well on their way to 100% renewable power. And we need to get back to competing in and winning this race.

These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...

These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...

Another update for changes in land ice mass observed by GRACE(-FO) satellite in Antarctica (left) and Greenland (right)... My visualization can also be downloaded: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...

In Germany, power availability to homes and businesses has increased over the years – even as the share of renewables has climbed.

“In a city once choked with cars and infamous for its traffic snarls, Paris has pulled off a remarkable turnaround…the French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social A victory for FAST leadership.

So long, coal

Global electricity generation from fossil fuels declines amid solar surge theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/07/g...

"Spain’s rapid renewables build-out means its power prices were set by fossil generation just 19% of the time, down from 75% in 2019. As a result, wholesale electricity was almost a third cheaper than the EU average" Imagine having cheaper power Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

In numbers: Renewables have turned Spain into one of Europe’s cheapest electricity markets theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/02/i...

The off-grid gold mine leading the way to 100% wind and solar power theprogressplaybook.com/2025/09/23/t...

The Progress Playbook | Proof that wind and solar alone can power huge mines The off-grid gold mine leading the way to 100% wind and solar power theprogressplaybook.com/2025/09/23/t... h/t @nickhedley.bsky.social

Spain is a “rare bright spot among Europe’s otherwise drearily performing economies” thanks in part to cheap renewable energy and immigration. www.ft.com/content/643a...

Europe had over 62,700 heat-related deaths in 2024, report finds 369713.seu2.cleverreach.com/c/111091888/...

South Australia's electricity mix over the past three days. Wind and solar have produced enough electricity to cover all of the state's power needs.

In numbers: Solar and batteries are rapidly displacing gas in California theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/20/i...

"The global average number of high humid heat days ... over land reached a record of 35.6 days more than normal in 2024, surpassing the previous record set in 2023 by 9.5 days," says the U.K. Met Office. - Axios

Here’s how much global emissions would fall if we followed the leaders in clean electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/06/h...

President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics hours after a report showed weak job growth, prompting outcries from economists and policymakers over the integrity of the data going forward. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Motherfucking wind farms…

A power outage hit Prague and large sections of Czechia (aka the Czech Republic) today. Czechia's electricity mix is mostly coal and nuclear, so expect silence from the opinionators who instantly, incorrectly blamed the Iberian blackout on renewables/lack of inertia www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...

Trump’s tax bill will cost the bottom 20% of taxpayers an average of $560 a year while giving a boost of $6,055 to those at the top end, according to Yale University economists. - Bloomberg

GWR: Battery-powered train travels UK record distance | Swindon Advertiser share.google/7QR8rLp57XAJ...

In May, renewables accounted for 55% of the EU's electricity generation and comprised nuclear 22% (meaning the share of non-fossil sources in the mix reached 77%). Coal's share slipped to below 7%, a new low. - Ember data

Behind Spain's blackout: 'Conventional generators (mostly gas-fired) failed to supply grid-balancing services they’d been paid for'. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Wow ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ 🇨🇳 198 GW new solar capacity was added in China from January to May 2025 +93 GW alone in the month of May as developers rushed before the new RE pricing policy kicks in

Mozambique: These are the children the United States left to die groundup.org.za/article/moza...

Most new build homes must have solar panels - Miliband www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🚨 NEW RESEARCH: The energy transition is more disruptive—and could move much faster—than most people think. It’s not just about swapping old tech for new. Shift to clean energy is a complex web of feedback loops, tipping points & surprises. Our new 📖 👇 www.scurveeconomics.org/publications... 🧵

The South African government has awarded contracts for 616 MW / 2,464 MWh of new battery storage capacity, to be built in the Free State province.