Starting this November in South Korea, all public parking lots over 1,000 m² will be required to install solar power systems☀️🚗 This initiative boosts renewable energy adoption in urban areas, but also turns everyday spaces into power-generating hubs 🙌

🌱 Spain’s community energy revolution is spreading! From Taradell to Galicia, cooperatives are providing cheap, clean electricity to homes, including low-income families, while promoting local ownership and fighting fuel poverty. We love to see a community-led energy transition 🤩

🚨The Trump administration just scrapped Biden-era limits on drilling in Alaska, opening 10+ million acres of untouched wilderness to oil and gas. This is a massive step backwards for climate action & wildlife protection ❌ www.reuters.com/world/trump-...

Who’s excited for @commenergyengland.bsky.social Winter Community Energy Conference? 🙋🤝 It’s set to be an amazing day full of learning, networking, and celebrating — with the annual awards event in the evening! 🏆 If you spot anyone from the Younity team, come say hi!

☀️ Record year for UK rooftop solar! The UK has already broken its 2011 record, with 203,000+ new solar installations in 2025. New-build homes are leading the charge — and more growth is expected under the Future Homes Standard. Energy Secretary calls solar a “slam dunk” for cutting bills. ⚡💷

🚨 The Trump administration is planning to allow oil & gas drilling off California’s coast for the first time in decades — a move Gov. Gavin Newsom says will be “dead on arrival.” The plan proposes six offshore lease sales from 2027–2030.

💬 “Our job isn’t to make profit...it’s to deliver impact.” 👏 Community energy groups like @crewenergyldn.bsky.social are leading the charge, installing solar panels & retrofitting buildings to cut carbon and costs. Absolutely love this article...it's getting us pumped on a Thursday morning ⚡🌱

💷 Up to £20,000 in grants now available for communities in Yorkshire & County Durham! 📣 Apply for @nationalgrid.bsky.social Community Funds supporting projects near Yorkshire GREEN, EGL1 & EGL2. www.nationalgrid.com/local-benefi...

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Is it officially the year of the website rebrand?! 🎨💻 Our friends @commenergyengland.bsky.social just launched an absolutely B-E-A-utiful new website… check it out 👇 …and earlier this year, our friends @westmillenergy.bsky.social did the same! We love seeing our community powering up ⚡💚

💡 Got a few hours to spare each week? 🕓 Community energy groups across the UK are looking for volunteers. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just want to make a difference, there’s a role that fits your time and interests. 👇 Register below to help out in a way that fits around your schedule!

Analysis finds that China’s CO₂ emissions have been flat or falling for the past 18 months 📉🤯 Driven by a massive surge in clean energy, with solar power up 46% and wind up 11% in the last quarter alone, China has managed to meet growing electricity demand without increasing emissions!

⚡Communities in Wales are ready to power their own future, but barriers are holding them back ❌ A new report from @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social calls for change to unlock community-led energy projects and let local people realise their full potential 🌍

Community energy gives Londoners the power! 🏙️⚡ Across the capital, 30+ community energy groups are leading 170+ projects, putting energy ownership back in people’s hands, cutting carbon, and keeping wealth local. Absolutely love seeing community energy in the spotlight 🤩

How can we support your community energy project? 🚀 Up to £1.5m available in Kickstarter loans 💡Expert advice & support 💰 Support finding the best rate when selling energy 🤝 Connecting you with motivated volunteers Find out how we can help you 👇 www.younity.coop/supporting-c...

🌍 COP30 kicks off today in Belém, Brazil! If you want a clear, concise guide to the main issues, from emissions cuts to net zero and NDCs, this explainer is a great read to get up to speed before the negotiations begin: 🔗 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

AI meets solar power! 💡🤖 A Quartz Solar tool is helping balance Britain’s grid, saving £30 million a year by using machine learning to forecast solar generation more accurately 🤯 Forecasting errors cut by 50%, costs down, carbon down!

🔥 From coal to clean energy! The Scottish village of Fallin, Stirlingshire, hopes to transform the abandoned Polmaise coal mine into the UK’s first community-owned thermal energy project 💡 The flooded pit could heat local polytunnels, turning a symbol of the past into a legacy for the future♻️

⚡ Big news for the Isle of Wight! Green Isle of Wight CIC has secured £450,000 from @ofgem.gov.uk's Energy Redress Scheme to launch a Virtual Island Battery Ecosystem 💡 🔋 100–200 smart batteries 💷 £400–£450 annual savings 🌱 400–700 tonnes of CO₂ avoided ...and most importantly, community-owned 🙌

🌳 Major boost for global rainforest protection! 🌎 At the COP30, Norway has pledged $3 billion to the new Brazil-led Tropical Forest Forever Fund! Norway’s contribution is conditional on other nations joining in, as the fund aims to raise $25 billion in startup capital from global donors.🌱

Need an uplifting watch this Friday morning? Look no further than the University of Sheffield’s online exhibition, showcasing the people and projects bringing sustainable energy solutions to communities in Ethiopia, Malawi, and Mozambique. 💡 A perfect dose of inspiration to start your day!

Fantastic news! 🤩🏆 We’re thrilled to share that Connie, our Senior Community Renewables Manager, took home an award last night at the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum! She represented the sector brilliantly, and we're so proud to see all her hard work and dedication being recognised 🙌

We've had a big influx of new followers lately - it turns out people like the sound of clean, community-owned energy! To all our new followers - welcome! Still not entirely sure what community energy involves? Check out our explainer 👇 www.younity.coop/what-is-comm...

Bosch just started up a 2.5 MW green hydrogen plant in Germany! It’ll make over one ton of renewable hydrogen every day, meeting EU clean energy standards💧

The UK just passed 20 GW of solar power! ☀️ That means more clean electricity and fewer carbon emissions with over 1.4 GW added this year! Next stop: the upcoming CfD rounds... a key step to keeping the momentum going 📈

A rainy day in South Wales? 🌧️ With a venue like this, we’re all in! 🤩 We had an incredible time at the @regeninsight.bsky.social x @nationalgrid.bsky.social event in Swansea yesterday, connecting with developers, local councils, and community energy groups. The future is looking bright 🙌

Brazil has recorded its biggest annual drop in emissions in 15 years, a 16.7% fall, according to the Climate Observatory 📉 The major driver? A significant reduction in deforestation, showing how protecting forests can deliver real climate progress. 🌳🌎

☀️ A solar-powered car park could be coming to Cumbrae! The idea, still in its early stages, is being explored as a way to tackle parking pressures while generating renewable energy and supporting local climate goals 🚗

In a last-minute deal ahead of COP30, EU climate ministers have agreed to cut emissions 90% by 2040 📉 Are we moving fast enough to meet 1.5°C? Or are we still falling short of the climate ambition the world needs? 🌍💭

🌞 Free solar power...even if you don’t have panels? Yep, it’s happening! From July next year, households in NSW, South-East Queensland and South Australia will get at least 3 hours of free solar power a day through the new Solar Sharer program.

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! 👋

💡 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 👉 younity.coop/interactive-...

⚡ 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.

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 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 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🙌

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 🙌

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 ☀️

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

🚀 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 🤝

🌱 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 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! 🌏⚡

🌞 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! 🌱⚡️

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. 🌊⚡️

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! 👋 www.younity.coop/supporting-c...

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 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.