Does anyone have any guesses where we were earlier this week? 👀 Here’s a hint: the country is home to some amazing renewable energy projects, and the scenery is absolutely stunning… Also, our legs were completely destroyed by the hills in its capital! ⛰️🏰

🌱☀️ Fruits meet solar! Swiss company Insolight has inaugurated a 250 kW agrivoltaic installation on apple, pear, and apricot orchards 🍏🍐🌞 The system will produce 300 MWh per year for the grid, a perfect example of innovation in agrivoltaics!

☀️ Lebanon goes solar! The Ministry of Energy has signed three power purchase agreements (PPAs) with France’s CMA CGM for solar projects totalling 45 MW...15 MW each. These projects mark a significant step toward expanding Lebanon’s clean energy landscape 🌱🔋

⚡ Big news for renewable energy in Mexico! ☀️ The Mexican state-owned utility has launched a tender for the Puerto Peñasco Secuencia III solar plant. This project will deliver 300 MW of solar power and integrate 103 MW of battery storage, boosting clean energy capacity and grid stability 🔋

🏘️ Big news for community energy in the UK! The House of Lords is proposing that all new housing developments consider including a community renewable energy project. 🗣️ “place community energy at the heart of our planning and energy future,” making clean energy a local priority from day one⚡🌱

🌍 China, the world’s largest polluter, has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7–10% by 2035. While it’s a step toward cleaner energy, climate experts warn the target is too modest to align with net zero goals—or to spark the global climate momentum urgently needed.

Big win for clean energy 🤩 A federal judge has ruled that Trump cannot block the nearly finished Wind project off Rhode Island’s coast 🙌 The decision allows developer Ørsted to restart work, marking a major step forward for offshore wind expansion in U.S. waters.

Later this week we're heading to Edinburgh for the @cescotland.bsky.social Annual Members Conference 2025 🚂 We’re thrilled to be sponsoring a day packed with inspiring talks, panels, and workshops—and even more excited to see one of our own, Ewan, on the youth engagement & succession panel 👏

⚡💸 Turn switches into support for your community! With Power Back, every time someone signs up to the Community Power Tariff with Your Co-op Energy, your local community energy group gets £25 to fund vital projects. A great way to power homes with clean energy while boosting local projects 🚀

☀️🌊 China pushes ahead with massive offshore solar project A state-led 1.8 GW offshore PV project is underway and is set to be completed by mid-2026. With an investment of $2.2B, this first-of-its-kind initiative will be jointly developed by four major state-owned enterprises.

⚡ Trump administration moves to block Massachusetts offshore wind project 🌊 They have taken steps to revoke a permit for an offshore wind farm, in what critics call part of an “all-out assault” on the wind energy industry ❌

🌊 Historic moment for our oceans! 🌍 The High Seas Treaty has officially crossed the threshold to come into force. This landmark agreement will become international law, paving the way to create marine protected areas in international waters and helping reverse decades of damage to marine life 🙌

🌍 UN chief warns: the 1.5°C climate goal is at risk of collapsing ❌ The Secretary-General has raised an alarm that global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C are falling short. As the UN hosts Climate Week, the call is clear: urgent, collective action is needed to keep the 1.5°C target alive 🎯

What a day at National Grid Connections: Communities Midlands in Birmingham! 🤩 It’s always inspiring to hear from experts, but even more exciting to see so many new people being introduced to the sector — from small businesses to universities and new groups just getting started 🌱

☀️ Solar industry update: The cost of polysilicon, a key material used to make solar panels, has shot up by more than 50%. Despite large stockpiles, prices continue to rise, serving as a reminder that while demand for clean energy is growing, supply chain pressures remain a major challenge ⛓️

🚨 Trump is pushing Starmer to “drill, baby, drill” in the North Sea, calling oil and gas a “phenomenal asset.” - but let's be clear 🌍 North Sea oil is a climate liability. 💸 Short-term price cuts can’t outweigh long-term destruction. 🔋 Britain has real assets in wind, solar, and tidal energy

🌏 Big climate news from Australia: the government has announced it will cut carbon emissions by at least 62% by 2035 (from 2005 levels) 📉 This is a major step up from the previous pledge of 43% by 2030, and comes as the country faces pressure over its reliance on fossil fuels.

🌍 India is aiming for net zero – but it won’t come cheap. The country needs $10 trillion by 2070 to hit its climate goals 💰 Green finance will be key to development, and experts are urging developed nations to step up and meet their climate commitments ⚡ www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/i...

🌡️ This summer, Europe felt the heat, and human-made climate change played a deadly role. Researchers estimate that 2 in every 3 heat deaths were caused by weather driven by greenhouse gases. The science is clear: climate change isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a public health crisis.

Last week, not even the tube strikes could stop us… but they did make it a bit tougher 🚋 We headed to Oxford to meet our friends @ethexuk.bsky.social to talk all things community energy! It was fab to catch up at their HQ, chat about projects, and explore how we could collaborate in the future 🙌

California’s home batteries aren’t just powering homes...they’re replacing gas plants and saving hundreds of millions! 💰🔋 A study looked at a gigawatt-hour virtual power plant test, showing how home batteries can shave peak demand and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Community energy is often called the “Cinderella of net zero” 👠✨ We’re delighted to see our friends at Energise Barnsley featured in this article, shining a spotlight on what community energy can achieve. The UK gov says it wants more of it, and with case studies like this, it’s easy to see why 🙌

👀 Investors are watching… and they’re nervous. The UK’s new climate adviser warns that weakening net zero policies could spook investors and shake financial markets. Strong climate action isn’t just about the planet, it’s about jobs, growth, and economic stability 🔒

Community Energy Roadshows are coming to Leicestershire! 🌍🚗 Residents across the county are being invited to a series of roadshows designed to help households save energy, cut bills, and get involved in shaping a sustainable future. Organised by @cepathways.bsky.social, this isn't one to miss!

✊🌍 Young climate activists aren’t backing down. After winning a trial against Montana over the right to a livable climate, they’re now challenging Trump’s fossil fuel orders in federal court. Their message: policies that expand drilling while sidelining renewables put children’s futures at risk.

🔥🌊🌪 Europe is paying the price of the climate crisis. A study warns that heatwaves, droughts & floods could cost Europe €126 billion by 2029...with nearly €43 billion in damages this summer alone. Investing in climate resilience & clean energy isn’t optional, it’s economic survival.

Later this week, you can catch us at National Grid's Connections: Communities Midlands event! It’s set to be packed with knowledge sharing, peer-to-peer learning between community energy groups, and expert advice from industry leaders. If you see us there, come and say hi 👋

🌞 Record Sunshine Powers Britain’s Grid! From April to June, the UK’s electricity system hit its cleanest three months ever, with carbon intensity dropping below 100g CO₂/kWh 📉 Analysis shows the government’s 2030 clean power goal is looking increasingly within reach⚡💚

Community Energy Connect is live, and already making a difference! It’s a free tool that links community energy groups with skilled volunteers to supercharge local projects 💡🌍 New to community energy? No problem! We’ve got plenty of courses to get you started. 👉 Set up your account today!

Thanks to Hounslow Council’s Community Energy Fund, St Paul’s Church in Brentford installed solar panels that cut energy bills, freeing up more money to reinvest in the community ☀️💰 This is what real #CommunityEnergy looks like: cleaner power, lower costs, stronger communities 🤝

♻️ From solar panels to office pods! Japanese companies Hitachi, Tokuyama & Itoki have teamed up to recycle glass from end-of-life PV panels into office furniture! We love to see innovative thinking like this bringing renewable solutions to life 🌏✨

☀️ Australia is smashing its solar goals 📈 In just the first half of 2025, 115,000+ homes & businesses added 1.1 GW of rooftop solar, pushing total capacity to 26.8 GW across 4.2 million rooftops. On track to beat 2030 targets, and battery uptake is surging too🔋⚡

🔋 China is going big on energy storage. Under a US$35B plan, the country aims to deploy 180 GW of battery energy storage (BESS) by 2027, boosting its clean power system and domestic production. A massive step toward a renewable future 🌏⚡ www.enerdata.net/publications...

🚨 The EPA just gave polluters a free pass. For the first time in 15 years, the agency will stop collecting and publishing greenhouse gas emissions from factories, refineries, and other major polluters 🏭 Transparency matters. Accountability matters. Our health and climate depend on it.

🌊 By 2050, 1.5M Australians could be at risk from rising seas, warns a new national climate report. 🗣️ "Australians are already living with the consequences of climate change today… every degree of warming we prevent now will help future generations avoid the worst impacts."

⚡🔋 Ukraine powers up its biggest battery storage project! In just six months, DTEK and Fluence have delivered a 200 MW / 400 MWh system – one of the largest in Eastern Europe – using remote commissioning. This €125 million investment will strengthen Ukraine’s grid and boost energy resilience 🔒

Amazing to see Upper Don Community Energy making headlines 📰🙌 Since September 2023, they’ve helped 60+ households cut bills and keep warm with simple but effective measures. Now, with new funding, they’ll be able to support 50 more households living in fuel poverty – fantastic work 👏

🏆 Nominations are open for the 2025 Community Energy Awards! 🏆 We were proud to win the Sector Support Award last year; it's such an inspiring evening celebrating community energy 🎉 Don’t miss out on the chance of being a winner this year, nominations close 24 Sept Find out more 👇

Introducing Our Community Energy Roadmap 🚀 A free step-by-step guide to make starting a community energy group easier than ever 🌱⚡ Whether you’re just at the idea stage or ready to launch a renewable project, this guide has you covered ☀️ 👉 Explore the Roadmap today! younity.coop/interactive-...

⚡☀️ Behind the world’s largest renewable energy park in Gujarat lies a troubling story: Migrant workers, drawn by promises of fair pay and decent conditions, report unpaid wages, exhausting hours & dangerous heat. A green transition can’t come at the cost of worker rights 🌍✊

🎶 On the road again 🚂 Conference season is here! We’ll be at events across the community energy sector — from finance & project delivery to youth engagement & volunteer support. Check our events page for dates, and if you see us, say hi! 🤩 www.younity.coop/information-...

☀️ Solar on the move 🚗 Researchers just logged 1+ million km with solar-equipped vehicles across the Netherlands, Germany & Benelux to measure the real potential of vehicle-integrated photovoltaics! This project is delivering accurate data on how much clean power cars can generate while driving 💡

Our friends at @ynnicymunedol.bsky.social are calling for a Community Wealth Fund to back small-scale, community-owned renewables. This call is all about putting power, literally and financially, back into communities💡🏘️ Read all about it 👇

🔥 Breaking Climate News 🔥 For the first time, scientists have traced specific fossil fuel and cement companies to the worsening of deadly heat waves. A new study analysed 213 heat waves and found they were made far more likely and intense by greenhouse gas emissions from these industries 🏭

⚡🌊 Ethiopia just switched on Africa’s largest dam. The Grand Renaissance Dam has officially launched, set to end frequent blackouts, boost the economy, and power the country’s push toward electric vehicles. Egypt has long opposed it's opening, fearing impacts on its share of Nile waters.

💰🔥 The fossil fuel industry is still cashing in. A new analysis by Oil Change International finds that US fossil-fuel firms receive $31 billion in subsidies every year, more than double the amount in 2017 🤯

☀️🏘️ From motocross track to clean energy hub A new community benefit solar project at South Bank has been granted planning permission. The 16-acre site, once a motocross course, will now generate over 216 million kWh of renewable energy across its 25-year lifespan ⚡🏍

☀️ Canada’s solar surge continues! According to CanREA, 2025 is already on track to beat last year’s solar growth, with behind-the-meter PV leading the way. From homes generating their own clean power to communities embracing renewables, residential solar is having a record-breaking year⚡🏡

☀️✨ Malawi’s first fully solar-powered village is lighting the way! Last month, Kasakula, a rural community of nearly 9,000 homes, became the first village in Malawi with 100% universal solar access. Thanks to SolarAid, every household now has reliable, affordable clean electricity 🙌

🤖⚡ China bets big on AI + energy for a greener future Beijing has unveiled a plan to integrate AI into the energy sector, boosting security, efficiency, and driving a low-carbon transition. From power grids to renewables, AI is set to play a central role in the energy transformation 🌍💡