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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
☀️🔋 China has connected a 1GW hybrid solar project to the grid. The project combines 900MW of solar PV with 100MW of concentrated solar power, including molten salt thermal storage designed to hold heat for up to eight hours ⚡🌱
pv-magazine.com
PowerChina switches on 1 GW PV-CSP hybrid plant in northwestern China - pv magazine Global
PowerChina has completed grid connection of a 1 GW hybrid solar project in Qinghai province, China. The facility combines 900 MW of solar PV capacity with a 100 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
🏠🌡️ The Netherlands is planning to make hybrid heat pumps the standard replacement for gas boilers in many homes. The proposal targets areas without district heating, combining a heat pump with a gas boiler to reduce gas use while retaining backup heating when needed.
pv-magazine.com
Netherlands plans mandatory switch to hybrid heat pumps  - pv magazine Global
The Netherlands is planning for a smart heat pump to become the standard replacement for central heating boilers in areas where no district heating network is available.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
☀️🇮🇹 Italy’s solar capacity could more than triple by 2040. New grid operator scenarios project growth from 43.5GW at the end of 2025 to as much as 137GW by 2040, alongside major expansion in energy storage and electrification. A huge potential shift in the country’s electricity system. 🔋⚡
pv-magazine.com
Italy's solar capacity could reach 137 GW by 2040, grid operators say - pv magazine Global
Italy's installed solar PV capacity is expected to increase from 43.5 GW at the end of 2025 to 82.3 GW by 2030, before reaching between 114 GW and 137 GW by 2040, according to new scenarios published ...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
🌬️🇹🇷 Türkiye’s wind power could help cut its gas import bill by $4 billion a year. With more than 16GW of installed wind capacity, the country could reduce reliance on imported natural gas as it expands renewable generation. An example of how homegrown clean energy can strengthen energy security ⚡🌱
dailysabah.com
Wind power could help Türkiye cut its gas import bill by $4 billion
Türkiye could cut its annual natural gas import bill by about $4 billion with its wind power capacity of more than 16 gigawatts (GW), based on current...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
☀️🇬🇧 Could solar panels and a battery save your household almost £950 a year? Analysis of more than 15 million UK rooftops suggests that solar and battery storage could deliver significant savings, with some areas seeing even bigger returns. 🔋
independent.co.uk
The areas in the UK where solar pays off fastest
New analysis of more than 15 million UK rooftops suggests solar panels and battery storage could save households almost £950 a year on average, with some areas seeing even bigger returns
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
☀️🇮🇳 India is generating record amounts of solar power, but some is going to waste. More than 4% of solar generation was curtailed in July and August due to grid and operational constraints, according to CREA.
oilprice.com
CREA: India Curtailed Over 4% of Its Solar Output in July and August | OilPrice.com
India curtailed over 4% of its solar output in July and August as grid limits and shortages collided, CREA says, even as coal stocks ran critically low.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
☀️🏘️ Solar power could become more accessible to renters in Virginia. Governor Spanberger’s energy plan includes community solar, giving people who rent or have unsuitable rooftops another way to benefit from renewable electricity. Clean energy shouldn’t depend on owning your home 🌱
wvtf.org
Governor's energy plan promotes community solar
Governor Spanberger announced her plan to supply Virginia with the energy it needs— stressing it should be reliable, affordable and clean. One recommendation is winning praise from people who rent the...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Last week, we headed to Glasgow for the Community Energy Scotland Conference 2026! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 With this year's theme of Owning the Future, we loved connecting with Scottish partners and discussing how to grow community energy. 💚 Also, can we get a live illustrator at every event? Eddy Phillips was fab! 🎨
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Community energy in the UK is on the up and up! 🚀 We’re proud to support almost 350 community energy projects through bespoke Power Purchase Agreements, from Plymouth to the Outer Hebrides and everywhere in between. Find your local community energy group. There may be one closer than you think! 👀
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Community Energy Projects We Support Across the Country | Younity
We’re proudly providing our award-winning support to over 100 different community energy generators around the country, which means they get the fair energy prices needed to continue their amazing wor...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
☀️🇪🇺 Solar power could soon be built into more than just rooftops and fields. Austrian company has secured an EU patent for its bifacial solar fence technology, which uses vertically mounted solar strips to generate electricity from both sides. An innovative way to put overlooked spaces to work. ⚡🌱
pv-magazine.com
Sunbooster secures European patent for bifacial photovoltaic fences - pv magazine Global
Austrian company Sunbooster has secured a European patent for its bifacial solar fence technology, now protected in 18 EU member states. The company is expanding into France, where it has completed it...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
☀️🔬 Solar panels are getting more powerful, with less glare. Risen Energy has unveiled a new heterojunction module with up to 23.5% efficiency and 730W output, featuring an optical design intended to reduce glare. Another development in making solar technology more versatile. ⚡🌱
pv-magazine.com
Risen releases 23.5%-efficient anti-glare heterojunction solar module - pv magazine Global
Risen Energy has unveiled a new anti-glare heterojunction solar module featuring a dual-layer optical design and a power output of up to 730 W. The bifacial panel achieves a maximum efficiency of 23.5...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
🐄☀️ Could solar panels help keep farmland greener during hot weather? In Normandy, France, 5,184 solar panels sit around 16 feet above a dairy pasture, providing shade for grazing cows while generating renewable electricity. An example of how solar and agriculture can share the same space. 🌱⚡
autonocion.com
A French company raised 5,184 solar panels 16 feet over a Normandy dairy pasture, and when the open field nearby dried out in July, the grass underneath stayed green and on hot days the cows in their ...
So it's a bit of a jolt to hear that a pasture down in the hedgerow country south of the D-Day beaches went brown and stopped growing this summer. TSE, a
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
🏠☀️ What if your roof tiles could generate electricity? Solar roof tiles offer an alternative to traditional panels, integrating solar cells into roofing materials for a more discreet look. They could appeal to homeowners who want solar without the appearance of conventional panels ⚡
bbc.co.uk
Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
☀️🌾 Can solar panels and farming thrive on the same land? Agrivoltaics combines solar generation with agriculture, with panels potentially protecting crops from harsh weather while creating additional income for farmers. The design needs to work for both food production and clean energy. 🌱
euronews.com
Solar panels promise farmers a lifeline. But who gets the profits?
Agrivoltaics could help to prevent farmland abandonment by protecting crops and boosting income. But some say the solution ignores the real problems.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
☀️🇦🇺 Australia’s rooftop solar boom shows no sign of slowing down. High electricity prices, sunshine and government support have helped drive record installations, with solar panels becoming a familiar sight across the country. The next challenge? Making the most of all that homegrown power. 🔋⚡
theguardian.com
Our place in the sun: Australia’s uptake of solar panels is already through the roof. How much higher could it get?
Sunshine, government subsidies and high power prices are driving record solar installations
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
☀️🏘️ Charlie Luxton is taking community energy on the road! The TV presenter has launched a national roadshow in Ayr, showcasing how communities can generate their own renewable electricity and benefit financially. A great way to put community energy in the spotlight. 🌱⚡
thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
Oxford designer to champion renewable energy projects nationwide
Charlie Luxton, who is based in Oxford, has been appointed as SP Energy Networks’ first Community Energy Champion.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
🇬🇧⚡ Could heat pump grants be cut to help fund defence spending? Ministers are reportedly considering cuts to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme as they seek more than £2bn in savings from the energy budget. Any reduction could make it harder for households to switch from gas boilers to cleaner heating. 🌱
theguardian.com
Ministers preparing to slash heat pump subsidies to fund defence spending
Exclusive: Some of £2bn savings needed from energy budget expected to come from boiler upgrade scheme, sources say
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
📣 North East community energy groups! We’ve had a big jump in volunteers signing up to Community Energy Connect recently- our free matchmaking platform 🌱 Need an extra pair of hands? Sign up below, and we’ll connect you with volunteers who could be a great fit. 👇
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
☀️🔬 Scientists have found a hidden source of wasted energy in solar cells. Researchers have identified a way to reduce a previously overlooked light emission loss, pushing solar cell efficiency towards 43%. Small improvements in efficiency could make a difference as solar continues to scale. ⚡🌱
interestingengineering.com
Scientists crack solar cell leak that could lift efficiency near 43%
ICFO researchers have demonstrated a way to reduce photon emission losses in solar cells by narrowing the angles at which they emit light.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
☀️🚆 Solar panels between railway tracks? Switzerland is giving it a go. A pilot has installed 48 solar panels across a 100-metre stretch of active railway, generating around 16,000kWh of electricity a year. An example of putting underused infrastructure to work without needing extra land. ⚡🌱
zmescience.com
Trains in Switzerland Are Now Running Over Solar Panels in a First-of-Its-Kind Test
The pilot turns unused railway space into a small but closely watched solar test.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🇰🇷⚡ South Korea is planning a huge investment in its energy transition. The country plans to invest up to $747bn by 2035 in renewable energy, electric vehicles and industrial decarbonisation. The strategy includes a target of 100GW of renewable capacity by 2030 🚀 🌱
oilprice.com
South Korea Unveils $747 Billion Plan to Break Its Fossil Fuel Habit | OilPrice.com
South Korea plans to invest $747 billion by 2035 in renewables, EVs and industrial decarbonization to cut its exposure to oil and LNG supply shocks.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
⚡🌍 The push to electrify the global economy is gathering pace. Around 25 countries have introduced new electrification policies since March, while COP31 is set to focus on increasing electricity's share of global energy demand. The grids need to grow faster to connect all that new clean energy. 🌱
oilprice.com
Iran War Pushes 25 Countries Into New Electrification Policies | OilPrice.com
COP31 will push a 35 percent electrification goal by 2035 as the Iran war speeds clean energy shifts, but grid bottlenecks threaten the push.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
☀️🏫 South Gloucestershire is putting solar on schools and public buildings to cut bills and carbon emissions. The council has installed 980kW of solar across 11 schools during 2026, with support from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
sites.southglos.gov.uk
Solar installed at South Gloucestershire schools and council buildings generating savings and green energy | Newsroom
Schools and public buildings in South Gloucestershire are now benefitting from lower energy bills and lower carbon emissions thanks to the council installing solar panels.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
☀️🌍 The solar boom is transforming some of the world’s fastest-growing economies. As renewable electricity becomes cheaper, countries that have historically had limited access to reliable energy are increasingly turning to solar, wind and hydro.
dw.com
Emerging economies are embracing solar power and skipping fossil fuels much faster than Europe or the US
Renewable electricity is cheaper than ever. While the West got rich on coal and oil, some of the world's poorest countries are banking on solar, wind and water instead.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
☀️🔌 Solar panels that simply plug into a wall socket could be about to take off. Balcony and plug-in solar systems are making it easier for people to generate their own electricity without the cost of a traditional rooftop installation. A simpler way to take part in the energy transition. 🌱⚡
nationalgeographic.com
Solar Panels That Plug Into Your Wall Are About to Be Everywhere
California is the latest state to pass a law making it easier to install balcony-friendly solar panels. Renewable energy experts think the new technology is about to take off.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
☀️🇬🇧 A 49.9MW solar farm in North Yorkshire has been recommended for approval. The proposed project near Sutton-on-the-Forest would cover around 235 acres of agricultural land, generating renewable electricity for thousands of homes ⚡🏘️
bbc.co.uk
Sutton-on-the-Forest solar farm recommended for approval by council
Officers say the benefits of producing renewable energy outweigh any harm the plans may create.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
What does community energy mean for YOU? 💰 Savings on ⚡ bills 🌍 Reliable & green energy in your home 👷‍♀️ Local jobs & volunteering opportunities 💵 Money invested back into the community This is why we provide the support community groups need to thrive 🚀 www.younity.coop/information-...
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What Is Community Energy? | Younity
People across the UK are starting to believe that community energy is the way forward, and it makes total sense. It’s about local people owning, running, and benefiting from renewable energy projects....
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🔋🇫🇷 France’s largest operational battery is now online. The 240MW / 480MWh battery in Cernay-lès-Reims can store enough electricity to help balance the grid as renewable generation changes throughout the day. Another big step for France’s energy storage capacity. ⚡🌱
pv-magazine.com
France's largest battery goes online - pv magazine Global
TagEnergy has inaugurated a 240 MW/480 MWh battery storage facility in northeastern France, the country’s largest operational BESS. The Tesla Megapack-based project provides grid-balancing services an...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🛢️⚡ The G7 is releasing 100M barrels of oil and refined fuel from emergency reserves. The coordinated release will take place over four months, with a substantial amount of diesel front-loaded within the first 20 days. A reminder of how exposed energy prices remain to global fossil fuel markets.
bbc.co.uk
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The co-ordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
☀️🇵🇹 Renewables supplied 64% of Portugal’s electricity demand in the first nine months of 2026. Renewable generation supplied 64% of the country’s 40.5TWh electricity consumption, with hydro, wind and solar making up the majority. Another impressive milestone for Europe’s clean energy transition. 🌱⚡
renewablesnow.com
Renewables cover 64% of Portugal's power demand in Jan-Sept
Renewable energy plants supplied 64% of Portugal's electricity consumption of 40.5 TWh from January to September 2026, the country's national grid operator, Redes Energéticas Nacionais (REN), has anno...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
☀️🔋 Solar and batteries are cutting energy costs at a Hertfordshire leisure centre by 61%. A new 130kWp solar and storage system at Redbourn Leisure Centre is expected to save around £19,000 a year. Even better, those savings will help fund a new sports hall and 3G football pitches. ⚡
businessgreen.com
Hertfordshire Leisure Centre slashes energy bills over 60 per cent with new solar storage system
New 130kWp DC‑optimised solar-plus-storage system forecasted to save the centre around £19,000 a year
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
☀️ Could solar panels soon produce 25% more electricity without taking up any more space? Tandem solar panels stack a second light-absorbing layer on top of silicon to capture more of the sun’s energy. The technology could mean more power from the same rooftops and solar farms. ⚡🌱
zmescience.com
A New Generation of Solar Panels Could Produce 25% More Electricity and Shake Up the Global Energy Industry
A second light-absorbing layer could shake up the solar energy market— if they last.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
⚖️🇦🇺 A landmark climate ruling in Australia could have major implications for fossil fuel projects. Australia’s High Court has backed a Hunter Valley community group challenging the expansion of a coal mine, ruling that planning authorities must consider the climate impacts of emissions from coal. 🌱
theguardian.com
Hunter Valley community group wins landmark high court climate change case over Mount Pleasant coalmine
Ruling on Mount Pleasant coalmine shows ‘we cannot continue to dig up coal … and pretend the consequences have nothing to do with us’, group says
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Learn what we can do to support your project 👇 www.younity.coop/supporting-c...
younity.coop
How We Support Community Energy Groups | Younity
From buying your energy through a PPA, to funding, volunteers and our new Community Power Club — we support almost 350 community energy groups across the UK, in every way we can. Get in touch
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
⚡🌱 We help community energy groups get more from their generation. From long-term PPAs and funding support to new ways of sharing the benefits of renewable energy. We work with community energy groups across the UK to help turn their projects into lasting impact 🤝
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🌱⚡ What if the people generating clean energy could benefit from it too? That’s the idea behind community energy. From generating renewable power to creating new income for community projects, it gives people more of a say in how energy is produced and where the benefits go 🙌
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
☀️🚆 Could railway lines become the next unlikely home for solar panels? Researchers in South Korea found that suitable sections of just five railway corridors could host more than 8.5MW of solar capacity. A clever way to generate more clean energy without competing for valuable land. ⚡🌱
pv-magazine.com
The case for railway-integrated solar in South Korea - pv magazine Global
South Korea’s extensive railway network could provide new space for solar generation in densely populated areas where land availability is limited. Researchers have investigated the potential of insta...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
☀️🇦🇺 Australia’s large-scale renewable generation is continuing to climb. Utility scale solar and wind generated 5.44TWh of clean energy in September, up 7% from the same month last year. Solar generation also hit record monthly levels in several states. ⚡🌱
pv-magazine.com
Utility solar generation reaches record highs in Australia - pv magazine Global
Output from Australia’s large-scale renewable energy assets continues to climb with the nation’s utility PV and wind power plants generating a total of 5.44 TWh of clean energy in September, deliverin...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🌬️💷 Britain has already spent more than £1.5bn paying wind farms to switch off this year. When the grid can't absorb all the electricity being generated, wind farms are paid to reduce their output ❌ It’s a pretty stark reminder that building renewable energy is only half the job.
thisismoney.co.uk
UK blows past last year's £1.5bn bill for switching off wind farms
The cost of paying Britain's wind farms to turn off has soared past £1.5 billion so far this year - according to new figures that will infuriate households squeezed by soaring energy bills.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
⚡🇬🇧 Britain needs more than renewable energy. It needs a grid that can actually use it. The new Great British Grid aims to speed up connections and investment in electricity infrastructure, helping get more clean power connected to homes, businesses and industry.
theconversation.com
How the new Great British Grid could help households benefit from abundant and cheap renewable power
As Britain builds more renewable energy, it will need to get better at encouraging people to use electricity when it’s plentiful.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
☀️🐟 Solar is helping Brixham Fish Market cut its energy bills by around £47,000 a year. A new installation of 119 panels takes the market’s total to 423 panels and 251kWp, generating around 236,000kWh of electricity each year. A pretty impressive catch. ⚡
fishingnews.co.uk
Solar expansion to save fishmarket £47k a year - Fishing News
Brixham Fish Market has expanded its solar installation to 423 panels, generating 236,000kWh annually, cutting energy costs by £47,000 and reducing carbon emissions by 60 tonnes.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
❄️☀️ China’s Qinling research station is showing that renewable energy can work in some seriously challenging conditions. The Antarctic base is already getting around half its power from renewables, with plans to eventually reach 100%. It could eventually replace hundreds of tonnes of diesel 🌱
bgr.com
China's Antarctic Base Gets Half Its Power From Renewables And Is On Track For 100% - BGR
Antarctica is cold, and if you want to live there you need to bring diesel to keep the heaters on, but China is trying to do it all with renewables.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
💷 There’s some serious funding available for community organisations right now. City Bridge Foundation is offering up to £450K over five years to London organisations tackling economic injustice, while the Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme has £15m available across six funding streams. 🌱
civilsociety.co.uk
Who’s Funding: City Bridge Foundation, Energy Redress Scheme and more
In this fortnightly column, Civil Society rounds up funding pots available to the UK charity sector…
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
⚡🇫🇷 France has recorded around 800 hours of zero or negative electricity prices in 2026. Growing periods of excess renewable generation are creating huge price swings, while also opening up new opportunities for battery storage. Another reminder of just how key storage will be 🔋☀️
pv-magazine.com
France hits record 800 hours of negative, zero electricity prices - pv magazine Global
France has recorded around 800 hours of negative or zero electricity prices in 2026, as growing market volatility creates new opportunities for battery storage. Storio Energy says widening daily price...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
⚖️🌍 The US Supreme Court is considering the future of climate lawsuits. The court is hearing a case brought by Boulder County against Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil over alleged climate-related harms. The ruling could affect dozens of similar lawsuits across the US.
washingtonsun.com
The Supreme Court Is Considering the Future of Climate Change Lawsuits
The justices hear oral arguments Monday in a major environmental case over fossil fuel company liability.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🌬️🇩🇪 Germany has just built the world’s tallest wind turbine. Standing 365 metres tall, the GICON pilot in eastern Germany is designed to capture stronger, more consistent winds at higher altitudes. The project will test whether going higher can significantly increase electricity generation. ⚡
interestingengineering.com
World’s tallest wind turbine reaches nearly 1,200 feet in Germany
A 1,197-foot wind turbine has reached its full height in Germany, making it the world’s tallest wind turbine.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
☀️🔋 Could solar and batteries help tackle fuel poverty? A new report argues that cutting the upfront cost of clean technologies could help vulnerable households make immediate savings while reducing exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices.
businessgreen.com
A permanent discount: Why solar and batteries deserve a frontline role in tackling fuel poverty
The government should act to lower the upfront cost of clean technologies in order to unlock immediate savings for vulnerable households - and get the UK off the fossil fuel rollercoaster - writes Jen...
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