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💚⚡ Community energy is about more than generating renewable electricity. It's about local people owning local energy, cutting carbon emissions, creating skilled jobs, tackling fuel poverty, and reinvesting profits into the communities they call home.

⛽📈 Eight of the world's largest oil companies reportedly made more than $93 billion in profits in just three months. A reminder of why we need affordable, homegrown renewable energy. Community energy goes one step further by reinvesting profits back into the communities that generate them.

Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis

Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage

theguardian.com

🏘️⚡ Communities in West Lindsey will benefit from a new council policy that encourages community benefit contributions from large-scale renewable developments. With the district home to the largest concentrations of solar projects in England, the policy ensures communities share in the benefits 🤝

Communities set to benefit from renewable energy developments under new council policy

Communities in West Lindsey are set to benefit from renewable energy developments under a new district council policy.

lincolnshireworld.com

🏘️⚡ Community energy isn't just about technology...it's about people. New research found that residents' attitudes are the biggest factor influencing whether they'll adopt community energy systems, while government support plays a key role in building confidence.

Understanding the human element in community integrated energy systems

Identifying the factors that shape residents’ willingness to adopt these sustainable energy systems could help improve their acceptance.

aip.org

🤝💚 Interested in corporate volunteering? Community energy projects need skilled volunteers to help deliver local impact and accelerate the clean energy transition. Find out how your organisation can get involved by becoming a partner through Community Energy Connect.

Corporate Volunteering Has Never Been Easier | Younity

Want to make a real difference while protecting the planet? Partner with the award-winning Younity team to drive positive change in community energy!

younity.coop

💧⚡ Want energy security? Canada already has one of the world's strongest advantages flowing through its rivers. As electricity demand is expected to double by 2050, hydropower remains the backbone of Canada's energy system, providing reliable, low-carbon power 🙌

Want energy security? Canada already has the answer flowing

Hydropower as energy secure solution in Canada, hydroelectricity potential is vast in the country

hydropower.org

⚡💨 Probably the best advert there is for doubling down on wind turbines...

Trump takes aim at windmills again calling any country with them ‘a loser’

independent.co.uk

⚡📊 More than 800 electricity meters connected to Britain's transmission system are reportedly sending power-flow data in the wrong direction 🤦 The issue highlights the importance of accurate grid data as renewable generation continues to grow, and electricity systems become increasingly complex.

Backwards grid meters could add £100m a year to electricity costs - Energy Live News

Some meters connected to offshore windfarms show consumption instead of generation which affects forecasting and balancing costs

energylivenews.com

☀️⛵ A DIY solar-powered yacht has now travelled more than 3,000 nautical miles using exactly zero fuel. Built for around $20,700 and powered entirely by sunlight, the project is a fascinating example of how renewable energy can be applied in unexpected ways.

Man who built $20,724 solar-powered yacht that can run forever passes 3,000 nautical miles having used zero fuel

The iconic solar-powered yacht has hit an iconic milestone - 3,000 nautical miles traveled using zero fuel

supercarblondie.com

🇮🇳⚡ India is considering new measures to support renewable energy projects delayed by grid constraints, including waiving transmission charges for eligible solar and wind developments. All of this comes with a target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel generation capacity by 2030 🎯

India Moves to Rescue Renewable Energy Projects Stalled by Grid Shortages | OilPrice.com

India is considering waiving transmission charges for delayed renewable energy projects to help overcome grid constraints and stay on track toward its ambitious clean energy targets.

oilprice.com

🧵 Licence Exempt Supply might sound technical, but the idea is simple: It allows smaller renewable generators to supply electricity without a full supply licence, unlocking potential value by reducing exposure to certain environmental levies.

☀️⚡ UK solar capacity has reached 22.8 GW, with more than 2 GW added over the past 12 months alone. June saw 27,391 new solar installations, making it the second strongest month on record, as the UK continues to accelerate the deployment of clean energy with plug in solar set to launch soon!

UK solar capacity hits 22.8 GW as market prepares for plug-in launch - pv magazine Global

The UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect, a UK wholesaler boss tells pv magazine plug-in solar is a gre...

pv-magazine.com

☀️💰 As solar costs continue to fall, renewable energy is increasingly proving to be the cheaper option. According to SolarPower Europe, solar energy has saved Europe more than €3 billion since 1 March alone 🤯

Solar now requires less upfront costs than fossil fuels

Electrotech has for a long time been out of reach for low-income countries due to higher upfront costs.

euronews.com

⚡❌ Hungary's electricity system is facing pressure after drought conditions forced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant, which supplies around 40% of the country's electricity. As extreme weather becomes more common, it's another reminder of why a diverse and resilient energy mix matters.

Hungary faces energy crunch as drought shuts down Paks nuclear plant, PM says

Budapest loses 40 percent of the country’s electricity generation as water levels continue to drop.

politico.eu

☀️✈️ Not all solar projects are designed to maximise midday generation. At Frankfurt Airport, 37,000 solar panels have been installed vertically along 2.8 km of runway, producing more electricity in the morning and evening and less at midday.

Frankfurt Airport stood 37,000 solar panels dead upright along 2,800 meters of a runway, edge-on to the sun, so the array gives up the middle of the day on purpose and comes out as a camel with two hu...

Wheat and grass-clover between the rows showed no yield decline at all. "The crops don't seem to mind the presence of solar panels," said Uffe Jørgensen, a

autonocion.com

☀️⚡ Solar power supplied a record 14.4% of Great Britain's electricity in July, the highest monthly share ever recorded. Supported by sunny weather and continued growth in rooftop and utility-scale solar, the figure is up from 9.6% a year ago 📈

Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July

Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations

theguardian.com

🍻⚡ A community-owned pub in North Wales has become the first recipient of support from the North Wales Clean Energy Fund. With funding for a ground-source heat pump, solar panels and EV charging points, Tŷ’n Llan is a flagship for the next generation of pubs!

North Wales community pub becomes first to receive Clean Energy Fund support

A community-owned pub has become the first in North Wales to receive funding from the Clean Energy Fund.

northwaleschronicle.co.uk

🌊💨 France is investing nearly €260 million to strengthen the infrastructure needed for floating offshore wind, with five ports selected for upgrades under the France 2030 programme. The investment highlights the growing momentum behind floating wind and its role in expanding renewable generation.

France Selects Five Ports for EUR 260 Million Floating Wind Infrastructure Boost

The French government has selected five ports to receive nearly EUR 260 million in funding under the France 2030 investment programme to upgrade infrastructure supporting the country's floating offsho...

offshorewind.biz

☀️🔬 Researchers have developed a new solar cell design that maintains 97% efficiency even when partially shaded. The breakthrough could help address one of the long-standing challenges facing solar technology, improving performance and durability in real-world conditions.

New Solar Cell Design Solves A Problem That's Plagued Panels for Decades | OilPrice.com

A Hong Kong team built a perovskite-organic solar cell that holds 97% efficiency even partly shaded, addressing a costly flaw in panel design.

oilprice.com

🌊☀️ Not all floating solar projects stay afloat all the time. A 181 MW solar plant in Taiwan rises with the tide and settles onto the seabed as the water recedes, generating an estimated 12% more electricity over its lifetime than a comparable onshore installation 💡

A 181-megawatt Taiwanese solar plant floats at high tide and settles onto the seabed when the water goes out, twice a day, and over 25 years it works out to 12 percent more electricity than the identi...

So a pair of researchers at Taiwan's National Taipei University of Technology asked the obvious follow-up: what happens when the ocean handles the cooling for

autonocion.com

Community energy doing what it does best, delivering lasting local impact. 💨✊ The community-owned wind farm in Furness has now returned more than £750,000 to local causes, demonstrating how renewable energy projects can generate benefits that go far beyond clean electricity.

Largest community-owned wind farm in the country gives £750,000 to local community

Baywind Community Co-operative erected the first community-owned turbines in the UK at Harlock Hill, near Ulverston, in 1997.

nwemail.co.uk

⚡🏗️ Ofgem says 9 GW of projects in the grid connections queue switched their applications from battery storage to data centres last year 🔋 The figures highlight the growing competition for grid capacity and the challenges network operators face in ensuring projects are ready to deliver value.

At least 9GW of battery projects in demand queue switched to data centres - Utility Week

At least 9GW of projects in the connections queue modified their connection request from battery storage to data centre between May 2024 and August 2025 in order to increase their land value. Ofgem re...

utilityweek.co.uk

🌍📉 A draft UN report warns that the world is currently off track on 22 of the 23 global nature targets agreed for 2030. The findings are a reminder that accelerating action on biodiversity, alongside climate and clean energy goals, will be essential if we are to build a more sustainable future.

World falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, says draft UN report - Carbon Brief

The global goal to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 “will not be achieved” unless action by countries “accelerates…

carbonbrief.org

💧⚡ New analysis from @ember-energy.org highlights a huge opportunity hiding in plain sight. By co-locating wind and solar with existing hydropower sites, Europe could add up to 25 GW of new renewable capacity without requiring major new grid connections 💡

Power on tap꞉ EU hydro giants can add 25 GW renewables without new grids | Ember

Adding new renewable generators to existing hydro installations allows countries to bypass grid limits and reduce network expansion.

ember-energy.org

🏡⚡ Community energy has an important role to play in delivering a fair energy transition. From supporting the uptake of renewable tech to strengthening local resilience and keeping benefits within communities, community energy projects are helping people actively shape their energy future.

The role of community energy in mediating the sustainable energy transition

Community energy projects, actively governed and managed by community members, play an essential role in advancing just energy transitions, for example, by providing energy in remote areas, facilitati...

phys.org

🏡⚡ Community energy projects across Scotland are set to receive £10 million over the next five years to install renewable energy and energy efficiency measures in local buildings. The funding will support technologies such as heat pumps, solar panels and battery storage 🔋

Scottish community energy projects get £10m - Energy Live News

Money will be spent over the next five years to install renewable power and energy efficiency measures

energylivenews.com