RENEWABLE ENERGY
Global Clean Energy Hits Record High, Led by China
92.5% of new 2024 electricity came from renewables — mostly solar & wind.
China added 374 GW — 8x more than the US — driving global growth.
World still 28% short of 2030 clean energy goals.
UN urges faster, fairer transition as green energy hits $2T market.
Renewable power share in Germany
26th of March 2025: 43%
Last 90 days average: 49%
26th of March 2025
105 GWh solar power
8.7% of all generated power
All data for Germany
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Instead of taking a few months to a year, the lead time for large transformer delivery is now three to five years. Among a basket of 47 goods needed to build grid infrastructure, transformers have seen the greatest increase in price — a near doubling since 2018.
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Who would've thought? Transformers shortage slows down buildout of renewables and hinders recovery after failures caused by extreme weather or sabotage.
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-bottlenecks-transformers/
"Chart: These states get more power from clean energy than coal"
#US #USA #America #Energy #Renewables
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/chart-states-more-power-wind-solar-coal
One of my pet peeves is the lack of a full scale east west electricity corridor in #Canada
We desperately need this but the only party seriously talking about this are the Greens.
In Europe #nuclear power remains the largest single source of low-carbon electricity.
It’s also the second largest source overall (20%) with fossil gas being the first (22%), but gas is responsible for emission of 603 megatons of CO2 while nuclear emissions are negligible.
As for #renewables in 2024 they delivered 7% PV, 12% wind and 18% hydro.
Source: https://ember-energy.org/data/electricity-data-explorer/
Greek solar power users are being asked to switch off their systems over Easter because the grid can't absorb the power.
Of course they won't be paid for the curtailment and will have to pay for the power they use during that time.
Privileged to co-lead the Distributed Solar & Grid Management Delegation to in India March 2025. Highlights included this Industry Leaders Roundtable at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi. Building strong resilient bilateral partnerships & making trade deals to help increase #Renewables
Inside this week's newsletter:
- Mind-blowing energy transition stats from China
- Economic growth is no longer tethered to emissions
- Parisians vote to ban cars from another 500 streets
- And much more...
Read it here: www.theprogressplaybook.com/p/china-s-bi...
#Renewables #Pedestrianisation
China's big energy transition ...
Rooftop solar saved California ratepayers $1.5 billion last year.
California hit 100% renewables for part of the day in 50 of 82 days in 2025. As BESS scales up, the duck curve flattens, making 24/7 renewables a reality. With 3x overcapacity, net zero will be within reach—covering variability, storage & full electrification. Fossil fuels are toast. 
#Renewables
In 50 of 82 Days in 2025, Sola...
CIGS Solar Cells Market
Thin-film solar revolution! CIGS Solar Cells Market expected to reach $4.39 Bn by 2030, growing at 6.97% CAGR. #SolarEnergy #Renewables #CleanTech #Photovoltaics
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https://www.europesays.com/1943379/ Private Investors On Green Energy Buying Spree As Big Oil Retreats #CleanEnergy #CrudeOil #CrudeOilPrice #ESG #GreenEnergy #OilMajors #OilPrice #petroleum #Renewables #SolarInstallations
"Solar to take lead as India targets 500 GW of renewables by 2030"
Started the week with an exchange with DG ENER @EUCommission for NABU. Showing implementation gaps for RED-III in Germany. And in general stressing: we need more #renewables. But only with good spacial planning and public participation for acceptance. Not at the cost of nature! #RestoreNature
Many U.S. communities have taken steps to reduce food waste in recent years, but seen little progress. One state has actually managed to pull it off. Here’s how. #food #waste #renewables https://flip.it/5-u229
Many U.S. communities have taken steps to reduce food waste in recent years, but seen little progress. One state has actually managed to pull it off. Here’s how. #food #waste #renewables
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"What £45k in energy savings from solar panels could buy a hospital"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables #Solar #SolarPower
https://inews.co.uk/news/45k-energy-savings-solar-panels-could-buy-hospital-3597805
"GB Energy invests in rooftop solar rollout for UK schools, hospitals"
