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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · 4d

Energy2025 Virtual Conference! @mliebreich.bsky.social will be taking part in a virtual panel discussion tomorrow, October 7th, 10.30AM UK, themed 'Has the hydrogen bubble really burst?'. Register now to join 🔗 live.letsgetdigital.com/4610-energy2...

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · 8d

#PRES2025! @mliebreich.bsky.social is on his way to Lisbon to deliver the opening keynote and join a panel discussion focusing on "The global evolution of renewables and emerging trends" for the Portugal Renewable Energy Summit 2025. Check out their website for more www.pres2025.pt/en

Portugal Renewable Energy Summit 2025

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · 15d

This week, @mliebreich.bsky.social joined Grant Swartzwelder on his Oilfield Strong podcast, where they covered China’s energy strategy, U.S. policy blind spots, lessons from Pakistan and the global energy transition overall. Watch and subscribe now 🔗 www.youtube.com/@oilfieldstr...

Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · 28d

The Pragmatic Climate Reset: Part II - A Provocation. In the concluding part of his two-part series, @mliebreich.bsky.social dives in to 8 key areas in need of a reset, dispelling the notion that the energy transition is failing. Read it now 🔗 about.bnef.com/insights/cle...

Liebreich: The Pragmatic Climate Reset – Part II: A Provocation | BloombergNEF

As the debate on transition deepens, Michael Liebreich details how a pragmatic climate and energy reset might unfold.

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Sep 9

European Venture Fair 2025! @mliebreich.bsky.social is heading to Zurich tomorrow to give the opening keynote at this year's #EVF2025. The keynote, entitled 'The Pragmatic Climate Reset', will focus on Michael's latest piece for @BloombergNEF. Check it out now - about.bnef.com/insights/cle...

Liebreich: The Pragmatic Climate Reset - Part I | BloombergNEF

As the tide on clean energy turns, Michael Liebreich makes a strong case for a pragmatic climate reset.

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Jul 29

The Pragmatic Climate Reset: Part I.

In @mliebreich.bsky.social’s latest BNEF piece, he pushes back on claims the energy transition is failing—arguing it’s alive and evolving. Part I maps where we are now; Part II will explore what a reset could look like🔗Link Below

Liebreich: The Pragmatic Climate Reset - Part I | BloombergNEF

As the tide on clean energy turns, Michael Liebreich makes a strong case for a pragmatic climate reset.

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Jul 9

'From Olympic Skier to Philosopher of the Energy Transition' @mliebreich.bsky.social on the Climate Swings podcast with Michael Gold. Listen now to hear about how Michael founded NEF & his call for a potential climate 'reset'. Climate Swings > climateswings.substack.com/p/from-olymp...

From Olympic Skier to Philosopher of the Energy Transition

Michael Liebreich, founder, Bloomberg New Energy Finance

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Jul 7

In case you missed it - @mliebreich.bsky.social was live on air with Will Baine on BBC's World Business Report last Friday, discussing Trump's 'big beautiful bill' and what it means for China. Listen to the whole conversation here > www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

World Business Report - Could Trump’s “big beautiful bill” help China? - BBC Sounds

Can Trump’s “big beautiful bill” help China to become an EV leader?

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Jul 4

Tune in to BBC World Service today at 3.25PM UK to hear @mliebreich.bsky.social live on air discussing Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' and how it gives China new opportunities to dominate energy electrification. Tune in > www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

World Service - Listen Live - BBC Sounds

Listen live to BBC World Service on BBC Sounds

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Jul 2

Last month, @mliebreich.bsky.social joined the 'From Vision to Megawatts' panel at #FPS2025 in L’Aquila, Italy. The panel focused on the real drivers of the energy transition, and on those actually making it happen. Watch the aftermovie now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTh8...

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Jun 24

This week, @mliebreich.bsky.social‬ is attending @gwec.bsky.social‬ Gala Dinner in Lisbon to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Bringing together thought leaders & policy makers, the conference will provide unique insights from those who have built today's global wind industry. #GWEC20

Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Jun 24

@mliebreich.bsky.social‬ is back at the ‪@financialtimes.com #FTHydrogen Summit this year in a keynote interview followed by a panel discussion entitled 'The decarbonisation debate - Hydrogen vs. Electrification'. For more information, visit their website -

Hydrogen Summit 2025 - A Financial Times Live Event

Financial Times Hydrogen Summit 2025 is a one-day event for energy leaders, innovators, investors and policymakers to cut through the hype and discuss how hydrogen can reach its full potential.

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Jun 23

@mliebreich.bsky.social will be at the ‘Women Building Resilient Communities’ conference tomorrow. Co-hosted by Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) & #WiSER and taking place during London Climate Action Week 2025. Further details: hZps://>nyurl.com/aiwfxwiser2025

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Jun 17

'Time for a rethink on ReFuelEU' - @mliebreich.bsky.social's newest Substack piece on the EU's aviation fuel mandate and it's consequences for both consumers and the climate. Subscribe to read the full post now > mliebreich.substack.com

Thoughts of Chairman Michael | Michael Liebreich | Substack

This is where I'll be posting my writings on all things clean energy, transport, finance, technology, development and net-zero related - plus no doubt some random other stuff, and maybe some guest-aut...

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Jun 11

At the LDES Council Annual Member Meeting, LDES Council members had the opportunity to speak with @mliebreich.bsky.social and gain key information on global energy shifts, energy security, and the role of LDES in unlocking grid flexibility. Watch now: youtu.be/M3IBy1z_Fwg

Built for Resilience: The Power of LDES Council Membership

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · May 14

@mliebreich.bsky.social opens the Long Duration Energy Storage Council Annual Meeting 2025 in Copenhagen with a powerful keynote on navigating market volatility, geopolitical shifts, and the growing need for 24/7 clean energy.

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · May 12

In his newest newsletter, @mliebreich.bsky.social is discussing Tony Blair's call for a 'climate reset' in a new report from the Tony Blair Institute. Michael goes over what is factual, what is feasible, and everything in between. Subscribe now >>> mliebreich.substack.com/p/why-tony-b...

Why Tony Blair needs to reset his climate reset

Two weeks ago (timed to come out just before the UK local elections), Tony Blair released a report calling for the climate movement to change tack. He's right - and also very, very wrong.

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Liebreich Associates Ltd. @liebreichassoc.bsky.social · Apr 25

This week, @mliebreich.bsky.social
joined Iain Dale of Cross Question on an LBC panel with Richard Tice, Deputy Leader of Reform UK; Adrian Ramsay, Co-Leader of the Green Party; and highly respected climate advocate Tessa Khan, talking all things Net Zero. Watch now www.youtube.com/live/Wp-Ug1w...

Cross Question with Iain Dale | Watch again

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Tessa Khan @tessakhan.bsky.social · Apr 23

And the whole episode is here where you can also hear the expert observations of @mliebreich.bsky.social and Adrian Ramsay, co-leader of the Greens.
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Cross Question with Iain Dale | Watch again

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Tessa Khan @tessakhan.bsky.social · Apr 23

Spent a fun hour debating climate & environment with Richard Tice from Reform last night on an LBC panel and was very happy to help set him straight on the cause of high electricity prices in the UK (spoiler alert: it's gas).

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Iain Dale @iaindale.bsky.social · Apr 22

On my @LBC show

7pm Why do we need to know the nationalities of foreign prisoners? Won't it fuel hatred against particular communities?

8pm Cross Question: Earth Day Special with
@AdrianRamsay
@TiceRichard
@tessakhan
@MLiebreich

9pm Is rowing a sign of a healthy marriage?

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Cleaning Up Podcast @cleaninguppod.bsky.social · Apr 15

Project Bo: The Power of Solar. Our first ever documentary tells the story of how @mliebreich.bsky.social installed solar and batteries in a neonatal hospital in Sierra Leone, preventing life threatening power cuts. Comment your thoughts on our YouTube video now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMxJ...

The Power of Solar in Sierra Leone — Ep204: Project Bo

In Sierra Leone, a 20-minute power cut can be the difference between life and death for newborn babies. In 2013, an extraordinary doctor called Dr Niall Conr...

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Cleaning Up Podcast @cleaninguppod.bsky.social · Apr 15

"Now you can walk in there & see a baby who was resuscitated at 3 AM because the lights were on". This is the power of solar. This is Project Bo. Our new documentary tells the story of solar power in Sierra Leone, where power cuts cause deadly outcomes - www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMxJ...

The Power of Solar in Sierra Leone — Ep204: Project Bo

In Sierra Leone, a 20-minute power cut can be the difference between life and death for newborn babies. In 2013, an extraordinary doctor called Dr Niall Conr...

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Cleaning Up Podcast @cleaninguppod.bsky.social · Apr 16

In 2017, @mliebreich.bsky.social started Project Bo, an initiative that brought solar power & batteries to a NICU in Sierra Leone, preventing life threatening power cuts. Now we need your help to further improve care & conditions. For more on how you can help, visit projectbo.org

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ProjectBo Saving Babies' Lives with Solar Power

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Michael Liebreich @mliebreich.bsky.social · Apr 16

This is a screenshot from the remote monitoring of the #ProjectBo PV system at the Government Hospital neonatal unit in Bo, Sierra Leone. See that blue line? That's the batteries. Overnight 14-15th April, a long power cut. Only the minigrid kept the oxygen, heat & lights on!
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A screenshot of the #Victron remote monitoring of the solar/battery system at Bo Government Hospital - showing how the state-of-charge line dropping as the batteries kept the babies alive over the night of 14-15 April during a long power cut.

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