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Energy, Transition, Maritime & occasional Politics.
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China's Xinhua news agency has just published this editorial cartoon in response to Trump's rejection of climate policies.
It is pretty clear that China views this as a HUGE geopolitical fumble by the US leaving the field clear for China's to win the global race to clean-tech hegemony
It is pretty clear that China views this as a HUGE geopolitical fumble by the US leaving the field clear for China's to win the global race to clean-tech hegemony
February 14, 2026 at 12:20 PM
China's Xinhua news agency has just published this editorial cartoon in response to Trump's rejection of climate policies.
It is pretty clear that China views this as a HUGE geopolitical fumble by the US leaving the field clear for China's to win the global race to clean-tech hegemony
It is pretty clear that China views this as a HUGE geopolitical fumble by the US leaving the field clear for China's to win the global race to clean-tech hegemony
If you (probably wisely) haven't caught up with the Telegraph recently it is saying exactly what you think it is. 🙄
February 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
If you (probably wisely) haven't caught up with the Telegraph recently it is saying exactly what you think it is. 🙄
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I've upgraded the Dogger Bank and Sofia wind farm construction timelapse, now with vessel labels and all sorts of other improvements!
It's still very much a work in progress but I'm quite happy with the result so far, especially as this is (yet another) project I work on in my free time.
It's still very much a work in progress but I'm quite happy with the result so far, especially as this is (yet another) project I work on in my free time.
February 13, 2026 at 9:43 AM
I've upgraded the Dogger Bank and Sofia wind farm construction timelapse, now with vessel labels and all sorts of other improvements!
It's still very much a work in progress but I'm quite happy with the result so far, especially as this is (yet another) project I work on in my free time.
It's still very much a work in progress but I'm quite happy with the result so far, especially as this is (yet another) project I work on in my free time.
Hmm. TBI in their latest intervention say gas could in CP30 still be setting prices 47% of the time (citing NESO)
But in which pathway?
But in which pathway?
February 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Hmm. TBI in their latest intervention say gas could in CP30 still be setting prices 47% of the time (citing NESO)
But in which pathway?
But in which pathway?
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The Tony Blair Institute out there today calling for more oil and gas drilling in an absolute gift for Farage and Badenoch. Government will be forgiven for thinking, with friends like these... www.businessgreen.com/news/4525624...
Government hits back at Tony Blair Institute call to ditch clean power targets
Think tank calls for 'energy strategy reset' to permit more drilling in the North Sea and drop clean power by 2030 goal, sparking criticism from government and analysts
www.businessgreen.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The Tony Blair Institute out there today calling for more oil and gas drilling in an absolute gift for Farage and Badenoch. Government will be forgiven for thinking, with friends like these... www.businessgreen.com/news/4525624...
More court decisions should inc the word "Horsefeathers!" 😀
February 12, 2026 at 6:37 PM
More court decisions should inc the word "Horsefeathers!" 😀
With the caveats that progress is not fast enough, far behind N European neighbours (in absolute and install rates), and Gov has downgraded its installation ambitions 😩; but it is still progress.
BREAKING: UK heat pump sales hit a record in 2025: 125,037 units sold (+27% vs 2024).
Growth across all segments:
• Air-to-water +26%
• Ground/water source +32%
• DHW +36%
• UK-made units +38%
Growth across all segments:
• Air-to-water +26%
• Ground/water source +32%
• DHW +36%
• UK-made units +38%
February 12, 2026 at 12:04 PM
With the caveats that progress is not fast enough, far behind N European neighbours (in absolute and install rates), and Gov has downgraded its installation ambitions 😩; but it is still progress.
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Let's do some quick simple math. We are told that the data center boom will be powered by natural gas (methane) in the US. Even thought methane is a climate killer and gas power is much more expensive than renewables.
However, we are being told this is the only way forward.
It is a lie.
However, we are being told this is the only way forward.
It is a lie.
February 12, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Let's do some quick simple math. We are told that the data center boom will be powered by natural gas (methane) in the US. Even thought methane is a climate killer and gas power is much more expensive than renewables.
However, we are being told this is the only way forward.
It is a lie.
However, we are being told this is the only way forward.
It is a lie.
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NEW ANALYSIS: China's CO2 has now been 'flat or falling' for 21 months
* Down in 2025
* Still below Mar 2024
* Clean energy wave a key factor
If this is China's peak (TBC) it's the climate story of the century so far…
www.carbonbrief.org/...
* Down in 2025
* Still below Mar 2024
* Clean energy wave a key factor
If this is China's peak (TBC) it's the climate story of the century so far…
www.carbonbrief.org/...
February 12, 2026 at 7:38 AM
NEW ANALYSIS: China's CO2 has now been 'flat or falling' for 21 months
* Down in 2025
* Still below Mar 2024
* Clean energy wave a key factor
If this is China's peak (TBC) it's the climate story of the century so far…
www.carbonbrief.org/...
* Down in 2025
* Still below Mar 2024
* Clean energy wave a key factor
If this is China's peak (TBC) it's the climate story of the century so far…
www.carbonbrief.org/...
Some of this was inevitable given the number of moving parts changing but...'delays to 62% of Gate 2 project connections' is 😬
Ofgem ‘frustrated’ with NESO delays to Gate 2 project connections
Ofgem has said it will not provide relief to NESO after it said it would fail to meet its obligations for projects qualifying for Gate 2 grid connections.
www.solarpowerportal.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Some of this was inevitable given the number of moving parts changing but...'delays to 62% of Gate 2 project connections' is 😬
Without offering an opinion on the merits of the scheme: 65 turbines w/ 🔋 became 41, & now 34 (240MW) w/o 🔋
After the moratorium in Eng was lifted I think expectations were a little high on the result. I remain on the sceptical side. Repowering has also done little yet but may (must 🤔) appear AR8
After the moratorium in Eng was lifted I think expectations were a little high on the result. I remain on the sceptical side. Repowering has also done little yet but may (must 🤔) appear AR8
England's largest wind farm plan at Walshaw Moor reduced again
The scheme near Hebden Bridge plans the same number of turbines as at the current largest site.
www.bbc.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Without offering an opinion on the merits of the scheme: 65 turbines w/ 🔋 became 41, & now 34 (240MW) w/o 🔋
After the moratorium in Eng was lifted I think expectations were a little high on the result. I remain on the sceptical side. Repowering has also done little yet but may (must 🤔) appear AR8
After the moratorium in Eng was lifted I think expectations were a little high on the result. I remain on the sceptical side. Repowering has also done little yet but may (must 🤔) appear AR8
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NEW: UK's "AR7" renewable auction was the biggest ever – more than 50% larger than 2024's record
AR7 = enough electricity to offset 3/4 of UK LNG imports
Labour's AR6+AR7, combined, contracted more GW than all other rounds put together
More: www.carbonbrief.org/...
AR7 = enough electricity to offset 3/4 of UK LNG imports
Labour's AR6+AR7, combined, contracted more GW than all other rounds put together
More: www.carbonbrief.org/...
February 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM
NEW: UK's "AR7" renewable auction was the biggest ever – more than 50% larger than 2024's record
AR7 = enough electricity to offset 3/4 of UK LNG imports
Labour's AR6+AR7, combined, contracted more GW than all other rounds put together
More: www.carbonbrief.org/...
AR7 = enough electricity to offset 3/4 of UK LNG imports
Labour's AR6+AR7, combined, contracted more GW than all other rounds put together
More: www.carbonbrief.org/...
Please make it stop 😩
"Trump will receive the inaugural 'Undisputed Champion of Coal' award"
"Trump will receive the inaugural 'Undisputed Champion of Coal' award"
Trump Will Order Defense Department to Buy Coal Power - Inside Climate News
Climate and security experts say the plan is outdated and could place the U.S. at a competitive disadvantage.
insideclimatenews.org
February 11, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Please make it stop 😩
"Trump will receive the inaugural 'Undisputed Champion of Coal' award"
"Trump will receive the inaugural 'Undisputed Champion of Coal' award"
While we've all been busy with the remainder of the AR7 results another consent has slipped out for Outer Dowsing (1.5GW)
Sited roughly between Triton Knoll and Hornsea 1/2 or at the tip of a triangle from Grimsby and Skegness if thats easier to visualise.
It will need to secure a CFD in AR8+.
Sited roughly between Triton Knoll and Hornsea 1/2 or at the tip of a triangle from Grimsby and Skegness if thats easier to visualise.
It will need to secure a CFD in AR8+.
UK GOVERNMENT GRANTS CONSENT TO OUTER DOWSING OFFSHORE WIND FARM IN THE SOUTHERN NORTH SEA - Outer Dowsing
Once operational, the project will bolster UK energy security producing 1.5GW of renewable power, equivalent to that used by 1.6million homes, or 80% of all the households in the East Midlands. Develo...
www.outerdowsing.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
While we've all been busy with the remainder of the AR7 results another consent has slipped out for Outer Dowsing (1.5GW)
Sited roughly between Triton Knoll and Hornsea 1/2 or at the tip of a triangle from Grimsby and Skegness if thats easier to visualise.
It will need to secure a CFD in AR8+.
Sited roughly between Triton Knoll and Hornsea 1/2 or at the tip of a triangle from Grimsby and Skegness if thats easier to visualise.
It will need to secure a CFD in AR8+.
I'm not a million miles from some of the areas that have had 41 consecutive days of rain this year
But not quite the rain shadow contrast in Sco. East, central to west over 21 days: 420mm, 1.8 and 0.
Also racking up various wet, dry and sunshine free day records 😬
But not quite the rain shadow contrast in Sco. East, central to west over 21 days: 420mm, 1.8 and 0.
Also racking up various wet, dry and sunshine free day records 😬
Deep Dive 10/02/2026 – Finally, something different? – Met Office weekly weather forecast UK
YouTube video by Met Office - UK Weather
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 5:13 PM
I'm not a million miles from some of the areas that have had 41 consecutive days of rain this year
But not quite the rain shadow contrast in Sco. East, central to west over 21 days: 420mm, 1.8 and 0.
Also racking up various wet, dry and sunshine free day records 😬
But not quite the rain shadow contrast in Sco. East, central to west over 21 days: 420mm, 1.8 and 0.
Also racking up various wet, dry and sunshine free day records 😬
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China’s entire coal fleet is expected to be retrofitted to become flexible, in just 2 years from now🤯
Just incredible progress, which will enable solar+wind's growth to continue. Really fascinating research out today from @ember-energy.org, do take a read!
Just incredible progress, which will enable solar+wind's growth to continue. Really fascinating research out today from @ember-energy.org, do take a read!
February 10, 2026 at 10:16 AM
China’s entire coal fleet is expected to be retrofitted to become flexible, in just 2 years from now🤯
Just incredible progress, which will enable solar+wind's growth to continue. Really fascinating research out today from @ember-energy.org, do take a read!
Just incredible progress, which will enable solar+wind's growth to continue. Really fascinating research out today from @ember-energy.org, do take a read!
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Second staircases in buildings under 30m height will save one life every 6,153 years, but this requirement is reducing housebuilding, so 90,000 fewer homes built over 5 years.
Meanwhile 74 children have died from poor conditions temporary accommodation in 5 years.
www.thetimes.com/business/com...
Meanwhile 74 children have died from poor conditions temporary accommodation in 5 years.
www.thetimes.com/business/com...
The staircase safety rule costing the UK 90,000 new homes
The need for a second staircase, brought in by the Conservatives after the Grenfell Tower disaster, have frustrated housebuilders, who claim it is unnecessary
www.thetimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Second staircases in buildings under 30m height will save one life every 6,153 years, but this requirement is reducing housebuilding, so 90,000 fewer homes built over 5 years.
Meanwhile 74 children have died from poor conditions temporary accommodation in 5 years.
www.thetimes.com/business/com...
Meanwhile 74 children have died from poor conditions temporary accommodation in 5 years.
www.thetimes.com/business/com...
I suspect Gov will be reasonably pleased w/ AR7 at almost 15GW (2027/28-30/31)
OFW at less than they were willing to pay (though more than they wanted) but solar at £65.23/MWh less than half their assessment of new build gas £147/MWh
Planning changes yet to bite w/ almost all ONW 🏴 PV 🏴
OFW at less than they were willing to pay (though more than they wanted) but solar at £65.23/MWh less than half their assessment of new build gas £147/MWh
Planning changes yet to bite w/ almost all ONW 🏴 PV 🏴
February 10, 2026 at 9:59 AM
I suspect Gov will be reasonably pleased w/ AR7 at almost 15GW (2027/28-30/31)
OFW at less than they were willing to pay (though more than they wanted) but solar at £65.23/MWh less than half their assessment of new build gas £147/MWh
Planning changes yet to bite w/ almost all ONW 🏴 PV 🏴
OFW at less than they were willing to pay (though more than they wanted) but solar at £65.23/MWh less than half their assessment of new build gas £147/MWh
Planning changes yet to bite w/ almost all ONW 🏴 PV 🏴
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The Contract for Difference Allocation Round 7a results have been published – onshore wind and solar.
The strike price agreed through auction – lowest bids win – is £72/MWh for onshore wind, and just £65/MWh for solar.
With average wholesale prices around £80/MWh these projects will reduce bills
The strike price agreed through auction – lowest bids win – is £72/MWh for onshore wind, and just £65/MWh for solar.
With average wholesale prices around £80/MWh these projects will reduce bills
February 10, 2026 at 8:05 AM
The Contract for Difference Allocation Round 7a results have been published – onshore wind and solar.
The strike price agreed through auction – lowest bids win – is £72/MWh for onshore wind, and just £65/MWh for solar.
With average wholesale prices around £80/MWh these projects will reduce bills
The strike price agreed through auction – lowest bids win – is £72/MWh for onshore wind, and just £65/MWh for solar.
With average wholesale prices around £80/MWh these projects will reduce bills
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Solar and batteries are cheap enough that most people can get most of their electricity from them, and save money. This equation gets better and better over time as their costs decline.
All details in a new blog post: nworbmot.org/blog/solar-b...
All details in a new blog post: nworbmot.org/blog/solar-b...
February 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Solar and batteries are cheap enough that most people can get most of their electricity from them, and save money. This equation gets better and better over time as their costs decline.
All details in a new blog post: nworbmot.org/blog/solar-b...
All details in a new blog post: nworbmot.org/blog/solar-b...
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'The geopolitical centre of gravity is shifting towards China' - worth reading this analysis of UN votes by @focaldataHQ hs-3959436.f.hubspot...
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
'The geopolitical centre of gravity is shifting towards China' - worth reading this analysis of UN votes by @focaldataHQ hs-3959436.f.hubspot...
I've been pretty lucky in my dealings with listing; even back more than a decade ago finding them surprisingly amenable to solar. But it is very variable from one local authority to another and I know others who have had an ongoing nightmare.
grosvenorlive.b-cdn.net
February 9, 2026 at 4:57 PM
I've been pretty lucky in my dealings with listing; even back more than a decade ago finding them surprisingly amenable to solar. But it is very variable from one local authority to another and I know others who have had an ongoing nightmare.
Holy return to service Batman! Hartlepool has one reactor raising load following its non planned outage. R2 is back Feb 22 (Xmas was Jan 21 so 🤷)
8/10 ☢️ running although:
Heysham1 R2 reduced load gas circulator
Heysham2 R7 ditto boiler feed pump
Torness R1 reduced load
8/10 ☢️ running although:
Heysham1 R2 reduced load gas circulator
Heysham2 R7 ditto boiler feed pump
Torness R1 reduced load
Perhaps its getting them in early, it sometimes seems the middle of winter is when UK's nuclear fleet manages to find issues!
Hartlepool 1x boiler tube leak, 1x turbine rotor
Hey1 1x planned, 1x load limited due to condenser
Hey2 1x reduced load boiler feed flow restrictions
Hartlepool 1x boiler tube leak, 1x turbine rotor
Hey1 1x planned, 1x load limited due to condenser
Hey2 1x reduced load boiler feed flow restrictions
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Holy return to service Batman! Hartlepool has one reactor raising load following its non planned outage. R2 is back Feb 22 (Xmas was Jan 21 so 🤷)
8/10 ☢️ running although:
Heysham1 R2 reduced load gas circulator
Heysham2 R7 ditto boiler feed pump
Torness R1 reduced load
8/10 ☢️ running although:
Heysham1 R2 reduced load gas circulator
Heysham2 R7 ditto boiler feed pump
Torness R1 reduced load
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Time to get ready.
When, you ask?
No time like the present.
When, you ask?
No time like the present.
February 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Time to get ready.
When, you ask?
No time like the present.
When, you ask?
No time like the present.