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Japan has just opened its first osmotic power plant 🌊⚡

This works by mixing fresh & salt water across a membrane, creating pressure that drives a turbine to make electricity.

This site will generate 880,000 kWh a year...while helping run a desalination plant providing fresh water to the city 👏
Japan has opened its first osmotic power plant – so what is it and how does it work?
The site in Fukuoka is only the second power plant of its type in the world, harnessing the power of osmosis to run a desalination plant in the city
www.theguardian.com
Happy World Volunteering Day!

If you're passionate about a fairer, cleaner energy future, now’s the perfect time to get involved.

Join Community Energy Connect, our volunteering app bringing people together to support local energy projects and climate action 🙌

www.younity.coop/get-involved...
December 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Ever thought your neighbourhood could generate its own clean power?

Solar roofs, shared batteries, community wind...it's all possible when people team up 🙌

Get involved, learn more, and be part of the energy shift! ⚡🤝
December 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Sicily just launched a €246M boost for solar + battery storage ☀️🔋

Under the EU-aligned STEP program, the island is funding PV and storage projects of any size for local enterprises, with a total envelope exceeding €315M.
Sicily opens €246 million tender for solar, battery storage projects of any size under new EU-aligned programme
Sicily has launched a significant funding window for companies to install photovoltaic systems and battery storage, with preliminary applications due between 15 December 2025 and 13 February 2026.
www.pv-magazine.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🌊☀️ Offshore solar is getting seriously competitive.

Study on offshore floating PV finds that Thailand and Malaysia could reach LCOE levels below $0.06/kWh — opening the door to low-cost clean energy.

The research benchmarks where offshore solar can deliver strong performance and economic results.
Offshore solar could achieve LCOE of less than $0.06/kWh in Thailand, Malaysia
An international team of researchers completed a preliminary techno-economic study on the global potential for offshore floating PV (OFPV). The results provide project cost benchmarking, country-speci...
www.pv-magazine.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🚨 EU to end Russian gas imports by 2027 as part of an effort to end decades-long dependency on Russian energy, and boost independence ❌

Phaseout begins April 2026 for LNG, pipeline gas by Sept 2027. 🌍⚡

www.reuters.com/business/ene...
EU agrees to end Russian gas imports by late 2027; Hungary, Slovakia oppose
The European Union agreed on Wednesday to phase out Russian gas imports by late 2027 as part of an effort to end the bloc's decades-long dependency on Russian energy, though legal challenges from its ...
www.reuters.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:40 AM
⚡🏘️ UK households face a small rise in energy bills to fund a £28bn upgrade of the electricity and gas networks.

Net impact? Around £30 extra per year by 2031, but with greater energy security and cheaper wholesale costs💡
Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills
Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Want to turn your community’s climate ambition into action? 🌱

Our FREE Community Energy Roadmap is the toolkit you’ve been waiting for.

Step-by-step support. Practical advice. Real impact.

👉 Explore it today younity.coop/interactive-...
December 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Trump announces repeal of Biden-era fuel efficiency rules, rolling back standards for millions of cars and trucks. 🚗💨

A major blow to efforts to cut emissions from the US’s largest source of greenhouse gases: transportation 🌍
Trump says he will repeal Biden-era fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks
Move marks president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations and support for cleaner-running vehicles
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Curious about the history of community energy? ⚡

Discover how it all began in the UK, where the idea came from, and how the movement is still putting power in people’s hands today.

Inspired by Denmark, powered by local communities, and making an impact even now. 🌱

www.younity.coop/blogs/blog/t...
Power to the People: The History of Community Energy | Younity
How community energy began We’ve already spoken about what community energy is as a way to channel profits from renewable generation into community schemes, but who came up with it and were they a gen...
www.younity.coop
December 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
GB Energy’s new plan puts community energy front and centre, backing 1,000+ local projects so communities can generate power and keep the benefits.

With £15bn private finance unlocked and 15GW of clean power by 2030, this is how a fair energy transition starts⚡🌱
GB Energy to target oil and gas-dependent areas in 10,000-job drive
Great British Energy is aiming to create a .minimum of 10,000 jobs in the next five years - with a focus on areas historically dependent on oil and gas such as Aberdeen and the North-east.
www.agcc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Aged 18–24 and passionate about the environment? 🌍🌿

The Energy Gardens Youth Training Programme can help you build real employability skills through workshops and on-site training.

As something we've previously provided grant funding for, this holds a special place in our hearts 💚
December 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🔋 U.S. battery storage surges 59% in one year

The U.S. added 13.8 GW of battery capacity over the past 12 months, with another 22 GW on the way.

Paired with booming solar installations, battery storage is now dominating new utility-scale capacity!⚡️🌞
US battery capacity rises 59% with 14 GW added in 12 months, says EIA
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says that battery storage capacity grew by 13,809 MW in the past 12 months and is projected to expand by another 22,053 MW as solar continues to dominate...
www.pv-magazine.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
📈 Australia hits a new rooftop solar high for 2025

Fresh data shows 279 MW of new small-scale rooftop solar was installed across Australia in November 2025, up from 251 MW in October.

That’s 3 straight months of growth as households and businesses continue to lean into clean, affordable energy 🙌
Australian rooftop solar install rates reach 2025 high
The latest monthly update from market analyst SunWiz shows 279 MW of new rooftop solar capacity was registered across Australia in November 2025, up 28 MW on the 251 MW that was installed during the p...
www.pv-magazine.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Turning switches into support ⚡💸

Through Power Back, when someone signs up to the Community Power Tariff with Your Co-op Energy, your group gets £25 to put towards local projects.

It’s a simple way to power homes with clean energy & fund the work that matters 🙌

energy.yourcoop.coop/Power-Back/
December 2, 2025 at 10:37 AM
A small town installed solar panels on the school roof.

Now, the school saves money, teaches children about sustainability, AND powers nearby homes.

That’s the magic of community energy...everyone wins 🏆🌟

Interested in learning what your community could do?

www.younity.coop/what-is-comm...
December 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
☀️ Bangladesh greenlights its largest solar project ever!

The government has approved a 220 MW solar plant in Sonagazi, set to become the country’s biggest PV installation.

The project will be partly funded by the Islamic Development Bank ⚡️🌱
Bangladesh approves 220 MW solar project, its largest to date
Bangladesh has givern approval to a 220 MW plant in Sonagazi, partly funded by the Islamic Development Bank.
www.pv-magazine.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
☀️ France accelerates its solar surge!

France added 1.5 GW of new solar in Q3, pushing total PV capacity to 29.7 GW by the end of September.

In the first 9 months of 2025 alone, the country deployed 4.45 GW...outpacing both 2024 (3.74 GW) and 2023 (2.41 GW).

Solar momentum is clearly building 📈
France deploys 1.5 GW of solar in Q3
The country's cumulative installed PV capacity reached 29.7 GW at the end of September.
www.pv-magazine.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM
💡 Want to maximise income from your community energy project?

Join our webinar on 2nd Dec 2025, hosted with @commenergyengland.bsky.social. Our expert renewable manager will cover:

▶️PPAs & how to manage them
▶️Corporate PPAs
▶️Smart Export Guarantee

📅 All project sizes welcome — don’t miss out!
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It’s great to see community energy making a real difference!💡

Last week, during Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, community energy was highlighted as a way to help residents access affordable heating, energy-saving advice, and emergency grants.

Ensuring no one has to choose between heating and eating🤝
Shropshire charity offers local solutions to fuel poverty this winter
As energy costs continue to rise, Community Resource is supporting local households to stay warm this winter.
www.shropshirelive.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
💸 Keeping Michigan’s JH Campbell coal plant online has cost the US taxpayers around $113M so far.

The plant will continue operating for another 90 days, despite concerns over its cost and high emissions. ⚡🏭
Trump order to keep Michigan power plant open costs taxpayers $113m
Critics say JH Campbell coal-fired plant in western Michigan is expensive and emits high levels of toxic pollution
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:17 AM
⚡ Breaking solar records! ☀️📈

JinkoSolar has boosted its perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell efficiency to 34.76%, up from 34.22%, certified by China’s NPVM.

Another step forward in high-efficiency solar technology! ☀️🔋
JinkoSolar achieves 34.76% efficiency for perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell
JinkoSolar says it has increased the efficiency rating for its perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells from 34.22% to 34.76%, confirmed by China's National PV Metric & Testing Center (NPVM).
www.pv-magazine.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
☀️ Big renewable energy news from the Caribbean!

The Dominican Republic has brought the region’s largest solar plant online, the 162.6 MW Cotoperí Solar complex in La Romana.

Huge step forward for clean power in the region⚡
Dominican Republic brings Caribbean’s largest solar plant online
The Dominican Republic has switched on the 162.6 MW Cotoperí Solar complex, developed by Acciona Energía and local investors. It is the largest PV installation in Central America and the Caribbean.
www.pv-magazine.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🌱 Great to see a community energy group supporting their wider community!

@croydoncommenergy.bsky.social is giving out £100 grants to local allotment groups, gardening clubs and community growers for 2026 projects.

Five groups will be chosen...apply by Dec 1! 💚🌻
Free money! Community gardens can receive £100 grants
Allotment societies, gardening clubs and community groups in Croydon have got until Monday, December 1, to submit their applications for a grant of £100 to help fund their 2026 food-growing project…
insidecroydon.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:07 AM
☀️ India set for massive solar surge in 2026 📈

India is forecast to add 41.5 GW of new solar capacity next fiscal year, according to JMK Research, a huge step toward strengthening the nation’s clean-energy transition ♻️
India forecast to add 41.5 GW of new solar capacity in fiscal 2026
JMK Research expects India to install 41.5 GW of solar capacity in fiscal 2026, including 32 GW from utility-scale projects, 8 GW from rooftop systems and 1.5 GW from off-grid installations.
www.pv-magazine.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🚨 UK Climate Emergency Briefing

More than 1,000 business leaders, civil servants and community reps gathered in Westminster as scientists warned that the UK faces severe climate-related risks.

At this first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing, experts set out the scale of action needed. ✊
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM