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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 2m

Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 3m

World nearing 'crucial turning point' as clean energy outpaces power demand
#renewable #climate
www.newsweek.com/world-nearin...

World nearing 'crucial turning point' as clean energy outpaces power demand

Energy research group Ember said the global surge in clean energy more than met demand for electricity and led to the first fall in fossil fuel use this year.

www.newsweek.com

Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 4m

In terms of cost, time and do-ability, it’s #RenewableEnergy expansion in all sectors, energy efficiency and management, rapidly advancing storage technologies, grid modernisation and interconnection that will power the energy transition.
#climate
www.newcivilengineer.com/opinion/a-go...

A ‘Golden Age’ of nuclear? | New Civil Engineer

The reason is simple. Nuclear costs are huge and rising and significant delays are the norm. The result is that nuclear power faces the same fundamental

www.newcivilengineer.com

Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 9m

#Australia research breakthrough takes next-generation #solar technology closer to rooftops reneweconomy.com.au/australian-r...

reneweconomy.com.au

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 9m

Gas plays dwindling role in UK power price as #renewables roll-out accelerates www.edie.net/gas-plays-dw...

Gas plays dwindling role in UK power price as renewables roll-out accelerates - edie

The rollout of wind power is diluting the link between gas and electricity wholesale prices, pushing older and more expensive ‘peaker’ generation plants off the grid, a new analysis shows.

www.edie.net

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 10m

#RenewableEnergy generation capacity installed across the world is set to double between 2024 and 2030.
IEA forecast world’s installed renewable capacity will increase by 4,600 GW by 2030.
#climate
www.edie.net/unstoppable-...

‘Unstoppable revolution’: Global renewables capacity to double by 2030, IEA says - edie

The amount of renewable energy generation capacity installed across the world is set to double between 2024 and 2030, even as solar and wind developers grapple with policy changes and supply chain bot...

www.edie.net

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 12m

South #Australia unveils first auction as world's most advanced #renewables grid seeks long duration storage reneweconomy.com.au/south-austra...

reneweconomy.com.au

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 14m

ACT went first and fastest to 100% renewables: It now looks like the smartest policy of all
#Australia #renewables #climate
reneweconomy.com.au/act-went-fir...

reneweconomy.com.au

Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 16m

'Why Nuclear Power Destroys Lives, Derails Climate Progress, and Provokes War.'
#nuclear
www.plutobooks.com/product/no-t...

No To Nuclear - Pluto Press

Debunks the enduring myth that nuclear power is safe and green

www.plutobooks.com

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 18m

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time.
#renewable #RenewableEnergy #climate
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 19m

#Solar panel efficiency record broken #RenewableEnergy www.independent.co.uk/tech/solar-p...

Solar panel efficiency record broken in big boost for renewable energy

Scientists in Sydney have smashed the efficiency record for a new type of solar panel.

www.independent.co.uk

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 20m

International Energy Agency: #India is “set to become the second-largest growth market” for #RenewableEnergy
www.downtoearth.org.in/energy/india...

India to become second-largest renewable market as global growth doubles: IEA

India is set to become the second-largest growth market as global renewables will expand 2.5 times by 2030; however, grid and financing gaps threaten momentum,

www.downtoearth.org.in

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 16h

Last year, the world added a record 582GW of renewable energy capacity. That’s over 91% of all new power – with #nuclear nowhere. In fact, each year, nuclear adds as much net global power capacity as #renewables add every two days.
#climate
www.newcivilengineer.com/opinion/a-go...

A ‘Golden Age’ of nuclear? | New Civil Engineer

The reason is simple. Nuclear costs are huge and rising and significant delays are the norm. The result is that nuclear power faces the same fundamental

www.newcivilengineer.com

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 16h

Last year, the world added a record 582GW of renewable energy capacity. That’s over 91% of all new power – with nuclear nowhere. In fact, each year, nuclear adds as much net global power capacity as renewables add every two days.
www.newcivilengineer.com/opinion/a-go...

A ‘Golden Age’ of nuclear? | New Civil Engineer

The reason is simple. Nuclear costs are huge and rising and significant delays are the norm. The result is that nuclear power faces the same fundamental

www.newcivilengineer.com

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 19h

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 19h

Not so efficient ...
'#EDF EPR #nuclear limited power output until 2031.'
The reason: 'Reduced efficiency of the Normandy reactor, leading to a curtailment of its electricity production.'
www.latribune.fr/article/entr...

EPR de Flamanville : EDF anticipe une puissance bridée jusqu'en 2031

www.latribune.fr

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 19h

Oh dear ...

Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 19h

Prof Jan Rosenow: Primary Energy Fallacy is the idea that all primary #energy from #FossilFuels must be replaced with equivalent #RenewableEnergy BUT not so - as conversion losses don't need to be replaced. More than 2/3 of all primary energy is lost as waste heat.

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 21h

Anything but new nuclear.

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 21h

A ‘Golden Age’ of #nuclear?
I co-authored with a set of key academic experts.
www.newcivilengineer.com/opinion/a-go...

A ‘Golden Age’ of nuclear? | New Civil Engineer

The reason is simple. Nuclear costs are huge and rising and significant delays are the norm. The result is that nuclear power faces the same fundamental

www.newcivilengineer.com

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 22h

Jane Goodall said she would launch #Trump and #Musk on one-way trip into space.
Primatologist said in interview released after her death she would also put #Putin, #Xi and #Netanyahu on that spaceship.
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Jane Goodall said she would launch Trump and Musk on one-way trip into space

Primatologist said in interview released after her death she would also put Putin, Xi and Netanyahu on that spaceship

www.theguardian.com

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 22h

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 22h

Oh dear.

Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 22h

"Nice nuclear reactor you have there. Be shame if something happened to it."

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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 22h

𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 #𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝟯𝟯% 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗗𝗣 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟰𝟬.

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