Nicolas de Borman
@nicolasdb.bsky.social
Bruxellois, père, CEO de Bluesquare. Posts personnels. Energie, climat, data, mobilité, santé.
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It's here folks. Part II of the Pragmatic Climate Reset. Prepare to be provoked! 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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September 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
It's here folks. Part II of the Pragmatic Climate Reset. Prepare to be provoked! about.bnef.com/insights/cle...
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These solar panels will provide a lot of electricity.
The solar panels imported into Sierra Leone in the last 12 months, if installed, would generate electricity equivalent to 61% of the total reported 2023 electricity generation, significantly adding to electricity supply🤯
The solar panels imported into Sierra Leone in the last 12 months, if installed, would generate electricity equivalent to 61% of the total reported 2023 electricity generation, significantly adding to electricity supply🤯
August 26, 2025 at 7:23 AM
These solar panels will provide a lot of electricity.
The solar panels imported into Sierra Leone in the last 12 months, if installed, would generate electricity equivalent to 61% of the total reported 2023 electricity generation, significantly adding to electricity supply🤯
The solar panels imported into Sierra Leone in the last 12 months, if installed, would generate electricity equivalent to 61% of the total reported 2023 electricity generation, significantly adding to electricity supply🤯
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NEW: The first evidence of a solar take-off in Africa☀️✈️
x33 rise in Algeria solar panel imports in the 12 mths to June 2025, compared to previous 12 mths.
x8 in Zambia
x7 in Botswana
x6 in Sudan
x3 in each of Liberia, DRC, Benin, Angola, Ethiopia
🧵
x33 rise in Algeria solar panel imports in the 12 mths to June 2025, compared to previous 12 mths.
x8 in Zambia
x7 in Botswana
x6 in Sudan
x3 in each of Liberia, DRC, Benin, Angola, Ethiopia
🧵
August 26, 2025 at 7:23 AM
NEW: The first evidence of a solar take-off in Africa☀️✈️
x33 rise in Algeria solar panel imports in the 12 mths to June 2025, compared to previous 12 mths.
x8 in Zambia
x7 in Botswana
x6 in Sudan
x3 in each of Liberia, DRC, Benin, Angola, Ethiopia
🧵
x33 rise in Algeria solar panel imports in the 12 mths to June 2025, compared to previous 12 mths.
x8 in Zambia
x7 in Botswana
x6 in Sudan
x3 in each of Liberia, DRC, Benin, Angola, Ethiopia
🧵
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CATL says 50% of China’s heavy trucks will be EVs by 2028—up from 10% in 2024. This isn’t just a sales stat—it’s a total transformation of road freight. Diesel is dying. Battery swapping, LFP, & giga-scale supply chains are rewriting logistics. Oil’s grip on transport is slipping fast. #EV #China
Half of China's heavy truck sales could be EVs by 2028, CATL says
Half of China's sales of heavy trucks could be electric vehicles by 2028, up from 10% in 2024, the chairman of battery maker CATL said on Sunday, according to a media report.
www.reuters.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Energy sector pricing reform needed in Belgium to accelerate electrification.
Did you know that electricity is often taxed more than fossil fuels in the EU?
It’s a policy choice that makes electrification less competitive.
Our @regassistproj.bsky.social report explores how taxes and levies shape this imbalance and what can be done.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
It’s a policy choice that makes electrification less competitive.
Our @regassistproj.bsky.social report explores how taxes and levies shape this imbalance and what can be done.
www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
May 14, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Energy sector pricing reform needed in Belgium to accelerate electrification.
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The decline in child mortality in many low- to middle-income countries in the last 30 years has been quite remarkable.
Ethiopia's rate fell from 20% to 5%.
Improvements in child mortality in rich countries look pretty meagre by comparison. But that's only when looking at it in absolute terms.
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Ethiopia's rate fell from 20% to 5%.
Improvements in child mortality in rich countries look pretty meagre by comparison. But that's only when looking at it in absolute terms.
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May 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The decline in child mortality in many low- to middle-income countries in the last 30 years has been quite remarkable.
Ethiopia's rate fell from 20% to 5%.
Improvements in child mortality in rich countries look pretty meagre by comparison. But that's only when looking at it in absolute terms.
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Ethiopia's rate fell from 20% to 5%.
Improvements in child mortality in rich countries look pretty meagre by comparison. But that's only when looking at it in absolute terms.
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Ceci est actuellement un impensé à Bruxelles.
⚠️ The gas grid death spiral in action.
As more homes electrify, gas demand falls. Prices rise. Disconnect fees go up. Fewer customers = higher costs for those left behind.
Frank Energy just quit NZ’s residential gas market — a textbook case.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
As more homes electrify, gas demand falls. Prices rise. Disconnect fees go up. Fewer customers = higher costs for those left behind.
Frank Energy just quit NZ’s residential gas market — a textbook case.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
'Death spiral' for gas: Frank Energy turns off switch
A gas retailer will stop supplying customers next year, amid what Consumer NZ says could be the start of the end.
www.rnz.co.nz
April 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Ceci est actuellement un impensé à Bruxelles.
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⚠️ The gas grid death spiral in action.
As more homes electrify, gas demand falls. Prices rise. Disconnect fees go up. Fewer customers = higher costs for those left behind.
Frank Energy just quit NZ’s residential gas market — a textbook case.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
As more homes electrify, gas demand falls. Prices rise. Disconnect fees go up. Fewer customers = higher costs for those left behind.
Frank Energy just quit NZ’s residential gas market — a textbook case.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
'Death spiral' for gas: Frank Energy turns off switch
A gas retailer will stop supplying customers next year, amid what Consumer NZ says could be the start of the end.
www.rnz.co.nz
April 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
⚠️ The gas grid death spiral in action.
As more homes electrify, gas demand falls. Prices rise. Disconnect fees go up. Fewer customers = higher costs for those left behind.
Frank Energy just quit NZ’s residential gas market — a textbook case.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
As more homes electrify, gas demand falls. Prices rise. Disconnect fees go up. Fewer customers = higher costs for those left behind.
Frank Energy just quit NZ’s residential gas market — a textbook case.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/busines...
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Phasing out Russian gas in the EU is already technically feasible.
EU gas demand is expected to stay flat until 2030 and even Member States with the highest Russian gas reliance have alternative supply solutions readily available, thanks to EU-funded grid upgrades 🧵1/3
EU gas demand is expected to stay flat until 2030 and even Member States with the highest Russian gas reliance have alternative supply solutions readily available, thanks to EU-funded grid upgrades 🧵1/3
April 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Phasing out Russian gas in the EU is already technically feasible.
EU gas demand is expected to stay flat until 2030 and even Member States with the highest Russian gas reliance have alternative supply solutions readily available, thanks to EU-funded grid upgrades 🧵1/3
EU gas demand is expected to stay flat until 2030 and even Member States with the highest Russian gas reliance have alternative supply solutions readily available, thanks to EU-funded grid upgrades 🧵1/3
Hi, I recently bounced into Hanna Ritchie & Rob Steward's new podcast. A great place to learn about climate & energy data & the scottish accent. Give it a try! open.spotify.com/episode/55Wu... 💡
Zeke Hausfather: Why do we need carbon removal technology?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/55WuoFAH3XDAjzYNNHRk5N?si=3Ls_sTuCS_iNs7nj8oIMDw🔌
March 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Hi, I recently bounced into Hanna Ritchie & Rob Steward's new podcast. A great place to learn about climate & energy data & the scottish accent. Give it a try! open.spotify.com/episode/55Wu... 💡
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Is your next flight going to be using any sustainable aviation fuel?
Our SAF Observatory tracks SAF offtake agreements from airlines across the globe.
Explore the tool and see which airlines are taking real steps to transition to green fuels ➡️ https://bit.ly/4g7rNsS
Our SAF Observatory tracks SAF offtake agreements from airlines across the globe.
Explore the tool and see which airlines are taking real steps to transition to green fuels ➡️ https://bit.ly/4g7rNsS
December 18, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Is your next flight going to be using any sustainable aviation fuel?
Our SAF Observatory tracks SAF offtake agreements from airlines across the globe.
Explore the tool and see which airlines are taking real steps to transition to green fuels ➡️ https://bit.ly/4g7rNsS
Our SAF Observatory tracks SAF offtake agreements from airlines across the globe.
Explore the tool and see which airlines are taking real steps to transition to green fuels ➡️ https://bit.ly/4g7rNsS
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Brussels folks and Brussels lovers, sign the petition for a better management of trash and garbage collection in Brussels (you can sign with itsme) . 865 signatures more and it will be discussed by our elected representatives democratie.brussels/suggestions/... (please share)
Samen maken we Brussel schoon! Faisons de Bruxelles une ville propre ! Let’s Make Brussels Clean! - Samen maken we Brussel schoon! Faisons de Bruxelles une ville propre ! Let’s Make Brussels Clean! - ...
Veuillez voir ci-dessous pour la version française.
Please see below for the English version.
Burgervoorstel: Samen maken we Brussel schoon!
Het probleem
Brussel kampt dagelijks met een groot afval...
democratie.brussels
February 7, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Brussels folks and Brussels lovers, sign the petition for a better management of trash and garbage collection in Brussels (you can sign with itsme) . 865 signatures more and it will be discussed by our elected representatives democratie.brussels/suggestions/... (please share)
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"As of January 2025, all contractors providing work to Oslo’s government have to use clean and quiet concrete trucks, excavators, and other machinery." theprogressplaybook.com/2025/02/05/i... via @nickhedley.bsky.social 🔌💡
In Oslo, construction projects are now clean and quiet
As of January 2025, all contractors providing work to Oslo's government have to use clean and quiet machinery.
theprogressplaybook.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:55 AM
"As of January 2025, all contractors providing work to Oslo’s government have to use clean and quiet concrete trucks, excavators, and other machinery." theprogressplaybook.com/2025/02/05/i... via @nickhedley.bsky.social 🔌💡
Welcome in Belgium
Earlier this week I did a long interview with the Belgian newspaper DeMorgen.
It’s out today. I just arrived in Belgium and found it at the newsstand. They illustrated it really nicely with some Our World in Data charts.
It’s out today. I just arrived in Belgium and found it at the newsstand. They illustrated it really nicely with some Our World in Data charts.
February 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Welcome in Belgium
Higher education & Belgium. The growing difference between Flanders & Wallonia and Man & Woman is a real surprise to me. Source : bureau du plan
January 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Higher education & Belgium. The growing difference between Flanders & Wallonia and Man & Woman is a real surprise to me. Source : bureau du plan
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Industrial energy use in Europe reduced by 21% since 2000.
Most of this is because of energy efficiency: Without it industry energy consumption would be 37% higher today compared to 2000.
It's not because of deindustrialisation: Industrial activity in 2023 was much higher than in 2000.
Most of this is because of energy efficiency: Without it industry energy consumption would be 37% higher today compared to 2000.
It's not because of deindustrialisation: Industrial activity in 2023 was much higher than in 2000.
January 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Industrial energy use in Europe reduced by 21% since 2000.
Most of this is because of energy efficiency: Without it industry energy consumption would be 37% higher today compared to 2000.
It's not because of deindustrialisation: Industrial activity in 2023 was much higher than in 2000.
Most of this is because of energy efficiency: Without it industry energy consumption would be 37% higher today compared to 2000.
It's not because of deindustrialisation: Industrial activity in 2023 was much higher than in 2000.
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Solar Energy Is Even Cheaper Than You Think | Jenny Chase | TED
YouTube video by TED
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January 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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How did the EU's electricity mix change in the last year?
☀️ Big growth in solar
☢️ 🌊 Rebound in nuclear & hydro
💨 Not so much growth in wind
🏭 Large drop in fossil fuels (both coal and gas)
🔌 Demand up
From @ember-energy.org's new European Electricity Review: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
☀️ Big growth in solar
☢️ 🌊 Rebound in nuclear & hydro
💨 Not so much growth in wind
🏭 Large drop in fossil fuels (both coal and gas)
🔌 Demand up
From @ember-energy.org's new European Electricity Review: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
January 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
How did the EU's electricity mix change in the last year?
☀️ Big growth in solar
☢️ 🌊 Rebound in nuclear & hydro
💨 Not so much growth in wind
🏭 Large drop in fossil fuels (both coal and gas)
🔌 Demand up
From @ember-energy.org's new European Electricity Review: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
☀️ Big growth in solar
☢️ 🌊 Rebound in nuclear & hydro
💨 Not so much growth in wind
🏭 Large drop in fossil fuels (both coal and gas)
🔌 Demand up
From @ember-energy.org's new European Electricity Review: ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
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What do we do with the gas grid when gas demand declines?
I partnered with @richardlowes.bsky.social @regassistproj.bsky.social & @ckemfert.bsky.social @diw.de to explore this question.
We propose 5 steps for dealing with this challenge.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
I partnered with @richardlowes.bsky.social @regassistproj.bsky.social & @ckemfert.bsky.social @diw.de to explore this question.
We propose 5 steps for dealing with this challenge.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
What do we do with the gas grid when gas demand declines?
I partnered with @richardlowes.bsky.social @regassistproj.bsky.social & @ckemfert.bsky.social @diw.de to explore this question.
We propose 5 steps for dealing with this challenge.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
I partnered with @richardlowes.bsky.social @regassistproj.bsky.social & @ckemfert.bsky.social @diw.de to explore this question.
We propose 5 steps for dealing with this challenge.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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So let me repeat some optimism in my field of expertise:
Solar, wind, batteries, heat pumps, EVs, smart grids and nodal pricing, can largely cure our addiction to fossil fuels while lowering energy costs.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
So, let's quit the doomism and get to work.
Solar, wind, batteries, heat pumps, EVs, smart grids and nodal pricing, can largely cure our addiction to fossil fuels while lowering energy costs.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
So, let's quit the doomism and get to work.
Empirically grounded technology forecasts and the energy transition
Rapidly decarbonizing the global energy system is critical for addressing climate change, but concerns about costs have been a barrier to implementati…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
So let me repeat some optimism in my field of expertise:
Solar, wind, batteries, heat pumps, EVs, smart grids and nodal pricing, can largely cure our addiction to fossil fuels while lowering energy costs.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
So, let's quit the doomism and get to work.
Solar, wind, batteries, heat pumps, EVs, smart grids and nodal pricing, can largely cure our addiction to fossil fuels while lowering energy costs.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
So, let's quit the doomism and get to work.
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Thank you, Jimmy Carter.
This chart is on a log scale. This year there have been just 7 cases of guinea worm.
ourworldindata.org/grapher/numb...
This chart is on a log scale. This year there have been just 7 cases of guinea worm.
ourworldindata.org/grapher/numb...
December 30, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Thank you, Jimmy Carter.
This chart is on a log scale. This year there have been just 7 cases of guinea worm.
ourworldindata.org/grapher/numb...
This chart is on a log scale. This year there have been just 7 cases of guinea worm.
ourworldindata.org/grapher/numb...
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Dutch parliament just voted in favour of a legislative amendment allowing municipalities to phase out the gas network (after a heat transition vision has been adopted for a neighbourhood, and with at least eight years lead time). An important tool.
De Tweede Kamer stemde zojuist in met de wet gemeentelijke instrumenten warmtetransitie, oftewel de mogelijkheid voor een gemeente om na het maken van een warmtetransitieplan voor een buurt (en met minstens 8 jaar voorlooptijd) het gasnetwerk uit te faseren.
Een belangrijk instrument.
Een belangrijk instrument.
April 23, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Dutch parliament just voted in favour of a legislative amendment allowing municipalities to phase out the gas network (after a heat transition vision has been adopted for a neighbourhood, and with at least eight years lead time). An important tool.
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I'm reposting here since I'm no longer on X: Massive commitment to EV trucks by one of the world’s largest miners, Fortescue back in Sept 2024. $4B deal for 360 EV trucks & more. Proof is in the pudding—EVs can power even the toughest industries. 🌱⚡ #Decarbonization #Mining #EVs #Lithium
Forrest strikes $4 billion deal for electric trucks and dozers to eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines
Fortescue announces $4 billion deal for hundreds of electric trucks, dozers and excavators to help eliminate fossil fuels at its mines by the end of the decade.
reneweconomy.com.au
December 4, 2024 at 1:25 AM
I'm reposting here since I'm no longer on X: Massive commitment to EV trucks by one of the world’s largest miners, Fortescue back in Sept 2024. $4B deal for 360 EV trucks & more. Proof is in the pudding—EVs can power even the toughest industries. 🌱⚡ #Decarbonization #Mining #EVs #Lithium
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Which European cities have announced to decommission the gas grid or parts of it?
Wien, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Mannheim, München, Basel, Zurich, Winterthur - the list goes on.
Much more of this to come.
A summary of our research: gasoutlook.com/analysis/eur...
Wien, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Mannheim, München, Basel, Zurich, Winterthur - the list goes on.
Much more of this to come.
A summary of our research: gasoutlook.com/analysis/eur...
Europe needs to decommission gas infrastructure as demand plummets - Gas Outlook
A new paper argues that governments need to minimise investment in gas infrastructure and plan for decommissioning.
gasoutlook.com
December 1, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Which European cities have announced to decommission the gas grid or parts of it?
Wien, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Mannheim, München, Basel, Zurich, Winterthur - the list goes on.
Much more of this to come.
A summary of our research: gasoutlook.com/analysis/eur...
Wien, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Mannheim, München, Basel, Zurich, Winterthur - the list goes on.
Much more of this to come.
A summary of our research: gasoutlook.com/analysis/eur...