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On a mission to supercharge UK community energy ⚡ Connect volunteers | Provide funding | Buy clean energy 🤝 Please email [email protected] for any enquiries 💚
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · Aug 27
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
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 21h
📸 Photo credit goes to our friends @westmillenergy.bsky.social 🙌

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Power Back | Reward Scheme for Community Energy Groups
Grow funds, bring your energy group closer and help support the growing community energy sector with our new Power Back Scheme
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 21h
Turn switches into support for your community energy group ⚡💸

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.

See how you can use it to boost your community energy group 👇 📺
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 22h
📊💡 Poll Reveals Strong Support for Green Investment... Even Among Reform UK Voters

A YouGov survey shows that 79% of voters want their pensions invested in renewable energy, challenging claims that public backing for net zero is fading 🌍⚡
Poll suggests most Reform UK voters back investment in renewable energy
Research by YouGov showed some politicians had ‘grossly misjudged voters’ views amid criticism of net zero efforts, according to investment body.
www.standard.co.uk
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 22h
🌍⚖️ Caribbean Islanders Take Climate Fight to Court

A Dutch-Caribbean island is urging the Dutch state to take stronger climate action, arguing that rising heat and drought are making life on the island increasingly difficult.

This is a landmark case, urging the need for climate justice✊
www.reuters.com
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 22h
❄️☀️ Solar-Powered Fridges: Keeping Cool When the Grid Can’t

As power outages become more frequent, communities worldwide are struggling to keep food and medicine safe.

Solar refrigeration breakthroughs across Africa and Asia are proving that cooling can continue, even when the grid can’t. 🌞💡
Solar fridges for the developing world
As climate change leads to more electricity blackouts and brownouts, the reliability of everyday refrigeration is at risk. A new IEC Standard, together with solar innovations in Africa and Asia, demon...
www.pv-magazine.com
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 22h
New Innovation in Offshore Solar! 🌊

Scientists have tested a 9 x 11 floating box array designed for offshore PV systems, paving the way for more resilient ocean-based solar farms ☀️⚙️

This could help optimise the design and durability of floating solar systems in harsh marine environments!
Scientists develop new floating box array for offshore PV
Researchers have tested a 9 x 11 floating box array for offshore photovoltaics in a large wave flume, under regular and irregular wave sequences. They have placed wireless gyroscopes on three of the b...
www.pv-magazine.com
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 1d
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 1d
We’ve helped countless community energy organisations turn their goals into reality 🎯

From power purchase agreements (PPAs) to short-term financing, our mission is to help communities overcome obstacles and start generating affordable, clean energy.

www.younity.coop/supporting-c...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 1d
Renewables Take the Lead! ⚡🏃

For the first time ever, global wind and solar generation has surpassed coal, marking a major milestone in the shift away from fossil fuels. 🌞💨

The global energy transition is happening...and it’s picking up speed! 🌱
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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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 1d
Energy Export Showdown 🔌🌏

China is taking the lead in the global energy race, exporting $20 billion in clean energy tech in August alone! 🚀

While the US pushes fossil fuels, China is betting on solar panels, wind turbines, and other clean energy solutions — aiming to dominate the market.
China Is Beating the US in the Battle for Energy Export Dominance
China’s exports of clean energy technology hit a record in August, with $20 billion shipped globally.
www.bloomberg.com
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 1d
Reliable electricity is still out of reach for many 🌍

In the Solomon Islands, where communities are scattered across hundreds of islands, energy poverty is a daily reality.

Community-led solar projects can light up homes, schools, and futures — one island at a time 💡🏝
A Sample Grant Proposal on “Community Energy Access through Solar Mini-Grids in the Solomon Islands” - fundsforNGOs - Grants and Resources for Sustainability
Access to reliable electricity is a fundamental need for communities around the world, yet many regions still struggle with energy poverty. In the Solomon Islands, a nation made up of numerous islands...
www.fundsforngos.org
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 1d
This is what community energy is all about! 🎉

Energise Sussex Coast are helping local people with practical advice and sharing tips to help save energy 🏠

Events like these are perfect to come along, grab a cuppa, and get expert advice to help keep your home warm and your costs down this winter ☕
Free energy advice drop-in at the Langney Community Cafe
Opportunity to get help with bills, energy saving tips, and grants for insulation
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 2d
📸Photo credit goes to our friends at @nlce2024.bsky.social 🙌

Find out more about the support we provide to groups like yours:

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How We Support Community Energy Groups | Younity
Buying Your Renewable Energy We want to purchase as much community energy as we can from community-owned projects from all across the UK. We're already doing a great job, buying from over 300 projects...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 2d
🌞💚 Powering communities, empowering people!

At Younity, we’re proud to support community energy projects across the UK, helping local groups generate clean, affordable energy while keeping the benefits in their own neighbourhoods.

We're proud to help turn ideas into action - find out how today 👇🌍
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 2d
MPs welcomed £4 million investment through the Great British Energy initiative 👏

It’s great to see investment in the right places, empowering local communities to take control of their energy.

Even better, some of the groups we work with have secured funding to make real, tangible change happen 🤝
Tracy Gilbert MP welcomes investment in community solar projects in Edinburgh North and Leith
Tracy Gilbert MP has welcomed significant UK-wide investment in community renewable energy projects, which will deliver tangible benefits for local communities in Scotland. The Great British Energy…
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 2d
Trump administration slashes $7.6B in clean energy funding ❌

Hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 Democratic-leaning states are losing support as the administration cancels grants, a move Democrats and environmental groups are calling a “sick political game.” 🗣️🌱
Trump officials cut nearly $8bn in clean energy projects in Democratic states
Democrats and environmental groups slam move as ‘sick political game’ and say it will drive up energy bills
www.theguardian.com
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 2d
⚡🚗 EV sales in the UK are smashing records!

September saw electric vehicle sales hit an all-time high, with 72,779 pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sold... a jump of almost a third compared to last year🔋
Electric car sales hit record high in September
Sales of fully electric or hybrid vehicles made up more than half of all new car registrations in the UK last month.
www.bbc.co.uk
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 2d
Spain’s renewable energy capacity is forecast to reach an impressive 218.1 GW by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% between 2024 and 2035. ⚡

🌞 Solar will lead the charge, driving growth with 152.8 GW of capacity...positioning Spain as one of Europe’s solar power leaders.
Spain’s solar capacity to hit 152.8 GW by 2035, says GlobalData
GlobalData projects Spain’s renewables to reach 218.1 GW by 2035, while solar will drive growth with 152.8 GW of capacity.
www.pv-magazine.com
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 2d
☀️ Australia’s rooftop solar boom continues!⚡

New data shows a 16% surge in rooftop solar installs last month, adding a massive 237 MW of small-scale PV capacity nationwide. 🌇

Battery uptake is accelerating, as more Australians embrace solar-plus-storage solutions to cut bills 🔋
Australia rooftop solar installs up 16% as battery uptake accelerates
Australia’s rooftop solar market has climbed by more than 16% in the past month with the latest data revealing that 237 MW of small-scale rooftop PV capacity was installed last month as consumers incr...
www.pv-magazine.com
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 5d
To register your community energy group 👇

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To register as a volunteer, ready to support 👇

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Doit volunteers
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 5d
Last week, Ewan presented at a packed Community Energy London meeting, showcasing our FREE volunteering tool, Community Energy Connect 📣

The platform has hit the ground running, filling nearly 70% of opportunities in its first month!

Want to give your community energy group a boost? Register now 👇
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 5d
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What Is Community Energy and How Does It Work? | Younity
People across the UK are starting to believe that community energy is the way forward—and it makes total sense. It’s about local people owning, running, and benefiting from renewable energy projects, ...
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 5d
Community energy puts local people in charge of renewable energy projects 🤝

Helping to cut carbon, save money, and support local communities. From solar panels to wind turbines, every project makes a difference! 🌱

Learn more about the movement today and be part of a greener, stronger community 👇
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 5d
🤖⚡ Robots on the job!

At the 250 MW Goorambat East Solar Farm in Victoria, Australia, ENGIE and US-based Luminous used autonomous robots to install 500,000 solar panels...finishing the project ahead of schedule. 🌞

Innovation driving clean energy forward! 🚀
Robots speed installation of 500,000 panels at solar farm in Australia
Engie and US-based Luminous have tested autonomous robots at the 250 MW Goorambat East Solar Farm in the Australian state of Victoria, completing panel installation ahead of schedule.
www.pv-magazine.com
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 5d
Bath & West Community Energy are celebrating 11 years of supporting local projects through their Fund! 🤩

Groups working to cut carbon or tackle fuel poverty can now apply for grants of up to £5K.

We love seeing community energy making a real difference — here’s to the next 11 years of impact! 🙌
11 years – up and running!
[The Hive – one of the agencies to benefit from a grant] Local projects out to cut carbon or tackle fuel poverty can now apply to the Bath and West Community Energy (BWCE) Fund grant programm…
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