"Norway donates $5.5 million for solar at Ukrainian hospitals, schools"

"Norway donates $5.5 million for solar at Ukrainian hospitals, schools"
China moves into Green Bonds market, as Trumpian US firms leave.
Initial reports suggest their first offering got loads of interest.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-04-01/china-plans-to-wake-up-green-bond-market
Finland Ending Use of Coal as Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down https://www.byteseu.com/884820/ #Biomass #Coal #Finland #HeatPump #Helen #Helsinki #RenewableEnergy #Renewables #SalmisaariPowerPlant
That's pretty rad of them to do. I wish, perhaps someday after the fascists fall, we may one day have full compatibility with future Fairphone releases in the USA as well.
https://www.fairphone.com/en/2024/11/28/the-fairphone-2-is-reborn-as-a-circular-microcomputer/?xnpe_tifc=OIe_4DnZ4keLOFxZ4doj4jpsafeWaeiWhFWDxDeNq_BXVuilad7cafUSbIVlbfYlbubX4fn7hubJbnTT
#fairphone #android #renewables #upcycle #UpcyclingAndroid
Planned electricity grid investments fall short of expansion needs – EU Court of Auditors
https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/planned-electricity-grid-investments-fall-short-expansion-needs-eu-court-auditors #electricity #energytransition #renewables
Finland phases out coal, ahead of schedule:
“Imported fossil energy has been replaced with cleaner solutions that reduce climate emissions, while consumers benefit from lower energy prices”
“As Finland previously relied primarily on coal imported from Russia, the phase-out has also boosted Finland’s energy independence and, therefore, national security.”
Japan wants to become a hydrogen fuel leader to meet its net-zero goals, but one blockbuster project is hanging in the balance over questions about its climate credentials. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/01/japan/japan-australia-hydrogen-project/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #hydrogen #australiajapanrelations #energy #renewables #emissions #environment
In related news, two wind power farms, nominal power 472 MW, total budget 700 M€ announced today construction to begin immediately
https://www.ox2.com/fi/suomi/ajankohtaista/tiedotteet-ja-uutiset/ox2-on-tehnyt-suomen-kaikkien-aikojen-suurimman-uusiutuvan-energian-investointipaatoksen-tuulipuistojen-rakentaminen-alkaa-heti/
#wind #energy #renewables
Today, Helsinki's last coal fired CHP shut down for good after a one-year extension. It and the remaining two coal plants elsewhere produced less than 1% of Finland's energy over 2024.
#energy #coal #renewables
https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/04/01/finland-ahead-of-schedule-on-coal-phase-out-as-helsinkis-salmisaari-plant-closes
"Record year for UK solar as renewables generate most electricity"
Ireland and wind power:
“Last year our wind farms supplied a third of our total power consumption. But we have the capacity to achieve far more.
Wind energy could provide enough electricity to exceed our domestic demand by 2030.”
“Despite Ireland’s potential in wind energy, our wastage is higher than other European countries because we lack their extensive grid infrastructure and interconnection.”
My leftist bubble is called reality. Facts don’t care about feelings, but they sure lean progressive. Funny how that works. Wear it loud, wear it proud. #RealityCheck #LeftistBubble #EV #Renewables #Solar #Lithium #Batteries #EnergyTransition #LFP @rethinkx.com #CleanTech #EVs
My leftist bubble is called reality. Facts don’t care about feelings, but they sure lean progressive. Funny how that works. Wear it loud, wear it proud. #RealityCheck #LeftistBubble #EV #Renewables #Solar #Lithium #Batteries #EnergyTransition #LFP @rethinkx
Mit der Verwandtschaft über Wind und Solarenergie zu reden kann einem wirklich die Stimmung vermiesen.
Es ist unglaublich welche Meinungen da so kursieren. Solarmodule müsse man regelmässig putzen, Module halten nicht so lange, D importiere massenhaft Atomstrom aus Frankfreich, Windkraft würde viel Landfläche verbrauchen, und ja Vögel usw.
Soviel Blödsinn ist kaum zu ertragen. Woher nehmen die das nur?
"Renewables surged in 2024 — but so did fossil fuels"
#Renewables #Energy #FossilFuels #Climate #ClimateChange
https://grist.org/energy/renewables-surged-2024-iea-nuclear/
"Texas Senate passes bill to upend energy market, spur gas over renewables …
If passed by the House and signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, the bill effectively would penalize renewables …
Renewables and battery developers have thrived thanks to the wide-open competitive energy market"
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/energy-markets/texas-bill-gas-over-renewables
What sense can we make of #Trump's break?
What does it mean for Europe?
Energy-aware analysis by @turiel via @revista and translated by me.
Thought-provoking even if you don't agree with every detail.
Abandon All Hope: Dire Times for Europe – 15/15\15
https://www.15-15-15.org/webzine/2025/03/29/abandon-all-hope-dire-times-for-europe/
Renewable power share in Germany
29th of March 2025: 59%
Last 90 days average: 50%
29th of March 2025
175.7 GWh solar power
17.9% of all generated power
All data for Germany