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🌍⚡ Community energy works best when people work together.

At Younity, we support communities to develop, finance and deliver renewable energy projects that cut carbon, tackle fuel poverty and keep value local.

Because the energy transition should belong to everyone 🙌

China’s clean tech exports jump as Iran war spurs demand Manufacturers are seeking alternative sources amid a shortage of traditional supplies. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Clean tech is booming 🚀🌱

As global energy markets shake, China’s exports are surging, EVs+53%, batteries +34%, solar cells +80%!

Rising demand shows a clear shift: when fossil fuels get unstable, the world accelerates toward cleaner energy 🌍⚡

Is this the tipping point for the energy transition?

UK tries to break gas link with voluntary long-term fixed price contracts for all renewables UK solar plants without fixed-price contracts will be offered voluntary long-term fixed-price agreements under a new “Wholesale Contracts for Difference” regime from 2026. The policy seeks to reduce e...

Big shift in the UK energy market⚡

Renewables could soon opt into long-term fixed-price contracts, cutting exposure to volatile gas-driven prices 💸📉

At the same time, higher taxes on excess profits aim to protect consumers during price spikes, building towards a fairer energy future 🔄🌍

Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.

Why are electricity bills tied to gas prices in the first place?

Even when renewables like wind & solar lead the way, volatile gas markets still drive what we pay 💸

Now, plans are in motion to break that link, protecting households from sudden price spikes and making energy costs more stable 🔒�

Electricity generators threatened with higher windfall taxes in bid to ensure stable prices Move marks government’s most radical attempt to weaken impact of soaring wholesale gas prices on electricity costs

Governments are cracking down on excess profits, raising windfall taxes on electricity generators to protect households from soaring gas prices 💸🔥

At the same time, clean energy is stepping up meeting rising global demand and showing a more stable, affordable path forward 🌱

Warm homes, lower bills, stronger EU: The power of citizen-led energy networks Locally produced renewable heating and cooling networks fight energy poverty, make cities sustainable and the Union more energy independent

Warm homes 🏡, lower bills 💸, stronger communities 🤝

From Sofia to Klaus, energy costs are hitting hard, but there’s a better way. Citizen-led renewable heating & cooling networks can fight energy poverty, boost comfort, and make Europe more independent 🌍⚡

Ed Miliband to double down on net zero with measures to combat Iran energy shock As fossil fuel prices soar ‘the era of clean energy security must come of age’, energy secretary will say

Miliband is set to double down on net zero 🌱⚡️

As fuel prices spike from Middle East tensions, he’s framing it as a turning point: the “era of clean energy security” needs to arrive now, not later.⛽️📈

In other words, energy shocks are being used to strengthen the case for going green, faster 🌍💡

Community-scale solar offers $6.5 billion in savings, bypassing California gridlocks Localized distribution-level projects can cut out-of-state energy imports by 13% while providing a faster alternative to delayed transmission-scale infrastructure, said a report by Pathfinder Communic...

California’s grid is stuck...but a faster fix is emerging ⚡️🌞

Community-scale solar and storage could unlock $6.5B in savings and cut energy imports by 13%, while dodging years-long transmission delays 💰📉

Local energy might be the shortcut the system actually needs 🌱

Welsh charity leaders appointed to oversee £800m fund for Wales Following an extensive recruitment process, a dedicated board of trustees has been appointed to shape and govern a new charitable Community Benefit Fund, worth up to £800 million for Wales. The fund, ...

Big move for Wales 💥

A new £800m Community Benefit Fund is being rolled out to back local projects, charities, and fresh ideas across the country 🌍

Independent trustees will steer the fund, aiming to empower communities, not just fund them and if done right, this could be a game-changer 🤝

Low-Cost Community Solar Keeps Insisting Upon Itself Despite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, the community solar movement continues to grow in the US.

US Community solar just keeps winning, even with policy headwinds ☀️⚡️

The US has now passed 10 GW of community solar, with another 8 GW in the pipeline 🚀

And here’s why it matters: it’s not just clean energy, it’s accessible energy. 💸🌱

Wind power sets new generation record in Great Britain Wind generation across Great Britain reached a new quarterly record in the first three months of 2026, producing 29.2 TWh.

Wind power in Great Britain is absolutely flying right now 🌬️⚡️

Q1 2026 smashed records with 29.2 TWh generated, the highest ever 📈

And that’s despite constraints that forced 3.6 TWh of clean energy to go unused 😬

Now imagine what happens when the grid catches up… 👀

A ‘paradox’: Is climate change the biggest threat to renewable energy? Renewables have been touted as the silver bullet to tackling climate change, but can they withstand our warming planet?

Not quite… but climate change is stress-testing our clean energy future ⚡️🌍

As oil markets swing wildly, Europe’s getting a harsh reminder of fossil fuel dependence.

Result? A surge in EVs 🚗, heat pumps 🔥, and home solar ☀️ as people scramble for stability.

Who’d have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution? | George Monbiot The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Wild twist: Donald Trump backing fossil fuels might be accidentally speeding up the green transition 🤯🌍

Markets react, tensions rise, oil execs cash out 💰...but chaos has a funny way of pushing change faster than planned.

You can try to stall the future… but you can’t stop it. ⚡️🌱

🌍⚡️ Power to the people!

Community energy puts you at the heart of the transition, generating local, clean power while keeping the benefits in your neighbourhood 🏡💚

Lower bills, stronger communities, real climate action.
Not just energy… ownership. 🙌

Switzerland to fund research on PV module, battery, heat pump recycling The Swiss federal government has launched a funding call for research projects on energy and resource-efficient industrial processes, including the circular economy related to solar modules, batteries...

Switzerland is investing in the future of clean tech, and its lifecycle 🇨🇭🔬

New funding is backing research into recycling solar panels, batteries, heat pumps & more, boosting the circular economy and cutting emissions.

Smarter energy isn’t just about production...it’s about what happens after too

Reeves vows to break link between cost of gas and electricity prices “When gas prices are high, we end up paying more for our electricity, even though the cost of producing it doesn’t change,” the Chancellor said

Big shift on the horizon for UK energy bills?

The gov is looking to break the link between gas prices and electricity costs, meaning households won’t be hit as hard when gas prices spike 🔥📉

“If prices rise, electricity shouldn’t follow,” says the Chancellor, calling it a “big change” 🙌

First 'Community-owned' battery investment scheme opens - Energy Live News Community battery project cuts emissions and boosts local clean energy

The first community-owned battery investment scheme is here, helping store excess solar power and use it when it’s needed most ⚡️

💡 Powered by local investment, the Ray Valley solar park already supports 7,000 homes, and now it’s getting even smarter 🔋

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industry

From crisis to opportunity ⚡🌍

South Korea is using Middle East tensions to accelerate its solar push ☀️🇰🇷

In one village, a solar plant powers not just homes, but free daily meals & stronger community bonds 🍲🤝

Clean energy that pays back, in every sense.

Comment: Why the UK remains uniquely vulnerable to energy shocks - The Engineer Why UK energy reliance on gas and low storage leaves it exposed to global shocks and rising costs.

Why is the UK still so exposed to energy shocks? ⚡🇬🇧

Heavy reliance on gas + limited storage = ongoing risk

Renewables are growing, but the journey to real energy security is far from over

With global tensions rising, the stakes couldn’t be higher 🌍🔥

Warm homes, lower bills, stronger EU: the power of citizen-led energy networks - Balkan Green Energy News Community-led heating and cooling networks can lower costs, boost comfort, and support the EU’s transition to clean, locally produced energy.

Warm homes shouldn’t mean sky-high bills 🏠💸

From Sofia to Klaus, families across Europe face rising energy costs, but citizen-led renewable networks can change that ⚡🌱

Lower bills, cleaner cities & real energy independence for Europe 🇪🇺

The future is local and powered by us.

Need inspiration? Our case studies are full of brilliant past projects...take a look 👇

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Big news for community energy groups 👀💡

The Powering Communities Fund is BACK...and applications open on 1 May.

Eligibility is simple; all you need is an active PPA with us.

We’ve also increased grants this year from £3,750 to £5,000 ...that's more funding to turn local ideas into impact 🙌

This is the way it should always have been:

War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows The European Union plans ​to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring ‌oil and gas prices, as part of its plan to offset the Iran war's energ...

The EU is reportedly planning to cut electricity taxes ⚡🇪🇺

A draft linked to the energy shock from the Iran conflict suggests faster rollout of clean tech and lower electricity taxes to help protect consumers.

With EU reliant on imports, the aim is to speed up the shift away from fossil fuels 🌱

Community energy is everywhere ⚡🌍

No...seriously... all over the country!

Check out our project generation map and find what’s near you: turbines, solar, hydro… your local clean energy story might be closer than you think 🌱👀

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France, Germany set daily solar records for April AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds increased solar energy production and lower gas futures prices helped reduce electricity prices in most major European markets last week. Germany pr...

Europe’s solar is absolutely flying ☀️⚡

France and Germany just set new April records for daily solar generation:

🇩🇪 Germany: 426 GWh
🇫🇷 France: 136 GWh

More solar + lower gas prices helped ease electricity costs across major European markets last week.

Spring sun = real system impact 🌱💡

Solar and wind energy are shielding world from worst impacts of Iran war, data shows Analyses contradict narrative of ‘coal comeback’ that took hold after closure of Strait of Hormuz

Solar & wind just quietly did something huge ⚡🌍

New data shows they helped absorb the energy shock linked to the Iran conflict; instead of a “coal comeback”, renewables stepped up.

☀️ Solar rose 15% and 💨 wind 7.6%, helping offset falling gas use and keeping fossil generation down overall.

Two million pounds to be awarded to much-valued projects, thanks to awards from Viking Community Fund Several organisations are earmarked for support which will help them deliver their services

Over £2m supporting Shetland communities 💷🏡

Funding is helping cut living costs & protect the natural environment, including grants for energy efficiency, new windows & doors.

Focused on fuel-poor households, it’s making sure support reaches those who need it most. 🤝

What does the new £1bn investment in community energy really mean? It’s the largest public investment in community-owned green power in the UK to date. But what exactly is being promised, and how can communities get involved?

Community energy delivers 12x more local economic value 🤯

Now £1bn is being invested into community-owned renewables, the biggest public funding of its kind.

Local people owning wind, solar & hydro — clean power + profits staying local.

It’s 0.5% of UK electricity… but the potential? Massive 🌱⚡

We've had a big influx of new followers lately - it turns out people like the sound of clean, community-owned energy!

To all our new followers - welcome! Still not entirely sure what community energy involves?

Check out our explainer 👇

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