Markus Wråke

CEO at @Energiforsk (Swedish Energy Research Centre). Tweets in English and Swedish about energy. And occasionally other important stuff. Like cycling.

[Maja Lundbäck @mLundback]

Beslut om ytterligare stöd till 🇺🇦

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Il y a un agresseur : la Russie.

Il y a un peuple agressé : l'Ukraine.

Nous avons tous eu raison d'aider l'Ukraine et de sanctionner la Russie il y a trois ans et de continuer à le faire.

Nous, c’est les Américains, les Européens, Canadiens, Japonais et plusieurs autres.

Merci à tous ceux qui ont aidé et continuent. Et respect à ceux qui, depuis le début, se battent. Parce qu'ils se battent pour leur dignité, leur indépendance, pour leurs enfants et pour la sécurité de l'Europe.

[Ulf Kristersson @SwedishPM]

Ett enat Sverige står bakom våra vänner i Ukraina. Från invasionens inledning, under dessa tre krigsår, till idag – och in i framtiden. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

There is an aggressor: Russia.

There is a victim: Ukraine.

We were right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago—and to keep doing so.

By “we,” I mean the Americans, the Europeans, the Canadians, the Japanese, and many others.

Thank you to all who have helped and continue to do so. And respect to those who have been fighting since the beginning—because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, their children, and the security of Europe.

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed UKR - Misinformation by President Trump.

While we typically refrain from political commentary, President Donald Trump's recent statement regarding the war in Ukraine is so egregious that we feel compelled to respond.

Several claims made by President Trump have already been debunked. We've included responses from Grok AI for each claim, demonstrating that even Grok refutes the misinformation spread by the president.

In this thread, we will provide geolocated footage as a reminder to everyone that Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, marking the beginning of this war.

1)

The United States has not spent $350 billion on this war, nor has it outspent Europe by $200 billion. In fact, European contributions have surpassed those of the US. Moreover, a significant portion of the American military aid (around 90% !) is spend in the US, reinvesting in the US economy.

https://t.co/ixpSYq760j

https://t.co/R43tYKS97a

https://t.co/HcD3e906Ax

https://t.co/KoDBJO691b

(Grok: https://t.co/xvtso8g5ZC)

2)

President Zelensky did not claim that half the American money sent to Ukraine is "missing". He stated that half of the promised funds had not been received, which is a crucial distinction.

https://t.co/KoDBJO691b

https://t.co/UvDRegmS2a

https://t.co/pSQBtQ8k6R

(Grok: https://t.co/TBgyaJQog8)

3)

Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections during wartime, a measure designed to protect the democratic process from foreign interference, particularly given Russia's known capabilities in this area...

https://t.co/g52JHKbxOS

https://t.co/oDp3fUd8mq

https://t.co/nn0RpBGGu6

(Grok: https://t.co/UFR5gGvlmi)

4)

President Zelensky is not a dictator, as evidenced by Ukraine's constitutional framework and his commitment to holding elections once hostilities cease. In contrast, it's worth noting that President Putin consistently wins elections in Russia with implausibly high percentages of votes, with opposition that 'falls out of windows", is poisened or jailed, raising questions about the true nature of Russia's electoral process.

https://t.co/Y7ZqMgz8QO

https://t.co/ROaxPjVHK7

https://t.co/xY73CzziHd

https://t.co/LiPrS6NWNL

https://t.co/RMMPcOwFIM

(Grok: https://t.co/8oYZ22jCDL)

5)

President Zelensky has a approval rate above 50% and not 4%. 4% is Russian disinformation.

https://t.co/QClKP7ATLz

https://t.co/0D2e4ePdJd

https://t.co/b2f6x9F3Fp

https://t.co/oj4y2Nh5mo

(Grok: https://t.co/RGglftewgL)

6)

There was no NATO expansion to the East, as NATO itself cannot expand. Instead, democratic countries independently decide whether they want to become members of the alliance. The process of joining NATO is voluntary and involves multiple steps, including meeting specific requirements and completing a formal application process.

The fact that many of Russia's former neighbors have chosen to seek NATO membership speaks volumes about their perception of Russia and their desire for collective security.

The decision of these nations to pursue NATO membership reflects their sovereign right to determine their own foreign policy and security arrangements. It also indicates a preference for the stability and security guarantees that NATO membership offers, rather than remaining under Russian influence.

Regarding the famous 'promise':
Article 103 of the UN Charter establishes a clear hierarchy in international law. It states that obligations under the UN Charter prevail over obligations under any other international agreement in case of conflict. This supremacy extends beyond just treaties, as it is generally understood to also apply to customary international law.
The hierarchy can be summarized as follows:

1) UN Charter obligations
2) Other treaties and customary international law
3) Non-treaty international texts
4) Political promises or commitments
5) Historical claims

Russia's invasion of Ukraine clearly violates fundamental principles of the UN Charter, including the prohibition on the use of force against the territorial integrity of another state. Any attempts to justify this action based on lower-ranking considerations like political promises or historical claims are legally irrelevant.

https://t.co/Izu3N1dTLv

https://t.co/BCVCGDSM2d

https://t.co/1uXijMIcDt

(Grok: https://t.co/Gh0hvwaeCN and https://t.co/xQ9Hl9zHt0 and https://t.co/xQ9Hl9zHt0)

8)

Who initiated this nearly three-year-long war? RUSSIA.

As a platform that has analyzed over 50,000 frames/videos related to the conflict, we will remind the president ,with geolocated footage, who started this war: RUSSIA.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, despite repeatedly denying any plans for invasion in the preceding days.

https://t.co/bkygHVSYXk

https://t.co/pSQBtQ8k6R

(Grok: https://t.co/Ujmef6lyCF)

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24 FEB 2022 - Russian tanks crossing the border from Belarus into Ukraine in Senkivka.

52.106063, 31.780644
4Q4J+C7C Sen'kivka, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine

Sources: https://t.co/4VNiYZYDbS

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[Carl Berglöf @CarlBerglof]

Ett år har passerat sedan jag tillträde som nationell kärnkraftssamordnare. Idag lämnade jag min andra rapport till regeringen. De viktigaste aspekterna sammanfattas i denna artikel:👇🧵
https://t.co/32xfosJCtm

[Andrew Revkin 🌎 ✍🏼 🪕 ☮️ @Revkin]

On the Slopes Toward Net Zero – A Clean-Energy Check-in With Michael Liebreich https://t.co/O6PUV6eYYl

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

Det här rekommenderar jag varmt. En halvtidskurs i mikroekonomi på distans är en toppeninvestering för de allra flesta. Och dessutom väldigt kul om man har det minsta intresse för hur samhället fungerar.

[Jonas Vlachos @jonasvlachos]

Står du eller någon du känner utan planer för våren? Grundkursen i nationalekonomi vid @SU_Economics är öppen för sen anmälan! https://t.co/T1nBMnxHmO
Passar distans på halvtid bättre? Läs då mikroekonomi med Mikael Priks och mig som lärare: https://t.co/RyQePOdpeP

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

@hallen_a Indeed. But I think it’ll be hard to introduce such measures without a stated ambition - i e a mitigation target - and motivation, ie climate change.

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

But how do you see that we can put correct prices on emissions, including those from Chinese coal use, without national or (preferably) international targets?

Or are you advocating no action?

[Alexander Stahel 🌻 @BurggrabenH]

Net-Zero targets are unachievable, unaffordable, undemocratic & pointless without Chinese leadership.

Such top down targets in the name of “saving earth” are the dream of every unelected bureaucrat & the nightmare of hard working citizens.

Such targets attract evil. Today, the European Green Deal has largely degenerated to a Trojan horse of (degrowth)radicals, lobbyists & power brokers. Their vested interests are the antithesis of saving anything.

Over time, the top down approach with uncertain benefits but certain disadvantages leads to a Soviet-type depression as ordinary citizens feel impotent & helpless. Widespread cynicism & a breakdown of trust in institutions, media, education & democracy is the logical consequence.

Under green laws, the most absurd ideas are born that ultimately achieve nothing but unemployment, greenflation & forms of socialism. Green laws directly increase geopolitical, energy & food insecurity. They are a time bomb for conflicts without a clock attached.

Green laws de-industrialize & prevent (energy-intensive) innovation like AI. They are an existential thread to the well being of nations - the exact contrary of what they advertise to achieve.

The people start to understand all of that. In many cultures & circles, however, many prefer not to speak up. After all, tribal mechanisms can be merciless. But most people encountered enough real time experiences to be nothing but sick & tired of being told how to live their lives.

The European parties that understand that will govern their countries. Those that want to be everybody‘s darling won’t. The EU as an institution is at risk.

#Greenshift

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

@hallen_a @PEverhill Vill du utveckla?

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

@danielisthlm Guldet ska hem, 2025.

[Clean Energy Wire @cleanenergywire]

Germany opens consultation on negative emissions strategy – media

-Govt to evaluate methods for CO2 removal and storage in first consultation
-To consider natural CO2 removal solutions as well as technological means

https://t.co/Mk6S2GcHb3

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

@jingezon Hej Jan. Kika gärna på några av våra rapporter. De beskriver många av de utmaningar och möjligheter som olika tekniker har. Och då får du mer nyanser än i ett 20 sekunders klipp också ;)

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

Imorse pratade jag i P1 Morgon om hur Sverige ska lyckas med elektrifieringen https://t.co/vYdePtSnOj

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

@DanielSpiro1 @hallen_a @LHultkrantz Och @hallen_a har rätt, Sternrapporten hade ett långt kapitel om detta. Deras val att värdera framtida kostnader och nyttor väldigt högt drev den huvudsakliga slutsatsen att det är mycket lönsamt för samhället att minska utsläpp.

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

@DanielSpiro1 @hallen_a @LHultkrantz Äntligen - val av ränta borde diskuteras mycket mer. Thomas Sterner på Göteborgs universitet har också skrivit en del i ämnet.

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

För den som vill höra hur elpriset påverkar investeringar och varför staten bör/inte bör blanda sig i elmarknaden, så pratade jag om detta med @EllevioAB här. Relevant även för diskussionen om kärnkraftsutredningens förslag.

https://t.co/ibIyZFRSQK

[Lauri Myllyvirta @laurimyllyvirta]

How both Bloomberg and Reuters fell for the rumor mill. When data on China's solar and wind utilization in May was delayed by a few days they speculated that the reason was that the data would be embarrassing and show that wind and solar are running into "constraints".

What makes this reporting all the more damning is that data was available already long before showing that wind and solar contributed most of the growth in power generation in May, as shown by my analysis.
https://t.co/eDMjQATfYp

They both chose to focus on these speculations instead of the actual content of the data release, which showed continuing record additions of solar and wind capacity.
https://t.co/A441MSoeVf

The actual data on solar and wind utilization is now available and it shows nothing resembling the insinuations in the stories, with solar power "wastage" or curtailment rate at 2.5%.
https://t.co/eGHw9KsTDU

Reuters and Bloomberg also adopted the rhetoric of China's coal power interests that completely overlook the issue of inflexible thermal power operation and claim that wasted solar and wind are due to constraints in grid infrastructure. This makes me suspect that they might have been spoon-fed the stories by dirty energy interests.

There's also some confusion here because China's regulator has eufemistically started calling the curtailment rate "utilization rate" (利用率) while they refer to the utilization rate as utilization hours.

The problem with spinning rumors on energy is that eventually the data will come out and show whether the rumors were true or false.

And while both outlets ran speculative stories claiming solar is underperforming, they're not going to run another story to say that there was nothing to see here after all. They could run a story saying that China successfully integrated record additions of solar and wind into the grid without an increase in the curtailment rate but I haven't seen those headlines either.

I will have a detailed analysis of China's power mix and trends in May soon but my earlier post from Jun 21 remains valid.

This isn't the first time, unfortunately, for Bloomberg News, to build a solar-bashing story on a misunderstanding of data.

[Markus Wråke @MarkusWrake]

Maja har en generellt viktig poäng här: vi behöver förstå hur vi kan utnyttja befintlig infrastruktur bättre, och göra mer med det vi redan har.

Det kommer vara svårt nog ändå.

[Maja Lundbäck @mLundback]

"Det byggs inte tillräckligt med elproduktion fram till 2030" är ett återkommande påstående som kommer till mig och mina kollegor på departementet.
Jag håller med om att det behöver byggas mer, men frågan är inte så enkel att vi löser det med bara mer kraftproduktion.