The Progress Pulse

The barometer of the low carbon economy. We produce independent reports, white papers, webinars, events and training packages to support the Energy sector.

[The Progress Pulse @PulseProgress]

According to @Vestas, wind turbines will not go above 15mw for 10 years. Damien Lhors speaking at the Offshore Wind Journal Conference. #owj2024

[The Progress Pulse @PulseProgress]

Now here's a reason to look forward to the winter weather - yesterday's wind power numbers across Europe... #renewables #energytransition

[Ember @ember_energy]

Coal is on its way out in Europe.

It fell a staggering ❗23%❗ in the EU in the first half of 2023, and was less than 10% of the EU’s electricity generation for the first time ever in May.

https://t.co/XYys4nDGSq

[Ember @ember_energy]

MAJOR falls in power sector emissions were seen around the world in H1-2023, thanks to drops in coal generation.

🇪🇺 -17%
🇯🇵 -12%
🇺🇸 -8.6%

https://t.co/PXCoQKIpBE

[The Progress Pulse @PulseProgress]

We are quite enjoying seeing the daily wind power numbers from @WindEurope.
A special 'name and acclaim' to Denmark for exporting wind power to its neighbours yesterday! #RenewableEnergy #windpower

[BloombergNEF @BloombergNEF]

Japan has set an ambitious 2030 emission reduction target along with 2050 net-zero goal backed by legislation. For the country to get on track, it must accelerate emission reduction from the energy sector. Read more in our New Energy Outlook: Japan report. https://t.co/urVDwU5aLD

[Dave Jones @CleanPowerDave]

The IEA says priorities to 2030 are:
1. Double energy efficiency
2. Triple renewable capacity

Last week, the COP delegation put both on the table. This is an awesome proposal.

Why is no-one talking about this?
We need to make sure these are agreed at COP..

[The Progress Pulse @PulseProgress]

Over 100 companies have written to the UK Prime Minister urging him to show leadership on the green economy, including Tesco, BT, Unilever and Amazon. https://t.co/jxm7rlfc6e #sustainability #netzero

[The Progress Pulse @PulseProgress]

Another bold move toward building a hydrogen economy in Australia: "Australia declares offshore wind zone off the Hunter coast... over 1,800 km2 between Swansea and Port Stephens and could generate up to 5 GW of wind energy." https://t.co/ELse5y2nm7 #windpower #sustainability

[Chris Stark @StarkClimate]

Today is the fourth anniversary of Net Zero becoming law, under the UK's Climate Change Act.

Tomorrow we publish our 15th Annual Report on UK progress.

The report will be on our website at midnight. You can also tune in tomorrow for a video launch:
https://t.co/8UAsEXUDhD

[The Progress Pulse @PulseProgress]

The good news of the day:

Ofgem to be legally obliged to push for ‘net zero’
Amendment to UK energy bill will require regulator to formally adopt 2050 emissions target
#netzero #sustainability
https://t.co/ZmHDW9GIdQ

[Ember @ember_energy]

Massive growth in solar, heat pumps and EVs set the EU on track to reach 45% renewables by 2030.

https://t.co/UOMoJNeVJD

[Dave Jones @CleanPowerDave]

The EU🇪🇺 produced about 3000TWh of electricity last year. This is where it was from:

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Electric cars are booming – global sales are on course to jump 35% this year

In 2019, only 2.5% of cars sold worldwide were electric

In 2023, they're set to reach 18%

Read about the implications for the energy industry & climate in @IEA’s new report ➡️ https://t.co/7oKFfpthXi

[World Shipping Council @WSC_shipping]

Today at #MaritimeDecarbonisation2023 in Singapore, WSC's John Bradshaw held the keynote address on the direction of GHG emissions regulations for the global shipping industry. #Decarbonisation #GHG @IMOHQ
Photo credit: @RivieraMaritime
Read more: https://t.co/pHu3bM1wA3

[The Progress Pulse @PulseProgress]

We've just signed the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge and are encouraging other event organisers and suppliers to do the same at https://t.co/beGRqatv82 #sustainability #events #netzero

[ECIU @ECIU_UK]

UK offshore wind pipeline has reached nearly 100GW

📍2x overall generation target to reach #NetZero

📍10x current output from wind power

📍🇬🇧 2nd globally

BUT less than 15% of potential generation capacity under construction

@RenewableUK @nearlblog
https://t.co/hyu6mPegyW

[Dave Jones @CleanPowerDave]

Whoop, I'm so happy this amazing graphic made it into the IPCC synthesis report💪

Solar and wind are the 2 most impactful and cheapest tools in our toolbox...

[Cheryl Tan @cheryltans]

Good morning! Ahead of the launch of the (delayed) @IPCC_CH AR6 synthesis report, here’s a massive graphic reimagining the impact of climate change on Southeast Asia at the current level of warming, but also what the region could look like if more is done to tackle climate change

[The Progress Pulse @PulseProgress]

"RenewableUK is publishing new statistics today which show that over the entire winter period, low carbon power sources (renewables and nuclear) generated over 60% of Britain’s total electricity generation... wind provided 60% of our low carbon power" https://t.co/x2NHpHpoiK