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New Blog | With #energy prices still fluctuating and households continuing to feel the impact of global wholesale markets, cutting unnecessary usage has become one of the most effective ways to reduce your monthly outgoings.

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[Ember @ember_energy]

June 6th was the EU’s #FossilDependenceDay – the day when the region’s energy needs effectively require fossil imports for the rest of the year.

Between 2019 and 2024, solar and wind growth already avoided €59bn of fossil imports for power generation.

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[SmartGen Energy @SmartGenEnergy]

"You’re looking at running costs of around 20-30p an hour for portable units and roughly 22p an hour for in-built systems, which works out as £1-2 a day per room."

-John Small, eco performance specialist

Source: @MetroUK

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[SmartGen Energy @SmartGenEnergy]

"You’re looking at running costs of around 20-30p an hour for portable units and roughly 22p an hour for in-built systems, which works out as £1-2 a day per room.

-John Small, eco performance specialist

Via @Metro

https://t.co/8euQVdhhK7

[Our World in Data @OurWorldInData]

What is the largest source of electricity in each country?

Coal generates one-third of the world’s electricity, more than any other source.

But zoom into the country level, and the picture is much more varied. The map shows which source generated the most power in each country in 2024 or 2025 (the latest year available).

Thanks to large reserves, coal dominates across Asia. It’s the largest source in China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia. These are huge power producers, which is why coal is so dominant at a global level.

Across most other regions, it’s mostly a mix of gas and hydropower. On islands and parts of North Africa, it’s oil.

Europe has the most diverse mix, with nuclear power dominating generation in countries such as France and Finland, and solar and wind overtaking fossil fuels as the largest sources in countries such as Spain and Germany.

Solar and wind are growing quickly in many countries; when these sources are combined as “variable renewables”, they become the largest source in six more countries: the Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Pakistan.

(This Data Insight was written by @_HannahRitchie.)

[SmartGen Energy @SmartGenEnergy]

🌍 Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay from SmartGen!

Small changes can make a big difference. By understanding your #energy usage and making smarter choices at home, you can reduce waste, lower your energy bills, and help protect the environment.

[Jan Rosenow @janrosenow]

The worst heat pump is more efficient than the best gas boiler.

A gas boiler turns one unit of energy into less than one unit of heat.

A heat pump delivers 3 to 4 units of heat for every unit of input.

More in future Substack long read. Sign up here: https://t.co/In5lBaF2ox

[SmartGen Energy @SmartGenEnergy]

In The News | Monthly #solar generation in Britain hit a NEW RECORD in May 2026, beating the previous all-time high set in May 2025 💨⚡

Solar output reached 2.8 TWh last month, following record solar installations in 2025 and high solar irradiance.

Source: @ember_energy

[International Energy Agency @IEA]

Battery storage is growing at record speed, with 2025 additions 40% higher than in 2024

From balancing grids to shifting solar power across the day, storage is emerging as a versatile tool for modern day power systems around the world

The full analysis: https://t.co/KoR561QiKH

[SmartGen Energy @SmartGenEnergy]

🌱 Small changes made consistently can lead to meaningful impact.

💡 #SmartGen is designed to surface those opportunities, showing users exactly what matters most, rather than overwhelming them with charts or technical jargon.

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[Ember @ember_energy]

MILESTONE | Monthly solar generation in Britain hit a NEW RECORD in May 2026, beating the previous all-time high set in May 2025 💨⚡

Solar output reached 2.8 TWh last month, following record solar installations in 2025 and high solar irradiance.

🔍 https://t.co/DGXXlcJOgx

[SmartGen Energy @SmartGenEnergy]

A few simple changes can help you reduce #electricity use, lower bills, and improve energy efficiency throughout the warmer months.

Here are some of the best #summer energy-saving tips for UK households...

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[Geoffrey Lean @GeoffreyLean]

Polls show that 80-89% of the global public understand the threat of climate breakdown and want their governments to act, but the world seems to be going backwards because the fossil fuel companies face fighting for survival, writes @fionaharvey

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[SmartGen Energy @SmartGenEnergy]

From tracking usage and reducing waste, to smarter switching, carbon reduction, and progress scoring, #SmartGen helps you make better energy decisions every day.

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[Nahel Belgherze @WxNB_]

Hard to believe I’m even writing this.

Meteorological summer hasn’t even begun, yet Paris, France has already logged more days above 32°C (89.6°F) than its annual average.

[SmartGen Energy @SmartGenEnergy]

Q. Have you had solar panels installed? If so, how’s the experience been and would you recommend them?

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[SmartGen Energy @SmartGenEnergy]

Household #energy prices will rise by 13% a year in July, as soaring wholesale costs caused by the US-Israel war with Iran hit bills for the first time.

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Source: @BBCNews

[Ember @ember_energy]

Clean power met all new global electricity demand in 2025.

Electricity demand rose by 849 TWh, while solar alone added 636 TWh ☀️

https://t.co/oJZTWTdmTq

[SmartGen Energy @SmartGenEnergy]

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[Geoffrey Lean @GeoffreyLean]

Wind energy cut the wholesale price of electricity by 31% from where it would have been without them last year, following a 25% reduction in 2024. Ministers urgently need to ensure this is passed on to consumers.
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