Solarise ☀️

An independent advocate promoting Solar PV adoption in the UK.
Interest in Cleantech - the convergence of #Decarbonisation #Decentralisation and #Digitalisation

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

@FullyChargedDan The game's just getting started

[National Energy System Operator @neso_energy]

On 15 April at 1pm, Great Britain achieved a new low carbon intensity record of 19gCO2/kWh, beating the previous record set on 5 April of 21gCO2/kWh. 🍃 Learn how we’re getting closer to a zero-carbon electricity system. 📽👇

[Ember @ember_energy]

⏳Wind and solar are the QUICKEST solutions we have for climate change.

They can be deployed in a matter of months - rooftop solar in a matter of days. More capacity is added each year, far outpacing growth in both fossil fuels and other clean energy.

https://t.co/60piu3aBjT

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

@TheSolarShed Buy the .com address too? (surprisingly it's available for sale!)

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

@g__j @granterono1 @cousins_pete Yes, my understanding is it's relative to the freezing point of the refrigerant used by the ASHP compressor.
0°C (the centigrade scale) is based around water. But for propane with a boiling temperature of -40°C, our 'freezing' temperatures still have a lot of heat to give!

[Jan Rosenow @janrosenow]

Global clean energy funding is projected to total $5.6 trillion between 2022 and 2030, driven by the need for alternative sources to fossil fuels.

This isn’t enough yet to meet the climate targets but truly impressive.

Visualisation by @VisualCap using @SPGlobal data.

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

So glad to be working directly on one of these: #RenewableEnergy

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[Peter Strachan @ProfStrachan]

Eight things the world must do to avoid the worst of #ClimateChange
1. Stop methane emissions
2. Stop deforestation
3. Restore degraded land
4. Change what we eat
5. Go #RenewableEnergy
6. Use energy more efficiently
7. Stop burning #FossilFuels
8. #ActNow https://t.co/8wNURqsLfL

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

☀ ⚡ #Solar on a 500 year old Grade-1 Listed building?
Such a progressive stance, level of conviction and shining example of #ClimateAction from the Church and College! 👏

#Solarise ☀️

https://t.co/Ucvt3tRj23

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

Some great insight shared by @g__j

[Greg Jackson @g__j]

Another perverse element of our outdated electricity system.
Scotland, wales and northern England have much higher standing charges because they have lower popn density - but pay the same per unit even though they generate much more. Elec should be cheapest where it’s generated

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

Solar PV is the top energy related action households and individuals can take towards climate action 👏☀️

We're also big advocates of reducing food waste and going vegetarian/vegan. Even just cutting red meat and dairy can have a big impact, give it a try!

[Project Drawdown @ProjectDrawdown]

Project Drawdown has identified a list of 20 high-impact climate actions that individuals and households in high-income countries can take that together could reduce up to 25% of future greenhouse gases. Learn more: https://t.co/qmtCbSotBi

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

Whilst our preference is for solar as a decentralised, distributed energy resource, ground mounted solar farms are also hugely important. We need an Energy Transition - this government appeared to believe so too, but now keep back pedalling!

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https://t.co/eMyMxT1iAF

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

"Solar power in particular grew by 16% in the first half of the year, compared with the first six months of 2022, after 50 countries set new monthly records for solar generation"

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[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

Well, this is hopeful!

"Thinktank says rapid growth of wind and solar is near rate required if world is to hit 2030 target as part of 1.5C pathway"

https://t.co/XAdGWlZn65

[Luca Pedretti @luca_pedretti]

Genuine hockey sticks!

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

Visionary President Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on The White House 44 years ago, which Ronald Reagan unfortunately later removed. Happy birthday from #Solarise ☀️

https://t.co/XjdIszKQ4O

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

Happy 99th birthday, President Carter! You’ve inspired so many people around the world with your leadership, character, and commitment to service. Michelle and I hope you have a wonderful birthday and send our best wishes to you and Rosalynn.

[Hannah Ritchie @_HannahRitchie]

Want to work on a problem that will transform the world?

Clean, abundant, cheap energy is among my 'top picks'.

Abundant clean energy would unlock solutions to so many problems 👇

[Jan Rosenow @janrosenow]

We keep underestimating learning curves for clean energy.

Costs for wind and solar have plummeted from 2010 to 2022.

📉Solar PV: -89%
📉Onshore wind: -69%
📉Offshore wind: -59%

New data from @IRENA

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

The UK Solar Market in 2023 and beyond

The UK market is now mature and growing subsidy-free. FiT and ROC created an early boom but skewed the UK picture — UK solar is still only at the start of a global ‘S-Curve’ with further exponential growth to come.

https://t.co/OLtVvSDZsk

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

@ashdattani @energystatsuk Also, heat waves pose an increase in demand (cooling via AC, etc). Coupled with low wind, these factors impact the Agile (wholesale) pricing.
Solar's still most definitely worth it, but this is where a suite of renewables, DERs (storage, EV) & Demand Flexibility can work together

[Solarise ☀️ @SolariseLife]

@ashdattani @energystatsuk Unfortunately heatwaves are not great for solar PV - heat causes resistance and lower generation. Clear, cool and bright is optimal!
Particularly compared with May/June, the sun is already waning in September, the days are becoming shorter and the sunlight is not as high/intense.

[Fatih Birol @fbirol]

Solar is set to attract more capital than global oil production in 2023 for the first time

This reflects the major shift taking place in energy systems around the world. And it's another sign that clean energy is moving faster than many people think https://t.co/VTSt02d5i5