UK energy trends: renewables hit record, nuclear down, consumption falls

A significant milestone in the renewable energy sector has been reached - solar energy has become the leading source of electricity generation in the #EU for Q2 2025. With renewable energy sources generating 54% of the EU's net electricity, it's inspiring to see solar energising a noteworthy 19.9% of the total electricity generation mix. June 2025 was a turning point when #solar produced 22% of the EU's electricity, surpassing #nuclear at 21.6%. This shift reflects our growing commitment to sustainable energy solutions and the essential role solar energy plays in this transformation. Notably, #Denmark led the way with a staggering 94.7% of net electricity from renewables! It's motivating to see the dynamism in the renewable energy sector, opening up countless opportunities for skilled professionals. Click here to read more.... #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #Sustainability #SolarEnergy #climatechange #carbon60 #sustainablefuture #decarbonisation #netzero #iea #irena #europe #investment

⚡️ 22% of EU electricity in June came from solar — making it the #1 power source for the first time in history. It has overtaken nuclear, wind, hydro, and natural gas across the EU’s grid. Source. Here’s the bigger picture 👇 🔹 In Q2 2025, renewables provided 54% of all EU electricity, up from 52.7% a year earlier. 🔹 Solar alone produced 122,317 GWh — nearly 20% of the total electricity mix. 🔹 The biggest year-on-year jumps in renewables came from:       • Luxembourg (+13.5 pp)       • Belgium (+9.1 pp) 🔹 Leaders in renewable share of electricity:       • Denmark — 94.7%       • Latvia — 93.4%       • Austria — 91.8% 🌍 What this means: Solar has moved from being “the future” to being the present backbone of Europe’s energy system. But at the same time, it’s worth noting that not every country has seen the same growth in solar’s share of the energy mix — some even recorded lower percentages than last year. 👉 I’m genuinely curious: for those of you in countries where solar or renewables haven’t grown as much, what do you think are the main reasons? Is it geography, policy, investment, or something else? Would love to hear perspectives from across Europe — this is about understanding the different challenges each country faces on the path to a cleaner grid. Source: https://lnkd.in/dTaRA-jQ)

A new report from SolarPower Europe shows there’s historic progress: ☀️ In June 2025, solar became the EU’s largest source of electricity for the first time ever. ☀️ In Q2 2025, more than half (54%) of the EU’s net electricity came from renewables. ☀️ By the end of 2024, the European solar industry employed a record 865,000 people, up 5% from the previous year. Our own Rob Stait spoke with Euronews Green on why solar is booming: “Solar’s boom is because it can generate huge energy cost savings, and it's easy and quick to install and scale. A solar farm can be developed in a year, compared to at least five years for wind and at least ten for nuclear. But most importantly, it provides clean, renewable power and drastically reduces Europe’s reliance on oil and gas.” But, for the first time in a decade, growth is expected to stall: in 2025, jobs may decline by 5% to around 825,000. The slowdown is linked to weaker rooftop demand and challenges facing European manufacturing. The milestone of 1 million solar jobs now looks achievable only after 2030. The bottom line? Solar is already reshaping Europe’s energy system – but to keep momentum, political action on skills, manufacturing, and market stability is critical. Read the report 👉 https://lnkd.in/enfxRD4p Read the article in Euronews 👉 https://lnkd.in/ee835kp5

The International Energy Agency (IEA) World Energy Investment Report 2025 has just been released ⚡ Here is a brief summary of some of the key findings from the report 🌍 Global energy investment is set to hit $3.3 trillion in 2025, up 2% from 2024. Clean energy takes $2.2 trillion, about double the $1.1 trillion going to fossil fuels. ⚡ The power sector leads the way with $1.5 trillion in 2025, around 50% more than bringing oil, gas and coal to market. ☀️ Solar is the single biggest line item worldwide at $450 billion in 2025. 🔋 Grid-scale batteries for power storage add $66 billion. 🛜 Grids are the bottleneck. We spend about $400 billion a year on grids versus roughly $1 trillion on generation. Closing that gap is essential for reliability and clean power growth. 🛢️ Upstream oil and gas investment is expected at just under $570 billion in 2025, a ~4% decline, with upstream oil down ~6% year on year. US tight oil spend is set to fall almost 10% even as output still grows. 🔌 End-use electrification and efficiency keep climbing toward ~$800 billion in 2025, helped by EVs, better buildings and cleaner industry. 🏭 Security concerns are reshaping thermal power. China approved almost 100 GW of new coal in 2024 and India about 15 GW, while advanced economies saw zero new coal steam turbine orders in 2024. 🕵 If you work in energy, finance or infrastructure, the takeaway is simple: the growth is electric. The constraint is grids. The opportunity is scaling clean power and demand-side solutions where capital can move fastest. 💡 What trends in energy do you see in your own operations and supply chains? ➡️ Report: https://lnkd.in/e6-WtR-p #Energy #IEA #WorldEnergyInvestment #CleanEnergy #Electricity #Grids #Solar #Batteries #EVs #Nuclear #LNG #EnergyTransition #Infrastructure #SustainableFinance

🌎⚡ Global Electricity Investments: Powering the Future The world is in the midst of an unprecedented energy investment boom. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity investment is set to hit $1.5 trillion by 2025, up 60% since 2015. 🔑 Key Investment Shifts: 🌞 Solar: $441B (+211% growth) – the largest winner as renewables scale up. 🌬️ Wind: $242B (+69%) – driving clean power generation across the globe. 🔋 Battery Storage: $66B – crucial for balancing renewable energy supply and demand. 🔌 Grids: $413B (+25%) – upgrading infrastructure to support electrification. ⚛️ Nuclear: $74B (+64%) – gaining momentum for stable, low-carbon power. 🏭 Coal & Fossil Fuels: Declining in share as the world pivots to cleaner sources. 📈 While EVs contribute to rising electricity demand, it’s the AI boom and data center growth that are accelerating the need for robust, reliable, and sustainable power. 💡 The Opportunity: For businesses and policymakers, the shift is clear—renewables and energy storage aren’t just good for the planet, they deliver stronger ROI and energy resilience. At Energy System Services (ESS), we help our partners accelerate the transition to renewable power with innovative EPC solutions, storage technologies, and grid optimization strategies. 🚀 The future of energy is cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable. Let’s invest in it wisely.

Q3 GB Power Market Summary – Record Renewables, Steady Prices, and a Calm Summer Before Winter According to Montel Montel Analytics latest GB Electricity Market Report, Q3 2025 delivered record renewable output and one of the most stable pricing periods we’ve seen in years. Quick summary below - 🌬 Renewables supplied over half of Britain’s power, the highest Q3 share on record, led by strong wind and solar output. 🔥 Gas generation stayed low but remained crucial for balancing during calmer spells. ☢ Nuclear output dropped to its lowest Q3 since 2014 due to extended maintenance. ⚡ Wholesale electricity averaged £72/MWh (7.2p/kWh) — steady and only slightly up year-on-year. 💨 Gas averaged £27/MWh (2.7p/kWh) — holding firm despite geopolitical uncertainty. 🌀 Over 100 half-hourly negative price events were recorded, driven by high renewables and low demand. Looking ahead, forecasts of La Niña conditions suggest a colder-than-normal winter — which could lift demand and reduce negative pricing events. For now, though, the market remains balanced: strong renewables, full gas storage, and a stable outlook heading into Q4. Ecologic Trading Eco Logic Partners #energy #power #renewables #ukenergy

While 2025 has brought significant headwinds, renewable energy is booming despite the U.S. federal subsidies ending. According to BloombergNEF, the U.S. will add a record amount of renewable energy and batteries through 2027. See our recent blog post with a curated set of resources on renewable energy demand globally, and the expected changes in the U.S. as a result of the OBBB. With the overall rise in demand for low-cost electricity, we expect to see continued growth in renewables, as we as clean firm power solutions like nuclear and geothermal. #cleanenergy #cleantech #renewables #OBBB https://lnkd.in/dzqKvasX

5 Key Energy Trends for 2025 (IEA Report)   The IEA's latest Global Energy Review reveals a crucial moment for the energy sector. Here are the 5 main takeaways: 1) Electricity is King: Global energy demand grew by 2.2% in 2024, but electricity demand surged by 4.3% - largely driven by data centers, EVs, and cooling. 2) Clean Energy is Dominating Growth: A staggering 80% of the new electricity generation came from low-emission sources like renewables and nuclear. 3) Clean Tech is Bending the Curve: While emissions hit a new high, clean tech (solar, wind, nuclear, EVs, heat pumps) now prevents 2.6 billion tonnes of CO₂ annually. Without it, emissions growth would have been 3x worse. 4) Extreme Weather is a Key Driver: Record temperatures in 2024 were a major factor, accounting for ~80% of the increase in energy emissions. 5) Gas Leads Fossil Fuels: Gas demand saw the strongest growth (+2.7%) among fossil fuels, while oil demand growth slowed significantly.   These trends underscore the urgent need for a digital, flexible, and efficient energy system.   At BIP, we are deeply embedded in this transformation. Our Value Line Smart Operational Tech (SOT) team leverages years of proven expertise in the energy sector with a team of professionals able to convert complex energy transition challenges into tangible long-term business value.   We guide our clients through the entire lifecycle of key energy initiatives: • Local Flexibility & Global Ancillary Services • ESI & Market Access Initiatives • FERX • MACSE   These are some of the initiatives that represent the new frontiers of value creation in the energy field. Whether you're actively exploring them or just staying informed, I'm happy to discuss these market developments. 

The State Government’s Energy Roadmap announced today confirms the crucial role of the resources sector in powering our state’s energy transition.   The roadmap sets Queensland on a practical path through the transition with coal and gas delivering reliable, affordable and sustainable energy for all Queensland homes and businesses.   All of our natural resources are on the roadmap.   Gas and coal will continue to provide reliable baseload energy while our metals and critical minerals help drive new technologies in electricity generation and storage.   We need to ensure a streamlined approvals process so we can get new gas projects online in time to meet increased demand.   Read more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g45ZnBNs

India Surges Ahead In Clean Energy: Solar Power And Manufacturing Drive Record Renewable Growth – Rubix Data Sciences India’s renewable energy sector has witnessed extraordinary growth over the past decade, positioning the country as one of the world’s leading clean energy markets. With a total installed renewable capacity of 242.6 gigawatts (GW) as of August 2025, India now ranks fourth globally in overall renewable capacity. The growth trajectory has been remarkable, with the capacity almost tripling from 76 GW in FY2015 to 220 GW in FY2025. Clean energy sources, including renewable and nuclear power, now account for nearly half of the nation’s total installed capacity, achieving the 50% milestone five years ahead of the 2030 target. This puts […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dhW8cryq #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #india #renewableenergy #report #solarenergy #windenergy