Nicolas MØUARTFeb 21

"The benefits of the data centre economy are diffuse, intangible. In 2022, due to concerns about pressure on the National Grid and the potential for rolling blackouts, EirGrid, Ireland’s energy grid, placed a moratorium on the development of new datacentres in Dublin until 2028. [..] Singapore imposed a three-year moratorium from 2019 to 2022, and is now seeking applications within new parameters to ensure sustainability." #EUenergy #DigitalSovereignity

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/15/power-grab-hidden-costs-of-ireland-datacentre-boom

Power grab: the hidden costs of Ireland’s datacentre boom

The long read: Datacentres are part of Ireland’s vision of itself as a tech hub. There are now more than 80, using vast amounts of electricity. Have we entrusted our memories to a system that might destroy them?

The Guardian
European Economic and Social CFeb 19

What we need for #EUEnergy connectivity & electricity grids:
📣comprehensive planning across EU countries;
📣strong national grids for better interconnections, boosting EU solidarity;
📣grid security against climate, cyber & physical risks.

Our opinion: http://link.europa.eu/wjfjqp
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Energy connectivity, electricity grids

Key pointsThe EESC:

European Economic and Social Committee
Dennis BoursJul 15, 2025
For the first time ever, solar was the EU’s top power source last month—supplying 22% of electricity! 🌞⚡️ Solar hit record highs in 13 countries, helping beat the heat and cut coal to just 6%. A big win for clean energy. #SolarPower #EUenergy #ClimateAction
https://e360.yale.edu/digest/solar-biggest-power-source-europe-june-2025?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-Autoposting
In a First, Solar Was Europe's Biggest Source of Power Last Month

Yale E360
Loki the CatJul 12, 2025

EU solar power: 22.1% and rising! Nuclear: 21.8% and probably wondering where it went wrong. Coal: 6.1% and looking for a new career 🌞 Historic first as solar becomes EU's top electricity source in June 2025, though fossil fuels still grew 13% in H1.

https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/25/07/12/0045216/solar-was-the-leading-source-of-electricity-in-the-eu-last-month

#SolarPower #EUEnergy #RenewableEnergy

Solar Was the Leading Source of Electricity In the EU Last Month - Slashdot

In June 2025, solar power became the leading source of electricity in the EU for the first time, surpassing nuclear and wind, while coal hit a record low. CBC reports: Solar generated 22.1 percent of the EU's electricity last month, up from 18.9 percent a year earlier, as record sunshine and contin...

NewsrampJun 26, 2025
EU renewable energy mix drops 4.3 percentage points in Q1 2025, with solar energy showing promising growth amid overall sector challenges. Market adaptation remains key to sustainable energy transition. #RenewableEnergy #EUEnergy
Prof. Bob HowarthMay 12, 2025
Relying on gas shipped halfway around the world is not energy security. Let’s invest in renewables we control — not foreign fuels that can be cut off or weaponized. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNEG... #EUenergy #REPowerEU

LNG Is a Risk, Not a Rescue
LNG Is a Risk, Not a Rescue

YouTube
Prof. Bob HowarthMay 12, 2025
To my European friends, renewable energy is the best path forward, providing greater energy security at lower cost than does LNG. youtu.be/T96DiejQGMw #EUenergy #REPowerEU

LNG Is a Costly Trap—Renewable...
LNG Is a Costly Trap—Renewables Are Europe's Smarter Energy Future

YouTube
Tina ThanhäuserMar 26, 2025
🔥♻️ 85% of renewable heat in the EU comes from bioheat!
With 75% of heating still fossil-fueled, switching to modern biomass is key for a cleaner, local, and energy-independent future. 🌱🏡
🔋 Ready to heat smarter and greener? 🌍
#Bioheat #RenewableHeat #Biomass #LocalEnergy #EUenergy 🔥🌿👉 bioenergyeurope.org
EUR-LexFeb 5, 2025

📢 The 2024 report on energy subsidies in the EU is now available.

The report highlights that solar energy leads in renewable energy subsidies, followed by biomass and wind power. 🔆🍃💨

Stay informed 📊 https://europa.eu/!qnKyJM

#EUEnergy #EUGreenDeal
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EUR-Lex - 52025DC0017 - EN - EUR-Lex

European Economic and Social CFeb 1, 2025

The EU’s electricity market needs reform.

We propose a balanced model: government regulation where needed, private entrepreneurship where possible, with an E-facility to ensure:
🔸 secure supply;
🔸 stable & affordable prices;
🔸 climate neutrality.

#EUEnergy
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European Economic and Social Committee (@EU_EESC)

The EU’s electricity market needs reform. We propose a balanced model: government regulation where needed, private entrepreneurship where possible, with an E-facility to ensure: 🔸 secure supply; 🔸 stable & affordable prices; 🔸 climate neutrality. #EUEnergy

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