Chris Hewett
@chrishewett.bsky.social
Chief Executive of @solarenergyuk.bsky.social Lifelong environmentalist focused on climate, nature and a green economy. Finding and espousing hope in the world, because there is a lot out there. Views my own.
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Despite worries about solar under Trump, the sector has not collapsed & prospects look good - hence surge in solar share prices
A lot of tax credits have been maintained, datacentres need power and solar is cheap &fast to deploy, rooftop promising as power prices rise
www.ft.com/content/af1f...
A lot of tax credits have been maintained, datacentres need power and solar is cheap &fast to deploy, rooftop promising as power prices rise
www.ft.com/content/af1f...
November 26, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Despite worries about solar under Trump, the sector has not collapsed & prospects look good - hence surge in solar share prices
A lot of tax credits have been maintained, datacentres need power and solar is cheap &fast to deploy, rooftop promising as power prices rise
www.ft.com/content/af1f...
A lot of tax credits have been maintained, datacentres need power and solar is cheap &fast to deploy, rooftop promising as power prices rise
www.ft.com/content/af1f...
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Solar is once again seeing RECORD growth, generating more in the first three quarters of 2025 than in all of 2024.
☀️ has become the biggest driver of change in the global power sector, with growth three times larger than any other source of electricity.
#COP30 https://loom.ly/AK3Fn3I
☀️ has become the biggest driver of change in the global power sector, with growth three times larger than any other source of electricity.
#COP30 https://loom.ly/AK3Fn3I
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Solar is once again seeing RECORD growth, generating more in the first three quarters of 2025 than in all of 2024.
☀️ has become the biggest driver of change in the global power sector, with growth three times larger than any other source of electricity.
#COP30 https://loom.ly/AK3Fn3I
☀️ has become the biggest driver of change in the global power sector, with growth three times larger than any other source of electricity.
#COP30 https://loom.ly/AK3Fn3I
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Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests.
A new survey reveals negative attitudes to Reform UK Ltd
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests, provoking negative reactions
centralbylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Reform UK Ltd gets 92% of its funding from climate change deniers and fossil fuel corporate interests.
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Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
Reform UK’s energy plans crumble under scrutiny
Reform UK rails against net zero, but the evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Reform UK energy plans crumble under scrutiny
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
…evidence shows green jobs and growth are already powering the UK economy
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Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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November 14, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Climate breakdown is driven by a storm of lies. This lying is systemic, funded and coordinated, and operates across almost all media, old and new.
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This week's column argues that we cannot fight the climate crisis without also fighting the epistemic crisis.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
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In one crisp para — & the 2 charts he highlights — @chrisgiles.ft.com bursts a huge number of “welfare” myths www.ft.com/content/ee67...
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In one crisp para — & the 2 charts he highlights — @chrisgiles.ft.com bursts a huge number of “welfare” myths www.ft.com/content/ee67...
And another story in the spirit of making hope normal www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Brummies united against racism’: poster campaign takes on the far right
A message of neighbourly solidarity is thriving in Birmingham against a backdrop of racist intimidation
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
And another story in the spirit of making hope normal www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Uplifting evidence that society is inherently humane, despite what we are being told by the far right. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
‘It’s a question of humanity’: how a small Spanish town made headlines over its immigration stance
Mayor explains why Villamalea unanimously backed call to regularise undocumented migrants – across party lines
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October 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Uplifting evidence that society is inherently humane, despite what we are being told by the far right. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack.
Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.
Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.
Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.
Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.
October 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack.
Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.
Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.
Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.
Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.
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NEW DATA | For the first time ever, wind and solar produced more than 50% of the UK's electricity ☀️🍃🇬🇧
🏆 In September, wind and solar generation reached a share of 50.4%
Both wind and solar generation also reached new absolute output records for the month of September:
Wind: 7.7 TWh
Solar: 1.7 TWh
🏆 In September, wind and solar generation reached a share of 50.4%
Both wind and solar generation also reached new absolute output records for the month of September:
Wind: 7.7 TWh
Solar: 1.7 TWh
October 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
NEW DATA | For the first time ever, wind and solar produced more than 50% of the UK's electricity ☀️🍃🇬🇧
🏆 In September, wind and solar generation reached a share of 50.4%
Both wind and solar generation also reached new absolute output records for the month of September:
Wind: 7.7 TWh
Solar: 1.7 TWh
🏆 In September, wind and solar generation reached a share of 50.4%
Both wind and solar generation also reached new absolute output records for the month of September:
Wind: 7.7 TWh
Solar: 1.7 TWh
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Hmm. With solar energy, the big explosions take place 93 million miles away
A fireball lit up the sky across the Los Angeles area on Thursday night after an explosion at a Chevron refinery in El Segundo, alarming nearby residents who said it felt like an earthquake. The cause of the explosion was not clear. No injuries were reported. nyti.ms/42pPCaW
October 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Hmm. With solar energy, the big explosions take place 93 million miles away
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We’re told that Keir Starmer may not attend the critical Leaders’ Climate Summit in Brazil just before the start of COP30. This would be an appalling abdication of responsibility - handing victory to Donald Trump. Me in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starmer can help shape the future of the world at Cop30. He can’t let fear of Farage stop him | Michael Jacobs
The battle inside No 10 about whether the PM should attend an absolutely crucial climate summit in Brazil is ludicrous. He must assert himself – and go, says economist Michael Jacobs
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
We’re told that Keir Starmer may not attend the critical Leaders’ Climate Summit in Brazil just before the start of COP30. This would be an appalling abdication of responsibility - handing victory to Donald Trump. Me in the Guardian: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A question for Times columnist Sebastian Payne:
What is this cheaper source of "energy" that you speak of?
The world's energy experts would like to know…
What is this cheaper source of "energy" that you speak of?
The world's energy experts would like to know…
October 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
A question for Times columnist Sebastian Payne:
What is this cheaper source of "energy" that you speak of?
The world's energy experts would like to know…
What is this cheaper source of "energy" that you speak of?
The world's energy experts would like to know…
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Some hopeful weekend reading.
“This is nature’s emergency recovery mechanism. We’ve buggered almost everything up but this will still bring them back.”
“This is nature’s emergency recovery mechanism. We’ve buggered almost everything up but this will still bring them back.”
‘Just add water’: how to bring back ancient plants in a Norfolk ghost pond
An expert team are resurrecting ice age ponds and finding rare species returning from a ‘perfect time capsule’
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Some hopeful weekend reading.
“This is nature’s emergency recovery mechanism. We’ve buggered almost everything up but this will still bring them back.”
“This is nature’s emergency recovery mechanism. We’ve buggered almost everything up but this will still bring them back.”
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'Farage's core claim is that he somehow speaks for the British people, that his views reflect the “commonsense” views of the silent majority. It’s not true. On issue after issue, including those that define him, he is out of step with most Britons.' Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump has dragged the US to the abyss and Nigel Farage would do the same to Britain. Here’s how to stop him | Jonathan Freedland
It’s not too late to puncture the Reform leader’s populist myth. His ‘make Britain great again’ act is out of step with the British people, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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September 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
'Farage's core claim is that he somehow speaks for the British people, that his views reflect the “commonsense” views of the silent majority. It’s not true. On issue after issue, including those that define him, he is out of step with most Britons.' Latest column www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Absolutely wild, record breaking numbers coming back on solar-plus-
storage tenders in India - equivalent to about 2p per kWh!
storage tenders in India - equivalent to about 2p per kWh!
Madhya Pradesh secures record-low price for solar-plus-storage power project
Madhya Pradesh has achieved India's lowest price for solar power with battery storage through a clean energy auction, with CEIGALL India and ACME Solar winning tenders. This deal could potentially res...
m.economictimes.com
September 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Absolutely wild, record breaking numbers coming back on solar-plus-
storage tenders in India - equivalent to about 2p per kWh!
storage tenders in India - equivalent to about 2p per kWh!
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Just look at what happened with solar investment - it’s astonishing.
Solar has seen the most rapid investment growth, soaring from $142 billion in 2015 to a projected $441 billion this year.
Solar has seen the most rapid investment growth, soaring from $142 billion in 2015 to a projected $441 billion this year.
September 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Just look at what happened with solar investment - it’s astonishing.
Solar has seen the most rapid investment growth, soaring from $142 billion in 2015 to a projected $441 billion this year.
Solar has seen the most rapid investment growth, soaring from $142 billion in 2015 to a projected $441 billion this year.
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Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.
Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
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What's Nigel Farage's problem with solar panels?
September 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
What's Nigel Farage's problem with solar panels?
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#India #Agrivoltaics.
"Best decision I made. My income has tripled, and I sleep peacefully without the stress of climate or crop failure."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Best decision I made. My income has tripled, and I sleep peacefully without the stress of climate or crop failure."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Will farming under solar panels take off?
Farming under solar panels is still in the early stages in India, but will it catch on?
www.bbc.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
#India #Agrivoltaics.
"Best decision I made. My income has tripled, and I sleep peacefully without the stress of climate or crop failure."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Best decision I made. My income has tripled, and I sleep peacefully without the stress of climate or crop failure."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The carbon intensity of the UK's grid has fallen by 75 per cent in the past decade. www.businessgreen.com/news/4518854...
Record sunshine powers Britain's grid to cleanest three months on record
Analysis from Imperial College London and Drax suggests government's 2030 clean power mission could be within reach, as Britain's grid decarbonisation continues apace
www.businessgreen.com
September 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The carbon intensity of the UK's grid has fallen by 75 per cent in the past decade. www.businessgreen.com/news/4518854...
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“Farage claimed last year to have “bought a house” in his constituency but the property is actually owned in the name of his partner, meaning he legally avoided higher-rate stamp duty on the purchase of an additional home – given he already owns other properties”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
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September 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
“Farage claimed last year to have “bought a house” in his constituency but the property is actually owned in the name of his partner, meaning he legally avoided higher-rate stamp duty on the purchase of an additional home – given he already owns other properties”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Moving gas plants - which set the price of electricity- out of the market and into a nationally controlled reserve, would take £5bn off the UK’s energy bills
“Renewable energy is cheaper than gas but we’re not reaping all of the benefits clean power brings”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“Renewable energy is cheaper than gas but we’re not reaping all of the benefits clean power brings”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Energy users ‘could save £5bn a year’ if gas plants are removed from market
Former energy tsar suggests the ‘radical step’ as one of the few options the government has for cutting bills
www.theguardian.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Moving gas plants - which set the price of electricity- out of the market and into a nationally controlled reserve, would take £5bn off the UK’s energy bills
“Renewable energy is cheaper than gas but we’re not reaping all of the benefits clean power brings”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
“Renewable energy is cheaper than gas but we’re not reaping all of the benefits clean power brings”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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A day of shame for the UK. A political party proposes mass deportations and the response from other political parties is not to condemn this as going further than even Mosley or the National Front.
No10 spokesman not prepared to criticise anything about Farage speech today.
Not his description of "invasion", not his prediction that the UK on brink of civil war, not plans to pay the Taliban or Iran to take back migrants, or indeed to rule out doing so themselves.
Not his description of "invasion", not his prediction that the UK on brink of civil war, not plans to pay the Taliban or Iran to take back migrants, or indeed to rule out doing so themselves.
August 26, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A day of shame for the UK. A political party proposes mass deportations and the response from other political parties is not to condemn this as going further than even Mosley or the National Front.