Katharina Umpfenbach
@kumpfenbach.bsky.social
Working on Germany's future electricity system at dena. Views are my own.
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The EU is one of the world’s most fossil-import-dependent economies. In 2023, imports met 58% of its energy demand -near pre-crisis levels - leaving consumers exposed to price shocks. That’s far above China (24%) & India (37%); only Japan (84%) & South Korea (80%) rely more.
Graph @ember-energy.org
Graph @ember-energy.org
February 15, 2026 at 9:46 AM
The EU is one of the world’s most fossil-import-dependent economies. In 2023, imports met 58% of its energy demand -near pre-crisis levels - leaving consumers exposed to price shocks. That’s far above China (24%) & India (37%); only Japan (84%) & South Korea (80%) rely more.
Graph @ember-energy.org
Graph @ember-energy.org
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Investment in next-generation geothermal has risen sharply – surging from $20 million globally in 2018 to over $2 billion last year.
Our new commentary examines what’s driving this growth in financing – and what’s needed to keep up momentum 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
Our new commentary examines what’s driving this growth in financing – and what’s needed to keep up momentum 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
February 15, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Investment in next-generation geothermal has risen sharply – surging from $20 million globally in 2018 to over $2 billion last year.
Our new commentary examines what’s driving this growth in financing – and what’s needed to keep up momentum 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
Our new commentary examines what’s driving this growth in financing – and what’s needed to keep up momentum 👉 iea.li/4tfnaUX
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The Heritage Foundation has released a 250-year roadmap to “save America.”
The document is a how-to guide for subjugating girls & young women: a detailed plan to push them out of college, funnel them into early marriage and motherhood, and then trap them there.
jessica.substack.com/p/theyre-com...
The document is a how-to guide for subjugating girls & young women: a detailed plan to push them out of college, funnel them into early marriage and motherhood, and then trap them there.
jessica.substack.com/p/theyre-com...
They're Coming for Our Daughters
The conservative plan to shrink girls’ futures
jessica.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The Heritage Foundation has released a 250-year roadmap to “save America.”
The document is a how-to guide for subjugating girls & young women: a detailed plan to push them out of college, funnel them into early marriage and motherhood, and then trap them there.
jessica.substack.com/p/theyre-com...
The document is a how-to guide for subjugating girls & young women: a detailed plan to push them out of college, funnel them into early marriage and motherhood, and then trap them there.
jessica.substack.com/p/theyre-com...
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Stop saying underage women.
They are children.
They are children.
February 3, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Stop saying underage women.
They are children.
They are children.
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I, too, am a partisan of snow. This is beautiful & agonizing.
"The quietest place I’ve ever found myself is in a windless snowfall...Last week, when the full moon came out on the snow, Vermont was so bright it looked enchanted...Does it get me heated that we’re losing winter? It does."
"The quietest place I’ve ever found myself is in a windless snowfall...Last week, when the full moon came out on the snow, Vermont was so bright it looked enchanted...Does it get me heated that we’re losing winter? It does."
Notes on winter
When the world turns whimsical
billmckibben.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
I, too, am a partisan of snow. This is beautiful & agonizing.
"The quietest place I’ve ever found myself is in a windless snowfall...Last week, when the full moon came out on the snow, Vermont was so bright it looked enchanted...Does it get me heated that we’re losing winter? It does."
"The quietest place I’ve ever found myself is in a windless snowfall...Last week, when the full moon came out on the snow, Vermont was so bright it looked enchanted...Does it get me heated that we’re losing winter? It does."
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Dieser Winter ist so trocken wir lange nicht. Dem Winter fehlen 60% der üblichen Niederschläge.
Daten des @ufz.de Dürremonitors aufbereitet für den @tspbackground.bsky.social background.tagesspiegel.de/agrar-und-er...
Daten des @ufz.de Dürremonitors aufbereitet für den @tspbackground.bsky.social background.tagesspiegel.de/agrar-und-er...
February 3, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Dieser Winter ist so trocken wir lange nicht. Dem Winter fehlen 60% der üblichen Niederschläge.
Daten des @ufz.de Dürremonitors aufbereitet für den @tspbackground.bsky.social background.tagesspiegel.de/agrar-und-er...
Daten des @ufz.de Dürremonitors aufbereitet für den @tspbackground.bsky.social background.tagesspiegel.de/agrar-und-er...
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🚨BREAKING: Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the federal government is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling stations during this year’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections
Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference. “If you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...
www.democracydocket.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
🚨BREAKING: Steve Bannon said Tuesday that the federal government is planning to send Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to patrol polling stations during this year’s midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Netherlands and China are on the way to being the next Norway, where internal combustion engine auto sales are nearly dead.
BEVs were 65% of Dutch auto sales in December and 41% for 2025.
In China, internal combustion autos market share falls to ~40%.
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/ #energysky
BEVs were 65% of Dutch auto sales in December and 41% for 2025.
In China, internal combustion autos market share falls to ~40%.
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/ #energysky
February 4, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Netherlands and China are on the way to being the next Norway, where internal combustion engine auto sales are nearly dead.
BEVs were 65% of Dutch auto sales in December and 41% for 2025.
In China, internal combustion autos market share falls to ~40%.
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/ #energysky
BEVs were 65% of Dutch auto sales in December and 41% for 2025.
In China, internal combustion autos market share falls to ~40%.
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/ #energysky
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I sincerely hope that the Democrats and all the officials, judges, members of police and intelligence community and US military still loyal to the US constitution are developing comprehensive plans to thwart the election interference that Trump and cohorts are openly preparing.
January 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I sincerely hope that the Democrats and all the officials, judges, members of police and intelligence community and US military still loyal to the US constitution are developing comprehensive plans to thwart the election interference that Trump and cohorts are openly preparing.
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📢Big surge in new-energy heavy truck sales in China in December to meet policy targets and rushing to get ahead of policy changes.
In December, only 31.2% of heavy trucks were diesel, and for the full year 46.4%.
In December, only 31.2% of heavy trucks were diesel, and for the full year 46.4%.
January 27, 2026 at 11:36 AM
📢Big surge in new-energy heavy truck sales in China in December to meet policy targets and rushing to get ahead of policy changes.
In December, only 31.2% of heavy trucks were diesel, and for the full year 46.4%.
In December, only 31.2% of heavy trucks were diesel, and for the full year 46.4%.
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☀️ Good news! Renewables keep pushing fossil fuels out of the EU electricity mix.
In 2025, wind and solar power was 291 TWh higher than in 2021. The fossil fuel share went down by 257 TWh.
You can explore the data in our Bruegel European Clean Tech Tracker: european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org
In 2025, wind and solar power was 291 TWh higher than in 2021. The fossil fuel share went down by 257 TWh.
You can explore the data in our Bruegel European Clean Tech Tracker: european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org
January 27, 2026 at 3:15 PM
☀️ Good news! Renewables keep pushing fossil fuels out of the EU electricity mix.
In 2025, wind and solar power was 291 TWh higher than in 2021. The fossil fuel share went down by 257 TWh.
You can explore the data in our Bruegel European Clean Tech Tracker: european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org
In 2025, wind and solar power was 291 TWh higher than in 2021. The fossil fuel share went down by 257 TWh.
You can explore the data in our Bruegel European Clean Tech Tracker: european-clean-tech-tracker.bruegel.org
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Multiple countries sign landmark deal to build giant wind farms in the North Sea "that directly connect to various countries through high-voltage subsea cables, under plans that are expected to provide 100 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power."
The US, meanwhile, is shutting down offshore wind.
The US, meanwhile, is shutting down offshore wind.
UK joins European offshore windfarm plan to create world’s largest ‘clean energy reservoir’
Britain among 10 countries to build 100GW grid in North Sea linking countries through subsea cables
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Multiple countries sign landmark deal to build giant wind farms in the North Sea "that directly connect to various countries through high-voltage subsea cables, under plans that are expected to provide 100 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power."
The US, meanwhile, is shutting down offshore wind.
The US, meanwhile, is shutting down offshore wind.
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NEW RECORD: The share of solar of Hungary's electricity generation increased from 0% in 2015 to 28% in 2025.
This is despite total electricity generation being 15% higher in 2025 than in 2000.
Data from @ember-energy.org's European Electricity Review.
This is despite total electricity generation being 15% higher in 2025 than in 2000.
Data from @ember-energy.org's European Electricity Review.
January 26, 2026 at 10:41 AM
NEW RECORD: The share of solar of Hungary's electricity generation increased from 0% in 2015 to 28% in 2025.
This is despite total electricity generation being 15% higher in 2025 than in 2000.
Data from @ember-energy.org's European Electricity Review.
This is despite total electricity generation being 15% higher in 2025 than in 2000.
Data from @ember-energy.org's European Electricity Review.
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….currently reading Stefan Zweig‘s „World of Yesterday“ („Die Welt von gestern“) written in 1941.
Have you read it?
Have you read it?
January 24, 2026 at 12:03 PM
….currently reading Stefan Zweig‘s „World of Yesterday“ („Die Welt von gestern“) written in 1941.
Have you read it?
Have you read it?
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Gute Nachricht aus Brandenburg gefällig? Kohleausstieg geht schneller. Erneuerbare verdrängen die Kohle aus dem Netz. #Kohleausstieg
www.rbb24.de/wirtschaft/b...
www.rbb24.de/wirtschaft/b...
Leag stoppt Braunkohle-Förderung in Welzow-Süd schon drei Jahre früher
Der Energiekonzern Leag plant, den Kohleabbau im Tagebau Welzow-Süd bereits 2030 zu beenden - drei Jahre früher als geplant. Grund sind laut Leag Veränderungen im Strommarkt durch den Ausbau von Solar...
www.rbb24.de
January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Gute Nachricht aus Brandenburg gefällig? Kohleausstieg geht schneller. Erneuerbare verdrängen die Kohle aus dem Netz. #Kohleausstieg
www.rbb24.de/wirtschaft/b...
www.rbb24.de/wirtschaft/b...
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In Minnesota wurde nun ein 5 Jähriger Junge auf dem Heimweg von seiner Schule abgepasst, verhaftet & mit seinem Vater in ein Abschiebelager verschleppt.
Die ICE-Agenten benutzten den kleinen Jungen sogar als Köder um den Vater aus dem Haus zu locken.
So sieht "Remigration" in der Praxis aus.
Die ICE-Agenten benutzten den kleinen Jungen sogar als Köder um den Vater aus dem Haus zu locken.
So sieht "Remigration" in der Praxis aus.
ICE detains five-year-old Minnesota boy arriving home, say school officials
Superintendent says Liam Ramos and his father were taken into custody while in their driveway and sent to Texas
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:50 PM
In Minnesota wurde nun ein 5 Jähriger Junge auf dem Heimweg von seiner Schule abgepasst, verhaftet & mit seinem Vater in ein Abschiebelager verschleppt.
Die ICE-Agenten benutzten den kleinen Jungen sogar als Köder um den Vater aus dem Haus zu locken.
So sieht "Remigration" in der Praxis aus.
Die ICE-Agenten benutzten den kleinen Jungen sogar als Köder um den Vater aus dem Haus zu locken.
So sieht "Remigration" in der Praxis aus.
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And now something positive:
solar and wind energy production in the EU surpasses fossil energy for the first time.
☀️ 💨
#TippingPoint
Source: dr.dk
solar and wind energy production in the EU surpasses fossil energy for the first time.
☀️ 💨
#TippingPoint
Source: dr.dk
January 22, 2026 at 6:41 AM
And now something positive:
solar and wind energy production in the EU surpasses fossil energy for the first time.
☀️ 💨
#TippingPoint
Source: dr.dk
solar and wind energy production in the EU surpasses fossil energy for the first time.
☀️ 💨
#TippingPoint
Source: dr.dk
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US solar generation met 61% of new electricity demand, growing fastest in regions where demand rose most ☀️🇺🇸
The three regions with the largest rises in solar generation – Texas, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic – also had the largest rises in electricity demand 📉
https://loom.ly/g1n2Vn0
The three regions with the largest rises in solar generation – Texas, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic – also had the largest rises in electricity demand 📉
https://loom.ly/g1n2Vn0
January 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
US solar generation met 61% of new electricity demand, growing fastest in regions where demand rose most ☀️🇺🇸
The three regions with the largest rises in solar generation – Texas, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic – also had the largest rises in electricity demand 📉
https://loom.ly/g1n2Vn0
The three regions with the largest rises in solar generation – Texas, the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic – also had the largest rises in electricity demand 📉
https://loom.ly/g1n2Vn0
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NEW: Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025, for the first time since 1973. The drop came after record clean energy additions in both countries, and was the first time that clean energy was a major driver of falling coal power use.
January 13, 2026 at 4:56 AM
NEW: Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025, for the first time since 1973. The drop came after record clean energy additions in both countries, and was the first time that clean energy was a major driver of falling coal power use.
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SOON | 2024 marked a RECORD year for the EU’s solar surge – where every country saw growth in solar generation ☀️
What records did 🇪🇺 smash in 2025? Ember’s upcoming European Electricity Review has the answers.
Register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/oz-kV_w
What records did 🇪🇺 smash in 2025? Ember’s upcoming European Electricity Review has the answers.
Register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/oz-kV_w
January 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM
SOON | 2024 marked a RECORD year for the EU’s solar surge – where every country saw growth in solar generation ☀️
What records did 🇪🇺 smash in 2025? Ember’s upcoming European Electricity Review has the answers.
Register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/oz-kV_w
What records did 🇪🇺 smash in 2025? Ember’s upcoming European Electricity Review has the answers.
Register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/oz-kV_w
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Klima scheint gerade gar kein Thema mehr, aber die Energiewende kommt trotzdem voran
Anteil der erneuerbaren Energien an der Last (= Stromverbrauch + Netzverluste) im Jahr 2025:
Norwegen 113,6 %
Schweden 84,5 %
Österreich 74,5 %
Dänemark 71,8 %
Portugal 65,5 %
Spanien 60,2 %
Lettland 58,4 %
Deutschland 55,9 %
Schweiz 55,5 %
Litauen 53,6 %
www.energy-charts.info/downloads/St...
Norwegen 113,6 %
Schweden 84,5 %
Österreich 74,5 %
Dänemark 71,8 %
Portugal 65,5 %
Spanien 60,2 %
Lettland 58,4 %
Deutschland 55,9 %
Schweiz 55,5 %
Litauen 53,6 %
www.energy-charts.info/downloads/St...
January 8, 2026 at 7:42 AM
Klima scheint gerade gar kein Thema mehr, aber die Energiewende kommt trotzdem voran
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'A Railway Nocturn IV' by contemporary Polish painter Marta Zamarska #WomensArt
January 7, 2026 at 5:55 PM
'A Railway Nocturn IV' by contemporary Polish painter Marta Zamarska #WomensArt
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Clean energy supporters hope for high oil prices due to reduced supply, but the opposite is happening. Despite global tensions that should increase price, it is falling. I read this as the market pricing in future demand reduction due to electric vehicles esp. in Asia. OECD peaked already in 2006.
January 7, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Clean energy supporters hope for high oil prices due to reduced supply, but the opposite is happening. Despite global tensions that should increase price, it is falling. I read this as the market pricing in future demand reduction due to electric vehicles esp. in Asia. OECD peaked already in 2006.
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SOON | Solar overtook coal for the FIRST time in the EU in 2024, bringing renewables to nearly HALF the electricity mix ☀️
What milestones did the 🇪🇺 renewables revolution hit in 2025? Answers in our upcoming European Electricity Review.
Register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/oz-kV_w
What milestones did the 🇪🇺 renewables revolution hit in 2025? Answers in our upcoming European Electricity Review.
Register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/oz-kV_w
January 7, 2026 at 8:01 AM
SOON | Solar overtook coal for the FIRST time in the EU in 2024, bringing renewables to nearly HALF the electricity mix ☀️
What milestones did the 🇪🇺 renewables revolution hit in 2025? Answers in our upcoming European Electricity Review.
Register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/oz-kV_w
What milestones did the 🇪🇺 renewables revolution hit in 2025? Answers in our upcoming European Electricity Review.
Register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/oz-kV_w
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It's happened again. European electric vehicle sales set a new monthly record, breaking 30% of total sales for the first time. German and French growth is steady, while a sharp jump in Italy coincides with new incentivi statali
January 6, 2026 at 2:02 PM
It's happened again. European electric vehicle sales set a new monthly record, breaking 30% of total sales for the first time. German and French growth is steady, while a sharp jump in Italy coincides with new incentivi statali