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Stefania Del Bianco

Science Journalist. A lifelong enthusiast of high-tech and energy innovation, she began working at Rinnovabili during its early development phases, profiling companies in the sector. In 2008, she officially joined the editorial team, covering the evolution of the first incentive systems in Italy and abroad, and interviewing pioneers in the field such as Bertrand Piccard and Michael Grätzel. In 2011, she became Editorial Coordinator. Over the years, she has also overseen Rinnovabili’s communications and press office, regional media reviews, and technical newsletters. Today, she serves as Managing Editor ai Rinnovabili. Her work includes daily coverage of renewable energy legislation, national, European, and Asian energy policies, and key topics related to innovation and market trends. She closely follows patents and scientific research on technologies, with a focus on energy storage, photovoltaics, wind power, and geothermal energy. Her articles on high-tech and renewables have been published on Repubblica.it. Since 2025, she has been Vice Editor in Chief of the newspaper.

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Water
Goodbye purified water: New membranes bring seawater hydrogen production closer

German researchers have developed new membranes designed to produce green hydrogen directly from seawater, potentially reducing reliance on purified freshwater and opening the door to coastal and…

Rinnovabili • LONGi HIBC solar cell reaches record 28.29% efficiency
Tech innovations and Startups
LONGi sets new HIBC solar cell…

LONGi has pushed crystalline silicon solar technology to a new milestone, achieving…

Rinnovabili • Underwater solar cells reach 34.71% efficiency at 10 meters
Water
Underwater solar cells can now operate…

Researchers have developed perovskite solar cells capable of generating electricity 10 meters…


Rinnovabili • Brazil data center
Environmental policies
Brazil ties data center tax incentives to renewable energy requirements

Brazil is linking tax breaks for data centers to strict renewable energy, water efficiency and sustainability…

Rinnovabili • New one-step process could transform EV battery cathode recycling
Circular Economy
New one-step process could transform EV battery cathode recycling

South Korean researchers have developed a one-step process to recover and regenerate EV battery cathode materials…

Rinnovabili • Fossilflation is turning fossil fuels into a macroeconomic risk
Markets
Fossilflation is turning fossil fuels into a macroeconomic risk

The global economy remains trapped in a cycle of fossil fuel dependence that is increasingly worrying…

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Energy
Atomic engineering could extend the life of next-generation AEM electrolyzers

A new atomically engineered platinum-nickel catalyst could address one of the biggest barriers facing AEM electrolyzers,…

Rinnovabili • Triple-junction perovskite solar cells approach 30% efficiency
Energy
Stable triple-junction perovskite solar cells move closer to 30% efficiency

A new charge transport layer has enabled all-perovskite triple-junction solar cells to achieve 27.3% efficiency while…

Rinnovabili • Geothermal batteries for AI data centers could reduce cooling energy by 70%
Tech innovations and Startups
How geothermal batteries could cut energy use in AI data centers

A new study finds that aquifer thermal energy storage could dramatically reduce the electricity needed to…

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Energy
Solar enters a new phase as global solar capacity growth slows despite…

Global solar installations reached a new high in 2025, but the pace of expansion is easing.…

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Energy
Wood-engineered insulation sets new benchmark for power transformers

A newly developed oil-impregnated densified wood material delivers record electrical insulation, superior heat management, and enhanced…

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Energy
The perfect material for harvesting, storing, and using energy? It behaves like…

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new class of bioinspired materials capable of capturing solar…

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Energy
Green hydrogen delivers its highest social value in steel, shipping and heavy…

A new UC Irvine study quantifies the social value of green hydrogen across key industries, revealing…

Rinnovabili • Offshore wind turbines
Energy
Offshore wind turbines, Europe’s market is now a two-player game

With GE Vernova temporarily stepping back from new offshore turbine orders, Europe’s offshore wind market is…

Rinnovabili • Wind turbine manufacturers, China leads global market
Energy
Chinese wind turbine makers push deeper into overseas markets

Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are rapidly expanding beyond their home market, reshaping the global wind market…