
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…
Stefania Del Bianco•9 October 2026

Tech innovations and Startups
LONGi sets new HIBC solar cell…
LONGi has pushed crystalline silicon solar technology to a new milestone, achieving…
Stefania Del Bianco•25 September 2026

Water
Underwater solar cells can now operate…
Researchers have developed perovskite solar cells capable of generating electricity 10 meters…
Stefania Del Bianco•16 September 2026

Energy
Carbon capture energy turns greenhouse gases into electricity
An innovative device developed in South Korea converts CO2 and NO2 into power, offering a new…
Stefania Del Bianco•23 April 2026

Energy
2D perovskites with ideal band gap for tandem photovoltaics
Engineered through tailored crystallization protocols and custom organic molecules, a new 2D perovskite reaches a 1.7–1.8…
Stefania Del Bianco•8 April 2026

Energy
Direct lithium extraction from humidity points to a cheaper path for critical…
A new room-temperature process developed by Princeton researchers uses a hygroscopic salt to recover up to…
Stefania Del Bianco•3 April 2026

Markets
Strategic copper: a looming global bottleneck for progress
Strategic copper, vital for global growth and energy transition, faces critical supply shortfalls. Production struggles to…
Stefania Del Bianco•26 March 2026

Tech innovations and Startups
Revolutionizing solar energy with 2D material technology
Scientists are exploring 2D materials like TMDCs for ultra-thin, efficient solar cells. This breakthrough 2D material…
Stefania Del Bianco•23 March 2026

Tech innovations and Startups
Perovskite photovoltaics: TNO spin-off launches first roll-to-roll production
TNO's spin-off, Perovion Technologies, is set to launch Europe's first and world-leading roll-to-roll production of printed…
Stefania Del Bianco•19 March 2026

Energy
Photovoltaic module prices 2026: solar panel costs rise again in February
Updated guide to photovoltaic module prices shows current solar panel costs in Europe. High-efficiency modules have…
Stefania Del Bianco•9 March 2026

Energy
Molecular solar storage breakthrough delivers dna-inspired thermal battery
A new bio-inspired MOST system developed at the University of California achieves record energy density, advancing…
Stefania Del Bianco•19 February 2026

Energy
Finland launches first grid-forming BESS built to withstand -50°C
A Finnish-developed battery energy storage system is now operating in extreme Arctic conditions, marking the first…
Stefania Del Bianco•16 February 2026

Energy
Beyond lithium: a sodium-ion energy storage architecture built for AI data centers
As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented growth in cloud computing, a new sodium-ion energy storage architecture is…
Stefania Del Bianco•10 February 2026

Energy
The age of electricity begins, demand heads toward 33,600 TWh as grids…
Global electricity demand is accelerating toward 33,600 TWh by 2030, driven by electrification, data centers, and…
Stefania Del Bianco•9 February 2026

Energy
China’s renewables surpass 60% of national power capacity
China closes 2025 with record renewable growth, confirming its global leadership in clean power and energy…
