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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.

Rinnovabili • direct-seawater-electrolysis-new-membranes
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 • carbon-capture-energy-co2-electricity
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…

Rinnovabili • 2D perovskites with ideal band gap for tandem photovoltaics
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…

Rinnovabili • Direct lithium extraction with hygroscopic salts reshapes recovery
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…

Rinnovabili • Strategic Copper: Global Market Faces Critical Supply Shortfalls
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…

Rinnovabili • 2D Material Solar Technology: A New Frontier for PV Integration
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…

Rinnovabili • Perovskite photovoltaics: Roll-to-roll production breakthrough
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…

Rinnovabili • Photovoltaic module prices 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…

Rinnovabili • Molecular solar storage reaches 1.6 MJ/kg
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…

Rinnovabili • Grid-forming BESS debuts in Finland
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…

Rinnovabili • sodium-ion energy storage
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…

Rinnovabili • Global electricity demand rises toward 33,600 TWh by 2030
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…

Rinnovabili • Energy storage in China drives a renewable power surge
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…