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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 • transparent wood
Real Estate
The potential of transparent wood in construction

Transparent wood is emerging as one of the most promising engineered materials for sustainable construction, combining…

Rinnovabili • The world’s largest offshore solar plant
Energy
China switches on a record offshore solar project, 1 GW connected to…

China has brought online the world’s largest offshore solar plant, a 1 GW facility installed at…

Rinnovabili • Solar inverter manufacturers: top 10 global leaders in 2025
Energy
Who are the world’s top 10 solar inverter manufacturers in 2025?

The global solar inverter market remains highly concentrated. According to Wood Mackenzie, just 10 manufacturers account…

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Policy and Affairs
Coal at a turning point? 2025 marks the peak of global coal…

The IEA’s Coal 2025 report suggests the world has reached a plateau in coal use, with…

Rinnovabili • Silicon heterojunction PV efficiency: new findings on defect origins
Energy
SHJ solar cells, new evidence reveals the defects behind efficiency losses

A new study has identified the specific defects that limit the efficiency of SHJ solar cells,…

Rinnovabili • Sodium-ion batteries, market outlook and global production trends
Energy
Sodium-ion batteries, market outlook and major supply deals

Sodium-ion batteries are gaining momentum as new supply agreements, rising production capacity, and competitive costs position…

Rinnovabili • Space solar cells, impact of high-energy electrons on performance
Energy
Space solar cells: high-energy electrons reveal critical durability limits

A new study shows how high-energy electron radiation severely degrades today’s silicon-based space solar cells, raising…

Rinnovabili • Floating droplet electric generator for rain energy
Energy
China develops a floating droplet electric generator for rain powered energy

Researchers at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics have introduced a lighter and more affordable rain…

Rinnovabili • Photovoltaic monitoring: high-precision sensor grid
Energy
High-precision photovoltaic monitoring with a synchronized sensor network

With the rise of non-dispatchable renewable resources, high-precision photovoltaic monitoring is critical. University of Cordoba scientists…

Rinnovabili • Perovskite-silicon photovoltaic
Energy
Perovskite-silicon photovoltaic: how to reach 40% efficiency

Perovskite-silicon photovoltaic technology is emerging as a breakthrough in solar innovation, capable of surpassing traditional silicon…

Rinnovabili • Antimony trisulfide photovoltaics reach record 8.21% efficiency
Energy
Antimony trisulfide photovoltaics, the new generation of thin-film solar cells

A team of Chinese researchers has achieved a record 8.21% efficiency with antimony trisulfide solar cells,…

Rinnovabili • Vertical floating photovoltaic redefines solar design
Energy
Germany unveils the first vertical floating solar power plant

The world’s first vertical floating photovoltaic system has been inaugurated in Germany, marking a major milestone…