ESG
ESG funds: ESMA finds ESG fund names boost inflows by 8.9% in one year
ESG funds can boost inflows by 8.9% through ESG fund names, ESMA reports. New rules aim to curb greenwashing starting in 2025
Editorial Team•28 April 2025
Utilities
Maxi blackout in Spain and Portugal:…
Maxi blackout in Spain and Portugal causes widespread outages, transportation chaos, and…
Editorial Team•28 April 2025
Industry Spotlight
Expanding balcony power plants cost-effectively
SOL•THOR, my-PV’s DC Power Manager for water heating, wins German Design Award…
Editorial Team•28 April 2025
Recycling
Venice Airport launches Italy’s first waste pneumatic system
Venice Airport adopts Italy’s first waste pneumatic system, cutting CO₂ and improving circular waste management across…
Editorial Team•4 April 2025
Climate Change
A new wildfire insurance model rewards resilience in climate-stricken California
On the California insurance market—battered by wildfires that have slashed coverage and driven up costs—a new…
Editorial Team•4 April 2025
Utilities
European solar energy hits new record in March, driving down power prices
European solar energy hits 10.75% of the EU power mix in March 2025, helping cut prices…
Editorial Team•3 April 2025
Energy
Energy innovation at a crossroads: the IEA warns of stalled investments
Energy innovation is slowing down. The IEA calls for new public and private funding to scale…
Editorial Team•3 April 2025
Markets
American tariffs: how much will Italy pay?
American tariffs threaten Italian exports and jobs, with key industries like food, fashion, and auto at…
Editorial Team•3 April 2025
Industry Spotlight
Introducing XTrolley: the portable power bank for every device
The lightweight, portable, and versatile power bank that charges everything—from cars to camping gear
Editorial Team•3 April 2025
Energy
Polysulfide/iodide flow battery hits 87.9% efficiency with new catalyst breakthrough
A new catalytic electrode boosts polysulfide/iodide flow battery efficiency to 87.9%, marking a key step in…
Editorial Team•2 April 2025
Policy and Affairs
Italy, France, and Slovakia push to rewrite EU carbon border tax rules
Carbon border tax under pressure: Italy, France, and Slovakia call for fewer burdens and stronger protections…
Editorial Team•1 April 2025
ESG
Despite global headwinds, corporate ESG commitments are gaining strength
Corporate ESG commitments grow: only 16% scale back. Small firms and Scope 3 emissions now play…
Editorial Team•1 April 2025
Energy
Photovoltaic 2030: global solar capacity may reach 1,000 GW per year
Photovoltaic 2030 growth may exceed 1,000 GW annually by decade’s end, driven by cost drops, battery…
Editorial Team•1 April 2025
Energy
Italy tests hydrogen-gas blend in its pipeline network
Italy tests a 5% hydrogen-gas blend in Castelfranco Emilia, exploring low-carbon gas options for residential use…
Editorial Team•1 April 2025
Scientific Reports
South Korea’s giants team up to build better robot batteries
Hyundai, Kia, and Samsung SDI join forces to develop high-performance robot batteries, aiming to boost efficiency,…