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Rinnovabili • Enel Finalizes $140M Acquisition of 270 MW US Solar Portfolio
Energy
Enel finalizes the acquisition of a portfolio of approximately 270 MW of solar plants in the…

In line with the agreement signed in May, Enel has acquired seven operational photovoltaic plants for a consideration of approximately 140 million US dollars, which will make…

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Energy
Cuba survives Trump’s pressure as Chinese…

Despite severe fuel shortages and nationwide blackouts, Cuba is increasingly relying on…

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Energy
Texas wind and solar power leads…

Texas is accelerating renewable energy deployment at a record pace. New research…


Rinnovabili • Hydrogen City in Texas to produce 2.5 billion kg of green hydrogen
Energy
Texas launches Hydrogen City, the underground hub for green hydrogen

With 60 GW of renewable energy and underground salt dome storage, Hydrogen City aims to produce…

Rinnovabili • Alpitronic charging stations gain ground in the US market
Energy
Alpitronic expands to the US, outpacing Tesla in fast charging stations

From Bolzano to the US, Alpitronic is rapidly scaling across the Atlantic. By 2025, it is…

Rinnovabili • E-brick: the thermal battery transforming industrial heat
Tech innovations and Startups
E-brick: the thermal battery from MIT transforming industrial heat

A new high-temperature energy storage system, developed at MIT and powered by renewables, promises to replace…

Rinnovabili • Perovskite solar panels
Energy
Perovskite solar panels may not suit every climate

A four-year study reveals how temperature, spectral shifts, and aging affect perovskite solar panels, raising doubts…

Rinnovabili • Renewable energy costs beat fossil fuels in 2024 installations
Energy
Renewable energy costs lower than fossil fuels for 91% of new 2024…

According to IRENA, renewables were more cost-effective than fossil fuels in 91% of new capacity added…

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Environment
Oysters return to offshore wind farms, reviving lost coral reef ecosystems

A feasibility study by RWE and TORC shows how offshore wind farms can become sites for…

Rinnovabili • Global electricity demand rising fast through 2026
Energy
Global electricity demand surges: +3.3% in 2025, +3.7% in 2026

The IEA’s mid-year report highlights an accelerating rise in electricity demand worldwide, with renewables covering over…

Rinnovabili • COā‚‚ battery, Google’s first long-duration energy storage deal
Energy
Google makes its first move in COā‚‚ battery storage for clean energy

Google partners with Energy Dome to scale up COā‚‚ battery technology for long-duration energy storage worldwide.

Rinnovabili • Carbon footprint of solar panels, new EU method guides sustainable design
Pollution
Carbon footprint of solar panels, the EU sets a new standard for…

The European Commission’s JRC proposes harmonized rules to measure the carbon footprint of solar panels, driving…

Rinnovabili • Floating wind turbine sets global record with China's new 17MW unit
Energy
Floating wind turbine, China sets global record with 17MW offshore giant

With 17 megawatts of capacity and a 262-meter rotor, China's new floating wind turbine is the…

Rinnovabili • Engineered antibacterial wood for healthier, safer hospitals
Tech innovations and Startups
Engineered antibacterial wood: the new solution for healthier hospitals

Can engineered antibacterial wood replace plastic and steel in hospitals? A groundbreaking study reveals that CLT…

Rinnovabili • Renewables around the world, growth outpaces equity
Energy
Renewables surge worldwide, but regional divide widens

Global renewable energy capacity reached a record 4,448 GW in 2024, driven by solar and wind.…