Energy
Electric cars and hot water systems could turn cities into giant batteries
A new study shows how electric vehicles and hot water systems could help turn urban areas into massive storage hubs, easing pressure on the power grid.
Paolo Travisi•13 August 2025
Energy
Indoor solar cells hit 40% efficiency…
Fraunhofer ISE develops a high-efficiency indoor photovoltaic cell using GaInP semiconductors, pushing…
Stefania Del Bianco•8 August 2025
Energy
Organic photovoltaic facade debuts on building…
NEXT Energy Technologies installs the world’s first integrated organic photovoltaic facade in…
Editorial Team•31 July 2025
Tech innovations and Startups
Printed Fuel Cells Made from Mushrooms and Cellulose: A New Frontier in…
Researchers at Empa have developed an innovative "fungal bio-battery" through 3D printing. While the energy output…
Editorial Team•15 January 2025
Energy
Pumped-Storage Hydropower Plant: China’s Record-Breaking Facility
A New Hydropower Milestone for China China has once again solidified its position as a global…
Editorial Team•15 January 2025
Energy
Perovskite/Silicon Solar: New Efficiency Record on M10 Cells
Qcells sets a global benchmark with 28.6% conversion efficiency for its commercial-size tandem solar cells.
Editorial Team•2 January 2025
Energy
AI4HP: How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Smart Heat Pumps for a Sustainable…
AI-driven innovation like AI4HP signals a new era for energy-efficient heating systems, merging cutting-edge technology with…
Editorial Team•29 December 2024
Energy
Sodium-Ion Batteries See a 15% Boost in Energy Density
Achieving 458 Wh/kg through a new material with high ionic conductivity: sodium vanadium phosphate.
Editorial Team•23 December 2024
Energy
Record-Breaking Nanoporous Carbon: A Teaspoon Holds a “Football Field”
Discover Cornell University's record-breaking nanoporous carbon: a revolutionary material with a surface area of 4,800 m²/g.…
Editorial Team•22 December 2024
Energy
Photovoltaic: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Published the report Key Technical Performance Indicators for Photovoltaic Systems: Challenges and Best Practices by IEA-PVPS
Editorial Team•18 December 2024
Energy
Energy Storage: How to Transform Used Oil into Supercapacitors
An innovative method has been introduced to transform used oil into a high-value material with tailored…
Editorial Team•16 December 2024
Energy
Magnetocaloric heat pumps, improved weight and performance
Developed in the USA, a magnetocaloric heat pump that can compete with current vapor-compression heat pumps…
Editorial Team•9 December 2024
Energy
The first 14C diamond battery is born, lasting thousands of years
Scientists and engineers from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have…
Editorial Team•6 December 2024
Energy
Photovoltaics in the Shade: Which Technology Can Improve Performance?
New IEA PVPS Technical Report on the Performance of Partially Shaded Photovoltaic Systems Equipped with Power…
Editorial Team•28 November 2024
Energy
Perovskite solar cells, 66% longer lifespan
Perovskite solar cells, 66% longer lifespan
Editorial Team•27 November 2024
Mobility & Transportation
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