Tech innovations and Startups

Rinnovabili • Beam-down solar reactor in Australia boosts hydrogen yield
Energy
Australia builds beam-down solar reactor to produce hydrogen more efficiently

The efficiency of thermochemical hydrogen production has increased thanks to CSIRO’s new beam-down solar reactor.

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Energy
From South Korea, the smart window…

The smart window from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology…

Rinnovabili • low-emission cement, the Swiss AI revolution
Constructions
AI-powered breakthrough revolutionizes low-emission cement in…

Swiss researchers use AI to create low-emission cement recipes in milliseconds, cutting…


Rinnovabili • Magnetocaloric heat pumps, improved weight and performance
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…

Rinnovabili • 14C Diamond Battery: What Is It and How Long Can It Last?
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…

Rinnovabili • PFAS: What They Are and How to Replace Them
Water
How to replace PFAS? A German study proposes alternative solutions

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS for short, play a key role in numerous industrial sectors…

Rinnovabili • Photovoltaics in the Shade: Which Technology Can Improve Performance?
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…

Rinnovabili • Perovskite solar cells, 66% longer lifespan
Energy
Perovskite solar cells, 66% longer lifespan

Perovskite solar cells, 66% longer lifespan

Rinnovabili • Flying photovoltaic balloons to bring energy to the North
Energy
Flying photovoltaic balloons to bring energy to the North

A team of international scientists has developed a new portable photovoltaic system integrated into an aerostatic…

Rinnovabili • TOPCon Photovoltaics: A Guide to the Technology
Energy
Analyzing Degradation Issues in TOPCon Photovoltaic Modules

The Market Share of TOPCon Photovoltaics Rises Thanks to Numerous Advantages However, Comprehensive Reliability Still Has…

Rinnovabili • Urban Expansion, Artificial Intelligence Will Help Us Control It
IT
Urban Expansion, Artificial Intelligence Will Help Us Control It

A new software to predict and control urban expansion by 'training' AI. It is an online…

Rinnovabili • Custom photovoltaic modules facilitate the acceptance of PV in construction
Constructions
Custom photovoltaic modules facilitate the acceptance of PV in construction

A new study finds that colored solar panels directly impact the social acceptance of building-integrated photovoltaics.…

Rinnovabili • Thermochemical materials integrated into HVAC systems: a new approach to domestic heating
Tech innovations and Startups
Thermochemical materials integrated into HVAC systems: a new approach to domestic heating

According to a group of researchers in the USA, the energy stored in thermochemical materials can…

Rinnovabili • Sustainable Batteries Made from Fruit and Wine Acids
Energy
Sustainable Batteries Made from Fruit and Wine Acids

An electrode has been developed that can significantly increase the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries. The…

Rinnovabili • Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells, Record Near-IR Absorption
Energy
Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells, Record Near-IR Absorption

A high-efficiency, high-stability production technology for Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cells has been developed, maximizing light capture…