Tech innovations and Startups

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.
Editorial Team•25 June 2025

Energy
From South Korea, the smart window…
The smart window from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology…
Editorial Team•24 June 2025

Constructions
AI-powered breakthrough revolutionizes low-emission cement in…
Swiss researchers use AI to create low-emission cement recipes in milliseconds, cutting…
Editorial Team•23 June 2025

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

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…
Editorial Team•28 November 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

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…
Editorial Team•23 November 2024

Energy
Analyzing Degradation Issues in TOPCon Photovoltaic Modules
The Market Share of TOPCon Photovoltaics Rises Thanks to Numerous Advantages However, Comprehensive Reliability Still Has…
Editorial Team•23 November 2024

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…
Editorial Team•20 November 2024

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.…
Editorial Team•19 November 2024

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…
Editorial Team•19 November 2024

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…
Editorial Team•11 November 2024

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…