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Stefania Del Bianco

Science Journalist. A lifelong enthusiast of high-tech and energy innovation, she began working at Rinnovabili during its early development phases, profiling companies in the sector. In 2008, she officially joined the editorial team, covering the evolution of the first incentive systems in Italy and abroad, and interviewing pioneers in the field such as Bertrand Piccard and Michael Grätzel. In 2011, she became Editorial Coordinator. Over the years, she has also overseen Rinnovabili’s communications and press office, regional media reviews, and technical newsletters. Today, she serves as Managing Editor ai Rinnovabili. Her work includes daily coverage of renewable energy legislation, national, European, and Asian energy policies, and key topics related to innovation and market trends. She closely follows patents and scientific research on technologies, with a focus on energy storage, photovoltaics, wind power, and geothermal energy. Her articles on high-tech and renewables have been published on Repubblica.it. Since 2025, she has been Vice Editor in Chief of the newspaper.

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Hydrogen
Direct seawater electrolysis: new membranes for hydrogen from seawater

New membrane technologies could help produce green hydrogen directly from seawater, reducing the need for ultra-pure water and opening new possibilities for coastal and offshore electrolysis.

Rinnovabili • Low-carbon energy financing nears fossil fuel funding
Regulations & Markets
Low-carbon energy financing nears fossil fuel…

Bank financing for low-carbon energy exceeded USD 1 trillion in 2025, bringing…

Rinnovabili • Thermal batteries from steel slag for energy storage
Energy Storage
Thermal batteries from steel slag could…

Thermal batteries from steel slag could turn millions of tonnes of steelmaking…


Rinnovabili • Underwater solar cells work at depths of 10 metres
Photovoltaics
Underwater solar cells now work at depths of 10 metres

New perovskite underwater solar cells can generate electricity at a depth of 10 metres, with an…

Rinnovabili • Hydrogen investments exceed USD 130 billion in 2026
Hydrogen
Hydrogen investments exceed USD 130 billion in 2026 as energy security drives…

More than 570 hydrogen projects have reached final investment decision, representing over USD 130 billion in…

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Photovoltaics
Perovskite-organic tandem solar cells reach 28.04% efficiency with new flexible design

A new perovskite-organic tandem solar cell developed by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences sets…

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Wind Power
4D-printed wind turbine blades reduce weight and manufacturing costs

4D-printed wind turbine blades could make vertical axis wind turbines lighter, faster to manufacture and more…

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Energy
Geothermal batteries for AI Data centers cut cooling energy use by up…

Geothermal batteries could significantly reduce the energy required to cool AI data centers, offering a proven…

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Energy
Bio-based moisture electric generators produce power from air humidity

Researchers have developed a biodegradable moisture electric generator made from gelatin, table salt and activated carbon.…

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Photovoltaics
Perovskite tandem solar cells surpass 30% efficiency without silicon

Researchers have achieved more than 30% efficiency in all-perovskite tandem solar cells, opening a new pathway…

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Photovoltaics
THBC solar technology, Trina Solar’s new breakthrough could reshape the PV market

Trina Solar has unveiled a new THBC solar technology that has already surpassed 28% efficiency on…

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Photovoltaics
Customized photovoltaics: ShadeCut brings logos and tailored designs to solar panels

Fraunhofer ISE’s ShadeCut technology adds logos, roof-tile effects and decorative patterns to solar modules while keeping…

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Photovoltaics
TOPCon solar technology dominates the solar market as efficiency breaks new records

TOPCon solar technology has become the dominant photovoltaic standard worldwide, overtaking PERC cells thanks to higher…

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Energy Storage
Greenhouse gas battery generates power while cleaning air

A new electrochemical device captures carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides while producing electricity, opening a new…

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Energy Storage
3D printing for batteries reshapes battery manufacturing

3D printing for batteries is shifting production from rigid industrial processes to geometry-driven design, unlocking new…