
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.
Stefania Del Bianco•6 October 2026

Regulations & Markets
Low-carbon energy financing nears fossil fuel…
Bank financing for low-carbon energy exceeded USD 1 trillion in 2025, bringing…
Stefania Del Bianco•23 September 2026

Energy Storage
Thermal batteries from steel slag could…
Thermal batteries from steel slag could turn millions of tonnes of steelmaking…
Stefania Del Bianco•18 September 2026

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…
Stefania Del Bianco•16 September 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…
Stefania Del Bianco•14 September 2026

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…
Stefania Del Bianco•20 July 2026

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…
Stefania Del Bianco•7 July 2026

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…
Stefania Del Bianco•2 July 2026

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.…
Stefania Del Bianco•8 June 2026

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…
Stefania Del Bianco•7 May 2026

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…
Stefania Del Bianco•1 May 2026

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…
Stefania Del Bianco•30 April 2026

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…
Stefania Del Bianco•27 April 2026

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…
Stefania Del Bianco•22 April 2026

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…
