
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
2D perovskites tandem solar: a breakthrough in band gap and stability
Engineered 2D perovskites tandem solar cells reach an almost ideal band gap while improving stability, marking…
Stefania Del Bianco•13 April 2026

Energy
Global renewable capacity reaches 5.1 TW in 2025, with 692 GW added
Renewable energy continues to expand worldwide, with solar power leading growth and accounting for nearly three…
Stefania Del Bianco•10 April 2026

Regulations & Markets
Direct lithium extraction with hygroscopic salts: a low-cost breakthrough
An innovative method uses atmospheric humidity to recover lithium quickly and efficiently, offering a new path…
Stefania Del Bianco•2 April 2026

Regulations & Markets
Mattei Plan for Africa: what we know so far
Italy’s Mattei Plan aims to reshape relations with Africa through energy, agriculture, infrastructure and development projects,…
