Rinnovabili •

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 •
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…

Rinnovabili •
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…

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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…

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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,…