Energy

Boosting consumer trust could unlock $4 Billion market for retired EV batteries  

New research from Chonnam National University (CNU) reveals that building consumer trust through transparent safety inspections is essential to unlocking the $4 billion market for repurposed and retired EV batteries in second-life energy storage systems.

Rooftop solar could meet 40% of the EU’s long-term electricity demand

Rooftop solar panels could supply around 40% of the European Union’s electricity needs by 2050, according to a major new EU-wide study.

Warm Homes Plan: Families to save under the biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Millions of households across the UK will benefit from lower energy bills and warmer homes under the government’s newly launched £15 billion Warm Homes Plan.

What if your lighting could pay for itself and hit your net-zero goals?

Towns and cities face increasing pressure to make public spaces safer, more sustainable, and cost-efficient. Rising energy costs and expanding urban areas make it essential to adopt energy-efficient lighting solutions that reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and enhance the visitor experience.

Record-breaking offshore wind auction marks major shift in Britain’s energy future

Britain has reached new highs in its transition to clean energy, following the largest offshore wind auction ever held in the UK or Europe.

SwRI studies the fire risks beneath commercial solar panel installations

As solar energy continues to expand across commercial and industrial rooftops, understanding their fire behaviour has become a growing safety priority.

U.S announces energy agreement to reshape relations with Venezuela

The United States has announced a new approach to Venezuela, announcing an energy agreement that will restore prosperity, safety, and security for both nations.

U.S invests $2.7 billion to rebuild domestic uranium enrichment capacity

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced it will be investing in restoring and expanding the nation’s uranium enrichment capabilities.

Why advanced air handling units matter, now more than ever

Large public-sector buildings, such as hospitals, face a host of critical challenges, one of the most pressing being meeting higher standards for occupant health and sustainability without increasing operational costs. In the HVAC sphere, modern air handling systems, such as the Rhoss ADV DNAIR, make this easily achievable. Roberto Malozzi, MD for Klima-Therm, explains.

Denmark has launched tenders for three offshore wind farms

The Danish Energy Agency has opened tenders for three new offshore wind farm areas.

ECU researchers turn to AI to overcome solid-state battery challenges

Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers are advancing the future of clean energy storage by using artificial intelligence to address one of the most significant barriers to solid-state batteries reaching large-scale production.

EU ETS drives emissions down as 2025 Carbon Market Report highlights progress

The European Commission’s newly adopted 2025 Carbon Market Report shows that the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) continued to exert downward pressure on emissions in 2024.

Hidden copper switch supercharges green ammonia production

A hidden shift in copper oxide catalysts to form metallic copper mid-reaction has been identified as the key to supercharging green ammonia production. This surprise discovery offers a clear path toward developing cleaner, more efficient fertiliser synthesis.

COP30 shifts the focus from promises to delivery on coal transitions

As COP30 comes to an end in Brazil, the global spotlight is firmly on converting climate pledges into concrete action.

Altris secures €7.3 million to accelerate commercialisation of European sodium-ion batteries

Swedish battery innovator Altris has taken further steps in advancing sustainable energy storage with new funding of €7.3 million (80.75 MSEK) from existing investors, including InnoEnergy.

40% Solar cell efficiency target for PolyU researchers: Paving way for commercial use

PolyU researchers have detailing strategies to accelerate the commercialisation of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells (TSCs). The goal is to boost efficiency from 34% towards an ambitious 40% milestone, supporting carbon neutrality and high-energy industries like AI.

The EU invests €2.9 billion to accelerate net-zero technologies

The European Commission has announced a boost for Europe's clean technology ambitions by investing €2.9 billion from the Innovation Fund to support 61 groundbreaking net-zero technologies across the continent.

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