Helium balloons are carrying WiFi connectivity to developing regions lacking network infrastructure
Renewable energy is about to become a part of our daily lives, with a host of new power-generating surfaces such as windows or canopies
These flexible solar panels are made of high-efficiency silicon, like standard panels, but feature a new shape that makes them revolutionary. Let us show you how.
The solution to an historic problem affecting airplanes, and other fields like wind energy, could lie in the Namibian desert – in the form of a tiny creature representing a veritable miracle of biodiversity.
The project developed by a Dutch engineering studio consists of a 7-storey, wind-powered “vacuum cleaner” capable of absorbing polluted air, renewing it inside the device, and releasing it back.
It has been struggling for decades to find commercial viability, but the latest advancements in nanotechnology could spell the beginning of a new era for blue energy, also known as osmotic power.
This village, capable of generating its own lighting and food production, will be ready to be inhabited as of 2017
Wind is a great ally in the generation of renewable energy. Wind farms already produce a significant share of global electricity capacity, but the help of wind in fighting climate change might not stop there.
Water shortage and drought-related cultivation issues may find an opponent in this revolutionary greenhouse which is already growing thousands of kilos of tomatoes in Australia.
In France, the first solar road in the world is already operating at full capacity.
A blend of renewable energies capable of getting the most out of each other to optimize consumption in water treatment plants. This is what Renewat project is about: water, energy, and innovation at the service of resource saving and the sustainability of the planet.
The one-millimeter thin film is applied over concrete structures and can produce photovoltaic solar energy.
These solar tiles could be the answer to the issue of the outrageous visual impact caused by photovoltaic panels in heritage buildings.
A new generation of bacteria-based solar PV cells is set to produce electricity even under overcast skies.
The Warka tree, an Ethiopian species, serves as inspiration for this sustainable invention which could be of great help for water-scarce areas.
Blockchain-enabled certification platforms are opening a slew of possibilities in the small-scale production of renewable energy by citizens from their houses.
Renewable energies are increasingly gaining momentum, but so far they were being hampered by a lack of consistent supply, mainly those relying on solar and wind power. Initiatives such as ACCIONA’s new Hybrid Storage Plant in Navarre (Spain) or Tesla’s endeavor in Australia will bolster this new sustainable energy model.
The United Kingdom is adapting its old diesel trains to power them with hydrogen.
MIT scientists have developed a graphene-based material that can leverage daily temperature swings to produce electricity.
Two of the most popular renewable energies converge in this hybrid system that supplies the turbine with the electricity needed for its internal operations.
At the University of California, they have been working hard to develop a low-cost and simple source of electricity from snowfalls.
Scientists have just announced a new technology able to obtain hydrogen directly from untreated seawater.
Solar photovoltaic and wind power are already essential contributors to the power grid, but alternative renewable sources of electricity are also gaining a foothold.
This innovative technology, developed at the University of Cambridge, allows sparing fossil fuels and is carbon neutral.
An innovative water pump powered by solar energy is helping farmers in India, while Spain has announced a high-power solar PV irrigation system
A team of researchers has developed a photovoltaic panel that leverages darkness to generate electricity.
Footwear, floors, t-shirts... All of them can become a source of renewable energy thanks to TENGs, the latest generation of triboelectric nanogenerators.
Researchers combine various energy sources into a single garment capable of powering everyday wearables.
The Power to Green Hydrogen Mallorca project will combine photovoltaic energy and advanced electrolysis systems to produce more than 330 tons of green hydrogen per year.
A new technique produces jet fuel from food waste and animal manure, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 165%.
The new farming method increases by four the production of kelp algae in an eco-friendly way.
The latest transparent solar glass makes it possible to generate energy while also controlling the light in a room or growing plants in greenhouses.
MIT researchers create a battery with the consistency of molasses for wind and solar energy storage
Railways could soon adopt technological solutions from electric cars, including batteries and artificial intelligence.
Solar trees inspired by the Fibonacci spiral, wind turbines that learn from whales, or solar panels based on butterflies are some examples.
A new type of structure will allow floating offshore wind to emerge as one of the renewable energy alternatives of the future.
Three types of bacteria interacting with each other form the basis of this new biobattery that could power future IoT devices.
As a new self-consumption solution, this technology uses vibrating masts that can be installed almost anywhere.
An innovative technology expands the potential of solar energy to produce electricity even at night.
It may be low-cost and pocket-sized, but this innovative device could help power millions of IoT sensors in cities and the countryside.
The Balearic Islands in Spain will host a pioneering project to revolutionize how we produce and consume renewable energy.
Increased wind intensity and regularity, along with low visual impact, are driving the deployment of offshore wind energy.
Solar ship sails or tents are some of the applications of these ultra-thin and unprecedentedly efficient photovoltaic panels.
A solar plant built with materials obtained from recycled wind turbine blades illustrates the transition from renewable energy to the circular economy.
The world's first sand battery is already operating in Finland, supplying heat to residential and office buildings in the city of Kankaanpää.
The new green hydrogen semiconductor is ten times more efficient than previous systems and, in addition, has self-healing capabilities for increased durability.
A U.S. researcher has tapped into the potential of plant molecules to develop more efficient and literally green photovoltaic panels.
Biomimicry has enabled scientists to develop a more efficient catalyst in the shape of nopal stems to produce green hydrogen.
Wind farms and photovoltaic plants in the same space optimize the use of the electricity grid, reduce the environmental footprint of infrastructures, and boost renewable energy output.
At the cost of a green roof, a next-gen biobattery will allow parks and gardens to generate their own lighting and power IoT devices.
The intersection of renewable energy with agricultural practices has given rise to agrovoltaic energy, poised to revolutionize sustainable crops in the 21st century.
A 1.5 MW power plant showcases the promising potential of thermal gradient energy in the realm of renewables.
A team of innovative students has unveiled a prototype hydrogen-powered motorcycle, aiming to provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline models.
A pioneering device now operational in the Faroe Islands is capturing energy from the sea, joining forces with other methods like the thermal gradient to tap into oceanic power.
Finland has initiated the construction of an underground thermal energy storage facility, located 100 meters beneath the surface, capable of supplying energy to a city of medium size.
An innovative membrane technology, tested in the Sierra Brava reservoir, paves the way for floating photovoltaics in marine environments.
The combination of solar energy and organic waste could make it possible to produce green hydrogen at a very low cost, according to a study by the University of Illinois at Chicago.
The use of liquid batteries with redox technology could enable water desalination and renewable energy storage with a single technology.
The carbon-positive building will automatically seek the best orientation towards the sun and integrate new ventilation solutions to adapt to climate change.
MIT develops a new type of sustainable concrete that acts as a supercapacitor for storing renewable energy.
Made from recycled plastic, the new floating desalination plant harnesses the sea's energy to produce fresh water.
A pioneering technology increases the efficiency of solar stills by 50 % thanks to fruit waste such as banana peels and a state-of-the-art material.
MIT researchers develop an innovative technology to monitor marine species and the impact of climate change without the need for batteries.
This first-of-its-kind bicycle uses green hydrogen that can also power a house for two days.
NASA and Purdue University join forces to optimize fast charging for electric cars through extreme cooling technology.
Recent research demonstrates the feasibility of sunlight as a power source for autonomous underwater vehicles and fixed sensors.
Alongside the move away from fossil fuels, initiatives like this plant dedicated to carbon sequestration using renewable energy are emerging.
Tablets for isolated communities, low-cost incubators or portable hydropower plants for areas without access to electricity are some of the initiatives aiming to transform the world.
The new technology has been tested in a fishing village in Brazil to obtain drinking water without access to an electricity grid.
Pyramidal wind turbines, portable desalination units, hydrogen bikes, and exciting V2G projects are some technological innovations that marked the year.
The Spanish city of Seville will install solar-powered, cooled bus shelters by 2024 as one of the solutions to climate change.
Several floating farm projects capable of desalinating seawater and operating with solar energy could offer an alternative to land-based agriculture.
New sustainable batteries, biodegradable robots, and drones mimicking maple seeds were among the year's standout scientific innovations.
In addition to providing clean energy, solar power is taking a significant step toward a circular economy by setting new records in solar panel recycling efficiency.
