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.
This village, capable of generating its own lighting and food production, will be ready to be inhabited as of 2017
Smart windows, varying the amount of light coming through the glass, can now be produced economically
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.
A project devised at the University of La Coruña (Universidade da Coruña, UDC) is trying to exploit the insulating properties of this material in order to implement it into an innovative green building model.
The fluorescence of the Egyptian blue could help to cool buildings and reduce the use of air conditioning systems.
In France, the first solar road in the world is already operating at full capacity.
With the assistance of ACCIONA, LIFE DREAMER project is working on a promising project seeking to improve sustainable desalination by reducing the use of chemicals and repurposing the concentrated salt streams it generates.
A Scottish company has managed to develop sustainable roads by replacing the bitumen of conventional asphalt with recycled plastic.
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.
These solar tiles could be the answer to the issue of the outrageous visual impact caused by photovoltaic panels in heritage buildings.
The use of calcium carbonate from eggshells to produce electricity has opened new possibilities in organic waste management.
The Warka tree, an Ethiopian species, serves as inspiration for this sustainable invention which could be of great help for water-scarce areas.
An Israeli startup has developed a technology that recharges electric cars while they circulate.
Paper and bacteria come together to provide a cheap and biodegradable technology for the batteries, sensors, and wearables of the future.
Scientists from Israel have developed a new bioplastic that could usher in an environmental revolution.
Wastewater treatment poses a challenge for any advanced society. Two new techniques could help to extract nitrogen and remove heavy metals to produce fertilizers.
A British lab has developed ceramic tiles containing an algae-based hydrogel that can purify water from heavy metal pollutants.
A German architect has analyzed the bridges, built by Indian peoples using tree roots, to develop innovative applications for urban architecture.
A new type of wood, able to reflect infrared radiation without any additional coating, has been developed.
A manufacturing technique that gives old tires a new lease of life.
By using low-cost electrodes, this blue energy battery can produce electricity from effluents in coastal wastewater treatment plants.
Researchers believe that the new material's carbon footprint will be up to 70% less than the current cement types.
Railways could soon adopt technological solutions from electric cars, including batteries and artificial intelligence.
Three types of bacteria interacting with each other form the basis of this new biobattery that could power future IoT devices.
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.
Translucent wood, luminescent cement, bricks made of cigarette butts, concrete to urbanize Mars… Discover these new innovative and sustainable building materials.
The new software will reduce the carbon footprint and the amount of material used.
A new technology project is growing wood fibers from cells, which could reduce tree felling.
University of Idaho researchers are working on a new composite based on wood waste for sustainable construction.
A new self-repairing construction material uses bacteria that are activated in the event of fracture or damage.
Energy positive and carbon negative, this skyscraper imitating the baobab is an example of biomimetic architecture and integration with the environment.
An ambitious wildlife crossing project will allow mountain lions and other animals to cross a ten-lane freeway in Los Angeles.
An innovative prototype uses hexagonal mycelium tiles covering building facades as an innovative solution to air pollution.
Bioconcrete, furniture, or slabs are among the construction biomaterials obtained from the calcium carbonate found in the shells of aquatic creatures.
The new aerogel uses wood cellulose to create a transparent material that enables windows with the same insulation as a wall.
Researchers have developed a photocatalytic paint that keeps building exteriors spotless and could play a vital role in air purifying.
The construction sector is one of the most carbon-intensive industries, but a new generation of green concrete could revolutionize sustainability efforts.
A new additive manufacturing technology dubbed impact printing uses excavated earth as a sustainable building material.
Condensation and desiccation systems, ranging from desiccant salts to nanofabrics, enable the production of potable water in areas without access to distribution networks.
It is expected that by 2029 there will be 57,000 satellites in orbit, which represents a new sustainability challenge.
New prototypes with graphene-based batteries and bio-inspired shapes bring us a step closer to the car of the future.
Researchers use bacteria to produce biodegradable plastic from renewable raw materials (and break down traditional plastic too)
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.
In addition to reducing emissions, carbon sequestration offers another path toward clean energy. Here are some of the key techniques.
Using waste such as coffee grounds to grow mycelium can produce packaging and other biodegradable materials for construction and beyond.
From smart paints that absorb CO₂ to 3D-printed sensors tracking air quality, these innovations are helping clean up our planet.
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.
A new generation of batteries, sustainable aviation or artificial intelligence applied to architecture have been some of the main scientific breakthroughs of the year.
Capable of carrying six passengers at a speed of one hundred and fifty-five mph, they are the new generation of urban air mobility vehicles.
Scientists have developed a roadmap for the contribution of robots to sustainability – and there are already examples in the real world.
Technology comes to rescue the Amazon rainforest with a tree-planting robot that joins other initiatives, such as drones that drop seeds on burned forests.
The Spanish city of Seville will install solar-powered, cooled bus shelters by 2024 as one of the solutions to climate change.
Managing agricultural irrigation or monitoring biodiversity are examples of the intersection between artificial intelligence and sustainability.
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.
