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A Chinese company just launched a balloon-supported wind farm that floats two kilometers above ground, tapping into stronger, steadier winds than traditional turbines. The prototype is already feeding clean electricity into the grid.
Recycling nickel from old batteries produces 70% less carbon than mining new nickel, and Europe is perfectly positioned to lead the green revolution. A single electric car battery recycled in Europe can save over a ton of CO2 emissions.
A clean technology company wants to build a $180 million facility in Sanford, Maine, that transforms sewage waste into renewable energy. The project could revolutionize how communities handle biosolids while creating clean power.
Wind turbines in the Netherlands now paint the night sky with synchronized green laser beams, transforming renewable energy into mesmerizing art. Artist Daan Roosegaarde created "Windlicht" to help people fall in love with clean energy.
A federal lab just confirmed that existing inverter technology can replace expensive utility equipment, potentially saving solar projects up to $2.5 million per installation. The finding could revive hundreds of cancelled community solar projects across 14 states.
European researchers just solved two massive problems holding back clean hydrogen energy: toxic forever chemicals and sky-high costs. The breakthrough could finally make green hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels.
A cargo aircraft designed to carry 345-foot wind turbine blades just announced its first flight date. WindRunner could unlock clean energy in places traditional trucks can't reach.
Scientists just solved one of nuclear power's biggest problems: what to do with radioactive waste. A new reactor design can turn dangerous nuclear waste into electricity while making it safe in just 300 years instead of 100,000.
Chinese manufacturer JinkoSolar just achieved a world record 26.66% efficiency for industrial-scale solar cells, bringing cheaper clean energy closer to reality. The breakthrough could help solar power become even more affordable for homes and businesses worldwide.
Australia is investing $3.25 million to help factories switch to renewable heat storage, tackling one of the toughest climate challenges. The technology could transform how industries power themselves without fossil fuels.
Chinese scientists just shattered the efficiency record for industrial solar panels, reaching 26.66% conversion rate. This breakthrough brings mass-produced solar cells within striking distance of their theoretical maximum.
University of Houston scientists have cracked the code on turning discarded electronics into a profitable domestic supply of critical minerals. Their breakthrough cost-sharing model could transform America's junk drawers into a sustainable source of gold, lithium, and cobalt.
Scientists in Hong Kong just earned the world's first certification for a breakthrough solar panel technology that could make clean energy cheaper and more durable. The new method works without harsh chemicals and lasts longer than traditional designs.
A German energy company is building a groundbreaking power plant that combines wind turbines and solar panels on a single grid connection, slashing infrastructure costs while delivering cleaner energy. This smart pairing could transform how renewable energy gets built across Europe.
Researchers at Empa have cracked the code on why promising solar technologies fail to reach consumers, offering a roadmap that could finally bring next-generation solar cells to rooftops worldwide. Their solution: stop chasing efficiency records and start solving real-world problems earlier.
While some countries pull back on renewables, China installed more solar and wind capacity in 2024 than the US and India combined. The country now generates three times the clean energy of its closest competitors, helping drive down costs worldwide.
China added more renewable energy in 2024 than the rest of the world combined, installing a record 318 GW of solar and 120 GW of wind power. The country now manufactures over 80% of the world's solar panels and may have already hit peak carbon emissions years ahead of schedule. #
Construction just got quieter and cleaner. Hitachi's new electric excavator can work around the clock by switching between battery power and direct grid connection.
A Nobel Prize-winning chemist who grew up without running water invented a device that creates up to 1,000 liters of clean drinking water daily from thin air. The shipping container-sized units need no electricity and could help hurricane-hit Caribbean islands and drought-stricken communities worldwide.
Vietnam's capital is transforming its environmental industry into an economic powerhouse with ambitious targets to produce most of its own waste treatment and clean technology. By 2030, Hanoi aims to manufacture up to 80% of pollution control equipment domestically while creating jobs and reducing emissions.
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