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A new manufacturing facility will produce solar panels locally for the first time across the African continent, cutting costs and creating jobs. The project marks a major step toward energy independence and positions Africa as a green technology producer.
Europeans keep 34% of their wealth in low-interest accounts while the continent needs €620 billion yearly for green and digital projects. New tech is making it easier for everyday savers to invest directly in European innovation.
Two European companies have cracked the code on reducing plastic waste while keeping fruits and vegetables fresh for weeks longer. Their innovation combines an edible coating with plastic-free packaging that could transform how groceries reach your table.
Scientists created a "solar battery" that stores sunlight for days and converts it into clean hydrogen fuel on demand, even in complete darkness. This breakthrough could transform how we power energy-intensive industries with renewable energy.
A Vancouver company just cracked a cheaper, cleaner way to make battery-grade lithium using electricity and water instead of harsh chemicals. Their breakthrough could reshape where and how the world makes electric vehicle batteries.
Since the United Kingdom rejoined Horizon Europe in 2024, cross-border research is delivering breakthrough technologies that make automated vehicles safer in bad weather and create brain-inspired AI that uses a fraction of normal energy. These collaborations are proving that complex global challenges need international expertise working together.
Scientists at Penn State have created a breakthrough memory device that combines synthetic DNA with solar cell materials, using 100 times less power than flash drives while storing far more data. The innovation could revolutionize energy-hungry AI data centers and pave the way for brain-like computing.
Toyota just made getting an at-home EV charger as simple as snapping a few photos. The automaker partnered with Treehouse to handle everything from permits to installation for its growing electric vehicle lineup.
European researchers just published the first comprehensive guide to protecting solar farms from hailstorms, after a single Texas storm destroyed 400,000 panels in 2019. The breakthrough could save billions and keep renewable energy reliable as climate threats grow.
Scientists in Finland turned sawdust and straw into resins 76% stronger than oil-based materials, solving one of renewable energy's biggest recycling problems. These forest-based materials match the cost of fossil fuels while being fully recyclable.
A cargo bike company just solved one of the biggest barriers keeping families in cars. The new Swoop ASM carries four people, shifts gears automatically, and comes ready to ride for less than $5,000.
African electric mobility company Spiro just landed $50 million to grow its battery-swapping network across six countries. The funding signals that clean transportation solutions are gaining serious traction on the continent.
Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are accelerating their shift to electric power as part of a bold push for carbon neutrality. Industry leaders say electrification will become the mainstream path forward.
India and Norway are joining forces to scale up renewable energy, targeting solar power, rare earth processing, and carbon capture technology. The partnership could accelerate clean energy deployment across both nations while opening doors for major investment.
A new shower system filters and reuses water while you wash, slashing consumption by up to 80% without sacrificing pressure. The technology could help millions save water and energy in drought-prone regions.
Scientists just solved a problem that's plagued architects for decades: how to keep buildings quiet without blocking airflow. A new discovery could make everything from offices to airplane engines significantly quieter.
A Finnish startup just proved its solid-state battery can fully charge an electric vehicle in five minutes and last the lifetime of the vehicle. Independent testing confirms the technology is ready for production right now.
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.
A Dutch flower grower just became the first farm in the world to produce its own hydrogen fuel, showing how agriculture can lead the green energy revolution. The breakthrough system could slash energy costs while helping farms go carbon neutral.
China just crossed 10 trillion kilowatt-hours of electricity use while flipping its grid to majority clean energy. The nation's renewable capacity now outpaces fossil fuels for the first time in history.
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