The European Union is positioning sodium-ion battery technology as a cornerstone of its future industrial strategy to enhance competitiveness and secure energy independence. Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), has called for the next long-term EU budget, covering 2028 to 2034, to prioritize funding for ...

A new report on Spain’s solar sector reveals a fundamental shift in consumer behavior following a significant power outage in early 2025. The "InformeSolar 2025" highlights that while cost reduction remains a primary driver, energy independence and resilience have become critical priorities for households. This evolution is pushing the market ...

British inventor James Bruton has unveiled his latest engineering feat: a self-balancing electric motorcycle that operates on a single spherical wheel. Building on his previous dual-ball design, this new prototype utilizes three powerful motors and a complex control system to maintain equilibrium while carrying a rider. Despite significant challenges regarding ...

Researchers from Kyung Hee University and Hyundai Motor Group have pioneered an AI-driven method to create high-efficiency, full-color semitransparent perovskite solar cells. By utilizing an inverse design strategy and multilayer coatings, the team successfully engineered solar modules that can display a wide range of vivid colors without the typical performance ...

The levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) for fixed-tilt solar PV has experienced an unusual 6% increase between 2024 and 2025, according to the latest report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Now sitting at US$39/MWh, solar remains the most cost-effective power generation source globally, beating out both wind and fossil ...

Oukitel has introduced the RG14-P at MWC 2026, a rugged laptop featuring a built-in solar panel lid designed for professionals in remote locations. Unlike previous conceptual attempts at solar-powered computing, the RG14-P is a production-ready workstation aimed at field engineers and emergency responders. Equipped with a 10W photovoltaic system and ...

Rocket Lab has unveiled a new line of silicon solar arrays designed to power massive space-based data centers. These orbital facilities, which could span several kilometers, aim to solve Earth-bound constraints like land use and water consumption for cooling. By utilizing silicon instead of traditional rare minerals, Rocket Lab offers ...

The escalating geopolitical conflict in the Middle East is fundamentally reshaping global energy priorities, highlighting the tension between fossil fuel reliance and renewable energy security. As military actions disrupt oil and gas supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, nations are reconsidering their energy portfolios. While some political leaders continue to ...

Researchers from the City University of Hong Kong have developed a revolutionary thermal management system for lithium-ion batteries inspired by the biological cooling mechanism of mammalian skin. This "skin-like" membrane utilizes a specialized nanocomposite material to absorb moisture from the atmosphere and evaporate it when temperatures rise, effectively allowing the ...