Efforts to decarbonise aviation are accelerating, driven by mounting regulatory pressure and technological progress, according to the article “Paving the way for sustainable aviation by 2050,” published by Innovation News Network. The piece outlines how the aviation sector, long considered one of the most challenging industries to decarbonise, is now pursuing a combination of alternative…
A new approach to improving solar energy generation is emerging from the intersection of machine learning and mechanical design, as researchers develop systems that can better track the sun’s movement and optimize power output. The work, detailed in the TechXplore article titled “Machine-learning system helps solar power trackers,” highlights how data-driven models can enhance the…
A newly reported advance in solar cell design could help address one of the persistent challenges in tandem photovoltaic technologies, potentially improving both efficiency and stability. According to an article titled “Symmetrical 2D perovskite boosts tandem solar cell performance,” published by Tech Xplore, researchers have engineered a novel material structure that enhances how layered solar…
A new study highlighted by Tech Xplore in its article “Fuel cell barriers traced to platinum catalyst limitations” examines a persistent obstacle in the development of hydrogen fuel cells, pointing to fundamental inefficiencies in platinum-based catalysts that continue to hinder widespread adoption of the technology. Hydrogen fuel cells have long been promoted as a promising…
A new push to harness the untapped potential of osmotic energy is gaining momentum in Japan, where researchers are refining technologies designed to generate electricity from the natural mixing of freshwater and seawater. The effort, detailed in TechXplore’s report “Generating energy: Japanese researchers harness power of osmosis,” highlights both the scientific progress and the remaining…
Growing concern over the environmental footprint of digital infrastructure is drawing attention to an overlooked source of contamination: data centres. As highlighted in the article “Data centre infrastructure has a PFAS pollution problem,” published by Innovation News Network, the rapid expansion of these facilities may be contributing to the spread of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances…
A recent report highlights the growing role solar energy could play in reducing aviation’s carbon footprint, underscoring both its promise and its limitations as the industry seeks viable paths to sustainability. In “Solar energy could be key to sustainable aviation,” published by Tech Xplore, researchers examine how solar technologies might contribute to powering future aircraft…
Rising fuel price volatility is accelerating the shift toward electric vehicles in India’s last-mile delivery sector, particularly among ecommerce logistics firms, according to insights reported in the article “Fuel volatility accelerates EV leap in last-mile delivery for ecommerce logistics firms” published by The Economic Times. Companies operating large delivery fleets are increasingly turning to electric…
Stark Power, an Israeli renewable energy developer focused on the US market, has raised NIS 215 million in a financing round on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange as it accelerates construction and development of its American project pipeline. The fundraising underscores the continued role of Israel’s capital markets in backing overseas energy infrastructure, even as…
Recent research is raising fresh concerns about the reliability of solid-state batteries, a technology widely seen as a cornerstone of next-generation energy storage. According to an article titled “Why solid-state batteries are short circuiting” published by Tech Xplore, scientists are uncovering mechanisms that help explain why these batteries can fail unexpectedly, despite their theoretical advantages…
