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Light of the future: a new, more sustainable and efficient LED technology is created

Artificial lighting is an essential part of modern life, providing security, comfort, and enabling various activities when night falls. However, as the world moves towards more sustainable models, energy efficiency and the environmental impact of lighting have become key...

Electricity demand drives sharp increase in global energy consumption in 2024

The International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed that global energy consumption increased by 2.2% in 2024, a rate almost double the average recorded between 2013 and 2023 (1.3%). This growth was driven by the demand for electricity and a decrease in...

Ecological buoy converts wave motion into electricity with a design inspired by the human heart

The **oceans**, which cover more than 70% of the planet, represent one of the greatest **renewable natural resources**, although they are widely underutilized. The **electricity** generated by the **waves** has immense potential and could be key in the (https://noticiasambientales.com/innovacion/empleos-verdes-las-demandas-y-oportunidades-de-la-transicion-energetica/). According...

Germany revolutionizes solar energy from balconies

Snowflakes fall softly onto the balconies installed at Jens Sax's place, a Berliner who constantly checks his phone to monitor the electricity generated by his panels. Although the current amount is modest, Sax highlights that he has saved 79...

Electric car sales are growing in China: increased by almost 41% in 2024.

The sale of electric cars in China brought a significant surprise: it grew more than 40% in 2024. The percentage also includes hybrid vehicles, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). These data confirm the growth of a sector...

Construction begins on the largest compressed-air energy storage power plant.

The world's largest compressed air energy storage power plant is already under construction, led by China's Huaneng Group. Located in salt caves, it will add two 350 MW energy storage units without the need for additional combustion, marking a key...

Europe discovers an underground solar treasure: agrovoltaic energy

Europe has found a new path towards sustainability by combining solar energy and agriculture in an innovative model known as agrovoltaics. This approach allows the use of agricultural lands not only for food production but also for energy generation,...

Thermal batteries: solution for heat storage in the industry

Electrified Thermal Solutions, co-founded in 2021 by Daniel Stack, a former student of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), seeks to offer a clean alternative for industrial sectors. Stack has been working for a decade on the concept of...

The world’s largest power plant: 60 million solar panels and 770 wind turbines

India is building the largest renewable energy power plant on the planet in the Khavda region, in the state of Gujarat. The company Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) plans to install around 60 million solar panels and 770 wind turbines...

Geothermal Energy: An Emerging Sustainable Solution

In the vast expanses of the Nevada desert, United States, an innovative energy project has emerged that defies expectations. The plant known as Project Red extracts heat from the depths of the Earth to generate electricity, without depending on...

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England: more than 80 animals rescued in an operation against abuse

In an operation against animal abuse involving the South Yorkshire police, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...