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This eco-friendly battery is powered by the smell of vanilla

Vanillin, a key ingredient in vanilla extract, takes the place of expensive and toxic rare metals.

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The Netherlands must reduce carbon emissions by the end of the year, but can this be done?

The Netherlands must reduce carbon emissions by the end of the year, but can this be done?

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New technology innovations to expand European geothermal energy use

In partnership with The European Commission

Safer and more resilient technology for expanding the use of geothermal energy in Europe is being developed and tested in Iceland. A particular challenge is developing more flexible casing for the much deeper geothermal facilities typically needed on mainland Europe.

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Why are wind turbines being painted black?

A single blade on some turbines at a wind farm in Norway has received an interesting paint job.

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Eco-Innovation

Watch Swiss skydiver make first ever jump from solar-powered plane

Raphaël Domjan parachutes off an electric plane, freefalling several hundred metres at speeds of over 150 km/h.

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Europe now gets 21% of its electricity from solar and wind

Globally 10% of all energy was produced by solar panels and wind turbines in the first half of 2020.

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‘Liquid gold’: Stale beer turned into renewable energy in Australia

Did you know beer can be used to generate electricity?

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Solar panels and underfloor heating: Inside a very British eco home

An air source heating system absorbs heat from the outside air to heat both the house and hot water.

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Europe aims to be first climate-neutral continent

In partnership with The European Commission

Achieving the “Green Deal” will involve some radical and innovative projects.

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Invisible light can now be harnessed for solar power

Could this reshape the future of green energy?

Living

This project is turning CO2 emissions into fish food

Food for the animals we eat is being made using carbon emissions captured from a power station.

Eco-Innovation

The London Underground could soon run on 100% renewable energy

The Tube is about to go green.

My Europe Series

Hydro power to the people: the fight against Bosnia and Herzegovina's hydroelectric dams

Bosnia and Herzegovina depends on dirty coal. Hydroelectricity generation is a cleaner, greener alternative. So why are locals protesting against the building of dams and barrages

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Facebook data centre donates excess heat to warm 7,000 Danish homes

These giant warehouses full of computers can get very warm.

Green News

Why shrimps are being turned into batteries to store renewable energy

It turns out shrimp shells are being used in a new, innovative way by scientists.

Living

Stunning 'hybrid timber' tower will be the tallest in the world

This construction technology could be part of a climate change solution.

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Harnessing sunlight, wind, and water: can climate data boost the green energy sector?

Partner content presented by Copernicus

The post-pandemic plans to restart and decarbonise economies will focus on renewables. Hence green industry players and grid operators are increasingly looking at climate data for energy production optimization.

Green News

€9 billion competition in Scotland will redefine wind power

Companies with innovative plans for wind farms can now bid for the multi-billion euro investment.

United Kingdom

COVID-19 lockdown allows Britain to go coal-free for record two months

Demand for electricity in the UK fell after the introduction of a lockdown on March 23 due to a decrease in energy use from commercial and industrial consumers.

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Double sided solar panels have arrived and they’re 35% more effective

The team of scientists also looked at how moving to follow the sun could help solar panels to produce more energy.