World News

How heatwave-hit Europe is going cold on solar power

Even the continent's sunniest regions are struggling.

09/08/2017

Iran

Largest solar power plant in Iran opens

The largest Solar Power Plant in Iran has been opened with a 20 megawatts capacity.

31/07/2017

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Solar scientists gather to calibrate the sun's strength

The sun's strength changes with by location and time of day, affecting the energy output of solar panels. But researchers need a common reference.

26/06/2017

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Takeaway: How do we know how good a solar cell is?

How much power does a solar panel produce?

26/06/2017

Focus

Angola's infrastructure boom

Seeking to shake of its dependence on the petrol economy, Angola is building its way to economic diversification

19/06/2017

Russia

Watch: Global Energy Prize awarded in Russia

01/06/2017

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An underwater kite built to harness tidal energy

Scientists are working on a prototype underwater kite to capture energy from tides in a sea inlet in Northern Ireland.

22/05/2017

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Takeaway: deep green

Funny device, isn´t it?

22/05/2017

USA

'Terminator' Schwarzenegger signs green pact with Paris mayor

Former movie star, turned California governor, turned climate action campaigner, Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a green pact with Paris mayor Anne Hidaglo.

28/04/2017

Germany

Which country is leading the EU on wind power?

Germany is charging ahead with investments in wind energy as momentum stalls in large parts of the EU, a new report has revealed.

16/02/2017

Sci-Tech

The self-sufficient toilet could be on its way powered by urine

The Bristol BioEnergy Centre is working on bacteria which breaks down chemicals in urine releasing energy as electrons which turns into electricity.

07/02/2017

Belgium

Euroviews. Renewable energy co-operatives: Europe can literally be powered by its people

31/01/2017

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Energy-generating jackets could be ready to wear before 2023

Is it possible for clothing to create and store its own energy? We find out in this edition of Futuris on Euronews

23/01/2017

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Takeaway: Ready-to-wear electronics

What about creating and storing your own energy by walking?

23/01/2017

Sci-Tech

Sun and wind to power Energy Observer catamaran on six year circumnavigation

The Energy Observer catamaran is poised to set sail around the world powered by renewable energy.

16/01/2017

World News

Poland, Germany and Estonia 'are EU's worst power polluters'

Poland is the most-polluting country in the EU when it comes to producing power, a snapshot of latest data reveals.

11/01/2017

Sci-Tech

Making plastics from natural products, not oil

Italian chemists have found a way to make a widely-used industrial chemical from natural, not oil-based products.

24/12/2016

United Kingdom

How to make millions heating empty sheds

In Northern Ireland farmers to factory owners are cashing in on a flawed scheme designed to encourage the use of renewable heating systems

19/12/2016

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Fluid glass in windows developed in Liechtenstein which could provide an energy source

This edition of Futuris comes from Liechtenstein to look at a project that is developing windows which could provide a source of energy.

13/12/2016

Sci-Tech

Tel Aviv hosts alternative fuel summit

Air quality in cities is getting worse according to a recent UN report which says pollution leads to the deaths of more children every year than malaria and HIV/AIDS…

08/11/2016