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Smart Regions

Unlocking the grid: the smart energy solution for Alpine areas

In partnership with the European Commission

Smart Regions heads to the French Vercors to see how one small Alpine village is producing enough renewable energy to meet the power demands of the local areas.

Health news

This solar-powered fridge is helping COVID vaccines reach remote Kenya

A solar-powered portable fridge is overcoming the many difficulties of transporting viable COVID vaccines to some of Africa's remotest communities.

Nature

Bumblebees are dying - but could solar parks save them?

Turning solar farms into meadows could quadruple bumblebee numbers - spreading their pollinator services far and wide.

Partner content

This snowboard maker is using solar energy from the desert to go green

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Dubai isn't known for its snow-capped slopes, but one of the world’s leading board manufacturers has set up shop on the edge of an arid desert and for good reason.

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Earth News

What is 'greenflation' and is it putting renewable energy at risk?

The price of new renewable energy projects is going up, policy advisors say.

Mobility

Solar-powered New Delhi metro is turning fully green

Setting an ambitious goal, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is planning to meet its energy requirements from clean solar energy.

Smart Regions

Solar cells on roads, a new direction for Europe's energy transition

In partnership with the European Commission

Sound barriers on motorways are being equipped with solar cells generating energy for local households. Discover the European project 'Rolling Solar' promoting the use of roads in the energy transition.

Ecotech

Sunlight mixed with air could create the greenest airplane fuel yet

After two years in development, scientists have confirmed that the fuel is “stable and reliable”.

Home

The race is on to stop solar flares from crashing our digital systems

A team of UK researchers are testing ways to shield electronics from solar radiation which could scramble the binary code that the smooth functioning of our digital world depends on.

Japan

Japan's low carbon technology lights up Kenya

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Japan’s expertise in low carbon technology is playing a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, particularly in developing countries, where such technologies are often out of reach. We take a look at how Kenya is benefitting from Japanese help.

Ecotech

Are these the thinnest solar panels in the world?

Solar energy users save as much as 75 million barrels of oil and 35 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year.

Ecotech

These are the 11 most beautiful solar farms in the world

The list features solar mountains, floating farms, and a guest appearance from Mickey Mouse.

Rethink

Electric versus solar: Why your next car could run on solar energy

Dutch scale-up Lightyear is harnessing solar energy as an alternative source of power for its ultra-efficient vehicles.

Ecotech

One of the world's largest floating solar farms opens in Singapore

After running out of space on land and rooftops, solar energy islands are being constructed around the city-state.

Ecotech

This solar-powered skylight can turn seawater into drinking water

The design just needs sunshine and ocean water to produce clean drinking water for millions without access.

Climate

Could decarbonising our cities be the answer to climate change?

Over half of the world's population live in urban areas and three-quarters of all energy is consumed by those living in cities.

Earth News

Solar-powered raves are on the rise in Europe as a green way to party

21 years on, you can still party like its 1999 at these eco-friendly raves in Europe.

Europe News

Cyclists on solar-powered bikes set off on a 10,000-km tour of Europe

Sun Trip Europe 2021 aims to promote sustainable mobility across the continent.

Sci-Tech

Water good idea: how Europe is saving space with floating solar parks

In partnership with Huawei

Solar panels on artificial lakes are nothing new. But there are high expectations when it comes to the biggest floating solar park outside of Asia, built right near the city of Zwolle in the Netherlands. We check out its longevity and how it could be a space-saving solution to our energy needs.

Switzerland

The high-altitude solar farm floating to success

The world's first-ever high-altitude floating solar farm produces clean green energy in such an efficient way that its creators are looking to expand and use the technology in similar locations around the world.