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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Energy recovery from waste is an environmental solution, not a setback

The article discusses the importance of waste-to-energy (WtE) technology in addressing the waste management crisis in Brazil, emphasizing its role as a complementary solution to recycling.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New Jersey: the first six measures of Mikie Sherrill as governor and their impact on citizens

Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated as the new governor of New Jersey on January 20, 2026, and issued six executive orders aimed at addressing key issues affecting residents.

Mar 22 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Live Protein on Graphene. Can We Use Photosynthesis to Produce Electricity?

The article discusses the potential of harnessing photosynthesis to generate electricity and solar fuels, an idea that has intrigued scientists for some time.

Mar 22 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Solar AC: Will run on sunlight, know...

Solar AC is becoming a smart way to reduce electricity bills through the use of solar panels and hybrid technology for cooling during the day.

Mar 22 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

During the pandemic, they almost ended. Now GA Drilling received new capital and shows interested parties drilling in practice

GA Drilling, a Slovak startup focused on deep geothermal drilling technology, secured over $44 million from foreign investors after facing near failure during the pandemic.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

We Tested the Best Portable Solar Panels on the Market

The article reviews the top portable solar panels available, emphasizing their practicality for charging devices in various outdoor situations and during power outages.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Nuclear fusion advances, but challenges remain for power grid

Recent advancements in nuclear fusion technology aim to replicate the sun's energy, but challenges persist in integrating it into the power grid.

Mar 19 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Perspective: Was the release of Donut Lab an impressive presentation or a terrible flop?

The article discusses the conflicting opinions surrounding the release of Donut Lab's VTT reports, evaluating their credibility and implications for the battery industry's claims.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why You Should Be Careful with This Type of Cell Phone Chargers

Leaving cell phone chargers plugged in when not in use can lead to higher electricity bills and fire hazards.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Batteries without Rare Earths

A German start-up, CMBlu Energy, is developing battery storage technology that avoids critical raw materials, recently securing its first major client, Uniper.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. exclusive: Batteries without Lithium

The startup CMBlu Energy has secured its first major customer, Uniper, for lithium-free battery storage technology after ten years of research.

Mar 18 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Albertaโ€™s Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith confirmed that she traveled on a private plane on behalf of the Saudi government to discuss energy and technology collaborations.

Mar 18 โ€ข 02:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Rising Tension in the Hormuz Strait Leads to Spike in Oil Prices

Oil prices have surged after comments from the head of the International Energy Agency regarding stockpiles, while stock shares of technology companies have also seen increased interest.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Should Norway be Silicon Valley's cheap battery?

Norway is being considered as a potential low-cost energy provider for AI data centers as American tech giants like Microsoft and Google sign a new agreement to self-supply their energy needs.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

The first laboratory for floating panel research in Europe: testing new technologies in Portugal

A new laboratory in Portugal is testing the efficiency of 850 solar panels designed to float on water, a technology that holds significant advantages over traditional solar panels.

Mar 17 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New Face of Gdynia

Gdynia is undergoing significant urban development, emphasizing energy affordability and investment attractiveness.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Czech Republic Succeeds in Harvard's 'Green' Rankings: Expert Says Potential Must Be Boosted

Czech firms are ranked third in Harvard's Greenplexity index for their competitiveness in exporting products critical to energy transformation.

Mar 15 โ€ข 13:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Latvian company 'Deep Space Energy' plans to produce electricity on the Moon

Latvian startup 'Deep Space Energy' is developing a new generator to produce electricity for the Moon's economy, potentially doubling the country's GDP.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Carbon Capture Energizes the Fossil Fuel Sector in Brazil as a Chance for Survival

Brazil's fossil fuel sector is optimistic about carbon capture technology as a means to ensure its continued operations amid environmental pressures.

Mar 14 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Bill Gates' first nuclear reactor: using sodium instead of water and his startup will build eight for Meta

Bill Gates' TerraPower has secured a license to build a fourth-generation sodium-cooled nuclear reactor in Wyoming, marking significant progress in commercial nuclear technology.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Life & Tech

Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence that can 'run' even from a simple laptop

A Greek research team is developing human-centric artificial intelligence that is energy-efficient and accessible, capable of running on simple laptops instead of requiring supercomputers.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

American company promises Sun... on demand (video)

Reflect Orbital, a California startup, plans to launch a 20-meter mirror into space to reflect sunlight back to Earth, offering potential for 'on-demand sunlight.'

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Fiber Reduces Consumption and Emissions

The article discusses the energy consumption and emission benefits of fiber optic technology in Italy compared to traditional copper networks.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Estonia has fallen behind the Nordics in data center construction

Estonia and the Baltic states lag behind the Nordics in data center development, with only one modern facility completed near Tallinn.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Technology and logistics make railways save 23 million liters of diesel

Brazilian railway companies have improved energy efficiency in 2025, saving over 23 million liters of diesel due to the adoption of new technologies and logistics processes.

Mar 11 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Energy Storage Devices in Conflict, Also Catching a Glimpse of the 'Heart of Robots'... 'InterBattery 2026' to be Held

Korean battery companies will showcase their energy storage system technologies at 'InterBattery 2026', highlighting their applications in emerging industries such as defense, robotics, and urban air mobility.

Mar 11 โ€ข 00:37 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Nuclear Energy Not Too Risky for Developing Countries - Kagame

Rwanda's President Paul Kagame asserts that nuclear energy is a feasible option for developing nations, advocating for international standards and cooperation to ensure safe adoption of the technology.

Mar 10 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Scientists create a cylinder filled with steel spheres that reduces the impact of earthquakes on buildings and bridges and can operate without electricity

A mechanical device developed at the University of Sharjah aims to mitigate earthquake impacts by dissipating energy and has shown promise in laboratory tests.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Jobs are rapidly increasing in the data center industry

The data center industry in Iceland is experiencing a swift increase in job opportunities.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul University of Science and Technology Holds Entrance Ceremony for the 2nd Energy New Technology Convergence Program

The Seoul University of Science and Technology celebrated the entrance ceremony for the 2nd cohort of its Energy New Technology Convergence Program, backed by major energy corporations in South Korea.

Mar 9 โ€ข 08:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Florida: a crystal that controls magnets at the atomic level has been created and could produce a scientific revolution

Researchers have developed a new crystal that manipulates atomic magnets, potentially revolutionizing information storage, energy consumption, and the design of stable quantum systems.

Mar 8 โ€ข 09:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Busan City Takes the Lead in the Small Modular Reactor Market... Domestic First Support Center Begins Construction

Busan City has initiated the construction of Korea's first Small Modular Reactor support center to tap into the emerging niche market.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Price Breakthrough in the Battery Market: Storage Costs Decrease, Renewable Energy Becomes More Expensive

Global battery storage costs have plummeted to record lows, while renewable energy technology prices, particularly for wind and solar, have increased due to various factors.

Mar 7 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Canada and Japan sign partnership deal on defence, energy, trade

Canada and Japan have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation in defence, energy, trade, and technology.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

New BYD battery aims to erase the difference between charging and refueling

BYD has developed a new battery technology that seeks to eliminate the gap between charging electric vehicles and refueling traditional combustion engine cars.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Lauri Lugna: Indoor Heat Remains Even in Unexpected Emergencies

The resilience of district heating systems in emergencies relies on a well-structured system rather than a single technology.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

IPTO strengthens Greeceโ€™s energy security by leveraging IBM technology

Greece's Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) is enhancing energy security by implementing an AI-powered Asset Performance Management System in collaboration with IBM.

Mar 5 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China to step up tech, energy and decarbonisation efforts in next 5-year plan

China plans to enhance its focus on technology, energy, and decarbonisation in its upcoming five-year plan, setting robust targets to achieve its long-term economic goals.

Mar 5 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The LTU Researcher on AI's Energy Impact: 'Increases by 300 Percent'

According to Johan Hansson, a researcher at Luleรฅ University of Technology, the energy consumption and resource use of AI need more attention, with AI potentially increasing electricity use significantly.

Mar 5 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

How China Gained an Edge in the Global Race for Long-Lasting Batteries

China is quietly dominating the global transition to energy storage with its advancements in long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology.

Mar 5 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

US tech firms pledge at White House to bear costs of energy for data centers

Major US technology companies have agreed to cover the costs of new electricity generation for data centers during a White House event aiming to alleviate rising energy costs for consumers.

Mar 4 โ€ข 23:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Hydrogen, H2IT at KEY - The Energy Transition Expo in Rimini. President Dossi: 'Competitive businesses, stimulate demand and reduce energy costs'

H2IT, the Italian Hydrogen Association, participated in the KEY - The Energy Transition Expo in Rimini, emphasizing the need for coordinated action to support hydrogen technology and strengthen the energy sector.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Data centers in space: Elon Musk is right and here is the proof

Elon Musk is credited with pushing civilization forward through groundbreaking technologies and innovation in space exploration and energy.

Mar 4 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

ADMIE: Strengthening Greece's energy security by leveraging IBM technology

Greece is modernizing its electricity transmission infrastructure through a collaboration between the Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) and IBM to implement an advanced AI-driven Asset Performance Management System (APMS).

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

AI, data, and energy: the pillars of Mexico's financial leap

Mexico is leveraging AI and digitalization to transform its financial sector, focusing on innovative platforms that improve decision-making and efficiency in credit distribution.

Mar 4 โ€ข 09:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Warning: In the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, we forgot an important factor

The article discusses the crucial role of coal in the industrial revolution and its implications for energy sources and technological advancements.

Mar 3 โ€ข 17:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Timo Suslov: a realistic path to Estonia's energy security

Timo Suslov argues that Estonia needs to diversify its energy portfolio to achieve energy independence, competitive pricing, and lower costs, rather than investing in outdated oil shale technology.

Mar 3 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

US-Iran War Accelerates China's Advanced Technology and Energy Independence

The conflict between the US and Iran is simultaneously prompting China to enhance its advanced technology autonomy and energy security strategies.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

โ€˜Change typhoon intensity and pathโ€™: China team mulls hitting cyclones with space beam

Chinese scientists propose using a space-based solar power project to potentially alter typhoon intensities and paths, while also providing energy to satellites and other facilities.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Hybrid Cars: A Revolution in Driving That Combines the Silence of Electricity with the Roar of Fuel

Hybrid cars represent a transformative evolution in the automotive industry, merging electric silence with traditional fuel engines.

Mar 3 โ€ข 04:20 UTC

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