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Why Defects Might Be the Key to Cheaper Green Hydrogen

Researchers at UNICAMP enhance low-cost catalysts for hydrogen production by engineering structural defects, improving efficiency in oxygen evolution reactions.

4 Feb 2026

Alight Secures £34 Million Portfolio Financing From SEB for Behind-the-Meter Solar in the UK

Alight, a leading Nordic solar developer and independent power producer, has secured a £34 million portfolio financing facility from SEB to build and operate behind-the-meter solar installations for commercial and industrial customers in the United Kingdom.

From Alight 4 Feb 2026

Growth in UK Residential and Workplace Solar PV Creates Local Low Voltage Network Challenges for DNOs in 2026, Says EA Technology

The ongoing growth in the adoption of solar PV panels on homes and commercial and public buildings means distribution network operators (DNOs) are reassessing how they monitor the UK’s final mile electrical distribution networks to manage possible spikes and dips in voltage caused by surplus solar energy being imported back to the grid.

4 Feb 2026

First Light Fusion Wins UKAEA Contract to Prove Natural Lithium Shielding Concept

First Light Fusion, the UK-based pioneer in advanced energy and impact technologies, has today announced it has been awarded funding for its Natural Lithium Shielding project under the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) Fusion Industry Programme.

From First Light Fusion Ltd 4 Feb 2026

The “£11 k Solar Bonus”: New Research Suggests Homes with Solar Panels Installed Sold at a Premium

With the New Year home moving season in full flow, new consumer insights research from Switch Together reveals that buyers now see real financial benefits of homes with solar panels as those without could be subject to an average reduction of £11,000, reflecting a powerful shift in what buyers expect and what they are prepared to pay for.

4 Feb 2026

Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles Offer a Practical Path to Airport Decarbonization

Research from Newcastle University reveals strong support for hydrogen-powered ground support equipment in airports, highlighting its environmental benefits.

4 Feb 2026

Australian Winter Olympic Success at Risk Due to Climate Change Impact

As Australia has just sizzled through its hottest heatwave since Black Saturday in 2009, the world turns its attention to the Winter Olympics held in Milan-Cortina, Italy, starting this week (February 6th).

4 Feb 2026

Dynamic Digital Product Passports for Short-Shelf-Life Food and Drink Could Cut Waste and Improve Safety

Dynamic digital product passports – real-time, intelligent digital records that capture the true condition of perishable goods such as food and drink throughout their lifecycle – could dramatically cut waste and improve safety, thanks to a new framework jointly developed by researchers at the University of Surrey and King’s College London.

4 Feb 2026

IMO Progress on Wind Propulsion Safety Framework Signals Major Step Forward for Maritime Decarbonization

BAR Technologies welcomes the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) decision to incorporate wind propulsion into its draft safety framework for greenhouse gas (GHG)-reducing technologies.

From BAR Technologies 4 Feb 2026

Destroying Forever Chemicals Leads to Further Harmful Air Emissions

A study has found that the destruction of PFAS (forever chemicals) during waste treatment could lead to further damage, posing new challenges for regulators, industries and public health.

By Muhammad Osama 3 Feb 2026

Researchers Develop Technology to Push Plastics Beyond Single Use

Aqueous chemi-mechanical recycling transforms plastic waste into reusable materials, overcoming key recycling barriers and reducing harmful emissions.

2 Feb 2026

Planet First Registry Achieves Conditional Endorsement from ICROA for High-Integrity Carbon Removal Standard

Planet First Registry, a leading global carbon removal and reduction registry dedicated to transparent, high-integrity carbon credit certification, has announced that it has received formal conditional endorsement from ICROA for its Planet First Registry Standard.

2 Feb 2026

Carbon Conversion Tech to Transform CO2 Emissions into Jet Fuel

RMIT researchers have developed a carbon conversion technology that transforms industrial CO2 emissions into jet fuel components, streamlining the process.

29 Jan 2026

New Research Highlights Big Climate Wins from Cleaner, Smarter Cooling in China

A study reveals that advancing clean refrigerants and energy efficiency in China's cooling sector could drastically lower emissions and boost air quality.

By Dr. Noopur Jain 29 Jan 2026

CTR Launches American Data Power to Deliver 600 MW Energy Complex in California’s Salton Sea Geothermal Field

Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc. (“CTR”), a U.S. geothermal resource developer, today announced the launch of American Data Power to deliver a utility-scale energy complex to support hyperscale data centers, advanced manufacturing, and critical U.S. digital infrastructure.

From Controlled Thermal Resources 29 Jan 2026