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Enel, an Italian multinational energy company, has joined forces with Ansaldo Energia and Leonardo to develop small-sized nuclear reactors.

GE Hitachi is advancing its small modular reactor (SMR) technology by securing agreements with UK-based engineering firms.

Emerging technologies continue to spotlight hydrogen as a formidable energy carrier, vital for sectors striving for decarbonization.

The energy landscape of Europe is on the verge of transformation. With an ambitious goal to decarbonize its economy, the European Union (EU) is projected to invest substantially in energy infrastructure.

Hydrogen is often hailed as a potential clean energy solution because when used as a fuel, it produces only water as a byproduct. However, storing hydrogen is notoriously difficult due to its physical and chemical properties.

The European Union is taking a significant step toward decarbonizing its transport sector, allocating nearly €422 million to 39 projects under the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF).

In analyzing the ambitious European Green Deal (EGD), which aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, a key insight emerges: despite the significant efforts underway, just 32 of 154 policy targets are fully on track as of mid-2024.

More than 86 million tons of carbon dioxide are emitted annually by the glass industry, largely due to its energy-intensive processes that require temperatures exceeding 1,500°C to melt raw materials like silica, soda ash, and limestone.

In a strategic shift aimed at revitalizing the UK’s energy sector, the government has unveiled plans to ease the development of mini nuclear power stations.

According to the International Energy Agency, approximately two-thirds of energy input in industrial processes dissipates as waste heat.