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Q Energy inaugurates Europe’s largest floating solar power plant in France
The Les Ilots Blandin plant becomes a benchmark for other territories with unused industrial sites.
The transformation of the global energy system is driving the development of new energy sources and technologies aimed at creating a more diversified and sustainable energy mix. This category features news about emerging energy solutions, technological innovation, and projects expanding energy production beyond traditional models.
Coverage includes developments in hydrogen, solar energy, biofuels, energy storage, and other technologies supporting the transition toward cleaner and more efficient energy systems. News also highlights strategic investments, pilot projects, government initiatives, and technological breakthroughs accelerating the adoption of new energy solutions across different industries.
Stories in this category illustrate how emerging energy technologies are moving from research and development toward large-scale deployment, creating new opportunities for innovation, energy diversification, and emissions reduction within the global energy landscape.
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Versalis starts up chemical recycling plant with Hoop® technology
This is the only large-scale Italian project to receive funding from the EU Innovation Fund in 2023.
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San Juan to start up its first solar panel plant
The solar panel plant in Pocito will start operations with 27 workers and expects to reach 75 in 2026.
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Adani activates 5 MW off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant in India
It is the first 5 MW green hydrogen plant in India to operate completely off-grid, using only solar power and storage.
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CSIRO unveils top-down solar reactor to produce green hydrogen in Australia
The country's solar conditions, coupled with the development of high-performance thermochemical technologies, make it a potential opportunity as a supplier of clean hydrogen for…
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Recurrent Energy expands its solar portfolio in Italy
The funding reinforces Recurrent Energy and Canadian Solar's commitment to advancing the energy transition through renewable solutions, smart storage and long-term sustainable models.
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Dikwe converts port breakwaters into power generators
Dikwe will be the first full-scale breakwater in France to generate electricity from waves while maintaining its protective function.
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Moneypoint power plant shifts from coal to oil
Although the plant has stopped using coal, it will continue to operate until 2029 using oil exclusively as emergency backup.
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DS Smith activates biomass boiler in Rouen with wood residues
The Rouen plant replaces coal with biomass, reducing 99,000 tons of CO₂ per year with local wood waste.
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Finland’s sand battery goes into operation
The battery stores thermal energy in 2,000 tons of recycled steatite, capable of heating a city for almost a month in summer.
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