Author: Boˆreal

Short reads about North Europe's green transition

The Ascendance of Solar Power: A Prognosis for the Future

by Boˆreal

Solar power is on the precipice of becoming the world’s most vital energy source by 2050, according to a recent analysis conducted by British scientists from the University of Exeter and University College London. The study, published in Nature Communications, highlights key technological and economic factors driving this transition, suggesting that the renewable energy sector, … Continue reading The Ascendance of Solar Power: A Prognosis for the Future

Novo Raises €1M to Revolutionise Home Energy Renovation

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Berlin-based proptech startup Novo has secured €1 million in a pre-seed funding round, signaling a significant step toward accelerating the decarbonization of real estate on a large scale. Citizen Capital, a leading impact investor in France, led the round, marking its first investment in a German company. Co-led by 2bX, an early-stage investor specializing in … Continue reading Novo Raises €1M to Revolutionise Home Energy Renovation

Green energy offers optimism for investors (as well as the rest of us)

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In spite of the pessimistic sentiment in the German economy, startups from selected industries continue to attract significant investments, notably in green technologies. From January to June, despite inflation, interest rate hikes, and economic downturn, approximately 1.6 billion euros flowed into climate or cleantech startups, according to data from the Pitchbook data service, exclusively obtained … Continue reading Green energy offers optimism for investors (as well as the rest of us)

Sugar boosts battery storage

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In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers from the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have achieved a remarkable milestone in flow battery technology. Incorporating a dissolved simple sugar called β-cyclodextrin hugely boosted capacity and longevity, making it the first laboratory-scale flow battery experiment to report more than a year of continuous use with minimal … Continue reading Sugar boosts battery storage