World’s tallest wooden wind turbine is ‘stronger than steel’
There’s a wind turbine being built in the forests of Sweden — or should I say from the forests. Budding startup Modvion, based in the Scandinavian country, is currently building…
European startups: I think we’re going to need a better battery
Next year, a Dutch company will put a new kind of battery in a drone and — if all goes according to plan — that drone will fly for 50%…
New zinc battery tech can store and produce green hydrogen on demand
While our transition to renewable energy is critical if we are tomeet our climate targets, fully relying on sources such as solar and wind still presents a major challenge: efficient…
Berlin tech companies join forces to plant trees when you travel by train
German multi-modal travel unicorn Omio has teamed up with compatriot search engine Ecosia to create a tree-planting rail travel booking tool. It means users will be able to search and…
Europe stockpiles €7B of Chinese solar panels in bid for energy security
When Russia cut off Europe’s gas supply following the invasion of Ukraine, it exposed the vulnerable underbelly of a continent largely reliant on imported energy. To be fair, the bloc…
Fibre optics could be the answer to water loss from leaky pipes
Approximately 48.6 billion cubic meters of water are lost around the world every day. According to the International Water Association (IWA), the main culprits for this loss are underground leaks…
Electric air taxi completes first untethered test flight
Vertical Aerospace’s electric urban air taxi has completed its maiden untethered flight, marking a significant milestone for the Bristol-based startup. The flight took place on Wednesday at Cotswold Airport in…
Meet Europe’s hydrogen trailblazers on a quest for zero-emission air travel
Hydrogen-powered planes are, essentially, nothing new. The USSR flew the alternative fuel testbed Tupolev Tu-155 on hydrogen (and liquid natural gas) more than 35 years ago. However, challenges associated with…
Carbon removal registry lands one of largest-ever seed rounds for climate software
The startup investment climate has been somewhat grim of late. And despite ever-mounting evidence of approaching catastrophe, financing of climate tech has also suffered, with venture funding down 40% in…
Europe needs more skilled workers to build the green economy
Last month was the hottest June on record globally and if the EU is to meet its ambitious climate targets to tackle climate change, it’s going to need more skilled…
Netherlands first in Europe to approve lab-grown meat tastings
Yesterday, the Dutch government released an official letter announcing it will allow the tasting of meat and seafood products cultivated from animal cells under specified conditions. Following in the footsteps…
The startups on a mission to upgrade Ireland’s meagre EV charging network
Next month, 50 homeowners in Ireland will start renting out their home electric car charging points to their neighbours with the help of a new app. It’s “the Airbnb of…
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