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Sunlight, water and a new, cleaner way to make green hydrogen

Inspired by nature, EU-funded researchers have developed a system that uses sunlight and water to produce green hydrogen, potentially opening a new route to producing and storing renewable energy locally.

Digital tools help hydropower plants respect nature while generating energy

Hydropower can back up wind and solar, but changing weather, water levels and environmental needs make its operation increasingly complex. Researchers are turning to AI, digital twins and sensors to help operators make smarter decisions.

Building an early warning system for Europe’s critical raw materials

From batteries to wind turbines, European industry depends on materials sourced from around the world. EU-funded researchers are mapping these complex supply chains to spot potential disruptions before they become shortages.

New advanced materials could give electric motors an efficiency boost

Electric motors power everything from cars to household appliances. EU-funded researchers are developing advanced materials that could make them more efficient, saving both energy and resources.

The hidden link between Europe’s housing crisis and energy poverty

With housing costs surging across Europe, EU-funded researchers are showing how tackling energy poverty and inequality together could fix fragmented housing policy.

Sun, salt, sand: how Malta became a testing ground for solar power

Researchers are using Malta’s harsh weather conditions to test solar panels on the ground, train technicians and develop tools that could help keep panels running longer across Europe.

Energy app turns neighbours into local clean energy power players

An energy app developed by EU-funded researchers is helping neighbours cut carbon, earn modest returns and boost the use of clean power in their own communities.

From living buildings to multitasking home robots, here’s how science is reimagining 2026

Living buildings, quantum computers, safety by design, home robots and AI-assisted pandemic preparedness. Europe’s researchers are reshaping how we live, work and design our cities in 2026.