https://www.offgridenergyindependence.com/tag/258/energy-and-decarbonization IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd The demand for products and services with more sustainable credibility is driving innovations across materials sectors, including gas separation membranes, composite materials for green energy, and next-generation feedstocks.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-materials-behind-growing-sustainability-with-idtechex/35101?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-materials-behind-growing-sustainability-with-idtechex/35101?rsst2id=258Thu, 30 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) In this article, IDTechEx explores the complex regional landscape of the nuclear small modular reactor (SMR) market, and how early deployments from China and Russia's state-owned organizations in deploying SMRs compare to the private nuclear industries of Europe and North America.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/energy-security-with-nuclear-smrs-the-global-landscape/35088?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/energy-security-with-nuclear-smrs-the-global-landscape/35088?rsst2id=258Wed, 29 Jul 2026 ZZZn.elalami@idtechex.com (Noah El Alami) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Cherie Wong on Thursday 30 July for the expert-led webinar, "Green Hydrogen: Technology, Market Developments, and 10-Year Growth Outlook". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-green-hydrogen-technology-and-market-developments/35083?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-green-hydrogen-technology-and-market-developments/35083?rsst2id=258Tue, 28 Jul 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) As the AI boom accelerates, unanswered questions remain around how to build more data centers sustainably. In this article, IDTechEx explores the crucial role of low-carbon power, energy efficiency, and reducing supply chain emissions. https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-data-centers-can-improve-sustainability-as-power-demand-triples/35065?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-data-centers-can-improve-sustainability-as-power-demand-triples/35065?rsst2id=258Mon, 27 Jul 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) As interest in renewable energy continues to rise, hydrogen is still one of the main contenders in the race to the top. Both green and blue hydrogen technologies contribute to reducing carbon emissions, and this article covers some of the latest developments within the sector.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cleaning-up-the-hydrogen-sector-with-green-and-blue-technologies/35054?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cleaning-up-the-hydrogen-sector-with-green-and-blue-technologies/35054?rsst2id=258Wed, 22 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) With data centers being one of the largest contributors to global emissions and high energy usage, they are gaining attention, with regulations and renewable energy options becoming increasingly discussed within the sector. This article covers details across the data center ecosystem, including sustainability movements and battery storage.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-view-into-the-data-center-ecosystem/35028?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-view-into-the-data-center-ecosystem/35028?rsst2id=258Fri, 17 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) A world where plastic products are biodegradable and biofuels are increasingly available is one that would see far less harmful emissions being released into the atmosphere. This article by IDTechEx covers bioplastics, biofuels, and sustainable chemicals.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seaweed-spoons-and-fossil-free-fuels-with-idtechex/35018?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seaweed-spoons-and-fossil-free-fuels-with-idtechex/35018?rsst2id=258Wed, 15 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Thomas Bithell on Thursday 16 July for the expert-led webinar, "Ammonia: Emerging Production Technologies and Applications". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-ammonia-emerging-production-technologies-and-applications/35009?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-ammonia-emerging-production-technologies-and-applications/35009?rsst2id=258Tue, 14 Jul 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Dr Xiaoxi He discusses the value proposition of thin-film perovskite photovoltaics.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/value-proposition-of-perovskite-photovoltaics-video/34966?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/value-proposition-of-perovskite-photovoltaics-video/34966?rsst2id=258Mon, 13 Jul 2026 ZZZx.he@IDTechEx.com (Dr Xiaoxi He) Green hydrogen is expected to play a critical role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors that are difficult to electrify. IDTechEx forecasts the global green hydrogen market may reach US$166 billion by 2037, representing a CAGR of 48%.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/green-hydrogen-market-to-reach-us-166-billion-by-2037/35007?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/green-hydrogen-market-to-reach-us-166-billion-by-2037/35007?rsst2id=258Mon, 13 Jul 2026 ZZZc.wong@idtechex.com (Dr Cherie Wong) Reducing carbon emissions is a globally recognised goal, with efforts to minimize carbon footprints now being seen across most major industries. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is a process encompassing multiple innovations for reducing the effects of carbon on the environment.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/ccus-and-carbon-derived-fuels-with-idtechex/35002?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/ccus-and-carbon-derived-fuels-with-idtechex/35002?rsst2id=258Fri, 10 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran have once again highlighted the vulnerability of global ammonia and fertilizer supply chains. According to IDTechEx's report, Ammonia Market 2026-2036: Technologies, Forecasts, Players, these developments are occurring as the ammonia industry undergoes transformation towards low-carbon production and applications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-geopolitics-is-reshaping-global-ammonia-supply-chains/34995?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-geopolitics-is-reshaping-global-ammonia-supply-chains/34995?rsst2id=258Wed, 08 Jul 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell) Hydrogen has a reputation for being one of the main renewable energy sources of the future that can hopefully help reduce global CO2 emissions across sectors such as energy storage systems and transportation. This article covers green and blue hydrogen, and fuel cell applications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/green-hydrogen-blue-hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-tech-with-idtechex/34994?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/green-hydrogen-blue-hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-tech-with-idtechex/34994?rsst2id=258Tue, 07 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The chemicals sector needs to decarbonize to reach net-zero by 2050 goals globally. In this article, IDTechEx discusses key technology innovations, production scales, and the business case for CO2-derived chemicals, based on the circular economy concept of carbon dioxide utilization.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/carbon-dioxide-utilization-the-future-of-green-chemicals/34946?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/carbon-dioxide-utilization-the-future-of-green-chemicals/34946?rsst2id=258Thu, 02 Jul 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) Maintaining optimum operating temperatures for applications where overheating and thermal runaway might be a risk is the role of thermal management technologies, which can vary greatly in approach depending on application type. This article covers thermal management for BESS and EVs.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/operating-optimally-with-thermal-management-technologies/34940?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/operating-optimally-with-thermal-management-technologies/34940?rsst2id=258Wed, 01 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett)