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 Introducing sustainability goals to long standing, established industries can be difficult. However, global environmental awareness and ramped up regulations are proving to help make changes across major sectors, with the creation of bioproducts and reduced emission processes. This article covers bioplastics, biomanufacturing, and biofuels.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bioplastics-biofuels-and-biomanufacturing-sustainable-sectors/34893?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bioplastics-biofuels-and-biomanufacturing-sustainable-sectors/34893?rsst2id=258Thu, 18 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) From nuclear reactors to photovoltaics, clean energy is as hot a topic as any, with numerous players striving for scalability across the sector to lessen reliance on fossil fuels. This article covers some of the technologies involved with generating clean energy.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fusion-to-photovoltaics-the-hottest-clean-energies/34889?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/fusion-to-photovoltaics-the-hottest-clean-energies/34889?rsst2id=258Wed, 17 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) In this article, IDTechEx analyzes the potential of nuclear small modular reactors (SMRs) to satisfy the growing power demand of AI data centers. Tech hyperscalers like Amazon, Google, and Meta are already making investments in SMR startups, with IDTechEx forecasting the global SMR market to reach US$53.8 billion in 2036 and almost US$300 billion by 2046.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-centers-go-nuclear-why-ai-giants-are-investing-in-smrs/34846?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-centers-go-nuclear-why-ai-giants-are-investing-in-smrs/34846?rsst2id=258Thu, 11 Jun 2026 ZZZn.elalami@idtechex.com (Noah El Alami) Over the next 10 years, IDTechEx forecasts direct revenue from the sale of carbon dioxide utilization products to increase to 69 billion US dollars.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/utilizing-carbon-dioxide-emerging-products/34829?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/utilizing-carbon-dioxide-emerging-products/34829?rsst2id=258Tue, 09 Jun 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) Carbon dioxide is the leading greenhouse gas emitted by human activity, triggering climate change and negatively impacting the environment. This article covers CCUS and its role in increasing sustainability.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/making-the-most-of-excess-co2-with-ccus-technologies/34794?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/making-the-most-of-excess-co2-with-ccus-technologies/34794?rsst2id=258Mon, 01 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Eve Pope on Thursday 4 June for the expert-led webinar, "Emerging Carbon Dioxide Utilization: Chemicals, Fuels, Concrete, and the CCUS Business Case". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-emerging-carbon-dioxide-utilization/34703?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-emerging-carbon-dioxide-utilization/34703?rsst2id=258Thu, 28 May 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Printed and flexible electronics is a diverse sector, accommodating a variety of technologies and applications from flexible batteries and conductive inks to photovoltaics. This article covers wearables, consumer electronics, and energy.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/discreet-form-factors-with-printed-and-flexible-electronics/34769?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/discreet-form-factors-with-printed-and-flexible-electronics/34769?rsst2id=258Wed, 20 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) From AI in-car assistants to drone delivery helpers, the future of transportation is versatile and varied, thanks to the latest developments in robotics, autonomy, electric vehicles, and hydrogen.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-look-to-the-future-of-transportation-with-idtechex/34765?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-look-to-the-future-of-transportation-with-idtechex/34765?rsst2id=258Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Noah El Alami on Thursday 28th May for the expert-led webinar, "Nuclear SMR Market: Small, Modular, and Ready for Deployment?". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-the-nuclear-smr-market/34702?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-our-webinar-on-the-nuclear-smr-market/34702?rsst2id=258Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Transport and chemical manufacturing are industries currently facing sustainable changes as environmental awareness gains prevalence and sustainability action is taking place. This article covers biofuels, SAF, and sustainable chemicals.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sustainability-movements-in-transport-and-chemical-sectors/34762?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sustainability-movements-in-transport-and-chemical-sectors/34762?rsst2id=258Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The multi-faceted world of blue and green hydrogen types includes varying production routes, fuel cell applications, and a wider presence across many decarbonization technologies. This article covers some of the main current developments happening with hydrogen.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonizing-hydrogen-for-transport-and-energy-applications/34731?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonizing-hydrogen-for-transport-and-energy-applications/34731?rsst2id=258Wed, 13 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The rise in demand for data center usage in line with increasing high-performance computing and AI applications can create negative environmental effects. This article covers solutions to increasing sustainability surrounding data centers, and battery storage technologies that can remove some reliance on energy from fossil fuels.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-center-demand-driving-sustainability/34729?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/data-center-demand-driving-sustainability/34729?rsst2id=258Tue, 12 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Innovation Zero 2026 saw many biofuel and energy companies making a name for themselves within the sustainability space, with IDTechEx having spoken to multiple players involved in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and biofuel production, the decarbonization of the maritime sector, and new growth in nuclear energy.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonizing-transport-and-energy-idtechex-at-innovation-zero/34728?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/decarbonizing-transport-and-energy-idtechex-at-innovation-zero/34728?rsst2id=258Mon, 11 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The current oil crisis has once again highlighted the geopolitical volatility of fossil fuels. Sustainable fuels, and the energy security they can unlock, are more than just a green solution.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/oil-crisis-what-sustainable-aviation-fuel-means-for-energy-security/34721?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/oil-crisis-what-sustainable-aviation-fuel-means-for-energy-security/34721?rsst2id=258Mon, 11 May 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) IDTechEx assesses the CAPEX and OPEX for small modular nuclear reactors, based on new research conducted for the report Nuclear Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Market 2026-2046.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/small-modular-nuclear-reactors-explainer-video/34719?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/small-modular-nuclear-reactors-explainer-video/34719?rsst2id=258Mon, 11 May 2026 ZZZn.elalami@idtechex.com (Noah El Alami)