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 In this brief video IDTechEx analyst Matthew Fall assesses Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor materials, which are used for power electronics in data centers, renewables and electric vehicles.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/outlook-for-wide-bandgap-semiconductors-explainer-video/34691?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/outlook-for-wide-bandgap-semiconductors-explainer-video/34691?rsst2id=258Tue, 05 May 2026 ZZZm.fall@idtechex.com (Matthew Fall) Small modular reactors (SMRs) represent a new generation of nuclear power, promising cheaper, safer, and more versatile clean energy. In this article, IDTechEx investigates why SMRs are gaining attention and how the market is divided into two different generations of reactor design.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/small-modular-reactors-smrs-a-new-generation-of-nuclear-power/34676?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/small-modular-reactors-smrs-a-new-generation-of-nuclear-power/34676?rsst2id=258Wed, 29 Apr 2026 ZZZn.elalami@idtechex.com (Noah El Alami) The electrification of transport has been a huge revolution in recent years, with the number of electric vehicles on the road increasing, alongside ramped up regulations for carbon emission reductions. This article covers electric construction vehicles, micro EVs, and droneshttps://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cleaner-construction-eco-evs-and-the-importance-of-electrification/34679?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cleaner-construction-eco-evs-and-the-importance-of-electrification/34679?rsst2id=258Wed, 29 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Blue hydrogen, produced from natural gas using reforming processes with carbon capture, offers a lower-carbon alternative to grey hydrogen and serves as a transitional solution toward a hydrogen-based economy. Successfully scaling blue hydrogen requires the alignment of three key pillars: regulatory support, commercial drivers, and technological innovations. Together, these pillars establish the market foundation, real-world deployment, and efficiency improvements. In this article, IDTechEx explores how these three key pillars are shaping blue hydrogen's future for scalable and sustainable growth.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/three-pillars-shaping-blue-hydrogens-future/34660?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/three-pillars-shaping-blue-hydrogens-future/34660?rsst2id=258Thu, 23 Apr 2026 ZZZc.wong@idtechex.com (Dr Cherie Wong) IDTechEx forecasts the power electronics market to exceed US$65 billion by 2036, with EVs and data center power electronics taking up significant market share. Across the power electronics industry, the commercialization of wide bandgap semiconductors SiC and GaN enable increased efficiency and power density. The demands of the EV, data center, and renewables industries differ significantly, resulting in different rates of technological innovation across the power electronics landscape. By understanding how different power electronics applications relate to each other, IDTechEx offers a unique, cross-application insight into the power electronics industry as a whole.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/power-electronics-market-to-exceed-us-65-billion-by-2036/34630?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/power-electronics-market-to-exceed-us-65-billion-by-2036/34630?rsst2id=258Tue, 21 Apr 2026 ZZZm.fall@idtechex.com (Matthew Fall) IDTechEx analyst Eve Pope discusses the production pathways for biofuels and e-fuels including sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/biofuels-and-e-fuels-video-production-pathways-and-outlook/34580?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/biofuels-and-e-fuels-video-production-pathways-and-outlook/34580?rsst2id=258Fri, 10 Apr 2026 ZZZe.pope@idtechex.com (Eve Pope) Ion exchange membrane materials are electrically conductive materials responsible for the selective transportation of ions, and are necessary for applications including green hydrogen production, hydrogen fuel cells, and carbon capture. This article covers IDTechEx's research into the growing market and some of the main applications for ion exchange membranes.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/clean-energy-driving-the-uptake-of-ion-exchange-membranes/34593?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/clean-energy-driving-the-uptake-of-ion-exchange-membranes/34593?rsst2id=258Fri, 10 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) From gas separation membranes and carbon capture to sustainable biofuels and next-generation feedstocks, IDTechEx's expansive portfolio of Sustainability Research Reports and Subscriptions covers a huge range of technologies, with deep dives into different sustainable markets, with forecasts for their developments spanning the next decade.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/gas-separation-carbon-capture-and-biofuels-the-sustainability-rise/34582?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/gas-separation-carbon-capture-and-biofuels-the-sustainability-rise/34582?rsst2id=258Thu, 09 Apr 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) IDTechEx forecasts that the global blue hydrogen market will grow to $52Bn by 2036. Learn about the different technology options in this brief video.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/emerging-blue-hydrogen-production-technologies-summary-video/34492?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/emerging-blue-hydrogen-production-technologies-summary-video/34492?rsst2id=258Fri, 27 Mar 2026 ZZZc.wong@idtechex.com (Dr Cherie Wong) The increased uptake of hydrogen as a fuel will begin to increase the sustainability across a number of sectors. This article explores how the steel and transportation industries in particular are amongst those expected to benefit most significantly from the use of low-carbon hydrogen.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-role-of-hydrogen-in-decarbonizing-major-sectors/34500?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-role-of-hydrogen-in-decarbonizing-major-sectors/34500?rsst2id=258Tue, 24 Mar 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) As the automotive industry continues to be an ever-relevant space, there are plenty of opportunities for composite materials, including those made with natural fibers, to be integrated into both the interiors and exteriors of vehicles. This article covers some of the technologies exhibited at JEC World 2026.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/natural-fiber-cars-sustainable-automotive-parts-at-jec-world-2026/34493?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/natural-fiber-cars-sustainable-automotive-parts-at-jec-world-2026/34493?rsst2id=258Thu, 19 Mar 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The green energy market is increasingly drawing attention as sustainability motivations soar in line with regulation and environmental awareness. This article covers some of the companies exhibiting at JEC World 2026 in Paris, where IDTechEx spoke with multiple players within the composite market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/composites-for-cleaner-energies-with-idtechex-jec-world-2026/34486?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/composites-for-cleaner-energies-with-idtechex-jec-world-2026/34486?rsst2id=258Tue, 17 Mar 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) While blue and green hydrogen dominate the low-carbon hydrogen conversation, turquoise hydrogen is quietly gaining momentum. Produced via methane pyrolysis, it delivers near-zero CO2 emissions without the need for carbon capture. Recently, major industrial players such as ExxonMobil, BASF, and KBR have entered this field once dominated by SMEs. Does this signal a shift toward larger-scale commercialization, and how significant is turquoise hydrogen in the broader hydrogen landscape? In this article, IDTechEx explores the technologies, market potential, and emerging role of turquoise hydrogen in the low-carbon energy transition. https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/beyond-blue-and-green-methane-pyrolysis-is-powering-turquoise-hydrogen/34484?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/beyond-blue-and-green-methane-pyrolysis-is-powering-turquoise-hydrogen/34484?rsst2id=258Tue, 17 Mar 2026 ZZZc.wong@idtechex.com (Dr Cherie Wong) A complimentary collection of insights written by IDTechEx industry experts, covering key technology innovation trends shaping the next decade.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-technology-innovations-outlook-2026-2036/33784?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-technology-innovations-outlook-2026-2036/33784?rsst2id=258Sun, 15 Mar 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) The current conflict in Iran has resulted in a sudden hike in fertilizer prices, now up to US$567 per tonne according to the BBC. Could this drive local low-cost ammonia production?https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/iran-conflict-could-drive-local-low-cost-fertilizer-production/34453?rsst2id=258https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/iran-conflict-could-drive-local-low-cost-fertilizer-production/34453?rsst2id=258Fri, 06 Mar 2026 ZZZt.bithell@idtechex.com (Thomas Bithell)