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A brighter future? EU researchers harness the power of light
From the Sun, the Moon and flames, to ultra-modern semiconductors, human history is inherently bound to light. In this special edition of Futuris, we meet scientists and engineers who are making our futures brighter.
New tools make solar power more attractive to business
EU-funded researchers have developed and patented tools to make photovoltaic generation more reliable, cost-effective and easier to integrate into the grid, providing a boost to solar power SMEs and helping to make sustainable energy more attractive to businesses and end users. Commercial spin-offs are marketing the results in Europe and beyond.
Improving bioenergy sources for a more sustainable world
Coal-based power stations and industrial facilities are largely powered by harmful fossil fuels.