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Roll-to-roll printable solar cells

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A research team at Swansea University has developed a low-cost and scalable process to create fully printable perovskite photovoltaics.

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Roll-to-roll printable solar cells
A research team at Swansea University has developed a low-cost and scalable process to create fully printable perovskite photovoltaics.
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April 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Estonia charts bold course in marine innovation

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From autonomous vessels and smart battery systems to floating...

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Charting a bold course in marine innovation
From autonomous vessels and smart battery systems to floating marina infrastructure, Estonia is steering the maritime sector toward a greener, more connected future
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September 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Largest building integrated photovoltaic perovskite project completed

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Using technology that could be used in boat building halls, solar specialists Microquanta has installed a translucent roof ...

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French boatbuilders turn strategic as they overhaul portfolios
New model and series launches planned as builders look to future-proof by extending product envelopes in race for marketshare
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February 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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New seawater purification technique outperforms activated carbon

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A team of Japanese researchers has improved the electrodes used in water purification, which has made desalination ...

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New seawater purification technique outperforms activated carbon
A team of Japanese researchers has improved the electrodes used in water purification, which has made desalination more efficient and could also benefit fuel cell development
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April 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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New record for commercially scalable perovskite-silicon solar cell

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During research to harvest the full spectrum advantages of perovskite for solar cells..

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New record for commercially scalable perovskite-silicon solar cell
During research to harvest the full spectrum advantages of perovskite for solar cells, Hanwha Solutions Qcells has set a new efficiency record of 28.6%
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February 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Hydrogen shore-power pilot test in Sweden

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A pilot project to test the feasibility of a hydrogen fuel cell shore power installation in the Port of Gothenburg is now in its final phase

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Hydrogen shore-power pilot test in Sweden
A pilot project to test the feasibility of a hydrogen fuel cell shore power installation in the Port of Gothenburg is now in its final phase
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May 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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3D printed moulds cut manufacturing time for boat builders

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The French company SMM Composites has recently invested in a large-scale additive manufacturing machine that can use recycled material

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3D printed moulds cut manufacturing time for boat builders
The French company SMM Composites has recently invested in a large-scale additive manufacturing machine that can use recycled material
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February 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Shellfish waste could help clear oceans of microplastics

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A proof-of-concept project has shown that a new type of water micro cleaner made from natural colloids ...

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Shellfish waste could help clear oceans of microplastics
A proof-of-concept project has shown that a new type of water micro cleaner made from natural colloids can bond with microplastics and bring them to the surface for removal
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March 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Invenergy plant in US to produce 40 metric tonnes of clean hydrogen annually

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The widespread adoption of clean hydrogen-fuelled technology depends on a global supply chain, and this has taken...

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Invenergy plant in US to produce 40 metric tonnes of clean hydrogen annually
The widespread adoption of clean hydrogen-fuelled technology depends on a global supply chain, and this has taken a step forward with Invenergy's new facility in the US
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April 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Green hydrogen shore power demonstrator goes live at Scottish port

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As the technology for electric vessels in the commercial sector gathers pace, so the same infrastructure can be rolled out..

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Green hydrogen shore power demonstrator goes live at Scottish port
As the technology for electric vessels in the commercial sector gathers pace, so the same infrastructure can be rolled out for electric cruising yachts that have large batteries to recharge. Targe…
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March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Anchor monitoring tech reduces insurance deductibles

Major yacht insurer Pantaenius has reduced the deductible by 50%...

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Anchor monitoring tech reduces insurance deductibles
Major yacht insurer Pantaenius has reduced the deductible by 50% for claims resulting from anchor problems if a recognised monitoring system was active
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September 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Nanobots to harvest lithium from the ocean

A research team in Texas is developing shoals of fish-like nanobots that will capture lithium from seawater

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Nanobots to harvest lithium from the ocean
A research team in Texas is developing shoals of fish-like nanobots that will capture lithium from seawater
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September 10, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Carbon Fibre conference November 10-12, Huntsville, Alabama

The dates for the annual Carbon Fibre..

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Carbon Fibre conference November 10-12, Huntsville, Alabama
The dates for the annual Carbon Fibre conference have been announced, and the organisers have helpfully produced a letter for your boss to let you attend
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September 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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500Wh/kg silicon battery developed for long-range aviation

US-based Amprius Technologies has developed a lithium-ion..

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500Wh/kg silicon battery developed for long-range aviation
US-based Amprius Technologies has developed a lithium-ion battery cell with greatly improved energy density, but manufactured using existing factories
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September 9, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Study reduces yacht’s freshwater consumption

The team behind the experimental sailing yacht Zero have been developing an energy-efficient..

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Study reduces yacht’s freshwater consumption
The team behind the experimental sailing yacht Zero have been developing an energy-efficient freshwater system that could become an industry benchmark
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September 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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First ethanol tri-fuel engine verified

Everllence has just tested and verified the B&W G80 ethanol engine, giving ship owners...

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First ethanol tri-fuel engine verified
Everllence has just tested and verified the B&W G80 ethanol engine, giving ship owners greatly flexibility in sourcing low-emission fuels
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September 4, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Solar car receives US$44m investment

US-based Aptera Motors Corp has entered a manufacturing partnership which could also bring more technical ..

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Solar car receives US$44m investment
US-based Aptera Motors Corp has entered a manufacturing partnership which could also bring more technical development to solar-powered boats
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September 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Waste carbon fibre converted to sound insulation

Researchers in Singapore have found a way to convert carbon fibre waste..

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Waste carbon fibre converted to sound insulation
Researchers in Singapore have found a way to convert carbon fibre waste, including the resins, into aerogel materials for multiple uses
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September 3, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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New FLIR camera for uncrewed vessels

Teledyne FLIR Marine has launched the new M364C-USV camera..

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New FLIR camera for uncrewed vessels
Teledyne FLIR Marine has launched the new M364C-USV camera, which combines thermal and visible imaging in a rugged, 'mission ready' platform
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September 2, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Lithium battery breakthrough cycles 9,315 times

A new type of lithium metal anode has more than quadrupled the life expectancy..

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Lithium battery breakthrough cycles 9,315 times
A new type of lithium metal anode has more than quadrupled the life expectancy of lithium batteries in lab tests, whilst still maintaining performance
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September 1, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Waste plastic can toughen epoxy by 98%

Research scientists in China have found a way to recycle PET plastics...

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Waste plastic can toughen epoxy by 98%
Research scientists in China have found a way to recycle PET plastics into an additive that makes epoxy resin more resistant to cracking from impacts
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August 31, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Marine technology expo – Hamburg 1-4 September 2026

The biennial SMM conference returns to Hamburg this year...

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Marine technology expo – Hamburg 1-4 September 2026
The biennial SMM conference returns to Hamburg this year, offering 12 halls with more than 2,200 exhibitors and a top-class conference programme
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August 28, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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New process turns waste plastic into engine oil

A team of chemists have found a way to recycle PVC plastics into useful lubricants..

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New process turns waste plastic into engine oil
A team of chemists have found a way to recycle PVC plastics into useful lubricants, potentially reducing the 40 million tonnes of waste going to landfill each year
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August 26, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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40m drone boat printed in nine days

Using a manufacturing model that brings the printer, not the part, to a boat builder...

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12m drone boat printed in nine days
Using a manufacturing model that brings the printer, not the part, to a boat builder, Haddy has recently launched a 40ft semi-submersible drone
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August 25, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Corvus supplies four ferries with 10MWh batteries each

Four new hybrid ferries are to be equipped with a total of 40MWh battery

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Corvus supplies four ferries with 10MWh batteries each
Four new hybrid ferries are to be equipped with a total of 40MWh battery capacity - rising to 60MWh per ship - from the specialist Norwegian OEM Corvus Energy
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August 24, 2026 at 9:02 AM