Tag: Deep Tech
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Solar Panels: Why Copper Could Replace Silver Next
As solar factories face rising material costs and pressure to shrink carbon footprints, copper metallization is appearing as a practical alternative to silver on photovoltaic
Philips Hue SpatialAware scenes reshape home lighting in 2026
Last updated: 07. January 2026 Berlin, 07. January 2026 Insights Philips Hue SpatialAware brings room-aware scene remastering to Hue lights, remapping colours to match lamp
Flow Batteries: The long-life storage renewables need
Flow batteries provide long-duration energy storage that scales energy (kWh) independently from power (kW), making them a practical option when solar and wind produce more
Robot vacuum with legs: why 2026 could finally beat stairs
Last updated: 07. January 2026 Berlin, 07. January 2026 Insights This report looks at why a robot vacuum with legs reappeared as a realistic product
Solid-state batteries: What “production-ready” really means
Solid-state batteries are often presented as the next big step for electric vehicles, but “production-ready” means more than a lab record. This article looks at
AI deepfakes: Platforms face a new safety test
Last updated: 06. January 2026 Berlin, 06. January 2026 Insights Platforms are under pressure to handle AI deepfakes after the EU published a draft Code
Humanoid Robots: The real reason factories want them now
Humanoid robots are starting to appear in real factory pilots because manufacturers need flexible machines for tasks that standard robotic arms struggle with. This article
Nuclear Energy Comeback: The 5 forces behind it
Governments and utilities are asking a familiar question: how to secure reliable, low‑carbon power at scale. Nuclear energy is reappearing on policy lists because it
Sodium‑Ion Batteries: Why They’re Suddenly Everywhere
Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a lower-cost alternative to common lithium chemistries, and they may change which electric vehicles and grid projects are economically viable.
Perovskite Solar: Why Tiny Defects Decide Big Gains
Perovskite solar materials promise high efficiency at low cost, but tiny atomic defects often determine whether a cell lasts months or years. This article explains