Linn and artist Ran Ortner collaborate on speaker that recalls ocean waves
Promotion: New York-based artist Ran Ortner has created a bespoke speaker finish for Scottish audio brand Linn based on sonic and oceanic rhythms. More
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Anker Solix launches slim all-in-one home energy storage unit
Promotion: energy storage brand Anker Solix has introduced its X1 power unit that the company says reflects demand for home battery storage that "looks elegant in modern houses". More
A New Normal exhibition presents designs for a self-sufficient Sydney
The A New Normal exhibition has presented designs that aim to transform Sydney into a self-sufficient city, including a pub making beer from recycled wastewater. More
SOM designs supertall skyscrapers that generate and store energy
International firm SOM has partnered with energy storage company Energy Vault to design four schematic sustainable energy storage systems, including integrating the technology into supertall skyscrapers. More
Joe Doucet's Airiva wind turbines are made for city streets and buildings
Designer Joe Doucet has revealed his Airiva turbine – a modular wind power system that was conceived to have the necessary visual appeal to fit into urban settings. More
First full-height timber wind turbine opens in Sweden
The world's first full-scale timber wind turbine has started turning in Sweden, with a tower built by wood technology company Modvion. More
Fuseproject designs "world's first" portable solid-state power station
Designer Yves Béhar's studio Fuseproject has created a family of portable power stations with accompanying solar panels for US start-up Yoshino, utilising ultra-efficient solid-state batteries. More
Researchers develop renewable and biodegradable power sources using bacteria
Promotion: four international researchers have explored ways to develop energy sources that are both renewable and compostable using bacteria and biomaterials. More
"I'm filled with dread" over climate change says Liam Young
Future-gazing architect and filmmaker Liam Young explains why he believes humans will fail to avert climate catastrophe in this interview with Dezeen. More
Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship charts course for greener shipping
A Mitsubishi Corporation cargo ship has embarked on its first wind-powered voyage after being retrofitted with two rigid 37.5-metre-tall sails, in what could mark a crucial step towards decarbonising the maritime industry. More
MIT engineers create battery alternative using cement and carbon black
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a low-cost energy storage system that could be integrated into roads and building foundations to facilitate the renewable energy transition. More
WAVR designs 3D-printed wave-energy collector
Hawaii-based company WAVR has developed a prototype for a modular technology that floats on top of the ocean waves to gather energy from the motion of the water. More
Europe explores solar farms in space with Solaris programme
The European Space Agency is investigating the possibility of setting up solar arrays in space in the hope that access to 24-hour sunlight will help to overcome issues of energy intermittency on Earth. More
Carlo Ratti proposes "world's largest urban solar farm" in Rome for World Expo 2030
A large solar farm forms the centrepiece of Rome's bid to host the World Expo in 2030, masterplanned by Carlo Ratti Associati with architect Italo Rota and urbanist Richard Burdett. More
Dezeen's top 10 designs from 2022 that rethought how we use energy
As the global energy crisis shone a light on fossil-fuel dependence this year, we continue our review of 2022 by looking at 10 of the most innovative projects demonstrating more renewable, efficient and affordable ways to power our lives. More
Solar panels to cover all large car parks in France under new mandate
The French Senate has approved a bill requiring all large parking lots across France to be topped with solar canopies in the next six years, which are predicted to generate as much energy as 10 nuclear reactors. More
Agrivoltaic solar farms offer "shocking" benefits beyond producing energy
Next-gen solar parks that enable energy and food production as well as water conservation to work in synergy on the same plot can help to solve solar's growing land-use issue, according to the researchers making them a reality. More
The challenges facing the Solar Revolution
As the sun begins to set on our series exploring the enormous potential of solar power, Dezeen looks at some of the barriers to achieving a Solar Revolution. More
Solar-harvesting Ecacia by Samuel Wilkinson mimics trees of African savannahs
London-based designer Samuel Wilkinson has created a prototype of a tree-like structure called Ecacia that harvests solar energy while providing a public place to shelter during very hot weather. More
Solar Protocol network explores the potential of a solar-powered internet
Internet traffic is controlled by the "logic of the sun" in Solar Protocol, a solar-powered network whose creators argue for digital design within planetary limits. More