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• [New] Advances in photovoltaic tech will boost efficiency, making solar panels more affordable and accessible - whether it's for homes or businesses. 2025 Top Solar Energy Trends You Need to Know for a Sus
• [New] When asked about the main potential opportunities for the future of sustainable packaging, more than nine out of ten said innovation in materials was likely to be the biggest opportunity in the years to 2050, followed by dynamic recycling infrastructures and advances in AI and digital technologies. WhatTheyThink
• [New] Low-emissions technologies are expected to account for almost 90% of investment in electricity into the future and that for every dollar invested in fossil fuels, about $1.7 are now going into clean energy sources such as solar power. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Europe is undergoing a significant economic transformation, creating opportunities in automation, robotics, clean energy, digital infrastructure and medical technology - particularly where regulatory progress accelerates industrial modernization. Aquis Capital AD
• [New] Continued investment in research, bio based material development, and energy efficient production technologies will ensure that polyurethane dispersions remain a cornerstone of sustainable manufacturing in the coming decade. openpr
• [New] With the right investments in clean energy, better transportation technologies, and higher-wage job opportunities, the U.S. travel sector could become a global leader in sustainable tourism. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Change is coming quite quickly and that in 2036, 40% of all new data centers will rely on power generated on-site by new clean technologies that are not currently commercially available. The Register
• [New] Globally, rising costs could slow the green transition, but they also spur R&D into silver-efficient technologies, fostering long-term sustainability. The Edge
• [New] The EU's recent Strategy for European Life Sciences highlighted that advanced fermentation technology had 'significant potential' to develop a wide range of high-end products, such as sustainable food ingredients made using renewable raw materials with low environmental impact. Innovation News Network
• [New] Treasury found £1.6 billion for extra tech investment expecting 15% efficiency saving. The Register
• Large-scale nuclear power plants and Advanced Nuclear Technologies, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs), will play an important role in helping the UK achieve energy security and clean power while securing thousands of good, skilled jobs. GOV.UK
• Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory's Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center will focus on scaling quantum devices through microwave cavity technology and advanced cooling systems, paving the way for future quantum data centers. Innovation News Network
• Tiffany Adriani, Recruitment Director at Monroe Consulting Group, explained that around 39% of core job skills will change before 2030, shifting toward agility, sustainability, and technological literacy. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• Heterogeneous computing, 3D chip stacking (such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's CoWoS technology, which is projected to double in capacity by the end of 2025), and chiplet-based designs are pushing boundaries in density, latency, and energy efficiency. FinancialContent
• Hitachi Rail will deploy Google Cloud's cybersecurity and AI technologies to boost operational efficiency, sustainability and progress toward a fully autonomous rail network. Global Railway Review
• China is expected to rise as a dominant country in the Asia Pacific region in the coming years, owing to the ongoing advanced materials research with novel technology. Towards Chem and Materials
• Rare Earth Permanent Magnets are foundational to electric motors and high-efficiency systems, and the establishment of a domestic, integrated manufacturing base will significantly strengthen India's technological competitiveness. Motoring Trends
• FE announced $275 million under the Mines & Metals Capacity Expansion notice of funding opportunity to address the potential for America's industries to recover valuable critical materials by piloting promising future separation and recovery technologies directly at industrial sites. Energy.gov
• Due to timescales at which clean energy technologies will reach end of life, recycled sources of critical minerals will ramp up from 2030 and become a significant source of critical minerals by 2040. GOV.UK
• Towards the mid- to late 2030s, offshore wind cost reductions will once again gain momentum, as supply and demand ease and technology standardization improves efficiency. WoodMac.Site.Features.Shared.ViewModels.Metadata.Publis
• By 2045, gene therapies will become standard treatment for hundreds of genetic conditions, with CRISPR-based technologies offering precise corrections to faulty DNA. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• As technology costs continue to fall and long-term efficiency benefits become clearer, adoption rates are expected to accelerate globally. openpr
• By 2025, at least 5 major polymer suppliers will implement blockchain technology to ensure raw material traceability. AstuteAnalytica India Pvt. Ltd.

Last updated: 14 December 2025