SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

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New lithium-ion battery design could power longer-lasting electric vehicles and portable devices

26 March 2026

Large concrete cooling tower and red and white chimney of the carregado thermoelectric power plant in Portugal, under a clear blue sky

Sustainable breakthrough in low-cost materials for next-generation energy harvesting

23 March 2026

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New renewable energy solutions could halve carbon emissions from off-grid buildings

17 March 2026

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黑料社 secures major role in three national programmes to train next generation of UK鈥檚 nuclear workforce

13 March 2026

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Power generation increased by up to 70 per cent when wind turbines were combined with tidal/wave installations

18 February 2026