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Alessandro Petrone

Journalist with over 20 years of experience, he has covered politics, economics, current affairs, and culture throughout his career. He has served as Editor-in-Chief and Managing Director for a publishing house that produces general-interest magazines in Italy, Germany, the USA, and China. He has written for and collaborated with companies and media outlets in the automotive sector, with a strong focus on sustainable mobility. His involvement in the energy world began as a press officer for multinational corporations in the sector. Since then, he has consistently covered topics related to the energy transition, especially in the automotive field, and renewable energy, contributing to La Repubblica, AdnKronos, 9 Colonne, and The Post International. He is also passionate about technology, computing, photography, and cooking, and has a background as an LGBTQIA+ activist.

Rinnovabili • Biodegradable electronics may leave long-term environmental impacts, study finds
Circular Economy
Biodegradable electronics may leave long-term environmental impacts, study finds

Biodegradable electronics are often presented as a sustainable alternative to conventional devices, helping to reduce electronic waste by breaking down after use. However, new research suggests that…

Rinnovabili • EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Climate & Environment
EU greenhouse gas emissions fall 17%…

The European Union continues to cut greenhouse gas emissions while expanding its…

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Energy
Hydrogen production, over €1 billion from…

The European Union has allocated €1.09 billion to support nine strategic hydrogen…


Rinnovabili • Global wind turbine market: record growth and shifting power dynamics
Energy
The global wind turbine market is shifting its balances

The global wind turbine market is undergoing significant changes in 2025, reaching record capacity and seeing…

Rinnovabili • In 2025, wind investments in Europe reached €45 billion and new installations totalled 19.1 GW
Energy
Wind investments: 19 GW installed and €45 billion committed in the EU’s…

In 2025, wind investments in Europe reached €45 billion and new installations totalled 19.1 GW. The…

Rinnovabili • Pallet packaging reuse: EU exempts stretch film
Regulations & Markets
EU drops 100% reuse rule for pallet wrap and straps

The Commission exempts stretch film and strapping from full reuse, reshaping pallet packaging reuse obligations for…

Rinnovabili • India’s energy market shifts from coal to renewables
Energy
India grows differently from China: lower fossil reliance and a shift towards…

India’s energy market is entering a phase of structural acceleration, combining energy transition, industrial development and…

Rinnovabili • Energy Charter: EU urges 16 states to exit
Regulations & Markets
Energy Charter: Commission urges 16 Member States to withdraw

The European Commission has formally asked 16 Member States to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty,…

Rinnovabili • BESS in Europe
Energy
15-minute pricing boosts BESS profitability across Europe

The shift to 15-minute electricity pricing is reshaping the economics of BESS in Europe, expanding arbitrage…

Rinnovabili • Hard-to-abate decarbonisation remains Europe’s toughest industrial challenge
Climate & Environment
Hard-to-abate decarbonisation remains industry’s toughest test

Europe’s heavy industry still faces structural barriers to cutting emissions, with process-related CO₂ proving harder to…