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Stefania Del Bianco

Science Journalist. A lifelong enthusiast of high-tech and energy innovation, she began working at Rinnovabili during its early development phases, profiling companies in the sector. In 2008, she officially joined the editorial team, covering the evolution of the first incentive systems in Italy and abroad, and interviewing pioneers in the field such as Bertrand Piccard and Michael Grätzel. In 2011, she became Editorial Coordinator. Over the years, she has also overseen Rinnovabili’s communications and press office, regional media reviews, and technical newsletters. Today, she serves as Managing Editor ai Rinnovabili. Her work includes daily coverage of renewable energy legislation, national, European, and Asian energy policies, and key topics related to innovation and market trends. She closely follows patents and scientific research on technologies, with a focus on energy storage, photovoltaics, wind power, and geothermal energy. Her articles on high-tech and renewables have been published on Repubblica.it. Since 2025, she has been Vice Editor in Chief of the newspaper.

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Climate & Environment
Could water scarcity put Europe’s hydrogen production at risk?

Europe's hydrogen ambitions could face a growing challenge from water scarcity. While the sector's overall freshwater demand remains limited, a new European Commission study identifies regions where…

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Energy
EU renewables and 2030 targets: has…

The EU risks falling 5.3 percentage points short of its REPowerEU renewable…

Rinnovabili • EU methane regulation: Brussels delays import rules amid energy crisis
Regulations & Markets
EU methane regulation: Brussels delays import…

The European Commission is proposing to postpone certain obligations under the EU…


Rinnovabili • Electrification Action Plan for Europe
Regulations & Markets
Electrification Action Plan: the roadmap to make Europe the world’s first electro-powered…

The European Commission has unveiled its long-awaited Electrification Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy designed to accelerate…

Rinnovabili • LONGi sets another world record as perovskite solar cell reaches 35.5% efficiency
Energy
LONGi sets another world record as perovskite solar cell reaches 35.5% efficiency

A new perovskite solar cell world record has been set by LONGi, whose silicon-perovskite tandem technology…

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Regulations & Markets
EU renewable energy target 2040 under pressure as 15 Member States oppose…

The debate over the EU renewable energy target 2040 is intensifying as 15 Member States urge…

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Regulations & Markets
Where the European Green Deal is falling behind, and why it matters

The European Green Deal has delivered progress across many policy areas, but new research shows Europe…

Rinnovabili • Tripartite agreement for energy storage
Regulations & Markets
First tripartite agreement for energy storage targets 45 GW by 2028

The European Union has unveiled its first tripartite agreement for energy storage, bringing together governments, industry…

Rinnovabili • European electricity prices rise as Europe’s heatwave drives up energy costs
Regulations & Markets
European electricity prices rise as Europe’s heatwave drives up energy costs

Europe’s prolonged heatwave is pushing European electricity prices higher as soaring cooling demand, weaker renewable output…

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Energy
EU batteries to shift 10% of solar and wind power by 2030

A new Ember analysis indicates that battery storage and demand-side flexibility could significantly reduce reliance on…

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Regulations & Markets
AccelerateEU catalogue highlights replicable energy best practices to tackle Europe’s crisis

As Europe continues to face energy market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, the European Commission has unveiled…

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Energy
Europe set to host the world’s largest flow battery in Switzerland

Europe is preparing to take the lead in long-duration energy storage with a record-breaking vanadium flow…

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Energy
How solar power could save Europe more than €68billion during the energy…

Europe’s renewable energy build-out is proving to be more than a climate strategy. According to new…

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Regulations & Markets
EU becomes the world’s largest LNG importer, and new energy security risks…

The European Union has replaced its dependence on Russian pipeline gas with growing reliance on imported…