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News
29 Apr 2026
Battery recycling innovation surging as countries seek to strengthen critical mineral supply and energy security
The number of lithium-ion and similar batteries reaching end-of-life is expected to rise sharply from the mid-2030s onwards, making managing battery waste safely and efficiently a key challenge. Companies, universities and public research centers are responding by accelerating innovation to recycle critical raw materials and reduce reliance on primary mining, while mitigating the environmental impact.According to a new study published today by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA), international patent families (IPFs)[1] related to battery circularity recorded an average annual growth rate of 42% from 2017 to 2023. This…
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18 Jun 2026
CO2 emissions from chemicals, 2015-2024
CO2 emissions from chemicals, 2015-2024 energy system 2026
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23 Jun 2026
Revenues and expenditures from fossil fuel trade in the Stated Policies Scenario, 2015-2035
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17 Feb 2026
Number of grid technology start-ups founded, 2010-2025
Number of grid technology start-ups founded, 2010-2025 state of energy innovation 2026
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Policy
Republic of Moldova
2012
National Development Strategy - Moldova 2020
Among the eight priority objectives for long-term development of Moldova, as defined in the National Development Strategy 'Moldova 2020', one objective comprises: "... decrease in energy consumption through increased energy efficiency and use of RES. The strategic vision of this document refers to '... creation, by 2020, of a competitive and efficient energy sector that will provide consumers with quality energy resources in an affordable and reliable way, and will meet the challenges of rising energy prices, energy resources 'import dependence and sector impact on climate change'. As stated in the Strategy, the achievement of these strategic objectives is based on…
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26 Mar 2026
Availability of production along battery supply chains relative to demand outside China, 2024
Availability of production along battery supply chains relative to demand outside China, 2024 ETP 2026
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17 Feb 2026
Energy patenting of the five countries with the most applications, plus Europe, 2015-2023
Europe China United States Japan Korea Germany Energy Innovation